New plywood innovations

The thesis of Maija Liiri, who is about to graduate as a Master of Science (Technology) from the School of Chemical Technology, Aalto University in Finland was presented at Masters of Aalto event. In her thesis, Maija Liiri examines the properties of a new plywood product, which is claimed to be the most revolutionary innovation in the plywood industry for 30 years.

The new product, UPM Grada, which has been designed for such uses as furniture industry, is like ordinary plywood but easier to shape. The veneers have been put together using a new type of glue joint, which means that when heated the product can be bent into desired shapes. The new product is also more resistant to moisture than ordinary plywood. UPM Grada plywood has already been used in chairs made by Isku.

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