Veneer

Welcome to Commonwealth Plywood’s Husky Veneer Division

Commonwealth Plywood is Canada’s leading manufacturer of rotary cut veneer.

Do you need a quote or have any questions?

Contact our team below.

We specialize in Rotary Veneer in the following species:

Species AvailableThicknesses AvailableDimensions Available
  • Hard Maple
  • Birch
  • Red Oak
  • Basswood
  • Poplar
  • Tulip
  • Birch 1/38” (0.67 mm)
  • Birch 1/42” (0.6 mm)
  • Birch 1/16” (1.6 mm)
  • Birch 1/12” (2.1 mm)
  • Maple 1/38” (0.67 mm)
  • Maple 1/42” (0.6 mm)
  • Maple 1/16” (1.6 mm )
  • Maple 1/12” (2.1 mm)
  • Red Oak 1/36” (0.7 mm)
  • Basswood 1/38” (0.67 mm)
  • 50” x 99” (1270 mm x 2515 mm)
  • 50” x 123” (1270 mm x 3124 mm)
  • 50” x 87” (1270 mm x 2210 mm)
  • 38” x 87” (965 mm x 2210 mm)
*****Custom thicknesses and dimensions available upon request****

Our annual production is over 500,000,000 sq.ft. of rotary cut veneers.

Advantages of spliced & whole piece veneers:

  • Select the grade you need (for example there are 27 grades available in birch stock panel size);
  • No further clipping or jointing loss;
  • No grade risk;
  • Receive consistent quality at the price quoted;
  • Know your costs;
  • A dependable consistent supply;
  • Choose specifications to your exact needs.

 Advantages of rotary vs. flat sliced veneer:

  • Thicker veneer;
  • Less expensive (better pricing);
  • Higher yield;
  • Availability of whole piece (one piece) veneer.

Some common grades available

Birch, Hard Maple and Basswood
Other grades also available
Select White FacesAll sapwood (light colour), book matched.
No2 White FacesAll sapwood (light colour), book and pleasing matched
No1 Face“Natural” (heartwood and sapwood in same sheet), book matched.
No2 SoundHeartwood and sapwood in same sheet, sound smooth surface.
No3 SolidNatural semi-face grade, reasonably smooth surface.
No4 BackA backing grade ideal for balancing panels where appearance is less important. Very economical pricing
Red Oak
No1 FaceHeartwood, red to brown in colour, book matched.
No2 SoundHeartwood, smooth, sound veneer. Book and pleasing matched.
No3 SolidHeartwood and sapwood, semi-face grade.
No4 SolideQualité semi-face ou de dos élevé, pouvant contenir du minéral. Prix très économique.
No4 SolidSemi-face grade or high grade back, may contain some areas of mineral
No4 BackBacking grade ideal for balancing panels where appearance is less important. Very economical pricing.

Cut to size/ Made to order

Our cut to size division has the ability to produce your custom sizes in either long grain or cross grain. The veneer arrives at your factory ready for production.


Our team

Daniel Pacheco 
Sales Director

Cell : 514-250-0979
Email : dpacheco@commonwealthplywood.com
Jason Miller 
United States sales representative

Cell : 231-838-1989
Email : jmiller@commonwealthplywood.com
Normand Wulf
International and Canada sales representative

Cell : 514-434-3457
Email : nwulf@cpcl.ca
Aristoteles Huerta 
Mexico and South America sales representative

Cell : 514-929-8915
Email : ahuerta@cpcl.ca