Our story

Rooted in timber, built on trust

Since 2014, we have been pressing honest plywood for the people who build, make and design.

Our team unloading finished boards from the press

Who we are

About Chalaka Plywood

Chalaka Plywood Manufacturers has been making plywood since 2014. We peel, dry, press and finish every board in our own factory, so we can check its quality at each step.

We make two ranges, EV face plywood and non-face plywood, supplied to contractors, furniture makers and dealers across the island.

  • In-house peeling, drying, pressing and finishing
  • EV face and non-face options
  • Batch quality checks before every dispatch
12+Years manufacturing
2Core product ranges
4–18 mmThickness range
10Step quality process

What drives us

Mission, vision & promise

Mission

To manufacture strong, consistent plywood that makes building easier, while using every log with care.

Vision

To be the most trusted name in plywood, the board professionals ask for by name.

Promise

Stronger tomorrow, naturally: honest grades, careful sourcing and service you can count on.

Our journey

Growing ring by ring

2014

The first press

Chalaka Plywood Manufacturers opens its doors with a single press and a small, skilled team.

2016

Non-face plywood

Plain, sanded plywood for laminating and painting joins the range.

2019

Factory expansion

New drying and pressing lines increase capacity and consistency.

2022

EV face plywood

Engineered veneer faces added for a finished timber look.

Today

Stronger tomorrow

A growing dealer network supplying builders, joiners and manufacturers.

Aerial view of a managed forest

Sustainability

Taking only what we replant

Plywood is one of the most efficient ways to use a tree. Rotary peeling converts a log into continuous veneer, and cross-laminating those veneers produces panels far stronger than the wood alone.

  • Timber from managed, replanted plantations
  • High-yield peeling to minimise waste per log
  • Offcuts and residues reused as fuel and core material
  • Dried veneer for long-lasting, stable panels
Our multi-daylight hot presses

Factory tour

See where your boards are born

This is our press hall, where veneers become plywood under heat and pressure. Follow every step from log yard to dispatch, filmed on our own factory floor.

Explore the Process

Our values

What we stand for

Precision

Calibrated thickness and square edges, so every sheet behaves the same way on site.

Integrity

The grade on the stamp is the grade in the board. No shortcuts in the glue line.

Stewardship

Managed plantations, high-yield peeling and reuse of offcuts and residues.

Partnership

We grow with our dealers, builders and makers, and value long relationships over quick sales.

Get a quote

Planning a project? Let’s talk plywood.

Tell us what you are building. Our team will recommend the right board and send a bulk or project quote.