European Lyptus veneer partner appointed

International forest products company, Weyerhaeuser, has appointed Select Bois et Placages (Select Woods and Veneers) as its preferred European partner for the Lyptusa veneer range.

An environmentally sustainable hardwood, Lyptus veneer is available in a wide choice of rich and natural colour tones, offering a high quality and natural finish for any interior furniture, panelling or door application.

The high-end nature of Lyptus veneer is reflected in its inherent characteristics.

Elegant and stylish, the tones range from a light golden colour to a rich mahogany trend, allowing the specifier flexibility to create an atmosphere and mood where richness and natural beauty are of equal stance.

Moreover, nuances in the veneer give Lyptus a unique finish that cannot be imitated with man-made materials, or achieved with any other hardwood.

The appearance quality will also be retained over time, as Lyptus is resistant to fading and oxidising.

The advantages of Lyptus veneer reach beyond aesthetics.

Grown on plantations that are PEFC and FSC certified, Lyptus is specified as much for its proven environmental credentials as it is for its natural beauty.

Weyerhaeuser appointed Select Bois et Placages as the preferred European distribution partner based on the company's proven track record in the industry and shared sustainability values.

Jean-Michel Guenard, managing director, Select Bois et Placages, comments: "Lyptus is a beautiful veneer that also satisfies the environmental criteria to which the most advanced specifiers already adhere.

There is a strong future in the market for a veneer such as this and it is especially exciting that it is backed by a company like Weyerhaeuser, who are able to guarantee the sustainability of supply as well as the veneer source".

On a practical level, Lyptus is easy to work with and accepts a variety of finishes.

Combined with its aesthetic properties, this makes Lyptus ideal for a wide range of high-end panelling applications, including luxury hotels and public buildings.

John Guerin, European commercial director for Weyerhaeuser, concludes: "Since the launch of Lyptus to Europe just last year, we have been working hard to put a network of partners in place who share our philosophy and vision for building a truly sustainable future.

Select Bois et Placages coming on board is another step forward for Lyptus in Europe and we look forward to working closely with them to bring Lyptus veneers to market".

In addition to the Lyptus veneer range, Lyptus products also include solid wood and plywood.

For further information on these products or the Europe-wide network of Lyptus stockists, call Weyerhaeuser today.

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