Araucaria-Hoop Pine Plywood
International Panels Australia are proud to be distributors of Austral Plywoods, with their premium quality Hoop Pine products. Austral work in closely with architects, interior designers, project managers, to achieve a very high standard of quality and appearance. Hoop Pine or Araucaria Cunninghamii as its botanical name provides a finish like no other. Hoop Pine is commonly a clear grade finish with low amounts of knots or imperfections, being very suitable for shop fitters, cabinet makers, and the general public.
Austral are committed to being a responsible, future-focused businesses, sourcing their logs from sustainable Australian grown forests.
Austral Marine
Austral Marine plywood manufactured to the Australian standard AS/NZS 2272 is widely considered one of the highest quality marine plywood’s available. This premium-grade plywood is crafted exclusively using "A" grade veneers from select marine species, such as Araucaria (commonly known as hoop pine), ensuring superior durability and performance. It also incorporates an "A" bond glue system, designed to withstand harsh marine environments, offering exceptional resistance to moisture and ensuring long-lasting structural integrity. This makes it the ideal choice for demanding applications where strength, stability, and reliability are critical.
Grades: Marine AA & OO AS/NZS 2272, Multiply
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200, 2700 x 1200mm - Multiply Construction
Glue Bond: “A” Bond “Phenolic” black colour – 72 hour boil.
Thicknesses: 4mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm
Stress Grades: F17 “O” Grade Hoop Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm & 2700 x 1200mm
Austral Premium Exterior
Austral Premium Exterior is a high-quality Hoop Pine plywood manufactured with a high-grade face and a lesser grade back. Primarily used for walls and ceilings, exterior plywood is also suitable for semi-exposed applications, if finished correctly. Fully exposed applications such as wall cladding are not recommended.
Grades: AB Hoop AS/NZS 2271, Multiply
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm (3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm
2700 x 1200mm (4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm,9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm & 30mm)
Austral Premium Interior
Austral Premium Interior plywood is crafted entirely from 100% Hoop Pine, specifically designed for non-structural interior applications where a high-quality, visually appealing finish is essential. Its smooth surface and fine grain make it ideal for a range of interior uses, including wall panelling, furniture, cabinetry, interior door skins, and ceiling linings. However, it is important to note that interior-grade plywood is not suitable for use in exposed, wet, or damp environments, as it lacks the moisture resistance required for such conditions. Its elegant finish and reliable performance make it the perfect choice for enhancing interior spaces.
Grades: AB Hoop AS/NZS 2270, Multiply
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm & 2700 x 1200mm (4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm,9mm 12mm & 15mm)
Thicknesses: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm
Austral Premium Structural
Austral Premium Structural is a versatile, cost-effective exterior-grade appearance plywood, renowned for its durability and adaptability. Featuring a "B" grade face and back, it is a popular choice in marine applications, shop fitting, and cabinet making. Made entirely from Hoop Pine, this plywood offers excellent stability, ensuring long-term performance in demanding environments. Its fine, closed-grain veneer provides a smooth surface, making it ideal for achieving a flawless paint finish. Additionally, the panel is highly workable and tool-friendly, making it a favourite among professionals for projects requiring precision and ease of handling.
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200, 2700 x 1200mm
Glue Bond: “A” Bond “Phenolic” black colour – 72 hour boil.
Stress Grades: F17 AS/NZS 2269
Thicknesses: 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm, 25mm
2700mm Thickness: 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm
Austral Aria Ply
Ariaply is a factory-finished architectural plywood panel, designed for quick and easy installation, making it the ideal solution for ceilings, soffits, and internal walls. Available in seven attractive colours, it offers flexibility to complement a wide range of design projects. Crafted from high-quality exterior-grade Hoop Pine plywood, Ariaply is a premium product engineered for both aesthetic appeal and durability. Its unique three-coat finishing system not only enhances its visual appeal but also provides long-lasting protection, ensuring a flawless look and reliable performance in various interior and exterior applications.
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm (9mm & 12mm)
Colours: Ash, Blackbutt, Ebony, Jarrah, Natural Hoop, Spotted Gum, Walnut
Finish: Grooved - Ash, Blackbutt, Ebony, Jarrah, Natural, Spotted Gum & Walnut
Austral iHoop
iHoop is a pre-finished plywood panel ideal for internal walls and ceilings. Cost-effective and ready to install, it features a clear coat that enhances the natural grain of Araucaria (hoop pine). With an "A" grade face, multiply core, and clear glue line, iHoop offers a premium finish. It comes with a 7-year coating warranty and optional acoustic features.
Fixing iHoop is easy with our patented fixing solutions ShadowFIX and Tec7 X-Tack. Use ShadowFIX to easily create a perfect 10mm shadow line; and with no face fixings, the iHoop will not be penetrated, keeping the protective coating intact. Tec7 X-Tack is an instant grab adhesive system, designed to be used in conjunction with ShadowFIX, or by itself if a full adhesion system is desired.
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm (9mm & 12mm)
Austral FR Panel
Obtain a genuine timber aesthetic while adhering to BCA Fire Hazard standards with the Austral FR Panel. This panel serves as an ideal solution for interior walls and ceilings, featuring:
Compliance with Group 2 (BCA Specification C1.10a)
A natural Hoop Pine veneer surface
A fire-retardant MDF core
An E0/E1 formaldehyde rating
Chain of Custody certification (AS 4707:2014).
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm x 13mm
For additional technical information click HERE
For a Group 1 solution (including perforations), we recommend Austral FireHoop. To our knowledge, there is no plywood product on the market that meets Group 1 under AS 5637.1.
Please note: The Group certificate presented on this page for the Austral FR Panel pertains solely to the solid Austral FR Panel. If the Austral FR Panel is slotted or perforated, it will influence the fire retardancy of the panel and will not be included under the Briggs Veneers Group 2 certificate for Hoop Pine on Flameblock FRMDF. (In cases where a fire certificate is necessary for slotted or perforated Austral FR Panel, the specifier is responsible for performing testing in accordance with Australian Standards, at their own cost).
Austral Fire Hoop
Austral FireHoop is a decorative panel rated Group 1 for fire resistance, tailored for internal walls and ceilings. It is appropriate for use in aged care facilities, hospitals, educational institutions, auditoriums, and various commercial environments.
High quality decorative panel with Group 1 fire rating in accordance with AS5637.1
Ready to install and prefinished in Natural Hoop, Blackbutt and Spotted Gum colours (matching the Ariaply and iHoop product range).
Suitable for internal areas including public corridors, fire-isolated exits, lift car interiors and lobbies
Concealed fixing system for easy installation
Bacteria resistant and easy to clean
Sheet Size: 2440 x 1220mm x 5mm
Prefinished with a coating warranty of 7 years.
For additional technical information click HERE
Austral Vivid Ply
Vividply is an excellent option for a variety of internal applications, including furniture construction, shop fitting, cabinetry, and joinery. This product features a high-pressure laminate (HPL) adhered to Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting durability. Vividply comes in a diverse selection of colours and wood grains to suit any design requirement.
Sheet Size: 2410 x 1210mm
Glue Bond: “A” Bond Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood. Multiply
Thicknesses: 4mm, 6.5mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm, 24mm, & 30mm
Finishes: Vivid White, Vivid Black, Vivid Natural Hoop, Vivid Blackbutt, Vivid Spotted Gum. Faces can be either the same or different each side.
Austral Endurapanel
Easy to install slat wall/ceiling panelling system
Endurapanel® is an innovative plywood paneling solution designed to elevate any interior environment. It provides the look of a classic slat wall or ceiling while simplifying the installation process and offering a 7-year coating warranty. Its applications range from balcony ceilings and alfresco areas to internal feature walls and ceilings, including restaurant ceilings.
Measuring only 2400mm x 200mm per piece (18mm thick), Endurapanel® is easily handled by a single person. Endurapanel® is sold by the box, with each box containing 4 pieces (enough to cover 1.92m2).
Austral Connectaply
Prefinished plywood in easy to handle panels
Connectaply is an architectural panel system that comes prefinished with a patented design, facilitating straightforward installation. Offered in seven popular colors, Connectaply features a durable coating and includes a seven-year warranty. Each piece measures 2400mm x 280mm with a thickness of 12mm, making it manageable for one person. The panels are tongue-and-grooved on all four sides and interlock for an easy and sturdy installation.
Connectaply is an exterior-grade plywood panel specifically designed for semi-exposed locations such as balcony ceilings, alfresco spaces, and soffits. It is also favoured for use as an internal feature wall or ceiling lining.
Connectaply measures 2400mm (L) x 280mm (W) x 12mm (T), tongue and grooved on all sides, locking together and hiding screw fixings. It supports various installation patterns (brickwork, grid, horizontal, vertical, diagonal) and can be easily installed by one tradesperson.
Austral Slatpanel
Austral Slatpanel is a Hoop Pine plywood system intended for interior walls and ceilings. It comes as a single, seamless panel measuring 2400 x 1200 x 15mm, offering a straightforward, quick, and economical solution for creating stunning timber slat ceilings or walls.
Available either in raw or clear finished. Acoustic backing and coloured screws for concealed fixing also available.
Austral Hoop MDF
Hoop pine Araucaria face veneer on MR MDF core
Austral HoopMDF merges the superior visual appeal of hoop pine (Araucaria) veneer with the durability and cost-effectiveness of a moisture-resistant MDF core. It is perfect for premium cabinetry, delivering outstanding results in cabinet door applications. This is the ideal Hoop finish for upscale kitchens.
Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm
Veneer Thickness: 0.8mm (each face)
Core Thicknesses: 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, & 25mm
Austral CrocPly
Austral CrocPly is engineered for the toughest flooring tasks. It is constructed from Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood topped with a durable, waterproof, and slip-resistant film. CrocPly includes a multiple-layer marine plywood core and is certified according to the Australian Marine standard AS/NZS2272.
Some CrocPly Applications
Truck & trailer decking
Vehicle floors
Scaffolding
Pedestrian platforms
Stair treads
Ship decking
Stage platforms
Click HERE to view technical specifications and compliance.
Sheet Size: 2440 x 1220mm
Thicknesses: 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, & 24mm
Important: All cut edges must be sealed with CrocPly Sealer, following the directions supplied.
Austral shadowFIX
ShadowFIX is a concealed fixing system for plywood panels utilising a patented plastic tongue design, countersunk screws and Tec7 X-Tack adhesive. shadowFIX is easy to install, has no face fixings and creates a perfect 10mm shadow line.
ShadowFIX offers an ideal method for the installation for Ariaply and iHoop pre-finished panels, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and efficiency. Austral Plywoods supplies a comprehensive solution that includes not only the ShadowFIX plastic tongue but also essential components such as black screws, router bits, toggles, and X-Tack adhesive. Furthermore, since no face fixings are needed, the panel remains unblemished, preserving the integrity of its protective coating.
ShadowFIX is only available for 12.5mm Ariaply and iHoop panels. ShadowFIX plastic tongue is supplied in 2440mm lengths, pre-drilled and countersunk at 600mm spacings.
For useful downloads click HERE
X-Tack
Tec7 X-Tack is an instant grab adhesive system, designed to be used in conjunction with shadowFIX, or by itself if a full adhesion system is desired.
Perfect for securing Ariaply and iHoop, our fixing solutions, ShadowFIX and Tec7 X-Tack, streamline the process. Use ShadowFIX for a perfect 10mm shadow line, keeping the panel face-fixing free and maintaining its protective coating. Tec7 X-Tack provides instant grab adhesion, usable with ShadowFIX or independently.
We supply everything you need for using the X-Tack adhesive system: the X-Tack7 adhesive (in black, white and grey); the Tec7 adhesive gun; Tec7 Cleaner; and Tec7 Multiclean.
Other great products from Austral Ply
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