Welcome to F.A. Mitchell & Company Pty Ltd – Structural Plywood in Sydney

F.A. Mitchell is a long standing plywood and MDF supplier to the trade and DIY builders and specifiers in Sydney and around Australia.

We’re a family company supplying a range of wood panel products and quality roofing tiles to the building industry, joinery industry and commercial projects where architecturally designed applications call for tradition and expertise.

We distribute an extensive range of structural plywoods, MDF panels, structural wood panels, acoustic designed panels and slate roof tiles to meet most design requirements.

Browse our website for more info about our structural plywood products and services. Or feel free to give us a call and we can discuss your specific needs on (02) 9646 2777.

We pride ourselves on providing you with useful hints on product applications that will enhance your project and give you lasting satisfaction.

Professional Advice on Selecting the Right Materials for Your Project

Whether you are a home builder, developer, architect or constructing a film set – speak to us to find out what will best suit your project and budget requirements.

Whether you are looking for high quality materials, the exclusive touch or simply a fantastic product that looks and works just right, we can help you. So call us now on (02) 9646 2777.

Our Products

Plywood

We supply many different types of plywood. Check out our extensive range, including furniture grade, exterior, load bearing, fire retardant and marine plywood. Find the material that’s just right for your project.

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Roof Tiles

F A Mitchell have a range of slate options for roofing. Our top quality slate range includes diverse colours, material and sizes.

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Sonapanel

Sonapanel is an Australian grown and processed plywood that provides three-in-one benefits: Acoustic (2.75% up to 39% of surface loss), fire retardant and termite resistant.

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Termiply

This plywood is specially treated to reduce susceptibility to termite attack. It is suitable for interior use on walls and ceilings. It can also be used as a backing and bracing panel.

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Medium Density Fibreboard(MDF)

Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is a stable, homogenous wood fibre product with a super fine finish. Available in Standard or Moisture Resistant (MR) formats.

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Particleboard

We supply various levels of particleboards, ranging from Standard (STD) to moisture resistant (MR) and three layered for flooring. Applications including furniture, shelving, bathroom vanities and interior flooring.

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Latest Articles

Plywood Use in Film and Television

September 14th, 2017

plywood use in film and television Movie and TV backdrops look amazing on screen. So much so that you would think the major scenes are actually taking place in a well-known locale, or in a castle, or a small town in Europe in 1950.

I bet you didn’t think that the backdrop to most of your favorite movies and TV shows are actually a collection of stand-up pieces of wood.

That imposing marble structure, grand castle, or suburb that you’re so familiar with is most likely built using plywood.

Find out why plywood is the unsung hero of set designs around the world.

Can old Plywood be recycled?

August 14th, 2017

reuse and recycle old wood to save trees A few of our customers have been asking if their old or unused plywood can be recycled.

Which is a very good question since the answer is not readily available on the radar of consumers.

As an organic material, wood is actually reusable and recyclable.

You can either reuse wood products you have at home, sell them, donate them (to Habitat for Humanity), or segregate them and leave them out to be collected.

If you wish to conserve the environment, do not be afraid to recycle old wood.

A Brief History of Plywood and How It Helped Win the War

July 11th, 2017

the history of plywood Plywood is so ubiquitous today that you’d think it’s a relatively modern material.

In fact, the history of plywood can be traced back to ancient times. It used to be a highly prized material even in antiquity.

But probably most amazing was its use during the second world war.