What Panelex does

Panelex Wood Agency Ltd is a UK private limited company that imports and distributes wood-based panels and structural timber products for construction, joinery, and manufacturing applications. The company is incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 12269111), with its registered office in Solihull and operational unit at Tawe Business Village, Swansea, and operates within the United Kingdom only. Tagline on the company site is 'Bringing the Forest to Manufacturing,' and customer scope ranges from small domestic extensions to large commercial projects.

The product portfolio is organized into four core categories: plywood (hardwood variants — Knight Ply, Birch Ply, Titan Ply; softwood variants — Pine Plywood; and slip-resistant Mesh Face Plywood), MDF (Standard and Moisture Resistant), OSB (OSB 3, OSB 3 T+G, EGGER PROTECT — all sourced from Egger), and chipboard / structural timber (Chipboard P2, P5 Flooring from Egger, Loft Span, and Canadian Lumber Standard CLS). Panelex is an official Egger distributor, which provides product authenticity and brand-backed supply. The portfolio is operated as a SKU catalog rather than a unified software platform; no proprietary technology, APIs, or digital tooling are publicly disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are direct B2B: customers request quotes and place orders via phone (01792 712047) or email ([email protected]), with a formal trade account application process for business buyers. Marketing is limited to organic social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). No pricing models, revenue figures, or funding rounds are publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no reported parent company, institutional investors, or PE backing.

Name

Panelex

Legal name

Panelex Wood Agency Ltd

Website

https://panelex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Panelex Wood Agency Ltd is a UK-based importer and distributor of wood-based panels and structural timber (MDF, plywood, OSB, chipboard, CLS) for construction, joinery, and manufacturing customers, operating as an official Egger distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321212), Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD), Engineered Wood Underlayment & Subfloor Panels (IMAMACAK)

Keywords

• Wood panel distribution
• Imported timber products
• Structural timber supply
• Plywood distribution
• MDF OSB supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Panelex Wood Agency Ltd imports and distributes commercial and specialist wood-based panels and structural timber products for construction, manufacturing, and joinery applications in the United Kingdom. Its range covers MDF (standard and moisture resistant), hardwood and softwood plywood, OSB, chipboard, and structural timbers such as CLS, including official Egger distributed lines. Customers request quotes directly by phone or email and place orders through trade accounts.

Product overview

Panelex Wood Agency Ltd is a wood panel and structural timber distributor. The company operates as a portfolio of product categories rather than a unified software platform. Their product offering consists of four main categories:PLYWOOD (including Hardwood variants such as Knight Ply, Birch Plywood, and Titan Ply; Softwood variants including Pine Plywood; and Slip Resistant options such as Mesh Face Plywood), MDF (Standard MDF and Moisture Resistant MDF), OSB (including OSB 3, OSB 3 T+G, and Egger Protect, all sourced from Egger as official distributors), CHIPBOARD (including Chipboard P2, P5 Flooring from Egger, and Loft Span), and CLS (Canadian Lumber Standard structural timber). They are official Egger distributors and import and distribute both commercial and specialist wood panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knight Ply Hardwood plywood product line supplied by Panelex for construction, joinery, and manufacturing applications.
• Birch Plywood Birch plywood product line distributed by Panelex, targeted at construction, joinery, and manufacturing buyers.
• Titan Ply Titan plywood product line supplied by Panelex for structural and commercial use.
• Pine Plywood Softwood pine plywood product line distributed by Panelex for construction and joinery customers.
• Mesh Face Plywood Slip-resistant plywood with mesh face, designed for applications requiring enhanced grip such as flooring and walkways.
• Standard MDF Standard medium-density fibreboard supplied by Panelex for general construction and joinery applications.
• Moisture Resistant MDF Moisture-resistant medium-density fibreboard supplied by Panelex for humid environments and wet-area applications.
• OSB 3 (Egger) Oriented strand board type 3 from Egger, supplied by Panelex as an official Egger distributor for construction use.
• OSB 3 T+G (Egger) Tongue-and-groove oriented strand board type 3 from Egger, supplied by Panelex for flooring and roofing applications.
• Egger Protect Protected OSB product from Egger distributed by Panelex for applications requiring enhanced durability and weather resistance.
• Chipboard P2 Standard chipboard P2 grade supplied by Panelex for general construction and joinery use.
• P5 Flooring (Egger) Structural flooring chipboard P5 grade from Egger, supplied by Panelex as an official Egger distributor.
• Loft Span Loft span structural timber product supplied by Panelex for flooring and roofing construction.
• Canadian Lumber Standard (CLS) Canadian Lumber Standard structural timber supplied by Panelex for stud wall, framing, and general construction applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EggercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanelex is an official Egger distributor, supplying Egger OSB products (OSB 3, OSB 3 T+G), EGGER PROTECT boards, and P5 Flooring products. This official distribution status provides customers with guaranteed authentic Egger products.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Brooks Brothers (UK): UK timber and panel importer/distributor serving builders, contractors, and manufacturers. Comparable in product range (plywood, MDF, OSB) and trade customer focus.
• International Timber: UK-based importer and distributor of timber and wood-based panels including plywood, MDF, OSB, and chipboard. Direct competitor in panel distribution to trade and manufacturing customers.
• Meyer Timber: UK timber importer and distributor offering a wide range of panel products and structural timber to the construction trade. Closely comparable business model and customer base.
• James Latham: One of the UK's largest independent importers and distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. Directly comparable as a wood panel merchant serving construction and joinery customers across the UK.
• Arnold Laver: UK timber and panel merchant supplying construction trade and manufacturing customers. Comparable product mix across plywood, MDF, OSB, and engineered wood products.
• MGM Timber: UK timber merchant specialising in a comprehensive range of timber and panel products supplied to trade and construction customers. Direct competitor in panel distribution.
• Berry Timber: UK timber and panel distributor supplying builders, contractors, and manufacturers nationwide. Comparable in scale and product focus on panel and structural timber distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Howarth Timber: UK timber and building supplies merchant with a national branch network. Comparable in panel distribution but operates as a broader building materials provider.
• Travis Perkins: Largest UK builders' merchant with broad building materials including timber and panels. Overlaps with Panelex but serves a much wider product and customer range at greater scale.

Others

• Egger (Fritz Egger GmbH & Co. OG): European wood-based materials manufacturer whose products Panelex distributes. Comparable as a relevant counterparty and ecosystem participant but is a supplier rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PanelexWood
• Facebookfacebook.com/PanelexWood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/panelex-wood-agency

Revenue estimate

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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