The history and application of plywood
1. The history of plywood industry
Around 3500-year BC, the ancient Egyptians and Greeks began to use wood patching techniques to make flat wood sheets from thin layers of natural wood. Because wood block is rare and expensive, this technique can make smaller wood pieces into a larger surface for architectural and furniture.
Despite its first appearance in ancient times, plywood has just become popular and widely used from the 19th century. In 1797, Samuel Bentham, an English mechanical engineer, was granted a patent on the process of making press boards by gluing wood layers together. By 1865, a company in the US produced the first machine board, opening a new era for the plywood industry.
Since then, press boards have continuously evolved and improved in both manufacturing technology and product quality, becoming a well-known material worldwide. Today, plywood have become the must have material for many other industries thanks to their versality, durability and adaptability to a wide range of applications.
2. Applications for plywood
Thanks to its superior physical and mechanical properties, plywood has countless applications in various fields. Here are some popular applications for this wooden board:
Construction: Plywood is an unreplaceable material in this industry. It can be used as a trunk, floor, wall panels and partition. With its incredible durability, plywood extends the life of the construction and ensures safety for the user.
Furniture and decorations: Plywood is widely used in the manufacturing process of some furniture such as chairs, wardrobes, bookshelves and kitchen cabinets. It not only provides durability and aesthetics, but also optimizes the cost for designers and manufacturers.
Packing and transportation: In the packing industry, plywood is used to make wooden boxes, pallets and cargo boxes. With its durability, plywood plays an important role in protecting goods during transportation, especially with international shipping.
Ship industry: With the water and harsh environment resistance, plywood is also used in the shipbuilding industry. From the construction of the ship floor, the fence wall to other parts, it plays an important role in ensuring the durability and safety of the ship when it is operating at sea.
Aviation: A special application of the plywood industry is in aviation. Thanks to its lightweight and durable characteristics, the board is used to make parts of the aircraft, helping to reduce the weight but still ensuring the necessary stability.
3. Contact with AMC Vietnam
Nowadays, plywood has become one of the unreplaceable materials in some industries all thanks to its flexibility and durability. AMC Vietnam Company Limited is proud to be one of the pioneers in Vietnam in manufacturing and exporting premium plywood. With nearly 20 years of experience, AMC Vietnam has been working hard to please our customers with products that’s qualify for some international standard such as FSC, Carb P2, and India’s IS 303, IS 710.
Our plywood is not only widely used in furniture manufacturing, construction and other industries, but also ensures stable quality, meeting all stringent requirements from domestic and international markets. We always prioritize product quality, as well as our commitment to optimize the cost for our customers.
If you are looking for a partner in plywood field, AMC Vietnam is your ideal choice. Contact us right now to collaborate and develop together, providing the projects with the highest value.