3. Conclusion

Moulded plywood is the main application for a strong European species, beech.

By slicing it into veneer by peeling like a pencil sharpener, then gluing and pressing it into a shaped, heated mold, we obtain curved, strong plywood used in seating, bed slats, fixtures and other specific applications.

This technique is used worldwide. Relocations to Eastern Europe or Asia for large-scale production, particularly for collective housing, could be reversed for reasons of quality and rising costs in these countries, where wood has to be imported from our own countries.

Fashion-related small series with higher margins require such experience that they could not be outsourced.

Every piece of equipment specific to this technique continues to be modernized, with more automation and innovations to enhance...