Manufacturing
in Umet
and film-faced plywood
in 4×8, 5×8, 5×10, 10×4 sizes
Fuel pellets and briquettes
Lumber and sawn timber
up to 2 containers per day
up to 3 rail wagons per day
in Nizhniy Lomov
Standard exterior and interior plywood in 5x5 size
WPC products
up to 2 containers per day
up to 2 rail wagons per day
Each batch of logs that is delivered to our factories undergoes a multi-level inspection. The most important part is the technical inspection of each log and selection. Experts and modern diagnostic systems evaluate the diameter, length, and sweep, and identify defects such as knots, cracks, rot, and pest damage. This meticulous work helps us quickly distribute the raw materials according to the production process
Hydrothermal processing of plywood logs is carried out to make the logs more flexible in order to get smooth, dense, and strong veneer. The logs are heated in water for a set time and temperature, following the mild HTT modes
Debarking involves removing the bark and phloem from the surface of the log, which improves the quality of the peeled veneer. The debarked log is transferred to the sawing line and cut into blocks of a strictly specified length. The length of the block determines the size of the future plywood sheet. We use high-precision equipment to reduce waste and optimize sawing process
Veneer peeling is the process of cutting a thin layer of wood – veneer from a rotating log. This is a high-precision process that determines the uniformity and quality of all subsequent layers of plywood. Sharpened blade and precise machine settings ensure perfect veneer
Each sheet of veneer undergoes strict visual and automated inspection. We grade veneer according to surface quality, the number and size of wood defects and processing flaws
Assembled and graded veneer sheets are formed into bundles. The main principle of our technology is he perpendicular direction of the grains in adjacent layers. This cross-layering adds strength and stability to the plywood, preventing warpage and cracking
The bundles undergo cold pre-pressing before final gluing. It helps take out extra air, evenly spread the glue over the whole surface, and securely stick the layers together, preventing delamination during hot pressing. Cold pressing prepares the bundle for the main stage of bonding under high pressure and temperature
The main stage of gluing is carried out in multi-storey hot presses. Under the influence of high pressure and temperature, the glue polymerizes and the veneer layers form a single, strong and monolithic sheet of plywood. Strict control of temperature and holding time guarantees perfect bonding strength
The edges of plywood sheets need to be cut to size after pressing. We use sizing machines to cut the sheets to their final, precisely measured dimensions. Our modern equipment ensures a perfectly even and smooth cut around the entire perimeter, ready for further processing or finishing
Plywood sheets are processed on wide-belt grinding machines to achieve a perfectly smooth surface. We sand the outer layers, removing minor imperfections and glue residue. The result is a surface that is ready for overlaying, lacquering and painting. Sanding can be done on one or both sides
We overlay the surface of plywood with phenolic or melamine film to increase its wear resistance, moisture resistance and enhance its visual appeal
Under high pressure and temperature, the durable film bonds tightly to the surface of the plywood, creating a long-lasting and aesthetic finish
Each finished plywood sheet undergoes a final inspection. We examine the geometry, surface quality, and bond strength, and grade the products according to GOST requirements. This is the final stage, ensuring that our customers receive products that meet the stated quality standards
The finished plywood is stacked in bundles and tightly wrapped in plywood covers or stretch film. These measures ensure that the sheets retain their appearance and dimensional stability during transportation and storage until delivery to the customer