Corrèze panels

What Corrèze panels does

Panneaux de Corrèze is a French manufacturer of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) panels operating a single production site in Ussel, Corrèze. The company produces three ranges: Medium (100% hardwood MDF, 730 kg/m³ at 19 mm), Clairpan (100% softwood MDF, 675 kg/m³ at 19 mm), and NEXT, the first truly natural MDF panel with no added formaldehyde, manufactured with Evertree's patented GreenbyEvertree biosourced plant resin derived from rapeseed and sunflower residues. All panels are produced by dry fibre processing with high-temperature pressing, comply with EN 622-5, and are CE marked; the portfolio spans 70 standard references in bespoke formats, with fire-retardant (Euroclass B-s2,d0 and C) and moisture-resistant (V313) variants. The Ussel site is ISO 50001 certified (since 2017, renewed to the 2018 standard in 2020), has reduced energy consumption by 13% since 2017, and reuses 97% of process water, while sourcing wood from FSC/PEFC-certified forests within a 70 km radius and partnering with the Fonds Forestier du Limousin to plant one tree per cubic metre sold (two per cubic metre of NEXT).

The company's revenue model is industrial B2B hardware sales of MDF panels, transacted through two main channels: a primary distribution-led route via French lumber merchants (négoce), with Dispano as a named partner, and a direct B2B sales channel for furniture manufacturers, door makers, and public-infrastructure projects. Pricing is quotation-based with no public price list, typically structured around multi-year contracts for bespoke formats, and supported by 10,000 m³ of stock and a 99% on-time delivery record across France. CARB P2 and US EPA TSCA Title VI certifications enable export to the United States. In 2023, Panneaux de Corrèze was acquired by the Unilin Group, integrating the Ussel plant into a larger European wood-panel conglomerate that also owns Isoroy.

Name

Corrèze panels

Legal name

SAS Panneaux de Correze

Website

http://www.panneauxdecorreze.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Wood Panels (MDF)

NAICS

Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing (321219)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)

Keywords

• MDF panel manufacturing
• Wood-based panels
• Engineered wood products
• Biosourced resin panels
• Furniture panel materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ussel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MDF Panel Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling MDF panels through distribution channels (lumber merchants/négoce) and directly. Three main product lines: Medium (hardwood MDF), Clairpan (softwood MDF), and NEXT (natural/biosourced MDF). Revenue generated from panel sales with 70 standard references in bespoke formats. No public pricing disclosed; B2B quotation-based model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Panneaux de Corrèze manufactures Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels from wood sourced within 70 km of its Ussel (Corrèze, France) factory. The company sells three ranges — Medium® (100% hardwood MDF), Clairpan® (100% softwood MDF), and NEXT® (no added formaldehyde MDF using Evertree biosourced plant resin) — in 70 standard references and bespoke formats, primarily through lumber merchants (négoce) and direct B2B channels.

Product overview

Panneaux de Corrèze is a French manufacturer of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels, operating from Ussel in Corrèze. The company produces three main product ranges: (1) Medium® — a 100% hardwood MDF panel and market reference standard, available in Standard, Ignifuge (fire-retardant), Hydrofuge V313 (moisture-resistant), Format à stratifier (for lamination), and Industrie variants; (2) Clairpan® — a 100% softwood MDF panel with optimal density of 675 kg/m3, available in Standard, Mince (thin), and Ignifuge (fire-retardant) variants; and (3) NEXT® STD — the company's flagship eco-innovation, the first truly natural MDF panel using Evertree's plant-based resin with no added formaldehyde. The company maintains 70+ standard references in bespoke formats and is ISO 50001 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Medium®: 100% hardwood MDF panel range, the market reference for quality and versatility. Includes standard, fire retardant, moisture resistant, and laminate-ready variants.
• Clairpan®
• Next®

Products and services

• Medium® Standard A 100% hardwood MDF panel (730 kg/m3 at 19 mm) that is the market reference for beige/taupe MDF panels, manufactured via dry fiber processing with synthetic resins under high-temperature pressing. Used by furniture manufacturers, interior fitters, and joiners for interior fittings, decoration, furniture, and machined parts.
• Medium® Ignifuge A homogeneous fire-retardant MDF panel made fire-retardant in the mass during manufacturing by dry process with added resins and specific salts. Dark chocolate color, M1 classification and Euroclass B-s2,d0 compliant, for premises requiring fire safety compliance (public buildings, schools, hospitals, hospitality).
• Medium® Hydrofuge V313 A homogeneous moisture-resistant MDF panel made moisture-resistant in the mass during manufacturing by dry process with added resins. Slightly dark color, designed for areas with temporary exposure to moisture (kitchens, bathrooms, service class 2, risk class 1 and 2).
• Medium® Format à stratifier A Medium-density fiberboard panel with calibrated density specifically engineered for the door industry and lamination. Beige/taupe, sanded both faces to 180-grit, compatible with lacquer, varnish, paint, melamine decorations, and wood or metal veneer finishes.
• Medium® Industrie An MDF panel variant designed for industrial applications, as listed in the technical documentation (technical sheet: FT-Medium-Industrie-LF.pdf).
• Clairpan® Standard A 100% softwood MDF panel with optimal density (675 kg/m3 at 19 mm), light beige color with honey-gold highlights. Premium non-load-bearing panel with high density on faces and core, long homogeneous fiber, improved bending resistance, and uniform aesthetic for varnishing.
• Clairpan® Mince A thin variant of the Clairpan softwood panel, designed for applications requiring increased stability in thin thicknesses (technical sheet: FT-Clairpan-LFminces.pdf).
• Clairpan® Ignifuge A fire-retardant variant of the Clairpan softwood panel, homogeneous and fire-retardant throughout the mass during manufacturing (technical sheet: FT-Clairpan-Ignif-LF.pdf).
• NEXT® STD The first truly natural MDF panel, made from 100% natural wood fiber and GreenbyEvertree 100% plant-based vegetable resin extracted from rapeseed and sunflower oil production residues. No added formaldehyde. Class 1 panel for non-structural use in dry environments. 42% less CO2 in manufacturing compared to standard MDF (FCBA lifecycle analysis). Targeted at furniture manufacturers and sensitive environments (day-cares, schools, hospitals) where indoor air quality is critical.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of water from raw materials reused in circuits
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tipee Platform (Université de La Rochelle)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with the Tipee building technology platform at the University of La Rochelle for real-life testing of NEXT panels in the Eureka house. Testing evaluates formaldehyde emissions under realistic humidity conditions (up to 70%). Project is part of the 'Ecrains' initiative supported by ADEME and the La Rochelle Territory Zero Carbon project.
• DispanominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Distribution partner of Panneaux de Corrèze. In 2020, as part of the partnership with the Fonds Forestier du Limousin, Dispano helped plant 13,000 trees in the Limousin forest. Dispano resells Panneaux de Corrèze MDF panels through its distribution network.
• EvertreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with French startup Evertree to develop the NEXT panel - the first truly natural MDF panel. Evertree provides its patented GreenbyEvertree biosourced plant resin technology, developed from rapeseed and sunflower oil production residues from the food industry. This replaces traditional urea-formaldehyde resins, resulting in formaldehyde-neutral panels.
• Fonds Forestier du LimousincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Since April 2017, Panneaux de Corrèze has been a major contributor to the Limousin Forest Fund, committing to plant 1 tree for every cubic meter of panels sold through the distribution network (2 trees for each cubic meter of NEXT panels sold). The partnership supports small forest owners in managing and maintaining their forests sustainably, contributes to carbon sequestration, and helps perpetuate the wood industry supply chain in Limousin.
• FCBA (Institut Technologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCBA conducts regular factory audits, takes random panels from stock across different ranges and finishes, and measures formaldehyde levels and compliance in their COFRAC-accredited laboratory in Bordeaux. FCBA validates CE marking, fire classifications, and formaldehyde emissions. Multiple audits per year ensure ongoing quality assurance.
• Region Nouvelle AquitaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership with the Nouvelle Aquitaine region to accelerate energy transition. Regional support has enabled investments in energy metering equipment, waste management, and boiler efficiency improvements, resulting in a 13% reduction in energy consumption since 2017.
• PEFC Bois Limousin / Boislim / UIPP / SEFSILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in Boislim, UIPP (Union des Industries du Panneau Contreplaqué), and SEFSIL (Syndicat des Exploitants Forestiers du Limousin). Panneaux de Corrèze participates in forest certification and standardization initiatives for sustainable forest management, alongside FSC and PEFC certifications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kronospan: World's largest manufacturer of wood-based panels, including a broad MDF range produced at multiple European plants. Direct competitor to Panneaux de Corrèze in commodity MDF and, increasingly, in low-formaldehyde grades for furniture and construction.
• Swiss Krono: European MDF/HDF producer with multiple mills across Europe and a portfolio of standard, moisture-resistant and flame-retardant MDF grades. Competes with Panneaux de Corrèze in furniture, joinery and distribution channels (négoce).
• Egger: Major European wood-based panels manufacturer offering MDF alongside particleboard, OSB and laminates. Competes with Panneaux de Corrèze for furniture manufacturers, distributors and project specifiers across Europe.
• Sonae Arauco: Iberian-based manufacturer of MDF, particleboard and engineered wood products with pan-European distribution. Overlaps with Panneaux de Corrèze in furniture-grade MDF and increasingly in low-emission grades.
• Finsa: Spanish manufacturer of MDF, particleboard and decorative panels, with strong presence in furniture and interior design segments. Closely comparable in product mix and customer base to Panneaux de Corrèze's Medium and Clairpan ranges.
• Dare Panel: UK-based MDF manufacturer producing standard, moisture-resistant and flame-retardant MDF. Comparable to Panneaux de Corrèze in product format and distribution-led GTM, with overlapping end-customers in furniture and joinery.

Broad incumbents

• Unilin Panels: Pan-European MDF and panel division of Unilin Group—now the parent company of Panneaux de Corrèze and operator of the Isoroy site in Ussel. Most direct competitor at the product level and now strategic owner, creating both portfolio overlap and integration upside.
• West Fraser (Norbord): Large North American wood panels group producing MDF, OSB and engineered wood. Comparable in MDF product technology and US-export pathway (CARB P2/EPA TSCA VI) that Panneaux de Corrèze uses to serve US furniture manufacturers.

Others

• Evertree (DSM): French startup (now part of DSM) that developed the patented GreenbyEvertree biosourced plant resin used in Panneaux de Corrèze's NEXT panels. Technology partner and single source of the resin innovation that underpins NEXT's differentiation.

Regional players

• Boise Cascade: North American manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products and specialty panels. Comparable US-side benchmark for engineered wood panel manufacturing scale and distribution, although focused on plywood and particleboard rather than MDF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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