Question 1

What is Steel Wood Industries (SWI)?

Accepted Answer

Steel Wood Industries (SWI) FZCO is a UAE-based manufacturer of SDB (Steel Density Board), MDF, fire-rated, acoustic and moisture-resistant composite wood panels. Located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, SWI produces the Ox-Panel series designed by Oxford Tech LLC. Our panels are FSC, CE, E1/NAUF and CARB Phase 2 certified.

Question 2

Where can I buy SDB panels in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase SDB panels directly from Steel Wood Industries FZCO. We supply to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah and all UAE emirates. Contact us at sales@steelwoodindustries.com for pricing and availability.

Question 3

Does SWI supply panels to Oman, Saudi Arabia and the GCC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SWI manufactures and exports SDB panels to Oman (through our authorized distributor Golden Wood City), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), Egypt, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. We also supply to Jordan and the wider MENA region.

Question 4

Does SWI manufacture fire-rated panels?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SWI manufactures the Ox-FR (fire-rated) and Ox-Nar (fire door core) panel ranges, tested to BS 476. Available in 44mm, 56mm and 62mm thicknesses for fire door cores, fire-rated partitions and ceiling systems. Full test certificates and datasheets are available upon request.

Question 5

What certifications do SWI panels carry?

Accepted Answer

SWI panels carry FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, CE Marking (EN 13986), E1 Formaldehyde Class (EN 717-1), CARB Phase 2 / TSCA Title VI compliance, and BS 476 fire rating (for Ox-FR and Ox-Nar). Our panels contribute to LEED v4, Estidama Pearl, Al Sa'afat, BREEAM and GSAS green building certifications — up to 11 LEED v4 credits from a single panel specification.

Question 6

What panel thicknesses and sizes does SWI manufacture?

Accepted Answer

SWI manufactures SDB panels in standard 1220x2440mm sheets, available in thicknesses from 9mm up to 62mm — including 9, 12, 18, 25, 33, 38, 44, 56 and 62mm. Custom CNC cutting, edge profiling and special sizes are available for project orders.

Question 7

Are SWI panels made from recycled materials?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SWI SDB panels use post-consumer recycled wood fibre — recovered from used furniture, construction offcuts and demolition timber. Over 60% of the panel mass is post-consumer recycled content, diverting material from landfill and reducing demand for virgin timber. Panels are FSC certified and E1/NAUF rated for safe indoor use.

Question 8

What is the Ox-Panel series?

Accepted Answer

The Ox-Panel series is designed by Oxford Tech LLC and manufactured by Steel Wood Industries FZCO. The range includes: Ox-LD (Low Density 550–620 kg/m³), Ox-MD (Medium Density 620–660 kg/m³), Ox-HD (High Density 660–720 kg/m³), Ox-FR (Fire-Rated), Ox-Nar (Fire Door Core) and Ox-Sawt (Acoustic). Each series is optimized for specific applications from joinery to structural fire protection.

Question 9

How do I request a quote from SWI?

Accepted Answer

Contact SWI at sales@steelwoodindustries.com or use the Request a Quote form on our website at steelwoodindustries.com. Please specify panel type, thickness, quantity (m² or sheets), and delivery location for the fastest response.

Question 10

كيف يمكنني شراء ألواح SDB من ستيل وود انداستريز؟

Accepted Answer

ستيل وود انداستريز (SWI) هي الشركة المصنعة لألواح SDB و MDF في الإمارات. نصنّع ونصدّر إلى الإمارات وعُمان والسعودية ومصر والعراق والبحرين والكويت وقطر والأردن. للاستفسار: sales@steelwoodindustries.com أو استخدم نموذج طلب عرض الأسعار على موقعنا.

Question 11

هل تصنع ستيل وود ألواح مضادة للحريق؟

Accepted Answer

نعم. تصنع SWI ألواح Ox-FR المضادة للحريق وألواح Ox-Nar لأبواب الحماية من الحريق، مختبرة وفقاً لمعايير BS 476. متوفرة بسماكات 44 مم و56 مم و62 مم. شهادات الاختبار والمواصفات الفنية متاحة عند الطلب.