Lawcris said its appointment strengthened is position in the veneer market.

"Weight is becoming an important factor for our customers so the reduction in weight and high quality veneer face makes Superpan STAR a great addition for Lawcris," said Lawcris commercial manager Paul Holstead.

Superpan STAR’s inner core is a combination of wood chips and BASF’s Kaurit Light polymer, which is foamed prior to the panel production process to achieving the lightness.

The product was launched at the W12 Working with Design show at Birmingham NEC, where it won a prize in the Design in Manufacturing Awards.