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AFRICAN WOOD FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Groupe Sefac supplies a wide selection of African wood and tropical hardwood species for industrial processing, furniture manufacturing, veneer production and woodworking applications worldwide. Through extensive experience in tropical timber sourcing and processing, the company supports international markets with carefully selected wood species characterized by different technical, aesthetic and mechanical properties. 

From lightweight and versatile solutions such as ayous wood, also known as abachi wood or ayous timber, to dense and highly resistant species such as tali wood, Groupe Sefac provides reliable African wood solutions for structural, decorative and industrial applications. Continuous material selection and production expertise allow the company to supply tropical hardwood suitable for joinery, decking, furniture manufacturing, veneer production and commercial woodworking sectors. 

The company also supplies premium species including sapele wood and frake wood, appreciated for their refined appearance, dimensional stability and versatility across furniture manufacturing and architectural woodworking projects. Every wood species is sourced with a strong focus on sustainability, traceability and consistent quality standards for international industrial applications. 

  • AYOUS
    Lightweight African wood species also known as ayous wood or abachi wood, widely used for veneer production, furniture components and interior joinery applications.
  • SAPELE
    Premium sapele wood appreciated for its rich appearance, dimensional stability and suitability for furniture, veneer and architectural woodworking projects.SAPELE
  • FRAKE / LIMBA
    Decorative tropical hardwood known as frake wood or limba wood, commonly selected for veneer production, furniture manufacturing and interior applications.
  • TALI
    Highly resistant tali wood widely used for structural projects, decking, exterior applications and heavy-duty industrial woodworking.
  • ACAJOU
    African hardwood appreciated for its warm appearance and suitability for furniture and decorative woodworking applications.
  • ASSAMELA
    Durable tropical hardwood suitable for industrial processing, exterior joinery and structural applications.
  • AZOBÉ
    Dense and durable African wood species commonly used for heavy-duty construction, marine and outdoor projects.
  • BETE
    African wood species appreciated for woodworking applications requiring balanced workability and versatility.
  • BILINGA
    Tropical hardwood characterized by strength and durability, frequently selected for exterior and structural applications.
  • BOSSE
    African hardwood with a refined appearance commonly used for veneer production and furniture manufacturing.
  • DIBETOU
    Versatile tropical hardwood appreciated for interior woodworking, joinery and furniture applications.
  • DOUSSIE
    Highly durable African hardwood widely used for flooring, decking and heavy-use industrial applications.
  • IROKO
    Durable African hardwood suitable for exterior joinery, decking and industrial woodworking projects.
  • KOSIPO
    Tropical hardwood species appreciated for furniture manufacturing and decorative interior applications.
  • LATI
    African wood species suitable for veneer production, furniture and interior woodworking projects.
  • MUKULUNGU
    Dense and resistant tropical hardwood used for structural and industrial applications.
  • PADOUK
    Decorative African hardwood recognized for its distinctive reddish color and dimensional stability.
  • PAO ROSA
    Tropical hardwood appreciated for decorative woodworking and refined interior applications.
  • SIPO
    Durable tropical hardwood suitable for joinery, furniture manufacturing and industrial applications.
  • TIAMA
    Tropical hardwood appreciated for interior woodworking, furniture manufacturing and veneer production.

Our commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability is reflected in the certifications and traceability standards applied across our supply chain. Groupe Sefac works with carefully selected partners and responsibly managed forests to provide reliable African wood solutions aligned with international sustainability requirements.
Discover more about our certifications and our commitment to sustainable forestry and responsible timber sourcing.