Softwood · Pine · Radiata
Radiata Pine. The workhorse softwood.
Sourced from New Zealand and Australia's managed plantations, Radiata Pine is our highest-volume softwood — fast-growing, straight-grained, and priced for the shuttering and packing work that makes up the bulk of the trade.
Why New Zealand and Australian plantations lead here
Radiata Pine grows fast under New Zealand and Australia's plantation forestry programmes, which keeps supply consistent and pricing competitive compared to slower-growing softwoods. The managed rotation also means log diameters and grain quality stay fairly uniform across a shipment, which matters when you're ordering volume.
Where it’s used
Its light weight and easy machinability make Radiata Pine the default choice for shuttering, packing cases, and general carpentry, and it's also widely used as a stable core material in furniture manufacturing where it's finished with a veneer or paint.