Plywood for boat building, strip decking, and teak strips for boat and ship construction
Sommerfeld + Thiele GmbH
Mölln (Breslauer Str. 15, 23879)New on Amplifa
About Sommerfeld + Thiele
Sommerfeld + Thiele GmbH has been a supplier for the boat and ship construction industry since April 15, 1971, specializing in plywood for boat building, strip decking, and teak strips. The range includes high-quality veneered plywood in various wood species, strip decking for decks and floors, teak and profile strips in different cross-sections, as well as selected boat building accessories. Manufacturing focuses on the production of strip decking, including the Sotiflex strip decking board made from 5 x 35 mm teak deck boards with rubber joints and the Hydropont Iroko strip decking board with knives veneer approx. 1.5 mm thick. As an authorized distributor for Sika Marine, the company also distributes Sikaflex adhesives and sealants as well as Sikafloor Marine Deco Teak floor systems. The site with headquarters and plywood factory is located in Mölln, Schleswig-Holstein; delivery is made nationally and internationally to shipyards, boat building companies, and wooden boat restorers.
- Site
- Mölln
- Processes
- Manufacturing/distribution of plywood for boat building (veneered plywood), Manufacturing of strip decking (production of strip decking for floors), Manufacturing of Sotiflex strip decking board with original 5 x 35 mm teak deck boards and rubber, Veneering with approx. 1.5 mm knife veneers (Hydropont Iroko strip decking board), Manufacturing of profile strips in various cross-sections and wood species, Distribution of Sika Marine sealants and adhesives (Sikaflex 295 UV PU adhesive, Sikaflex 591, Distribution of Sikafloor Marine Deco Teak (decorative floor system/synthetic teak), Delivery of plywood for boat building (veneered)
- Materials
- Teakwood, Iroko, Okoume (Apiros Plywood, non-flammable, IMO certified), Plywood (various wood species, veneered), Okoume (Apiros Plywood), Plywood for boat building, veneered, Rubber (joints), Sikaflex polyurethane adhesives
- Certificates
- IMO Certification (Apiros Okoume Plywood)
- Founded
- 1971
- Industries
- Boat building, Ship building, Yacht construction, Wooden boat restoration
- 01
Procurement of wood species (including Teak, Iroko, Okoume)
- 02
Veneering and processing into plywood for boat building
- 03
Production of strip decking and strips
- 04
Warehousing and distribution
- 05
Distribution of Sika Marine adhesives and sealants as well as boat building
- 06
Personal consultation and delivery national/international
Wood Species and Products
Teakwood
Used for teak strips, strip decking such as the Sotiflex board (5 x 35 mm deck boards), as well as deck and interior fittings.
Iroko
Used for the Hydropont strip decking board with approx. 1.5 mm thick knives veneers for interior areas.
Okoume (Apiros Plywood)
Flame-retardant, IMO certified plywood for professional boat and ship construction.
Plywood for boat building, veneered
Plywood boards with high-quality veneer in various wood species for boat interior fittings.
Rubber (joints)
Joint material in strip decking, e.g., in the Sotiflex board with joint spacing 35:4:35 mm.
Sikaflex polyurethane adhesives
1-component polyurethane adhesives and sealants for the maritime sector, e.g., Sikaflex 295 UV.
Sikafloor Marine Deco Teak
Decorative plastic floor system as an alternative to teak for exterior decks.
Locations
Mölln
DEPlywood factory and headquarters with production and distribution
- Materials
- Teakwood, Iroko, Okoume, veneered plywood
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing/distribution of plywood for boat building (veneered plywood)Wood processing | – | – | – | – | Plywood with high-quality veneer in various wood species |
| Manufacturing of strip decking (production of strip decking for floors)Wood processing | – | – | – | – | Teakwood, Iroko |
| Manufacturing of Sotiflex strip decking board with original 5 x 35 mm teak deck boards and rubberWood processing | – | – | – | – | Teakwood, Rubber (joints) |
| Veneering with approx. 1.5 mm knife veneers (Hydropont Iroko strip decking board)Wood processing | – | – | – | – | Iroko |
| Manufacturing of profile strips in various cross-sections and wood speciesWood processing | – | – | – | – | Teakwood and other wood species |
| Distribution of Sika Marine sealants and adhesives (Sikaflex 295 UV PU adhesive, Sikaflex 591Jointings | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, Hybrid Polymer |
| Distribution of Sikafloor Marine Deco Teak (decorative floor system/synthetic teak)Surface | – | – | – | – | Plastic (Synthetic Teak) |
Additional services
Quality
According to the company, it offers high-quality products, including IMO certified, difficult-to-ignite Okoume plywood. Further information is available from an affiliated small museum on boat building history ('Vrings-Vortel').
| Evidence | Mölln |
|---|---|
| IMO Certification (Apiros Okoume Plywood) |
History
- 1971
Foundation on April 15, 1971
- 2021
50 years of Sommerfeld + Thiele (theme page '50 years of Soti')