YOUR CUSTOM FLAT PANEL FABRICATOR SINCE 1971 COMPANY WHO WE ARE Custom flat panel fabrication has been Panel Processing, Inc.’s specialty for 50 years. With 9 manufacturing facilities and unequaled experience in fabricating, painting, printing and laminating; we are the fabricator you need to take your next project from concept to reality. We start with your idea, utilize multiple substrates including raw thin and thick HDF, MDF, particleboard, plywood – you name it, then Panel adds value. With the latest in CNC machines and manufacturing equipment, we cut, drill, bore, paint, punch, edge band, roll coat, curtain coat, screen print, whatever your project requires – and we make reality happen. Panel Processing has the experience, reputation, inventory, equipment, capacity and the processes to take your idea from conception to roll out. We serve many markets with our fabrication abilities and the list continues to grow as we expand our experience and capabilities. WHAT WE DO We Add Value Panel Processing adds value to your project by bringing together all your materials, coatings and fabrication needs. Put our extensive industry knowledge and vast capabilities to work for you. Contact us today to discuss your next project. Panels – It’s just the beginning of a great product We take the raw material and customize it to meet your project needs. Pegboard Slatwall MDF & HDF panels Panels are used for shelving, furniture, POP displays, signs, sample boards, end panels, toys and games as well as educational tools Coatings & Paint – Take it to the next level We customize your panels with a variety of coating, paint and laminating options Specialized paint and coatings and custom-color matching Sample, display and tile boards painted to your specifications Gravure printing direct unto the substrate to create Woodgrain Prints Eco-Finish rigid print substrate with environmentally friendly digital print coating Chalkboard – green and black (custom coloring available) Markerboard – white and black (custom coloring available) UV finishes, fills and topcoats Fabrication Capabilities – Endless possibilities We take your project from start to finish with multi-plant operations. Contact us with any of your custom needs to see how we deliver. CNC machining Contour edge banders Pegboard punching Slatwall machining Custom shapes and grooves Laminating and edgebanding Lineal drawer sides machining Silk screening or lithographic mounting Assembly and pack outs COMPANY HISTORY Panel Processing was founded in 1971 by R. M. “Bob” Granum. From a small plant in Alpena, Michigan, we have grown to be the largest panel fabricator in North America. With a continued dedication to serving our customers, we have grown to ten facilities in five states. Every order is custom made and we have developed unequaled experience in fabricating, painting, printing and laminating to serve our customer’s growing needs. 1971 PANEL PROCESSING, INC. WAS FOUNDED A small plant on the shores of Lake Huron in Alpena, Michigan was the start of Panel Processing, Inc. 1975 JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS In an effort to expand offerings and manufacturing space, PPI purchased a hardboard finishing plant in Jacksonville, Texas. 1978 NEW FACILITY IN COLDWATER, MICHIGAN In 1978 Panel Processing built a 42,000 square foot facility in Coldwater, Michigan. 1997 ADDITIONAL COLDWATER, MICHIGAN FACILITY To meet demand, an additional site was acquired in Coldwater, Michigan to expand operations further. 1999 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED & ALPENA PLANT EXPANSION 1999 was a big year for PPI, the company not only became 100% employee owned but also expanded the original Alpena plant. The Alpena plant was expanded by 66,000 square feet and an additional paint line was added. 2002 COLDWATER PLANT EXPANSION 2002 brought another plant expansion. The Coldwater, Michigan plant was expanded by 30,000 square feet. 2004 PURCHASED THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF ALABAMA INTER-FOREST CORPORATION In 2004 PPI purchased the business operations of Alabama Inter-Forest Corporation in Eufaula, Alabama. 2004 100% OWNED BY ESOP Panel Processing became 100% owned by the ESOP. 2005 PURCHASED ASSETS OF AFCO INDUSTRIES INC. IN HOLLAND, MICHIGAN PPI purchased certain assests of AFCO Industries Inc. in Holland, Michigan during 2005. 2006 EUFAULA, ALABAMA PLANT EXPANSION In 2006 PPI completed an expansion to the Alabama plant that is currently 243,000 square feet. 2012 AQUIRED CLAUDVILLE, VIRGINIA FACILITY In 2012 PPI purchased the assets of Modular Wood System based in Claudville, Virginia. 2014 SURPLUS CAPACITY OFFERING Panel Processing maintains surplus capacity to meet the unexpected requirements from customers. 2014 PURCHASED ASSETS OF THERMO PRESSED LAMINATES IN KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON Panel Processing purchases the assets of Thermo Pressed Laminates in Klamath Falls, Oregon. 2016 PURCHASED ASSETS OF NATIONAL DISPLAY GROUP IN PENNSAUKEN, NEW JERSEY In 2016 PPI purchased certain assets of National Display Group in Pennsauken, New Jersey. 2016 PURCHASED ASSETS OF DOWN RIVER, LLC IN KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON Panel Processing purchases the assets of Down River in Klamath Falls, Oregon becoming Panel’s newest facility. 2019 PURCHASED A NEW CORPORATE OFFICE IN ALPENA, MICHIGAN Panel moved the Corporate Office to 1030 Devere Drive in Alpena, Michigan. Our manufacturing facility still remains at our 120 North Industrial Highway location. 2021 PANEL PROCESSING COMMEMORATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Panel Processing, Inc. proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary as a leading flat panel fabricator. Panel Processing was incorporated on the 4th of February in 1971 and since then Panel continues to work closely with customers to help identify and develop innovative solutions to meet their specific needs. LOCATIONS CONTACT US All information given to Panel Processing will be used for our business purposes only! No information is given to any other organizations without prior permission of the customer submitting the information. 1030 Devere Drive, Alpena, MI 49707 800.433.7142 solutions@panel.com Proud Member of: Copyright © 2017 Panel Processing. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap