Paged Plywood S.A., Poland - Upgrading veneer quality and yield with Raute’s Veneer Patching Line R7

MAKING WOOD MATTER

Summary

Paged, Poland’s leading plywood manufacturer, faced rising raw material costs and smaller log diameters, creating pressure to maximise veneer recovery. By installing Raute’s Veneer Patching Line R7, Paged transformed lower-grade veneer into high-quality face veneer with precision and consistency. The result was improved product stability, optimized resource use, and measurable cost efficiency.

Paged Plywood S.A.

Paged is Poland’s largest plywood producer, serving European markets with a diverse portfolio of hardwood and softwood panels. With nearly 90 years of expertise, the company operates three mills (two in Poland and one in Estonia) and specializes in raw, coated, and specialty plywood for demanding applications.

Founded: 1931
Location: Morag, Poland
Export markets: Europe-wide
Raute Partner Since: 2013

Challenge

Paged’s Morąg mill faced growing pressure to maintain high-quality veneer production in a changing market environment.

Key challenges included:

Rising raw material costs
The continuous increase in raw material prices made cost efficiency a critical priority.
Smaller log diameters
With logs getting smaller, achieving sufficient face veneer from each log became increasingly complex.
High demand for face-quality veneer
The market required consistent, high-quality face veneer, but upgrading lower-quality veneer was time-consuming and less precise with existing methods.
Need for improved production stability
Maintaining uniform quality across large volumes of veneer was essential to meet customer expectations and reduce waste.

Paged recognized that to stay competitive, they needed a solution that could maximize veneer yield, improve patching precision, and ensure consistent quality.

The prices of raw materials are continuously growing, and the diameter of logs is getting smaller – this is why we have to look for new best practices in veneer production.

— Jarosław Ludkiewicz, Manager, Paged’s Morąg mill

Solution overview

To address these challenges, Paged partnered with Raute and installed the Veneer Patching Line R7 at their Morąg mill in 2013. This was one of the first R7-Series lines in Europe and the only one in Poland. The solution delivered:

Advanced patching technology
The R7 line enabled precise and automated patching, significantly reducing manual work and errors.
Upgrading lower-quality veneer
Paged could now transform lower-grade veneer into face-quality veneer efficiently, increasing usable material and reducing waste.
Improved process reliability
With Raute’s 24/7 service hotline and strong customer support, Paged ensured uninterrupted production and minimized downtime.
Future-ready capability
The R7-Series provided a scalable, modern solution that aligned with Paged’s long-term goals for quality and efficiency.

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