International Wood Magazine

Pollmeier

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European Beech - The Chameleonic Hardwood

European Beech is as versatile as a Chameleon - with a light natural look, tight, fine grain and uniform color it takes a variety of finishes well, emulating a number of different hardwoods with a simple change in stain color.

About the closest thing to a perfect close-grain temperate hardwood

Availability: European Beech is the most available and sustainable hardwood in the world.

Yield & Throughput: Beech has fewer defects - wider widths and will increase both yield and throughput.

Sustainability: Europe's forests are increasing at 2 times the rate of North American forests. PEFC & FSC certified.

Machinability: Although it is very hard and strong, it machines 96% perfect parts and hold a fine edge better.

Affordability: European beech will provide a lower output cost in most products.

Pollmeier Beech is your readily available, sustainable, durable and easy-to-machine hardwood that is - best of all - surprisingly affordable.

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