Engineered wood panels

Raw wood-based panels are unfinished engineered wood panels manufactured from processed wood particles or fibres, combined with binders and produced using defined manufacturing processes. The type of raw materials used, panel structure, and production method largely determine the technical properties, load-bearing capacity, and intended application of the panel.

What types of raw wood-based panels are available?

Different engineered wood panels are available to meet specific requirements such as load-bearing performance, surface quality, moisture resistance, and weight.

The most important panel types include:

• Particleboards
• Fibreboards such as MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) and HDF (High Density Fibreboard)
• OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
• Plywood panels
• Blockboards

Wood-based panel substrates used for surface finishing are also referred to as “raw boards” or “core boards”.

What advantages do engineered wood panels offer compared to solid wood?

Engineered wood materials combine the natural resource wood with the benefits of modern material technology. Unlike solid wood, they enable the production of large-format, homogeneous, and dimensionally stable components with defined technical properties. As a result, wood-based panels have become the industry standard for furniture manufacturing, interior fit-out, and a wide range of industrial and structural applications.

What technical and economic benefits do engineered wood panels provide?

The ideal combination of technical performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability makes wood-based sheet materials an excellent basis for demanding furniture, interior fit-out, and construction solutions.

Key benefits include:

• Defined material properties in accordance with relevant standards
• High dimensional stability and shape retention
• Large panel formats for efficient processing
• Excellent machinability using standard manufacturing technologies
• Application-specific grades, including moisture-resistant, flame-retardant, and heavy-duty panels
• Optimised surface properties for decorative finishes and coatings
• Efficient use of the raw material wood through the utilisation of recycled and recovered wood
• Long-term carbon storage, contributing to climate protection

Raw wood-based panels are among the most important substrate and construction materials in modern building, furniture manufacturing, and interior fit-out. Their versatility and ease of processing are key reasons why MDF and particleboards have become the most widely used engineered wood products, in quantity terms.

What role do engineered wood panels play in structural applications?

In structural construction, these engineered wood materials are used for applications such as roof and wall systems, roof decking, and bracing elements.

Depending on the panel type and specification, they are suitable for technical applications in:

• Timber construction
• Warehouse and storage systems
• Packaging construction
• Formwork construction

Are wood-based core boards also used in furniture and interior design?

Yes. Wood-based panel substrates are among the most important materials used in furniture manufacturing and interior fitting.

Their wide range of performance characteristics enables cost-effective, functional, and design-oriented solutions in applications such as:

• Residential living environments
• Office and educational buildings
• Healthcare and care facilities
• Hospitality and restaurant interiors
• Retail and exhibition construction

The manufacturer Pfleiderer offers raw wood-based panels in a wide range of sizes, from large-format panels and tongue-and-groove flooring boards to customised cut-to-size solutions. Depending on the panel type, thicknesses from 8 mm to 50 mm are available.

Where can I find information on Pfleiderer panel formats and thicknesses?

All available standard sizes and thicknesses can be found on the product detail pages. Simply use the Pfleiderer Product Finder to identify the right material for your application and access the relevant product information directly. 

Yes. Sustainability, resource efficiency, and healthy indoor environments are key priorities within the Pfleiderer product portfolio. The company's engineered wood materials are manufactured from carefully selected raw materials and meet demanding environmental standards.

What raw materials are used for Pfleiderer wood-based materials?

Most Pfleiderer engineered wood panels contain recycled wood from quality classes A I and A II. This supports a sustainable circular economy and contributes to the responsible use of valuable resources.

Does Pfleiderer use sustainable binder systems?

Yes. Pfleiderer is committed to sustainable binder technologies. 
For example, OrganicGlue is a biogenic glue system developed by Pfleiderer that significantly reduces, or even eliminates, the use of fossil-based raw materials.

Why are Pfleiderer engineered wood products low in emissions?

Pfleiderer combines high-quality wood raw materials with advanced production technologies and low-emission or formaldehyde-free binder systems.
Numerous products are certified with the Blue Angel ecolabel and comply with stringent international emission requirements, including E05, TSCA Title VI, and F**** according to JIS A 1460.

How can I find particularly low-emission panels?

For projects with demanding sustainability and indoor air quality requirements, the Pfleiderer Product Finder helps you identify suitable materials quickly and easily. Simply filter by the material property "particularly low emission" to find suitable material solutions.