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MaxPly
Film Faced Plywood — Lightweight Formwork

Lite Form
Plywood

Lightweight mixed plantation hardwood film faced plywood designed to balance ease of handling, cost efficiency, and reliable availability. Ideal for fast-paced construction schedules and projects with frequent panel movement.

Lite Form lightweight film faced plywood panel showing phenolic surface and mixed hardwood veneer core
Mixed Hardwood Core Lightweight & Easy Handling

Lite Form — Lightweight Film Faced Plywood by MaxPly

MaxPly Lite Form is a lightweight film faced plywood manufactured from mixed plantation hardwood veneers. Designed for simplified processing and installation on fast-paced construction sites. Available 12–40 mm. Standard panel size 1220×2440 mm, other sizes on request. Up to 5 reuse cycles. Applications: temporary formwork shuttering, internal structural components in dry/humid conditions, projects requiring easy handling and labor efficiency. EUTR/EUDR compliant. Antwerp, Belgium.

Lightweight & Efficient

Mixed hardwood construction optimised for reduced weight — improving site efficiency and handling speed on projects with demanding schedules

Weight
Reduced Weight
Lightweight construction improves handling speed and reduces labor on fast-paced sites.
Logistics
Easy to Move
Simplified installation and frequent panel movement for projects with demanding schedules.
Range
12–40 mm
Wide thickness range for versatile application across different structural requirements.
Supply
Fast Availability
Reliable supply for volume orders on tight construction timelines.

Product Overview

Lite Form is a lightweight film faced plywood designed to balance ease of handling, cost efficiency, and reliable availability. Manufactured from mixed plantation hardwood veneers, it offers simplified processing and installation on construction sites.

The reduced weight improves site efficiency while still delivering adequate mechanical performance for up to 5 concrete pours. Lite Form is particularly suited for temporary formwork, interior structural use, and projects where logistics and labor efficiency are key considerations.

With a wide thickness range from 12 to 40 mm and straightforward supply, Lite Form is a practical economy option for fast-paced projects requiring frequent panel movement and minimal handling complexity.

Key Features

  • Reduced weight — optimised for easy handling and fast installation
  • Mixed plantation hardwood veneers — cost-efficient sourcing
  • Wide thickness range 12–40 mm
  • Up to 5 reuse cycles for short-cycle formwork
  • Suitable for internal dry and humid conditions
  • EUTR/EUDR · Lacey Act compliant

Packaging & Shipping

Palletized, covered with carton and plastic straps.

Optional: covered with thin plywood for additional protection.

Worldwide shipping from Antwerp, Belgium — EU and non-EU markets.

Technical Specifications

Wood SpeciesMixed plantation hardwood veneers
Panel Dimensions1220×2440 · 1250×2500 mm (other sizes on request)
Thicknesses12–40 mm
SurfacePhenolic film overlay
Key FeatureReduced weight for easy handling
ApplicationInternal structural · Temporary formwork
Reuse CyclesUp to 5 concrete pours
ComplianceEUTR/EUDR · Lacey Act
ConditionsDry and humid interior conditions
SupplyFast availability · Volume orders
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Mechanical Properties

Adequate mechanical performance for temporary and light formwork — optimised for weight reduction and handling efficiency

Primary Advantage
Reduced Weight
Lightweight construction for improved site handling
Reuse Cycles
Up to 5
Suitable for short-cycle temporary formwork
Thickness Range
12–40 mm
Widest range in the MaxPly film faced portfolio
Conditions
Dry / Humid
Internal use in dry and humid environments

Applications

Designed for fast-paced construction environments where reduced weight, easy handling, and reliable supply matter most.

Temporary Formwork

Short-term concrete formwork applications where lightweight panels reduce labor and handling time on site.

Interior Structural Use

Internal structural components in dry and humid building conditions.

Fast-Paced Construction

Projects with demanding schedules requiring frequent panel movement and quick installation.

Logistics-Sensitive Projects

Sites where panel weight directly impacts transport costs, crane cycles, or manual handling efficiency.

Certifications

ISO 9001 : 14001

Quality management and environmental management systems.

CE EN13986 + A1:2015

European conformity for wood-based panels (system 2+).

CARB P2 / Lacey Act

California Air Resources Board Phase 2 and US wood legality compliance.

EUDR Compliant

EU Deforestation Regulation compliance with full traceability.

FSC Chain of Custody

Optional certification for verified sustainable forestry sourcing.

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