While this product fits in to the generic category of laminate over particle board, it is VERY well engineered in its design and its ease of assembly.  Everything including the backing was pre-driled and came together in a very slick manner.  The finished product looks great and even better with media in place.  No wasted space either with media filling the case top to bottom whether configured for CD's or DVD's.  Perfect for storing large collections in a small wall space.