Accredited research, development and innovation centre.

Ewelina Depczyńska, PhD Eng. heads Paged LabTech – one of the most advanced research and development centres for wood-based materials in Central and Eastern Europe. She is responsible for technology strategy, the development of research competences and the effective translation of innovation into scalable industrial implementations.

She holds a doctorate in technical sciences in the field of wood technology. She combines an interdisciplinary education in chemistry, materials science and engineering (Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu, Politechnika Wrocławska, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, postgraduate studies at SGGW) with over 20 years of experience in R&D management in sectors related to wood, industrial chemistry and composite materials.

Since 2019 she has been building an integrated product development model within the PAGED Group – from basic and industrial research, through laboratory and semi-industrial validation, to production implementation and certification compliant with EU market requirements.

Under her leadership, Paged LabTech has delivered strategic projects in fire resistance, low emissions and material durability (including Flame, FireExpert and ClimatPly), strengthening the position of the PAGED Group as a technology leader in the specialist plywood segment.

Her approach is founded on scientific rigour, partnership with research institutions and the consistent building of competitive advantage through innovation aligned with European environmental and construction regulations.

Olga Zajączkowska is responsible for the strategic integration of product development, innovation, marketing and the commercialisation of technological solutions across the PAGED Group. On the Board of Paged LabTech she strengthens the market and implementation dimension of R&D, combining competence in product development, strategic marketing and industrial design with the building of competitive advantage based on materials innovation.

She combines an interdisciplinary education in management, technology, product development and innovation, gained among others at Kozminski University, the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, the Jagiellonian University and Goethe University Frankfurt. She also developed her competence in premium product development and sensory science at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.

She has over 15 years of experience in product development, innovation management, brand strategy and commercialisation leadership, gained both in the industrial materials sector and in the premium consumer goods, beauty and chemical innovation industries. She combines strategic, product and marketing competence with hands-on experience in building new product categories, developing portfolios and implementing solutions that operate in an environment of demanding quality, technological and regulatory requirements.

Since the beginning of her work with the PAGED Group she has focused on building a product development model that integrates technology, market needs, design and commercialisation strategy. She created the Global Product Development Team, responsible for solutions for key sectors: construction, transport, specialist structures, industry and interior fit-out.

Her work covers the development and positioning of next-generation products, including formaldehyde-free, low-emission and fire-resistant plywood as well as high-strength transport composites.

She actively supports the development of products such as Paged FreePly, Paged FreePly Nature, the entire family of FR non-flammable plywood and other technologically advanced solutions that meet European and American environmental, safety and lightweight engineering requirements. Her work focuses on integrating materials technology, industrial design, regulatory requirements and market needs into a coherent model of competitive advantage.

She specialises in processes in which technological innovation translates into scalable industrial implementations, certification, regulatory compliance and effective commercialisation on international markets. Her experience also covers the development of premium product portfolios, industrial design strategies, intellectual property protection and the creation of new product categories.

She is a member of the Council of the Polish Chamber of Construction (Polska Izba Budownictwa), where she is involved in the development of modern materials, sustainable construction and the promotion of innovative solutions for the construction and advanced materials sectors.

Her professional profile combines the competences of a product strategist, innovation executive and commercialisation leader, making her one of the most recognisable representatives of the new generation of innovation leaders in the Polish materials and industrial sector.

She actively supports humanitarian initiatives and international organisations, including UNICEF, Save the Children and World Animal Protection, engaging in work for children, human rights and animal welfare.

Wood technology engineer (SGGW), an expert in physico-mechanical testing and semi-industrial implementation. He is responsible for the operational management of R&D projects and for developing new products under conditions close to industrial ones.

He specialises in validating strength parameters, optimising the construction of specialist plywood and preparing products for certification processes compliant with European standards.

He has taken part in projects financed from EU funds and in the development of advanced material solutions such as StringPly, RockPly and DesignPly FR. He combines engineering knowledge with production practice, ensuring an effective transfer of technology from the laboratory to industrial plants.

Biotechnology engineer (Politechnika Gdańska), a specialist in bonding systems and in modifying the properties of wood-based materials.

He is responsible for developing and optimising bonding technologies, including solutions that improve fire resistance, environmental durability and the performance parameters of specialist plywood.

He co-created the technologies behind the GreenPly and FreePly products and the projects that made it possible to manufacture FR plywood in classes intended for exterior applications. He takes part in scientific projects carried out with technical universities, strengthening cooperation between industry and academia.

An expert in managing projects co-financed from EU funds and in the administrative support of research and development activity.

She is responsible for the formal and organisational coordination of R&D projects, ensuring their compliance with the requirements of funding institutions and with EU audit standards. She supports the stable operation of the Research and Development Centre's infrastructure, creating the organisational framework for advanced technology projects.

MSc Eng. in environmental engineering (UWM / Hochschule Offenburg) and biotechnology engineer. She specialises in reaction-to-fire testing and in analysing the environmental impact of materials.

She is responsible for advanced flammability testing, including tests using the cone calorimeter, and for supporting projects related to emissions and the environmental compliance of products.

She has taken part in the Flame, FireExpert and ClimatPly projects and in the development of FR products, strengthening Paged LabTech's competence in fire safety in line with European construction standards.

A mechanical engineer with 14 years of experience in the design and development of structures for industry. A graduate of the Białystok University of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in Mechanics and Applied Computer Science.

He specialises in 3D and 2D CAD design and in numerical analysis using the finite element method (FEM/FEA). His experience covers the modelling and analysis of structures, simulations of liquid and gas flow and of heat transfer, as well as material machining technologies, CAM systems and process preparation for CNC machine tools.

At Paged LabTech he is responsible for building competences in the numerical modelling of wood-based and composite materials. He combines data obtained in real laboratory tests with computer simulations, making it possible to predict how materials and structures behave under various loads and service conditions.

Digital models make it possible to identify potential weak points of a structure as early as the design stage, to optimise geometry and material selection, and to reduce the number of physical prototypes and destructive tests. The simulation results are then verified experimentally in the Paged LabTech laboratory.

By combining design, numerical modelling and laboratory validation, he supports the development of new products and structural solutions – from concept and digital prototype to a solution ready for industrial implementation.

She specialises in testing the durability and resistance of materials under conditions that simulate many years of service.

Her work makes it possible to assess the long-term stability of the performance parameters of plywood used in construction and transport. The data from these tests provide the basis for design decisions and for confirming product durability in demanding service environments.

One of the most experienced members of the laboratory team. She has been with the PAGED Group since 2014 – she gained her production experience operating presses, rollers and processing equipment, which today is a significant advantage in work on prototypes and technology testing.

At Paged LabTech she specialises in formaldehyde emission testing – critical in the context of European environmental regulations and the requirements of the furniture and construction markets. She is responsible for specimen preparation, technological tests and support for semi-industrial work during the implementation of new products.

She took part in the low-emission furniture plywood project and in the development of products such as Paged DryGuard, MouldGuard, GreenPly, StringPly and RockPly. Her production experience makes it possible to assess the feasibility of a technology effectively at the point of transition from the laboratory to industrial scale.

He combines many years of production experience with research competence. With the PAGED Group since 2014, he worked in production departments operating machines and process equipment, which today allows him to assess material parameters accurately from the perspective of practical application.

His work is a key element in the structural validation of plywood intended for construction and transport applications. He took part in the development of products such as Paged StringPly, RockPly and DryGuard FR, supporting their technological qualification.

A master's graduate specialising in chemical and environmental analysis. At Paged LabTech she is responsible for determining formaldehyde emissions – one of the key parameters affecting product safety in use and compliance with EU regulations.

Thanks to her experience in microbiology and research work, she brings to the team the analytical precision and procedural rigour that are indispensable in projects with regulatory significance.

He has taken part in the Paged StringPly, Paged RockPly and Paged DryGuard FR projects. He combines academic knowledge with a practical view of the material – developed also through his passion for carpentry and furniture restoration – which enriches his approach to assessing product functionality. He is also a certified qualified first-aid responder.

He has been with the Paged Group since 2014. He began his career at the company as a mechanic in the Maintenance Department, which over the years gave him hands-on familiarity with both the production processes and the machinery and technologies they use. He has been a member of the Paged LabTech team since December 2025.

In the laboratory he works primarily on tests carried out with the cone calorimeter. This advanced instrument makes it possible to analyse how materials behave under controlled thermal exposure, including the amount of heat and smoke released. Rafał is responsible for preparing and running the tests and for operating the equipment, supporting the assessment of the properties of Paged products.

He is a graduate of the Technical Secondary School at the Vocational School Complex in Pisz. Today he combines many years of experience gained directly on the production floor with laboratory work and a practical knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

Outside work he keeps an active lifestyle.