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Our new plywood factory in Vietnam: the 2026 plant in Chi Linh, Hai Phong
In short
PK Ply makes construction plywood in two mills of its own in Chi Linh, Hai Phong, Vietnam. The second is a modern plant that started production in 2026. It runs the same sequence as the first mill, from veneer intake to marking and packing, and together the two mills have a capacity of up to 150 containers a month. Production takes 15–45 days after the 30% deposit, and the minimum order is one 40HC.
- Two own mills
- Chi Linh, Hai Phong
- Plant started 2026
- Up to 150 containers a month
- 15–45 days after deposit
- MOQ one 40HC
- own mills in Chi Linh, Hai Phong
- 2
- year the second plant started
- 2026
- containers a month, up to, both mills
- 150
- after the 30% deposit
- 15–45 days
Page film
Walk through the 2026 plant
The film walks from veneer intake to the container at the second plant.
Chapters: veneer intake and drying, the lay-up and press halls, sanding and the film press, edge sealing, and packs ready for the 40HC.
It is a walk-through, not a sales film: it shows what the plant does and in which order.
Certificates
Certificates behind this step
Documents belong to the products and the production under them. The certificates below are ours and are sent before an order is confirmed.
The FSC claim is confirmed per order. The CE certificate covers 3.6–30 mm, narrower than our 9–40 mm range, so a panel thicker than 30 mm carries no CE marking.
Certificate scans are lightly blurred: legal-entity name, tax ID, street address and dates are hidden.
SGSHK-COC-370674
FSC chain of custody
Purchase of FSC 100% logs and veneer and manufacture and sale of FSC 100% and FSC Mix plywood; the claim for an order is confirmed on the sales documents.
FSC chain of custody certificate, page one; identifying details lightly blurred.
0407-CPR-2146
CE factory production control
Structural plywood, 3.6–30 mm, MUF or phenolic glue; factory production control by notified body 0407.
CE factory production control certificate, page one; identifying details lightly blurred.
AS 6669:2016 formwork plywood
Formwork plywood product certification (AS 6669:2016) by CMI Certification.
AS 6669 formwork plywood certificate, page one; identifying details lightly blurred.
At a glance
New plywood factory Vietnam: the second plant started production in 2026, beside our first mill
Two mills, one standard: an order does not change because it runs on one site or the other.
We state capacity once for both mills together and do not split it by site. The public figure is up to 150 containers a month; it is a ceiling for the pair, not a promise for any one order and not a figure for one month.
The first mill and the second plant are both in Chi Linh, Hai Phong. The province the mills used to belong to merged into Hai Phong on 1 July 2025, so Hai Phong is the name on every document we issue.
| Item | First mill | Second plant (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Chi Linh, Hai Phong, Vietnam | Chi Linh, Hai Phong, Vietnam |
| Status | Our own mill | Our own modern plant, in production since 2026 |
| Sequence | Veneer intake, drying, core lay-up, glue and press, sizing and sanding, film press, edge sealing, marking and packing | The same eight steps |
| Products | Film-faced, anti-slip and structural CE panels | The same product families |
| Capacity | Up to 150 containers a month across both mills | Up to 150 containers a month across both mills |
| Terms | MOQ one 40HC; 15–45 days after the 30% deposit | The same |
By product line
What the two mills make
We make construction plywood only. That is a deliberate narrowing: the plant is laid out for film-faced and anti-slip panels, not for general plywood.
We make construction plywood only, and nothing else is made at either mill. A buyer who needs another kind of plywood needs another plant.
| Product line | What it is | Plant requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Film-faced (melamine or phenolic) | Phenolic film on both faces, Acacia or Eucalyptus core, MUF or phenolic glue, edges sealed | Two-stage pressing; sanding between the presses |
| Anti-slip | Patterned film: rice, hexagon or wire-mesh | The same press line; the film is the variable |
| Structural CE | Plywood for structural use, 3.6–30 mm | Factory production control under CE |
| Cut-to-size formwork panels | Panels cut to a cutting list, edges sealed | Cutting and sealing after the film press |
Steps
What the line does, from veneer to packing
The eight steps are the same at both mills. Each step has its own page.
Veneer intake
Acacia or Eucalyptus veneer arrives and is checked in. Check: species and quantity against the order.
Drying
Veneer is dried so its moisture suits the glue. Check: the moisture of dried veneer before it is graded and glued.
Core lay-up
Veneers are graded and laid crosswise with glue. Check: the ply count for the thickness.
Glue and press
Hot press of the core, about 130–145 °C for phenolic bonds. Check: flat core without blows or gaps.
Sizing and sanding
The core is cut to the finished size and sanded to calibrate thickness. Check: ±0.5 mm on film-faced panels, ±2 mm length and width.
Film press
Smooth or anti-slip film is pressed onto both faces. Check: film bonded without bubbles or wrinkles.
Edge sealing
All four edges are painted with water-resistant paint. Check: continuous coat.
Marking and packing
Panels are marked and packed into packs for the 40HC. Check: pack counts against the packing list.
Real clips and photos
The plant in pictures and in a map
Photographs of the plant interior are added as the mills' footage is cleared; this page does not substitute illustrations for them. The diagrams show the sequence and the route, and are labelled as diagrams.
Nothing on this page is a picture of a named shipment.
Defects
What a second plant risks, and how we keep two mills to one standard
A second plant increases capacity and also adds a question: is the panel the same? These are the ways it could differ and the controls.
The control that matters most is the reference sample. A buyer who approves a reference sample before production can compare the lot with it on arrival, whichever mill made it.
| Risk | Cause | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Two mills, two specifications | Different habits at each site | One technical sheet per order; one reference sample |
| Mixed builds in one container | Panels from both sites packed together | Packing list names thickness, core and glue by pack |
| Capacity promise mistaken for an order promise | Reading the ceiling as a guarantee | Lead time stated per order at the enquiry |
| New line, new variation | A plant that started in 2026 is still young | Reference sample and arrival checks on every order |
| Wrong plant for a product | Asking for a plywood type we do not make | We say plainly what we do not make |
Numbers and tolerances
Plant numbers, with the condition each is true under
These are the numbers that matter at the enquiry stage.
The container figures are planning figures: they come from a packing model, not from a measured packing list. The final load is confirmed on the packing list.
| Item | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Mills | Two, both in Chi Linh, Hai Phong | Own mills |
| Capacity | Up to 150 containers a month | Both mills together |
| Minimum order | One 40HC | Mixed container by agreement |
| Production time | 15–45 days | After the 30% deposit; depends on quantity, production conditions and agreement |
| Balance | 70% | Against the scanned B/L; T/T or irrevocable L/C at sight |
| 40HC, Acacia core | About 47 m³ | Planning figure |
| 40HC, Eucalyptus core | About 43 m³ | Planning figure |
| Thickness | 9–40 mm | Everyday 12, 15, 18 and 21 mm |
| Sheet size | 1220 × 2440 mm or 1250 × 2500 mm | Custom sizes by request |
Buyer guide
What the second plant means for a buyer
For a buyer, a second plant changes three things: how much we can make, how soon a container can start, and what a repeat order looks like. It does not change the specification, because a specification is written per order and checked on arrival.
The practical advice is to ask for a reference sample at the first order and to measure it on arrival. Compare thickness, face and edge with the sample. A repeat order is then a comparison with something you hold, not a promise.
Shipment proof
Where the route from the mills leads
Typical days at sea from Hai Phong: South-East Asia 5–12, Middle East 15–25, US West Coast 20–30, Mediterranean 25–35, Northern Europe 30–40, US East Coast 35–45 and West Africa 35–50. The figures vary by carrier and route.
Delivery terms: FOB Hai Phong, CFR (CNF) or CIF. Shipment records for an order are sent with the order; we do not publish customers or shipments.
Documents
What you receive from the mills with an order
Certificate files go to the buyer before the order is confirmed; draft shipping documents go for approval after loading.
Commercial invoice
With the order.
Packing list
Thickness, size, core, glue and sheet counts by pack.
Bill of lading
The balance of 70% is paid against the scanned B/L.
Certificate of origin
EUR.1 for EU-bound lots.
Phytosanitary and fumigation papers
Plywood is outside ISPM 15; solid-wood pallets, battens and dunnage fall under it.
Certificate files and test reports
FSC claim on the sales documents, emission certificate, test reports for the agreed build, EUDR file set for EU lots.
Capacity
Capacity of the two mills, in containers and in lead time
Capacity across the two mills is up to 150 containers a month. A 40HC takes about 47 m³ of Acacia-core panels or about 43 m³ of Eucalyptus-core panels, so a month at the ceiling is a large volume of film-faced and anti-slip plywood.
Lead time is stated at the enquiry, and it falls within the range given on this page; where an order falls depends on quantity, production conditions and agreement. We give a lead time per order rather than a number that applies to every month.
The second plant exists to make that ceiling real for repeat buyers: a larger plant means a first container does not have to wait behind a bulk order.
Order checklist
Six lines to write into the first enquiry
Write these six lines in the enquiry and the mills can name a lead time.
Product family
Film-faced (melamine or phenolic), anti-slip or structural CE.
Thickness and size
9–40 mm; 1220 × 2440 mm, 1250 × 2500 mm or custom.
Core and glue
Acacia or Eucalyptus; MUF or phenolic.
Film
Smooth or anti-slip pattern; colour and weight in g/m².
Quantity and delivery terms
Number of 40HC and FOB Hai Phong, CFR (CNF) or CIF.
Reference sample
Ask for one before production and keep it for the repeat order.
Buyer questions
Questions about our mills in Vietnam
Where are your plywood mills in Vietnam?
Both of our mills are in Chi Linh, Hai Phong, Vietnam. The former province merged into Hai Phong on 1 July 2025, so Hai Phong is the name we use.
What changed when the second plant started in 2026?
Capacity. The second plant is a modern plant that started production in 2026 beside our first mill, and together they reach up to 150 containers a month. The sequence and the specifications did not change.
How many containers a month can the two mills produce?
Up to 150 containers a month across both mills. That is a ceiling for the pair; the lead time for your order is stated at the enquiry.
How long is production after the deposit?
15–45 days after the 30% deposit, depending on quantity, production conditions and agreement.
What does the line run from veneer to packing?
Eight steps: veneer intake, drying, core lay-up, glue and press, sizing and sanding, film press, edge sealing, marking and packing.
What is the minimum order from your mills?
One 40HC. A container usually carries one or two products; three to six can be mixed by agreement.
Do you make other kinds of plywood?
No. We make construction plywood only: film-faced, anti-slip and structural CE panels.
Which mill will make my order?
Ask at the enquiry. The specification, the sequence and the checks are the same at both mills, and the technical sheet is written per order.
How many m³ goes into a 40HC?
About 47 m³ with an Acacia core and about 43 m³ with a Eucalyptus core. These are planning figures, confirmed on the packing list.
Can I visit the mills?
Discuss a visit and any third-party inspection when you enquire, before the order is confirmed, so the date and the production schedule fit.
Related pages
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Send the product, thickness, size, quantity and delivery terms. We answer with the technical sheet, the lead time and the mill plan.