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Quality mark guarantees top quality
When a building contract is commissioned, it’s important
that all constructionmaterials fulfil the ocial criteria
and standards. UPMwas one of the first plywoodmanu-
facturers in Europe to use the CEmark on its structural
plywood. The marking guarantees that the plywood
is tested and reported in accordance with European
product standards. As a Europeanmanufacturer, we
know exactly what will be required of the product, so
plywood distributors don’t have to worry about meeting
the quality requirements. We take full responsibility
for the quality and take care of product approvals
along with the other necessary requirements.
Origin always known
The traceability of forest-related products is becoming
more andmore important for consumers and corpora-
tions. WISA-Spruce is manufactured from spruce that
has been harvested fromnatural forests.
At UPM, we source our own wood, which is a huge
advantage for us. We know the origins of the wood and
where it has been sourced.
Finnish legislation dictates that all forests should
be managed and used responsibly, which guarantees
the availability of rawmaterial that has been grown
sustainably. Responsibility is also demonstrated by
the PEFC and FSC certificates.
Retaining carbon for hundreds of years
According to studies comparing the lifespan of dierent
constructionmaterials, a building made of wood impacts
the environment less than similar buildings made
from other materials. Most of the carbon contained in
harvested trees remains in the wood products and is
not released into the atmosphere. The plywood used
in buildings and furniture will retain carbon for decades
and even centuries.
Timely deliveries
It would be disastrous for a construction site if they had
towait months for important materials, and equally a
production plant would be in serious trouble if they needed
to constantly change suppliers due to delivery problems.
Customers in the wood products industry want to
avoid risks and secure constant material deliveries.
Reliable deliveries are extremely important. If we
promise to send a plywood shipment to a client on Friday,
then we ship it on Friday, no matter what. We constantly
measure our performance and strive to oer better
services.
UPM's spruce plywood
is a versatile material
that is used in
various applications
from building and
construction to vehicle
and furniture
manufacturing.