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Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
NAICS 321211 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing hardwood veneer and/or hardwood plywood.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing veneer and further processing that veneer into wood containers or wood container parts: 321920 — Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- Manufacturing softwood veneer and softwood plywood: 321212 — Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing reconstituted wood sheets and boards: 321219 — Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
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Hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturers peel, slice, or saw hardwood logs and flitches into thin veneer sheets, which are then typically bonded under heat and pressure with adhesives or resins to produce plywood panels. Operations involve heavy log-handling equipment, rotary lathes or slicers, drying kilns, hydraulic presses, and finishing lines. Output typically serves cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and construction markets.
Questions to investigate
- What types of adhesives or resins are used in the bonding process, and are any regulated chemicals present on-site?
- What is the current state of dust collection systems — are they continuously monitored and regularly inspected?
- Is the facility sprinklered throughout, including storage and production areas?
- What are the primary end-use markets for finished panels — furniture, cabinetry, structural construction, or other?
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