An exceptional interior-grade plywood panel with built-in fire resistance throughout the entire structure — even after sanding or machining. Fireshield® offers architects and builders a dependable solution for fire-safe, sustainable construction.

As high-rise buildings and elevators become increasingly prevalent in response to urbanization and population growth, the need for stringent fire safety measures has become more critical than ever.

Traditionally, fire retardant materials have been made from metals, plastics, and composites but more advanced products are emerging on the market in response to growing concern around fire safety and prevention. Garnica has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the construction industry with its innovative product, Fireshield®. Unlike traditional fire-retardant coatings, Fireshield® veneers undergo a unique treatment process before being dried, glued, and compressed into plywood panels. This process ensures the panels can be sanded or machined in any configuration and will still retain their fire-retardant rating of 100%, the only product on the market with this distinction.

Fireshield® panels hold ASTM E-84 class A and CAN/ULC S102-10 ratings, the highest for wood, and undergo annual testing to ensure its consistency in upholding the highest safety standards.

Sourced from sustainably grown European poplar trees, these lightweight panels boast extreme load-bearing capacities without warping. Uniquely available in sizes up to 5 ft x 10 ft, builders can use the whole board with less waste, a great advantage when sourcing eco-friendly options. Fireshield® plywood is ideal for elevator construction, indoor structures, door frames, floors, walls, ceilings, and even furniture. Its ability to limit heat release contributes to protecting other parts of the building from fire damage.

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About Garnica

Garnica is a global leader in the production of innovative and high-quality plywood, designed to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Rooted in a strong respect for nature, people, and the community, the company works with wood from sustainable and renewable sources to preserve ecological balance. With over 1,100 employees, Garnica operates a total of seven production centers in Spain and France, strategically located to the main poplar plantation basins in Europe. Additionally, it has three offices including its headquarters in Logroño (La Rioja), support offices in Madrid, Spain and Raleigh in the United States. To strengthen its international presence, Garnica opened a warehouse in Savannah, US in 2024.