Who We Are

Custom flat panel fabrication has been Panel Processing, Inc.’s specialty for 50 years. With 6 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

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

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
  • Lithographic mounting
  • Assembly and pack outs

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

Our 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 6 facilities in 4 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

100% OWNED BY ESOP

Panel Processing became 100% owned by the ESOP.

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.

2005

PURCHASED ASSETS OF AFCO INDUSTRIES INC. IN HOLLAND, MICHIGAN

PPI purchased certain assests of AFCO Industries Inc. in Holland, Michigan during 2005.

2012

AQUIRED CLAUDVILLE, VIRGINIA FACILITY

In 2012 PPI purchased the assets of Modular Wood System based in Claudville, Virginia.

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.