Softwood

Wood packaging

Wood packaging plays a vital role across the industrial and logistics sectors. It provides a strong, durable and economically efficient foundation for transporting and protecting a wide variety of goods. Thanks to its structural strength, reliable performance and versatility, softwood remains the preferred material for professional packaging applications.

Hout‑Bois van Steenberge supplies wood packaging materials in several softwood species — including Spruce (Épicéa / Fichte), Scandinavian Whitewood and Pine. All materials are ISPM15‑certified, ensuring full compliance with international transport regulations. The ISPM15 heat‑treatment process eliminates harmful organisms such as insects and nematodes, making it an essential requirement for global shipping.

Delivery subject to stock availability.
Free pick up in our warehouse at Zottegem.
Shipping within Europe possible.

Available dimensions and thickness
- Thickness (mm): 16 – 17 – 19 – 22 – 23 – 25 – 30 – 32 – 38 – 44 – 50 – 63 – 75 – 95
- Widths (mm): 75 – 95 – 98 – 100 – 125 – 143 – 150 – 175 – 200 – 225 – 250 – 275 – 300
- Lengths (m): 2.0 – 2.5 – 3.0 – 3.5 – 4.0 – 4.5 – 5.0 – 5.5 – 6.0 – 6.5 – 7.0 – 7.5 – 8.0 – 8.5 – 9.0
Availability depends on species and stock.
Qualities
Softwood Species (ISPM15‑Certified)
- Spruce (Épicéa) — ISPM15
- Spruce (Fichte) — ISPM15
- Scandinavian Whitewood — ISPM15
- Pine — ISPM15
ISPM15 Certification
- Heat treatment (HT): minimum 30 minutes at ≥56 °C at the core of the wood
- Effective elimination of harmful organisms (insects, larvae, nematodes)
- Mandatory for all wood packaging used in international logistics
Availability: Fresh sawn or kiln‑dried depending on application and specifications
Visual Characteristics
- Spruce (Épicéa / Fichte): light to creamy colour, natural knot pattern
- Scandinavian Whitewood: pale yellow to whitish, uniform appearance
- Pinewood: light to reddish‑yellow brown, visible knots and resin channels
Permitted Characteristics: Slight wane allowed — functionally and economically acceptable for packaging use
Workability: Excellent machinability: ideal for sawing, planing and converting into pallets, crate components, bracing elements and structural packaging parts
Durability: Moderately durable (durability class 3–4), in line with standard softwood characteristics
Applications
- Boards
  Essential for pallets, crates, boxes and build‑up structures.
- Beams
  Used for structural reinforcement, stacking and heavy‑load packaging frames.
- Dunnage / Bracing Wood
  Critical for load securing and protection during transport — often mandatory in export flows to prevent load shifting.
- Compliance with ISPM15
  All wood packaging elements used in global logistics must be ISPM15‑treated and marked with the official IPPC stamp.
Technical specifications