Using lumber industry by-products and under-utilized wood species once landfilled or burned as waste by forestry operators or sawmills, ARAUCO manufactures a variety of particleboard, medium density fibreboard (MDF) and FIBREX® thin high density MDF. ARAUCO's ability to service a broad range of market needs stems from a diverse range of technological capabilities.

From Ash to Zebrawood, Atlantic Plywood can help you with any project - big or small. We have the largest selection of material on the East Coast with over 1,000 different hardwood plywood items. Pair that with over 40 years of supplying the woodworking industry and one call takes care of ALL your woodworking needs. If we don’t have it, we will find it.

Goodfellow has long been the leader in the processing and distribution of exotic woods, Douglas Fir, construction timber, cedar, pine and hardwoods. Our line also includes pressure-treated lumber, glue-laminated wood beam structures, wood sidings, and a complete range of plywood and specialty wood panels. We also distribute a variety of wood and construction related products. Goodfellow provides custom orders prepared in our very own remanufacturing plants, assuring rapid "Just in Time" deliveries throughout North America.

When it comes to value, what really counts is not how much the MDF costs, but how much it costs to use. Not all MDF panels are alike and may differ by wood species, fiber size, binders, density and consistency. All of these factors have a significant impact on key elements of your processing costs, including:

• Cutting-tool life
• Machine center throughput speed and amp load
• Machined profile quality as it relates to the need for sanding, filling and other steps prior to finishing
• Amount/thickness of coating or laminating material required for adequate coverage
• Defect rates
• Labor