Tropical hardwood species

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Basralocus

Product Description

Basralocus sheet piling planks are the ideal choice for protecting shores, dikes, and waterfronts from erosion and water damage. This hardwood, sourced from tropical forests, is exceptionally resistant to water, fungi, and insects, making it highly suitable for use in wet environments. The robust properties of Basralocus ensure that these planks are highly durable and low-maintenance.
With the recent inclusion of Ipé on the CITES list, which complicates trade and availability, Djindja Udu serves as an excellent alternative.

Water-resistant
Reliable wood species
Good availability

Djindja Udu

Product Description

This wood species stands out with its uniform, natural color and strong resistance to moisture, fungi, and insects. Additionally, Djindja Udu is readily available from our sawmill in Suriname, allowing us to maintain full control over the wood’s quality and sustainability while ensuring a consistent supply. We also maintain significant stock levels in the Netherlands, ensuring fast delivery whenever needed.

With the recent inclusion of Ipé on the CITES list, which complicates trade and availability, Djindja Udu serves as an excellent alternative.

Alternative to Ipé
Not listed on CITES
Good availability

Ipé

Product Description

Ipé wood is a premium and durable hardwood from South America, renowned for its strength, wear resistance, and stability. This wood features a rich, warm brown color and a dense, uniform structure. With a minimal shrinkage and expansion coefficient, Ipé rarely cracks and retains its shape, even in outdoor applications. It is highly resistant to fungi and pests, ensuring a long lifespan without additional treatment. Applications range from luxury outdoor decking and cladding to load-bearing structures and marine construction.

Own sawmill in South America
Luxurious Appearance
Ideal for heavy-duty surfaces

Angelim Pedra (Makka Kabbes)

Product Description

Angelim Pedra or the Surinamese designationn Makka Kabbes is a high-quality hardwood, valued for its strength, durability, and resistance to harsh conditions. This wood has a naturally rich appearance with a fine grain and exceptional stability, making it well-suited for demanding environments. Its natural resistance to moisture, fungi, and pests ensures longevity, even in wet or marine settings.

Sustainable sourcing
Durable and robust
Perfect for marine and heavy-duty applications

Massaranduba

Product Description

Massaranduba is a premium hardwood, prized for its deep, warm reddish-brown color and remarkable hardness. Known for its exceptional resistance to moisture, fungi, and insects, this wood is ideal for a wide range of outdoor applications, including terraces, decking, cladding, and heavy-duty constructions.

Suitable for hydraulic engineering
Own sawmill in South America
Excellent availability

Pakuli

Product Description

Pakuli wood stands out with its warm, golden-brown hue and fine grain structure, paired with exceptional durability and natural resistance to moisture, fungi, and insects. This makes it an excellent choice for both premium indoor and outdoor applications.

With our sawmill in Suriname we ensure not only the quality and sustainability of the wood but also a stable and controlled supply chain. Pakuli wood offers a reliable and refined solution for sustainable projects with an elegant finish.

Own sawmill in South America
Versatile and easy to work with
Luxurious appearance
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