Plasma surface treatment shows tremendous potential for improving adhesion of glues and coatings to wood. Consequently, new material combinations, elimination of primers and cost savings are conceivable benefits [3]. The present paper reports
on the use of plasma modification to improve adhesion properties of three species of tropical hardwoods, viz., Shorea contorta Vidal, Gmelina arborea Roxb. and Acacia mangium Willd. commonly used in the Philippines and Southeast Asia as raw material for furniture and wood based panel products.