TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF CABINET DOORS, PANELS AND FURNITURE COMPONENTS

ILCAM Group’s manufacturing process begins with wood processing and log sawing at its ILROM facility in Romania, where the components required for subsequent production stages are prepared. These components are then processed at the Group’s headquarters, following precise technical specifications and manufacturing procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliable quality. Thanks to the integration of its production facilities, veneered panels manufactured at ILMEST in Slovenia are subsequently assembled to create the traditional five-piece cabinet door. The finished door can be supplied either unfinished or fully painted, providing a comprehensive and flexible solution tailored to different manufacturing requirements and finishing preferences.

Wood veneering is a manufacturing process in which a substrate is covered with a thin layer of natural wood, enhancing its appearance and highlighting the wood’s unique aesthetic qualities. ILCAM Group uses this technology to manufacture both the central panel of five-piece cabinet doors and flat veneered doors, combining the natural beauty of wood with precision engineering and meticulous attention to finishing details.

Edge banding is a key finishing stage in the production of furniture panels and cabinet doors. It involves bonding plastic, melamine or wood veneer edging to panel edges, using materials and treatments designed to provide resistance to water penetration and steam exposure. The edging material is carefully matched to the panel or cabinet door in terms of colour and finish, ensuring a seamless, consistent and refined appearance. Using panels manufactured in-house or supplied by third parties, ILCAM produces flat cabinet doors by applying edge banding around the entire perimeter. Through LANTA, the Group further expands its manufacturing capabilities with the production of complete furniture carcasses.

Spray coating is a key finishing technique used for cabinet doors, panels and components manufactured for the furniture industry. Depending on production requirements and specifications, the process can be carried out manually or using automated coating systems. ILCAM operates dedicated spray-painting lines capable of handling both large-scale series production and small-batch, paint-to-order projects. This flexibility allows the Group to meet a wide range of manufacturing requirements while accommodating different finishing specifications and customisation needs.

Membrane pressing is a manufacturing process in which durable decorative films are mechanically applied to unfinished panels and cabinet doors. The covering conforms precisely to the surface contours, including raised details and profiled edges, making it possible to finish components with complex shapes and designs.

Flat lamination is a surface-finishing process that uses calendering technology to apply decorative films with a variety of visual effects and material properties. Depending on the product, the finished surfaces can be matt, glossy or feature embossed textures. The laminated panels are then used to manufacture kitchen cabinet doors and furniture components for a wide range of interior applications, offering extensive choices of finishes, textures and design possibilities.

Wrapping technology involves covering flat and five-piece cabinet doors with specially designed decorative films. The process delivers a uniform surface finish and can be followed by an additional painting stage, where required, to achieve the desired aesthetic result.

UV curtain coating is a surface-finishing technology in which a uniform curtain of lacquer is applied to cabinet doors and panels. The process allows for a range of finishes with different levels of mattness and gloss, depending on the product’s aesthetic requirements. The coating is then cured using ultraviolet (UV) light, significantly increasing surface hardness and providing high scratch resistance.