Manufacturing Facilities

Spread across an impressive and expansive acreage, the manufacturing unit is in Special Economic Zone of Gabon. The Government of Gabon guarantees availability of the special raw material procurement, ensuring uninterrupted supply of high quality Okoume Face Veneers. The state-of-the-art factory planning and infrastructure facilities includes latest woodworking machines, as well as organised storage facilities for raw and finished goods. With a daily peeling capacity of approximately 240m3, we believe in keeping ready stock for our International clients. Availability of ready Okoume face Veneers for plywood ensure quick delivery to reach our clients at short notice from Gabon. Our handpicked, well trained, skilled professionals ensure that nothing but the best quality okoume face veneer from Gabon reach our clients.

As a major Gabon based Okoume Face Veneer manufacturer, our factories are equipped with multiple lines of the Debarking machines, Rotary Peeling machines, Veneer mesh dryers and humidity management systems. The quality of man, machine and material ensure constant production of quality Okoume Face Veneers to meet worldwide demand on a continuous basis. Our highly specialized manufacturing team follows optimized operating procedures to maintain continuously high quality through the entire manufacturing.
Okoume Veneer Thicknesses Available 0.20mm to 0.80mm

Sheet Sizes Available

(As per client’s requirement)

Length : 6 Feet to 10 Feet 

Width   : 3 Feet to 5 Feet
Humidity Range Available

10-13%. 

Can be adjusted based on client’s requirements.

 

General Parameters of Okoume Wood

  • Common Name(s) : Okoume, Gabon
  • Scientific Name: Aucoumea Klaineana
  • Availability : Primarily Gabon, Africa
  • Tree Size : 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-6 ft (1-1.8 m) trunk diameter
  • Average Dried Weight: 27 lbs/ft3 (430 kg/m3)
  • Specific Gravity (12% MC) : 0.35, 0.43
  • Janka Hardness : 400 lbf (1,790 N)
  • Modulus of Rupture: 10,870 lbf/in2 (75.0 MPa)
  • Elastic Modulus: 1,228,000 lbf/in2 (8.47 GPa)
  • Crushing Strength: 5,250 lbf/in2 (36.2 MPa)
  • Shrinkage : Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 7.1%, Volumetric: 12.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
Okoume Wood (Source of Okoume Face Veneers from Gabon)

Okoume wood is known to have been used in local communities for centuries as much for its beauty and its properties. It makes a traditional choice for construction and boat building. In present day and age, its natural water resistant nature heavily encourages its use in manufacturing of marine plywood. The richness in white colour gives a better look and finish, while the heartwood can range from pale pink to light brown. The color of Okoume wood darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is characterised by a grayish white colour. Generally, Okoume Face Veneer grain is straight to wavy or slightly interlocked. Texture is medium, with good natural shine which can be further improved by manufacturing processes. High silica content present naturally in Okoume wood has a blunting effect on cutting tools. However, Okoume glues well and offers an excellent finish.

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German Plant Experience Pty Ltd.
Suite 311; 227 Collins Street,
Melbourne, VIC-3000
Australia
Telephone : +614 2193 1745