Briggs Veneers
TrueGrain reconstructed veneers now available in FSC certified (01/02/2010)
Many of our TrueGrain reconstructed veneers are now available in FSC certified. Please contact Juel Briggs on 0412-594419 for more information.
FLAMEBLOCK Fire Retardant MDF (22/12/2009)
Briggs Veneers would like to announce that our veneers combined with the new BRIGGS FLAMEBLOCK Fire Retardant MDF meet Building Code of Australia (BCA) interiors fire ratings requirements for Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings*. Go to http://www.briggs.com.au/flameblock.php
FLAMEBLOCK FRMDF is the only veneered fire retardant MDF with Fire Hazard Group Number certificates for more than 180 veneers, including for our TrueGrain designed veneers. These Group Numbers are:
• Fire Hazard Group 2 - Veneered FLAMEBLOCK FRMDF
• Fire Hazard Group 1 - The raw and painted FLAMEBLOCK FRMDF
The certificates will soon be available on the web-site.
More information:
• FLAMEBLOCK FRMDF has a low (E1) formaldehyde level.
• It is PEFC certified for sustainability and so under the new Green Building Council requirements can contribute to Greenstar Timber points
• FLAMEBLOCK FRMDF is available in sizes of 3,050mm x 1,220mm, and 2,440mm x 1,220mm, in thicknesses of 12mm and 18mm.
* BCA Specification C1.10a requires that, for all timber and veneer ceilings and walls, fire retardant products (certified to Fire Hazard Group 2) must be used in a number of situations including:
• Lift interiors in Class 2 to Class 9 buildings
• Sprinklered lobbies and corridors in hospitals, aged care facilities, public
assembly buildings and school halls;
• Unsprinklered lobbies and corridors in apartments, schools, offices and shops.
In the case of veneer, the BCA requires a certificate for the veneered panels that lists all species by name.
Welcome to Australia's most experienced and respected supplier of timber veneers. Our experience is second to none as the Briggs' group of companies commenced timber production in 1908, and the production of veneer in 1934. Today, Briggs Veneers is one of Australia's major suppliers of decorative veneer (in leaf and joined layon form), reconstituted veneers, premium rotary veneers, glue thread and paper tape for veneers. Briggs Veneers remains a family owned company, with the descendants of the founder actively involved in the business.
G.L. Briggs and Sons' logging locomotive in the early 1900's
showing the son of the founder, George Largie Briggs
(in the dark suit)
Offering more than 140 different types of quality veneer sourced from sustainably managed forests; Briggs Veneers is committed to the responsible use of the world's resources. We are proud to have pioneered the use of Australian sustainable hardwoods for veneer, with these species being used in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Village, passing the strict environmental guidelines which were required. All our natural timber veneers are hand selected at their source and again before leaving our warehouse. Our highly experienced staff offer you an unparalleled level of service and we are always eager to assist you with your veneer selection. Clients are welcome and indeed encouraged to make an appointment to select their veneers at our Wetherill Park warehouse, NSW.
Interior of the Indian Pacific railway lounge car showing
Australian sustainable species
Briggs Veneers regularly supplies veneer to panel layers/distributors throughout Australia and New Zealand, so distance is not a problem, and we are also experienced in overseas markets - exporting to America, Europe and Asia.
Briggs Veneers exhibition stand, Designex 2004
If you would like more information or samples, please go to our "Contact us" page, e-mail us directly, or phone/fax us.
Please note our new address, as we have moved recently:
Street address: 409 Victoria St., Wetherill Park, NSW, 2164, Australia
Postal address: PO Box 6613, Wetherill Park BC 1851, NSW Australia
Phone: (61)-02-9732 7888 Fax: (61)-02-9732 7800