Raw wood-based panels: the foundation for construction and interior solutions
Wood is one of the oldest and most versatile building materials in the world. Pfleiderer wood-based panels combine technical performance and cost efficiency with product-specific documented characteristics such as recycled wood content, emission properties and certifications.
Whether for structural applications or as a high-quality substrate for coating and further processing, we offer a comprehensive range of engineered wood panels for a wide variety of requirements. – Pfleiderer wood-based panels combine sustainability, technical performance and cost-efficiency, providing the foundation for efficient and future-proof solutions in industry, manufacturing and construction.
Versatile solutions for every application
Our portfolio includes a comprehensive range of unfinished wood-based panels for a wide variety of applications: from core boards for surface finishing and general-purpose use to specialised solutions for load-bearing structures, humid environments, fire protection concepts and emission-sensitive areas. With Pfleiderer, you can find the right material for your project.
Quality meets transparent product information: engineered wood panels directly from the manufacturer
With Pfleiderer wood-based panels, you benefit from documented quality standards and transparent product information for a wide range of requirements and individual customer needs.
- Many of our wood-based panels have carried the Blue Angel ecolabel for many years and are available with PEFC or FSC certification.
- Recycled wood and residual wood are used in many of our wood-based materials. Information on recycled wood content and the raw materials used is provided on a product-specific basis.
- An increasing number of our wood-based panels are certified under the Cradle to Cradle® Certified Products Program. Information on the respective certification status is provided on a product-specific basis.
Controlled manufacturing and monitoring processes support compliance with defined quality standards.
Pfleiderer's digital services - practical and solution-oriented
Find sustainable engineered wood products for your project
Whether raw particleboard, MDF, or other raw wood-based panels, Eco Product Insights helps you quickly identify the right products for your project requirements. Select relevant sustainability criteria such as emission class, recycled wood content, or certifications, and instantly receive an overview of suitable materials.
Digital planning – use of BIM data
Streamline your digital project planning with BIM data for our engineered wood panels. The data is available online for Archicad, AutoCAD, Revit and IFC and can be integrated directly into your planning software. This helps you find the right material faster and provides a basis for efficient planning processes.
Creating spaces with raw boards – Our reference projects
FAQ – frequently asked questions about engineered wood panels
What are raw wood-based 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 are the benefits of engineered wood panels?
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
Where are engineered wood panels used?
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:
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:
What sizes are available for Pfleiderer raw boards?
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.
What information is available on the environmental and emission-related properties of Pfleiderer raw panels?
Pfleiderer provides product-specific information on characteristics such as recycled wood content, emission properties and certifications. The relevant information for individual wood-based panels can be found in the respective product documentation and via the Pfleiderer Product Finder.
What raw materials are used for Pfleiderer wood-based panels?
Recycled wood from quality classes A I and A II is used in many Pfleiderer wood-based panels. Information on the recycled wood content and raw materials used is provided on a product-specific basis.
What binder systems does Pfleiderer use?
The binder systems used depend on the product and its intended application. For example, OrganicGlue is a biogenic binder system developed by Pfleiderer. Product-specific information on the binder systems used can be found in the relevant product documentation.
What emission properties do Pfleiderer wood-based panels offer?
Emission properties vary depending on the product and the binder system used. Numerous Pfleiderer products carry the Blue Angel ecolabel and meet specific emission requirements, including E05, TSCA Title VI and F**** according to JIS A 1460, depending on the respective product.
Detailed information is available on the individual product pages.
How can I find panels with specific emission requirements?
For projects with specific emission or indoor air quality requirements, the Pfleiderer Product Finder helps you identify suitable materials. Filter by the relevant material properties to find products that meet your project requirements.
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.
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