MDF vs. Beechwood: The Great Family Debate
August 18, 2025
The Sacrifice That Built Abu Rawash Factory
Let’s rewind for a second. Imagine Eng. Raouf Elbadry, sleeves rolled up, deciding to gamble everything on a massive dream: building Abu Rawash Factory.
While others were playing it safe, he went all in—because he knew legacy wasn’t built on comfort zones. That leap gave birth to one of Egypt’s largest furniture factories, a 20,000 m² hub packed with German and Italian machines that could turn raw wood into masterpieces.
A Legacy in Numbers
Now fast forward to today. Enter the fourth generation—young, ambitious, and slightly sarcastic (because what’s family without a little humor?).
We didn’t inherit just a business; we inherited responsibility.
A factory that has served over 10,000 clients, crafted 500,000 designs, and delivered 2,600 projects is not something you just “manage.”
It’s something you scale, disrupt, and yes… sometimes argue over at family dinners.
10K
Clients
500K
Designs
2.6K
Projects
From Panels to Upholstery: Inside Our Factory Divisions
At Elbadry Wooden Industries, every corner of the factory tells a story.
From the Wood Panels Division slicing boards like sushi chefs, to the Upholstery Division making sure hotel lobbies and bedrooms don’t just look elegant but feel like home—you’ll find precision, passion, and a bit of obsession.
We’re not in the business of “just furniture.” We’re in the business of creating experiences: the hotel bed you melt into, the vanity that makes you feel like royalty, the dining table that survives your kids’ spaghetti wars.
Wood Panels Division
Handles the cutting, sizing, and machining of wood panels, serving as the foundation for all furniture components.
Hot & Cold Pressing
Responsible for laminating surfaces and bonding veneers using advanced hot and cold press machines, ensuring durability and aesthetic consistency.
Upholstery Division
Specializes in crafting custom seating and upholstered elements, combining precision stitching, padding, and fabric application for comfort and style.
Painting & Finishing
Delivers premium surface treatments, including staining, lacquering, and topcoat applications, to achieve refined finishes that enhance the beauty of each piece.
Packing & Logistics
Ensures products are securely packed and prepared for delivery, managing inventory, storage, and safe transportation to clients.
Key Machinery & Specifications
We combine over 90 years of craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Equipped with high-precision CNC routers, automated spray booths, hot presses, edge banders, and advanced production lines, our facility is built to deliver efficiency, consistency, and custom solutions at scale. From intricate detailing to mass production, every machine is selected to uphold our legacy of excellence.
Biesse Rover
A CNC Machining Center
The Biesse Rover is a state-of-the-art CNC machining center
engineered for high-precision woodworking.
It performs advanced cutting, drilling, milling, and 3D
shaping with exceptional accuracy across flat and curved
surfaces.
Equipped with high-speed electrospindles, automatic tool
changers, and integrated CAD/CAM software, it enables
seamless execution of complex geometries and intricate
designs.
Ideal for high-volume production and bespoke components
alike, the Rover ensures optimal material yield, repeatability,
and superior surface finishes—delivering unparalleled
efficiency and precision in custom furniture manufacturing.
Brandt KDF 440
High-performance automatic edge banding machine for precise application on PVC, ABS, solid wood, and veneers. Features gluing, trimming, scraping, and buffing units for seamless, single-pass finishes. Boosts production speed, reduces waste, and ensures consistent, premium-quality edges across high-volume panel processing.
SCM Cyflex f900
SCM Cyflex f900 is a
compact CNC drilling
and routing center
designed for
high-speed, zero-setup
panel processing.
Performs vertical/horizontal drilling, grooving, and routing in a
single cycle with dual clamps for continuous flow. Ideal for
just-in-time production with precision and efficiency in batch
size 1 operations.
SCM Olimpic K600
Edge Bander
High-performance industrial edge bander engineered for large-scale production. Features advanced gluing, trimming, corner rounding, and polishing units for seamless application on PVC, ABS, and wood veneers. Supports high-speed, continuous operation with minimal operator input, fast changeovers, and precise edge finishing—ideal for mass production with premium quality standards.
SCM PRATIX S 18
CNC Machining Center
A versatile multi-axis CNC center for cutting, routing, drilling, and shaping panels with high precision. Handles complex designs and custom components like doors and furniture panels in a single setup. Boosts productivity through automated tooling and minimal waste, making it ideal for both mass production and bespoke projects.
SCM Sigma Impact 85 K 32
Panel Saw
High-performance
beam saw for precise
cutting of wood-based
panels, MDF, and
composites.
Features advanced control systems and optimized cutting
paths for fast, accurate, and repeatable results.
Ideal for high-volume panel processing, reducing waste,
labor, and cycle time while supporting custom dimensions
and seamless integration into automated lines.
SCM Olimpic K Series
Edge Banders
High-speed
automatic edge
banders for precise
application on PVC,
ABS, wood,
melamine, and
acrylic.
Equipped with gluing, trimming, corner rounding, and buffing
units to handle various panel types and thicknesses.
Supports feed rates up to 18 m/min with automated controls
for fast setup and consistent, high-quality finishes.
Ideal for continuous, high-volume furniture production.
SCM M2
Multi-Blade Rip Saw
Heavy-duty rip saw for
longitudinal cutting of
wide and thick wood
boards, with feed
speeds up to 40 m/min.
Handles planks up to
600 mm wide and 120
mm high, powered by
a 25 HP motor and
blade diameters up to
350 mm.
Ideal for high-volume, precision rip cuts with reduced
downtime thanks to its automatic chain lubrication system.
Casati GOH 3100
Hydraulic Veneer Guillotine
Heavy-duty hydraulic guillotine for precise cutting of veneer
packs up to 3100 mm in length. Features a rigid steel frame,
hydraulic knife beam, and triple slideway system for smooth,
accurate operation. Ensures consistent, clean cuts with
minimal waste.
Ideal for medium to large-scale veneer processing.
Kuper FLI 1000
Glue Splicing Machine
Precision veneer
splicing machine for
longitudinal glue joints
up to 1000 mm wide.
Automates glue
application and bonding
with heated splicing for
seamless, strong, and
invisible joints.
Increases production efficiency, reduces waste, and delivers
high-quality veneer surfaces for panels, doors, and furniture
components.
Brandt PF 20-31
High-performance
postforming machine for
shaping and laminating
edges on panels.
Supports continuous production of curved or radiused
profiles with precise heating, gluing, and forming operations.
Designed for processing laminates and veneers on straight or
contoured edges, delivering seamless, durable finishes for
countertops, doors, and decorative panels.
Jack Industrial
Sewing Machine
High-speed computerized
lockstitch machine for
industrial applications,
compatible with light to
heavy fabrics.
Delivers up to 5,000 stitches per minute with self-lubricating
systems and digital controls for efficient, low-maintenance
operation and quick adjustments. Ideal for consistent,
high-volume upholstery and textile production.
Jack Industrial
Sewing Machine
High-speed fabric cutting
machine engineered for
versatility across light to heavy
materials.
Powered by a robust motor, the
JK-T3 delivers rapid, precise
cuts.
Ideal for high-volume textile
and upholstery production with
maximum efficiency.
Warehouse Structure
At Elbadry Factory in Abu Rawash, the warehouse system is strategically divided to ensure an efficient production workflow and optimal space utilization.
Raw Materials Warehouse
Finished Products Warehouse
