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02/27/04 - Uniwood® Launches New Web Site STATESVILLE (N.C.), Feb. 27 – Unique interactive tools designed to make it easy for furniture professionals to select the best synthetic wood-fiber veneer from the Gator-Ply® backer, Syn-Ply™ crossband and Luxcell® backer/facer product lines are highlights of the completely new web site launched by Uniwood®, a business of Alcan Composites USA, at www.gatorply.com, www.synply.com or www.luxcell.com. Uniwood's new web site home page This web site features a new graphic design and expanded product information within easy-to-navigate sections, including: products, news, document library and contact area. Additionally, the site features search capabilities. Craftsmen in search of the best Uniwood synthetic veneer product for specific furniture pieces can utilize the site’s product selector tool. Through just one click of the mouse, furniture professionals can quickly access a list of all Gator-Ply, Luxcell and Syn-Ply wood-fiber veneer products. Clicking on an individual product produces a highlighted list of this product’s properties, as well as recommended applications. “We wanted to service the needs of furniture professionals on-line by providing as much information as possible about Uniwood products in an easily accessible format,” said Lynette Tullos, national sales manager, Alcan Composites USA. “It’s important that they be able to access our product and technical information at their convenience. And, documents in our on-line library are easily downloadable, so there’s no need to wait for this information to arrive by mail. “Uniwood has a long-standing reputation for providing timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers worldwide. This new web site provides important product and technical information to support our customers’ businesses in just as timely a fashion.” Uniwood introduced Gator-Ply, the original specialty engineered man-made wood-fiber veneer, to the furniture market more than 30 years ago. Since then craftsmen of residential and office furniture and retail-store display fixtures have come to rely upon Uniwood’s high-quality synthetic veneer products to lower manufacturing costs, simplify the manufacturing process and enhance furniture and fixture quality. Uniwood’s family of synthetic veneers includes: Gator-Ply® Backer. Gator-Ply backer is a low formaldehyde specialty engineered man-made wood-fiber veneer impregnated with a proprietary resin system. It delivers cleanly shaped edges when used as a balancing medium that helps prevent warping in both three-ply and five-ply panel construction. Gator-Ply backer is the lower-cost alternative to wood and HPL backers; there’s less waste with Gator-Ply backer because it’s available in stock sheets or cut to customer specifications. Its reliable supply also eliminates cost fluctuations associated with wood backers. Syn-Ply™ Crossband. Syn-Ply, the original specialty engineered synthetic crossband man-made wood-fiber veneer, is impregnated with a proprietary resin system that allows it to be used successfully in five-ply panel construction. Syn-Ply crossband is a better alternative to poplar crossband in both residential and office furniture applications. Not only is it more economical, it’s also more uniform with no lap lines. Syn-Ply is available in light colors so there’s no show-through even on light finishes. It’s omni-directional and may be laid up at the manufacturer’s discretion. Syn-Ply crossband helps to prevent telegraphing from lumber-rimmed cores. Luxcell® Backer/Facer. Luxcell backer/facer possesses all of the quality characteristics of Gator-Ply backer – plus it offers furniture manufacturers the option to paint or print it for unique retail-store display fixtures or individualized office and residential furniture pieces. Luxcell products can be used as a backing material and/or facer in both three-ply and five-ply panel construction. Luxcell backer/facer is available in stock sheets or custom-cut sizes. It’s also engineered to deliver cleanly shaped edges. For more information, contact: Uniwood, Alcan Composites USA, P.O. Box 1839, Statesville, NC 28687-1839; telephone (877) 424-9860 or FAX (704) 878-2708. Visit us on the web at www.gatorply.com, www.synply.com or www.luxcell.com.

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