Caberwood sets the standard for MDF

Norbord's Caberwood brand has an illustrious past; the company was the world's first manufacturer of MDF, developing the product in 966 at its facility in Deposit, New York State.

Norbord's Caberwood brand has an illustrious past; the company was the world's first manufacturer of MDF, developing the product as far back as 1966 at its facility in Deposit, New York State.

Forty years on, the company's Caberwood MDF Standard remains the top-selling MDF product in the UK market.

Used extensively throughout the construction and furniture industries, Caberwood MDF Standard is renowned for its superior quality, with excellent surface properties and a consistent strength and density across the board.

Thanks to its versatility MDF has become a staple material in interior design and fit-out projects, revolutionising the DIY market as well as the professional building industry.

MDF's excellent machining properties make it ideal for furniture manufacturing and it is the preferred material for cupboard doors and mouldings, including architraves and skirtings.

Like all Caberwood MDF products, Caberwood MDF Standard conforms to the latest European low emission standard 'E1' (giving a formaldehyde emission level of 8mg/100g or less when tested to BS EC 120) making it safe to work with.

Norbord is committed to sourcing all of its timber from responsibly-managed forests and so all grades of Caberwood MDF are certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards and carry the FSC label.

This allows buyers to recognise products that support the practice of sustainable forest management.

Norbord's commitment to high standards of quality and sustainable production ensures that Caberwood MDF Standard will remain known throughout British industry as the 'original and best' brand of MDF.

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