Birch Plywood
Birch Plywood
- Segezha Group is Russia’s third-biggest the world’s seventh-biggest manufacturer of large-size birch plywood.
- Plywood manufactured by Segezha Group is exported to more than 50 countries of the world.
- Birch plywood is manufactured by Vyatsky Plywood Mill (Kirov, Kirov Oblast). In 2017, a new modern plant will be launched, for manufacture of hi-tech birch plywood. The overall annual production volume of Vyatsky Plywood Mill and Kirovsky Plywood Mill will amount to 181,000 m3.
- Cross-grained and long-grained plywood is manufactured by Segezha Group from 100% birch veneers. Birch plywood provides for stable high quality, due to the use of high-quality materials, state-of-the-art technologies, high level of general technical outfit, and strict control over all the stages of production process, together with staff professionalism.
- Plywood is manufactured according to the requirements of Russian and foreign standards. The production facilities have ISO-9001:2008, FSC and CARB (ULEF) certificates, as well as European CE Certification.
Advantages of Segezha Group birch plywood
- Reinforced strength: withstands heavy loads
- Enhanced water resistance, immunity to temperature and moisture fluctuations
- Good-looking surface structure
- Good quality of abraded surface
- Safety
- Stability of parameters from batch to batch
- Tailor-made manufacturing and service programs for customers
- Durability
PRODUCTS
Segezha Group manufactures cross-grained and long-grained plywood.

Fiber direction of external veneer sheets of cross-grained plywood is perpendicular to the largest side of the plywood sheet.

Fiber direction of external veneer sheets of long-grained plywood is parallel to the largest side of the plywood sheet.
Specifications of Segezha Group birch plywood
Plywood type |
FSF, FOF (laminated plywood), cross-grained and long-grained |
Veneers |
100% birch |
Names of Segezha Mill plywood |
S-FORM, S-RAW, S-MEL, S-WIRE, S-IRONBIRCH, S-COLOR |
Formats, mm |
1220х2440/1250x2500 mm – 4х8 2440х1220, 2500х1250 mm – 8х4 1500х3000; 1525х3050 mm – 5х10 1220/1250х3000/3050 – 4х10 1500/1525х2400/2440/2500 mm – 5х8 Other formats are available upon request |
Thickness |
6 to 40 mm |
Grades |
B, S, BB, WGE, WG, CP, C, B/BB, B/CP, B/C, S/BB, BB/BB, BB/CP, BB/С, СР/С, СР/СР, С/С. |
Surface treatment type |
Not sanded (NS) Sanded on both sides (S2S) Laminated on both sides (FF) Smooth surface on one side and mesh (wire) surface on the other side (FW) |
Formaldehyde emission |
Е1 |
State standards, technical specifications |
EN-13986:2004, TU 5513-002-93222532-2016, TU 5512-006-93222532-2016 |
Thickness of Segezha Group birch plywood (mm)

Uncoated plywood grades
B Grade: Practical absence of defects. Standalone healthy intergrown knots up to 25 mm in diameter are allowed, or knot holes up to 5 mm in diameter.
BB Grade: Patched veneer is allowed: knots over 25 mm in diameter and visual defects.
CP Grade: Any number of veneer patches and discolorations is allowed.
CC Grade: Manufacturing flaws and wood structure defects are allowed. High quality gluing is guaranteed.
Segezha Group plywood specifications
Physical and mechanical parameters
Parameter |
Measurement unit |
GOST 3916.1-96 |
EN |
Actual value in 2014-2015 |
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Ultimate split strength (bond strength) |
MPa |
1.0 or more |
1.0 or more |
2,2 |
Ultimate resistance to static bending along the external layer fibers |
MPa |
25.0 or more |
47.0 or more |
72,1 |
Ultimate resistance to static bending across the external layer fibers |
MPa |
N/a |
38.0 or more |
62,7 |
Modulus of elasticity for static bending along the external layer fibers |
MPa |
7000 or more |
7000 or more |
8571 |
Modulus of elasticity for static bending across the external layer fibers |
MPa |
N/a |
3800 or more |
6726 |
Moisture |
% |
5 to 10 |
7,2 |
Formaldehyde emission
Formaldehyde emission (emission grade E1) |
GOST 3916.1-96 |
CARB |
Actual value in 2014-2015 |
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Gas analytical method, mg/m2*hr |
Up to 3.5 inclusively, or less than 5.0 within 3 days after manufacture |
Up to 0.36 |
0,13 |
Chamber method, mg/m3 |
Up to 0.124 |
N/a |
0,005 |
Segezha Group plywood assortment
S-RAW
S-RAW is sanded, uncoated, cross-grained and long-grained plywood. It is used in all spheres requiring heavy duty and at the same time lightweight materials, or demonstration of the good-looking birch wood structure.

S-WIRE
S-WIRE is plywood covered with 120-440 g/m2 phenol film with “mesh” coating. Coating colors are: dark-brown, black, grey, dark-spotted grey. Other colors are available upon request. Taber test wear resistance index is 400 to 2000.
S-WIRE is widely used in transport and flooring manufacture, as well as in other spheres requiring high wear resistance and anti-skid properties of materials.

S-FORM
S-FORM is plywood covered with 120-440 g/m2 phenol film with smooth coating. Coating colors are: dark-brown, black, light-brown, yellow. Other colors are available upon request. The butt-ends of the plywood are coated with water-resistance paint. Plywood with client’s logo can be manufactured.
S-FORM is used for monolithic construction, transport (walls), construction of agricultural buildings, as well as in other spheres requiring high durability, geometrical stability, corrosion resistance and extreme humidity resistance.

S-IRONBIRCH
S-IRONBIRCH is used in the spheres requiring good anti-skid properties and high surface durability such as bus flooring, industrial flooring, loading platforms, storage racks.

S - HEXA
S-HEXA is plywood coated with 120-220 g/m2 phenol or melamine film. The plywood surface has hexagonal structure. Its Taber test wear resistance index is 400 to 500. Possible colors of the surface are grey or brown.
S-HEXA is used in the spheres requiring good anti-skid properties and high surface durability, such as transport or warehouse flooring.

S-Сolor
S-COLOR is plywood coated with 120-220 g/m2 phenol film. Possible colors of the surface are: yellow, grey, green or red. Other colors are available upon request.
S-COLOR is used for furniture manufacturing, interior furnishing, transport and decoration.

S-MEL
S-MEL is plywood coated with 120-220 g/m2 melamine film. The surface structure is smooth or semi-transparent. The color of the surface is white. Other colors are available upon request.
S-MEL can be used in furniture manufacturing, interior furnishing, transport and other spheres where decorative properties of the material are important.
S-LNG
S-LNG is a non-overlaid plywood of increased strength properties with face layers of BB or WG veneer and internal layers made of veneer, meeting the increased requirements for the quantity and types of admissible defects. This type of plywood is manufactured in accordance with the higher requirements established for the products used in the production of LNG tankers intended for the transport of liquefied natural gas (it is used in the isolation systems of membrane tanks).
S-LNG plywood outstands a high level of pressure and maintains dimensional stability under the influence of extremely low temperature (up to -160 ° C).
Certification of S-LNG is under development
FORMWORK SYSTEMS, CONSTRUCTION
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Due to its strength and high durability, as well as its light weight, birch plywood is optimal for use in various types of construction works, including concrete construction and formwork systems.
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Segezha Group plywood has great humidity resistance and is easily machined.
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Depending on coating and care, repeated use is possible.
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Film-faced plywood with various textures (mesh, HEXA, etc.) is also used for external pavement of industrial floors, decks and boards.

Advantages of Segezha Group plywood
- High and stable quality
- Uniform thickness and smoothness, without warpage
- Good strength capacity
- Stable internal humidity
- Regular-shaped straight edges
- Linear size stability
- High strength of laminated surfaces and butt-ends painting quality
- Good turnover (number of usage cycles)
- Possibility to manufacture plywood with client’s logo or with Segezha Group logo
- Possibility to take into account individual requirements of the customer.
Segezha Group plywood specifications for use in construction
Parameter |
Film-faced |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grain, long-grain |
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Size, feet |
4x8, 8x4, 5x10, 5x8, 4x10. Other sizes are available upon request. |
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Item name |
S-Form | S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
12 to 40 mm |
12 to 40 mm |
Type of film |
Phenol film |
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Coating |
Smooth |
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Coating density |
120 to 440 g/m2 |
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Coating color |
Dark-brown, black, yellow, light-brown |
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Grades |
1 | СР/С, С/С |
TRANSPORT
Due to its high durability and light weight, Segezha Group birch plywood is used both in heavy and light commercial transport.
- High strength of laminated surfaces
- Corrosion and UV resistance
- High resistance to abrasion (Taber test 500 to 5000 depending on plywood type) and anti-slip properties
- Resistance to temperature and moisture fluctuations
- Possibility to take into account individual requirements of the customer.
Segezha Group plywood specifications for use in transport
Parameter |
Film-Faced |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grain, long-grain |
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Size, feet |
4x8, 8x4, 5x10, 5x8, 4x10. Other sizes are available upon request. |
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Item name |
S-Form, S-Wire, S-IronBirch, S-Hexa, S-Color, S-Mel |
S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
6 to 40 mm |
12 to 40 mm |
Type of coating |
Melamine or phenol film |
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Embossing |
Mesh, Hexa, IronBirch or upon request |
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Плотность покрытия |
120 to 440 g/m2 |
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Coating density |
Taber 550 - 5000 | |
Coating color |
Dark-brown, black, grey or other colors upon request |
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Grades |
1 | CP/C |
LNG TANKERS
Birch plywood is used in insulation systems of LNG tankers, for formation of insulation reservoirs and coupling units.
- The requirements towards plywood strength are very strict in this sphere. Face and inner veneers have to be of very high quality.
- Production technology and product quality shall answer to the requirements established by GAZTRANSPORT and TECHNIGAZ (GTT).
Certification process is under way now.
Advantages of Segezha Group plywood- High and stable quality, strength properties
- Humidity 16% or less
- No warpage
- Uniform thickness
- Linear size stability
- Regular-shaped straight edges
- Superior quality of face and inner veneers
Parameter |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grain, long-grain |
Size, feet |
Size according to customer’s requirements |
Name |
S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
6 to 45 mm |
Grades |
ВВ/ВВ, ВВ/WG |
FURNITURE PRODUCTION
- Plywood is widely used in furniture manufacturing due to its beautiful wood grain, high strength and easiness of processing
- Segezha Group plywood is used as structural material for cushioned and cased furniture (e.g. shelves, cupboards, table boards), as well as decorative material.
- Where visual effect is important, high-grade plywood is used (B, B/BB, S/BB). Low-grade plywood (CP/C, C/C) is used for elements requiring technical properties.

Advantages of Segezha Group plywood
- High and stable quality, strength properties
- High quality of sanded surfaces
- Excellent visual characteristics of face surface
- No warpage
- Environmental friendliness
Parameter |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grain, long-grain |
Size, feet |
4x8, 8x4, 5x10, 5x8, 4x10. Other sizes are available upon request. |
Name |
S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
6 to 45 mm |
Grades |
В/В, В/ВВ, S/ВВ, ВВ/СР, СP/С, С/С |
FLOORING
- Depending on the type of parquet flooring (double-layer or triple-layer), either birch plywood strips are used for reinforcement of the tongue-joint in the middle parquet layer, or regular-sized birch plywood sheets which are cut into strips and used for the bottom layer.
- Segezha Group plywood is characterized by its uniform thickness and controlled moisture content which provides for easy machining and assembly and prevents warpage and surface grooving.
Advantages of Segezha Group plywood
- High and stable quality
- Good strength properties
- Ability to withstand heavy loads
- Waterproofness
- Linear size stability, uniform thickness
- Stable humidity
- Environmental friendliness
Parameter |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grained, long-grained |
Size, feet |
4x8, 8x4, 5x10. Other sizes are available upon request. |
Name |
S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
6 to 12 mm |
Grades |
ВВ/СР, ВВ/С, СР/СР, СP/С |
PACKAGING
- Due to its hardness and specific strength, Segezha Group birch plywood is ideal for the production of heavy-duty packaging.
- Segezha Group laminated plywood is impact-resistant, humidity-resistant and environmentally friendly. It can be re-used, and it has low heat and electricity conductivity.
Advantages of Segezha Group plywood
- Good strength properties and hardness
- Water-resistance
- Stable humidity
- Environmental friendliness
Parameter |
Film-Faced |
Non-overlaid |
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Plywood type |
Cross-grain, long-grain |
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Size, feet |
4x8, 8x4, 5x10, 5x8, 4x10. Other sizes are available upon request. |
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Item name |
S-Color, S-Mel, S-Form | S-Raw |
Thickness, mm |
15 to 21 mm |
6 to 21 mm |
Type of coating |
Melamine or phenol film |
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Embossing |
Smooth |
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Coating density |
120 to 220 g/m2 |
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Coating color |
Upon request |
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Grades |
1 | СР/С, С/С |
- Segezha Group birch plywood is delivered by various types of transport including motor transport, marine or railway transport.
- Segezha Group’s well-developed logistic system enables it to deliver plywood to any part of the world, with guaranteed reliability of delivery schedule.
- Segezha Group performs optimal loading of the products into transport according to each order.

Standard loading norms:
30 m3 vehicles:
- 400 mm packs: 24 or 25 packs
- 600 mm packs: 16 or 17 packs
40-feet container, 37 m3:
- 400 mm packs: 31 or 32 packs
20-feet container, 15 m3:
- 400 mm packs: 15 or 16 packs
75 to 90m3 railway car:
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400 mm packs: 76 packs
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Sales Department - Moscow
Telephone number: +7 (499) 962 8200
Sales in the Russian Federation and CIS countries: Georgy Kopylov, ext. 10400, Kopylov_GA@segezha-group.com
Export sales
DISTRIBUTION
Eastern and Southern Europe: Kseniya Matsenko, ext. 10393, Matsenko_KS@segezha-group.com
Northern and Western Europe: Sokolov Alexander, ext. 10920, sokolov_av@segezha-group.com
Middle East, Asia, Australia: Andrey Samolet, ext. 10406, Samolet_AV@segezha-group.com
The Americas: Vladislav Bespyaty, ext. 10446, Bespyatyy_VN@segezha-group.com
INDUSTRIAL CLIENTS
Commercial Transport: Svetlana Matanceva, ext. 10404, Matanceva_ss@segezha-group.com
Formwork Segment: Krupina Oxana, ext.10328, Krupina_oi@segezha-group.com
Moscow office address: 10, Presnenskaya nab., Block C, 48 floor, Moscow, 123112, Russia
Vyatsky Plywood Mill LLC, Kirovsky Plywood Mill LLC
1 Commune Street, Kirov, Kirov Region, 610013, Russia
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