What New Age Veneers does

New Age Veneers, trading as NAV, is an Australian-owned manufacturer and supplier of premium decorative timber veneer panels and surfaces, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Australia. The company serves both commercial and residential construction projects through a specification-led B2B model that targets architects, interior designers, specification writers, joiners, builders, and cabinet makers, with revenue generated from one-time sale of veneer panels and surfaces (per panel/sheet with custom sizing) on a project-based quotation basis. Its portfolio is organized as a multi-brand architecture anchored on three platform lines: NAVURBAN decorative surfaces (with variants DIAMOND for high-traffic commercial durability, ELEMENTS for abstract/textured finishes, EARTH for stone-inspired aesthetics, and Wall for vertical cladding), NAVENEER reconstructed timber veneers (now extended with NAVENEER NATURALS for natural timber), and a set of substrate and finishing products (NAVCORE, NAVCOMPACT, NAVSHAKER, DIVERSO). The flagship premium panel brand, SHINNOKI by NAV, addresses the high-end residential and boutique commercial segment. Distribution combines direct specification sales with a free sample service, supported by a trade/builder network for installation.

The business operates on a custom-quotation model with no published list pricing, and demand generation runs through architect/designer engagement, a digital presence across LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram, email newsletters, project portfolio galleries, and a sample request system. Documented enterprise reference projects span hospitality (Hilton Perth with NAVURBAN DIAMOND Gum Flat, Pacific Fair Gold Coast, Sydney Airport T1/T2/T3), commercial real estate (Aurora Place Sydney), education (Caulfield Grammar School, a 6-Star Green Star-rated PEFC-certified project; St Mary Mackillop Performing Arts Centre), healthcare (Eaglehawk Medical Centre), retail (Status Anxiety at The Galeries), automotive (Volvo Showroom), and large venues (Accor Stadium members area; Cronulla RSL), demonstrating specification penetration across commercial fitout verticals. Sustainability is positioned as a core differentiator, with Global GreenTag certification, Global GreenTag Level B4 on NAVURBAN, PEFC, Responsible Wood, and PHD Assurance credentials. The most recent product activity is the January 2026 launch of the 2026 Range introducing NAVENEER NATURALS, alongside recent additions NAVSHAKER, NAVURBAN EARTH, and an acoustic-product distribution alliance with SCREENWOOD (MODULO, SOUNDLINA).

Name

New Age Veneers

Legal name

New Age Veneers

Website

https://newageveneers.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Age Veneers (NAV) is an Australian-owned manufacturer and supplier of premium decorative timber veneer panels for commercial and residential projects, selling via a specification-led B2B channel targeting architects, designers, and joiners across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Timber Veneers

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (32121), Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321211), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Flooring & Wood Veneer Products (IMADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veneer & Specialty Wood Products Trading (IMAMAIAL), Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)

Keywords

• Decorative veneer panels
• Timber veneer surfaces
• Commercial interior surfaces
• Reconstructed timber veneer
• Architectural veneer products

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Decorative Surface Products: One-time sale of veneer panels and surfaces to commercial and residential projects through specification and trade channels. Products sold per panel/sheet with custom sizing options for project requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

New Age Veneers manufactures and supplies premium Australian-made decorative timber veneer panels and surfaces for commercial and residential projects. The company offers a portfolio of branded product lines including reconstructed timber veneers (NAVENEER), natural timber veneers (NAVENEER NATURALS), decorative surfaces (NAVURBAN with DIAMOND, ELEMENTS, EARTH variants), premium panels (SHINNOKI), laminates (NAVLAM), wall systems (NAVURBAN Wall), shaker solutions (NAVSHAKER), pressed panels (DIVERSO), and substrates (NAVCORE, NAVCOMPACT). Products are specified by architects and interior designers and distributed through a trade/builder network across Australia-wide commercial and residential building projects.

Product overview

New Age Veneers operates as a multi-brand portfolio of Australian-made decorative surfaces and timber veneer products. The core offering comprises two main product lines: NAVURBAN™ (decorative surfaces including NAVURBAN DIAMOND™, NAVURBAN ELEMENTS™, and NAVURBAN EARTH™ variants) and NAVENEER™ (reconstructed timber veneers, now expanded with NAVENEER NATURALS™ for natural timber). Supporting products include SHINNOKI® by NAV™ (premium panels), NAVLAM™ (veneer panels), and NAVURBAN Wall™ (wall panel system). Infrastructure products NAVCORE™ and NAVCOMPACT™ serve as substrates, while DIVERSO™ and NAVSHAKER™ provide specialised finishing solutions. All products are Australian owned and operated since 1962, with a strong emphasis on sustainable sourcing and environmental responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHINNOKI® by NAV™: Premium decorative surface panels featuring boutique designs like Ivory Infinity Oak
• NAVURBAN™
• NAVURBAN DIAMOND™
• NAVURBAN ELEMENTS™
• NAVURBAN EARTH™
• NAVLAM™
• NAVENEER™
• NAVENEER NATURALS™
• NAVURBAN Wall™
• NAVSHAKER™
• NAVCORE™
• NAVCOMPACT™
• DIVERSO™
• NAVURBANTM

Products and services

• SHINNOKI® by NAV™ Premium decorative timber veneer panels featuring boutique designs such as Ivory Infinity Oak, offering sophisticated wood grain surfaces for elevated residential and commercial spaces.
• NAVURBAN™ Flagship decorative surface range featuring consistent high standards with multi-level customisation options, suitable for commercial and residential joinery applications.
• NAVURBAN DIAMOND™ Premium decorative surface range with enhanced durability and aesthetic qualities, ideal for high-traffic commercial environments including hotels and hospitality venues.
• NAVURBAN ELEMENTS™ Decorative surface collection featuring unique abstract and textured finishes such as Abstract Bronze and Oyster, offering inspirational flexibility for creative interior designs.
• NAVURBAN EARTH™ Natural stone-inspired surface range including Sandy Travertine, combining aesthetic appeal with commercial durability and lasting value.
• NAVLAM™ Timber veneer panel range suitable for joinery applications, delivering natural beauty and refined finishes for residential and commercial interiors.
• NAVENEER™ Reconstructed timber veneer range offering consistent patterns and colours while honouring craftsmanship with innovative production techniques.
• NAVENEER NATURALS™ Natural timber veneer collection launched in 2026, offering authentic wood grain surfaces with sustainable sourcing credentials.
• NAVURBAN Wall™ Wall panel system available in 14 decors, designed for easy installation and commercial durability in vertical surface applications.
• NAVSHAKER™ Shaker-style panel solution providing flawless aesthetics for traditional and contemporary kitchen and furniture designs.
• NAVCORE™ Core substrate material compatible with all designer surfaces, enabling creative freedom for decorative beams and custom applications including routed acoustic installations.
• NAVCOMPACT™ Compact panel substrate designed for high-performance applications including end-of-trip facilities and high-wear commercial environments.
• DIVERSO™ Edge-banded panel solution shown pressed onto 18mm MDF, suitable for achieving clean finishes in joinery and furniture applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• GreenTagCert certified products supporting Green Star building ratings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MODULO by SCREENWOODminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Age Veneers distributes MODULO acoustic panel products by SCREENWOOD as part of their complementary product range, offering additional acoustic and design solutions to their customer base.
• SOUNDLINA by SCREENWOODminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Age Veneers distributes SOUNDLINA acoustic products by SCREENWOOD alongside their decorative surface range, providing integrated acoustic solutions for commercial projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Formica Group: Formica is a global manufacturer of decorative laminates and surface materials used in commercial and residential interiors. Comparable to NAV as a broader incumbent in decorative surfaces, offering overlapping product categories (high-pressure laminates and panels) with significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• EGGER: EGGER is a European-headquartered global manufacturer of engineered wood products, decorative panels, laminates, and veneers for furniture and interior construction. Comparable to NAV as a broad incumbent offering decorative timber panels and laminates across commercial and residential channels.
• Kronospan: Kronospan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels, including decorative laminates and veneers, serving furniture, construction, and interior fitout markets globally. Comparable to NAV as a much larger broad incumbent in the decorative panel category.
• Wilsonart: Wilsonart is a global manufacturer of decorative laminates, engineered surfaces, and panel products serving commercial and residential markets worldwide. Comparable to NAV as a competing decorative surface supplier with a much broader portfolio and global specification footprint.

Others

• SCREENWOOD: SCREENWOOD is an Australian manufacturer of acoustic panel products including MODULO and SOUNDLINA, which NAV distributes as complementary products. Comparable as a channel partner and adjacent acoustic surface supplier serving the same Australian specification channel.

Direct peers

• Austral Plywoods: Austral Plywoods is an Australian manufacturer of plywood and decorative veneer panels, including architectural and marine-grade products. Comparable to NAV as a domestic specialty manufacturer of decorative timber panels serving architectural and joinery customers.
• Polytec: Polytec is a major Australian manufacturer of decorative panels, laminates, and joinery products for residential and commercial applications. Closely comparable to NAV in product offering (decorative panels and veneers), channel strategy (specification-driven to joiners and builders), and Australian market focus.
• Plyco: Plyco is an Australian plywood, veneer, and decorative panel supplier serving builders, architects, and DIY markets. Comparable to NAV in product mix (veneers and decorative panels) and Australian specification channel focus, though broader into commodity plywood.
• Laminex: Laminex is Australia's largest decorative surface and panel manufacturer, producing laminates, veneers, and engineered panels for commercial and residential joinery. Directly comparable to NAV as a fellow Australian decorative panel supplier with overlapping customer base of joiners, architects, and designers.

Regional players

• Decorative Panels: Decorative Panels is a UK-based manufacturer of veneered and melamine-faced panels for the furniture and interior fitout industry. Comparable to NAV in product focus (decorative veneered panels for joinery and commercial fitout) but operating primarily in the UK/Ireland rather than Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NEWAGEVENEERS-no3kr
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewAgeVeneers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-age-veneers
• Instagraminstagram.com/newageveneers
• Pinterestpinterest.com.au/newageveneers

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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