Published on 10th November 2017
The Ply RePoRTeR november 2017
voL.17 ISSUE 11 november 2017
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Contents Regular Coloumn 20-22 Editorial
24-26 Apni Baat
281 Advertiser’s Index
282 Fair News
News Watch 28 I Weak demand of ply, film face hit production, payemnts tight
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30 I Chinese Highlighters charm down due to crowd and competition
HkhM+ o çfrLi/kkZ ls phuh gkbykbVlZ iSuyksa dk vkd’kZ.k fxjk
32 I Organized/to be organized businesses waiting for E-way Bill
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34 I GST Relief on Plywood, Furniture items, Hardware fittings expected
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36 I July-September quarter sales improved but struggle continues
tqykbZ&flracj dh frekgh esa fcØh esa lq/kkj] ysfdu la?k’kZ tkjh
38 I Arrival of Bagasse brings smile to Particle Board producers
cxkl dh vkod us yk;k ikfVZdy cksMZ mRikndksa ds fy, jkgr
42 I IKEA store in Gurgaon, Plans 5-6 stores in Delhi NCR
xqM+xkao esa vkbfd;k LVksj] fnYyh ,ulhvkj esa 5&6 LVksj dh ;kstuk
44 I Century Ply focuses on Plywood production in Laos
lsapqjh IykbZ dk ykvksl esa IykboqM mRiknu ij /;ku
46 I Pre diwali sales help veneers & decorative Panels demand
fnokyh ls igys fofu;j vkSj MsdksjsfVo iSuyksa dh ekax jgh csg rj
48 I WPC doors frame gets attention, door centric dealers are accepting its importance
MCY;wwi hlh Mksj Ýse us xzkgdksa dk /;ku [khapk] Mksj cspus okys MhylZ us blds egRo dks Lohdkjk
50 I 50 Plus New Ply units in North, Machinery suppliers over booked
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52 I European/ Birch Plywood now get regular customers in India
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54 I HPL demand gain stability in second quarter
nwljh frekgh esa ,pih,y dh ekax esa fLFkjrk
58 I Success of IPO; PLY-HPL manufacturers upbeat
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60 I Century Ply’s Q2 net profit declines 18 % at Rs. 40 crores
nwljh frekgh esa lsapqjh IykbZ equkQs esa 18 Qhlnh dh fxjkoV
62 I HOF Furniture looks FDI investments for further growth
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Till E-Way bill is not implemented, the true benefits of GST will not be known.
Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia, MD, Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd (SPIL)
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Mr. Akhilesh Chitlangia, Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd (SPIL)
Mumbai Wood
Mumbai Wood 2017 concluded
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Duro Elites
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Loyal of Aica
Mr. Nitin Surana, LE MICATEC, Pune Mr. Bhanwar Lal Joshi, MJ Enterprises, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata
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APMA organises oath taking ceremony for newly elected office bearers 192
Kitply dealers’ tripgreatest to Bali StylamMaharashtra Industries bags ‘India’s brands & leaders 2015-16’ award 278
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Alstone meet in MP and Punjab, also participated in builders’ exhibition in MP
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VPMA, Nagpur celebrates ‘Diwali Milan’
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18% GST To booST demand and opporTuniTy for Semi orGaniSed companieS To Grow biG
Editorial
Pragat Dvivedi, Founder Editor
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Plywood will be cheaper hence used by larger user base in different applications where the advantage was going to plastic or metal furniture. Dealers and retailers will also be happy to convince buyers on 18 percent tax which was very difficult in case of a Non-GST registered user. The 18% slab on wood panel products will be a big relief and boost for businesses, for sure. Dealers may not hold their buying in uncertainty and begin lifting and stocking materials as usual. All this will ease up the scenario with positivity, create market movement, fresh demand and release some payment pressure too.
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he demand to reduce ‘GST from 28% to 18% on Wood Based Panel products’ under chapter 44 is being raised again and again by trade associations. Repeated efforts and persuasion is close to bearing fruit as ‘GST slab is almost set for a reduction to 18% on 10th November, hopefully to be announced after GST council meeting in Guwahati. I am writing this on the basis of perceived intuition based on Government acknowledgement about the urgent need to lower the GST on many items from 28% to lesser slabs. Similar views have been expressed by wood panel trade associations and media reports in general.
Let us analyse the after effects if GST is reduced from 28 % to 18%. The branded segment or the organised plywood segment will be further passing on the tax gain and plywood will be cheaper by another 10%. Small size plywood manufacturers will need lesser capital to keep as reserve for GST returns and payments. Plywood will be cheaper hence used by larger user base in different applications where the advantage was going to plastic or metal furniture. Dealers and retailers will also be happy to convince buyers on 18 percent tax which was very difficult in case of a Non-GST registered user. The 18% slab on wood panel products will be a big relief and boost for businesses, for sure. Dealers may not hold their buying in uncertainty and begin lifting and stocking materials as usual. All this will ease up the scenario with positivity, create market movement, fresh demand and release some payment pressure too. It would have been great if ‘E-way Bill’ was also implemented for bringing transparency and thus level playing field could have been provided to building material businesses. The Laminate, ACP and PVC board has 18% GST from day 1 but the transparency and organised way of working (that was anticipated earlier) is not yet visible so far because of absence of E-way bill. Although the government’s effort in rationalising the GST filing process, improving upon technical glitches, simplifying return filing, cutting down bank transfer expenses and motivating everyone to buy after paying taxes by bringing input credit benefit for all businesses is a welcome step. Organised working is certainly required for every business to thrive and become competitive when businesses are turning global. The scenario post 18% will offer a big boost for those mid-sized companies in Plywood, Laminates, ACP, WPC, Doors, Furniture & related products who have Vision, Infrastructure, Capital, Marketing road map to cross Rs 250 crore plus turnover in next 2-3 years. The mid-sized companies may feel sandwiched between top brands and locals but they have plenty of advantages geographically and they are young companies who are sharp, learning fast, personally involved, quick, decisive and flexible, with least overhead expenses. The mid-sized or semi organised companies have only one weakness – the present big opportunity may not last for long. In future 18% GST slab can be considered to even 12% tax base, once the wood panel furniture segment start doing more formal business, and revenue to government grows because the basic raw material for this product is plantation based helping farmers to augment income, create employment and help the tree cover and environment. Let’s pray that 28 turns to 18 and sooner to 12.
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Be Alert, timBer ShortAge to loom over 2019-20
apni baat
Rajiv Parashar, Editor
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Hundreds of new units and presses in North India and another hundreds are planning to expand after easing up in law by central government for setting up new wood based manufacturing unit in “Haryana, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan etc” is certainly going to create a survival crisis for those who are entering in unplanned way. 3000 cbm a day capacity in MDF & Particle Boards manufacturing are also announced or in a way to begin production is adding to the timber requirement which looks already suffocated.
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e have seen the situation happened with Baggase based Particle Board Industry in Gujarat, which was almost shut down due to non availability of raw material since 75 days. You can easily calculate the cost of investment for setting up a particle board manufacturing unit and the loss a producer have had incurred due to the shut down period. Such losses might not be compensated to the company even if they run smoothly for next three hundred days. The situation emerged because the capacity expansion in particle board sector in Gujarat happened without calculation of sustainable procurement of raw material; resultantly the entire industry was forced to face the challenge. The alert for the possibility of similar scenario was being presented by THE PLY REPORTER through its articles, editorials and news in every issue since January 2017. Now it is almost a clear sign that shortage of timber will be looming over plywood and panel industry for next two years. The size of capacity expansion reported is very much alarming for entire sector vis a vis the handiness of timber supply for smooth running units. Hundreds of new units and presses in North India and another hundreds are planning to expand after easing up in law by central government for setting up new wood based manufacturing unit in “Haryana, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan etc” is certainly going to create a survival crisis for those who are entering in unplanned way. 3000 cbm a day capacity in MDF & Particle Boards manufacturing are also announced or in a way to begin production is adding to the timber requirement which looks already suffocated. But what seems to be true is Industry and related people are highly unaware about the availability of timber and demand-supply scenario of plywood markets. What seems true is that ‘everyone is unaware or they might be ignoring the real fact because they are only concerned for business expansion and volumes without realising that timber crisis might derail their plans. The real fact is timber plantation dropped drastically and merely 30 percent of plantation has happened every year during last 4 years compared to 2012 season. BSMR study hints that “present plantation situation would not suffice even half of the capacity of wood panel industries by year 2019-2020. Certainly the prices will go up and margins will reduce hence start making a collective (Industry-FarmerGovernment) effort from today for improving timber situation for 2022 rather expanding production capacity. This November issue publishes featured bundle of industry-market information, which would be helpful for your trade and business. The worth reading interaction with Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia, Managing Director of Sarda Plywood on the eve of the celebration of successful 60 years of his company has been featured. The news on markets, impacts of highlighter business and views of industry and trade people on present business apart from detailed coverage and report of recently held exhibitions at Mumbai and much more briefs have been presented. The Ply Reporter once again requests you to keep reading and follow us on web for knowledge and tips for the wood panel trade business.
Rajiv Parashar (I appreciate your feedback. Write at plydata@gmail.com or SMS on 93106 12993)
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WEAK DEMAND OF PLYWOOD, FILM FACE HIT PRODUCTION, PAYEMNTS TIGHT
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he market movement in plywood and film face category is again witnessing a harsh slow lifting across the country. The material lifting and payment situation is extremely dull owing to that Plyboard producers have reduced their production hours. The reports from plyboard manufacturing sector in different states hint that plywood demand has slowed down across the sector largely due to weak demand at customers and sites.
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The factories in UP are running on an average 16-18 hours, whereas Yamunanagar manufacturers are operating at 12-14 hours in shifts. Punjab based producers are also operating at 12-14 hours of production except a couple of plants. In kerala and Mangalore clusters, plyboard manufacturers are running 50-60 percent of their capacity due to weak demand. The organized segment players are operating according to their standard targets but sales pressure is very much visible at stock points. The payments are coming very slow that is restricting the marketers to go faster. The absence of artisans, carpenters and site contractors after Deepawali is said to be the prime cause for the dull movement in October. The sales pressure is huge on majority of plywood manufacturers which might impact the pricing in the market. The film face plywood demand has been already hit since a 5-6 weeks due to slow working on construction and new projects. The rise in number of film face manufacturers in every region is said to be the key factor in divided lifting among factories because sales are getting divided. The Ply reporter spoke to various dealers across different markets and found that people are hopeful for a better demand after 15th November when there will be clarity on GST rate reduction on plywood and there will be return of carpenters-contractors to work sites. Regarding payments market is not so optimistic because the money expected from end consumers and new projects is not flowing in the way its moves in a normal business days. The impact of GST and demonetization is still prevailing, feels every retailer and dealer, though there is optimism for quick revival in demands. Experts expect that market will be steady once GST slab on key products is reduced to 18 percent which is highly anticipated in month of November.
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Chinese highlighter Panels losing Charm due to Crowded and ComPetitive offerings
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he market sentiment for ‘cheap and imported highlighters’ is getting weak due to huge flow of designer panels and lack of exclusivity. There are many new players and importers who are now offering designer panels in Mumbai, Delhi and even in other metros that has led to a reduction on margins. The prices offered by importers are much lesser compared to that of a year ago due to rise in number of suppliers. “The highlighter panels of similar materials and designs have become a common choice for each new display showroom hence at the end. “It offers similar concept and similar look,” this is a common statement being made by showroom owners. The showrooms of metro cities are showing desperation to differentiate themselves from new showrooms which are bringing same materials. That is why the leading showroom players are giving lesser wall space to such highlighter panels. The common reply is “because of very common designs and same pricing everywhere the choice of exclusiveness is not there” and display of China range is common with every retailer, hence designer community is drifting from it. In a survey conducted at showrooms in 7 cities like ‘Mumbai, Surat, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kokata and Delhi’ the choice of wall panels has been overtaken by decorative veneers and exclusive materials. The emergence of various PVC mica manufacturing units and reduction in decorative veneer prices has directly impacted the exclusivity factor in showrooms. Lack of exclusivity and personalize design choices through CNC application is re positioning trend of decorative veneers, routed MDF, exclusive HPL, branded acrylic sheets and solid surface materials in the showrooms. Majority of retailers expressed that margin matters for running a showrooms and wood veneer are the most suitable item in that way. The survey conducted by Ply Reporter found that “High quality surface material from India based company or a ‘quality & design’ driven company’ will go a long way compared to cheap offerings. The highlighter panels e.g PVC, Charcoal, blocks, Leathered finish sheets etc which imports have grown during last year might witness less demand from metro and developed cities. It is felt that in coming time only quality materials will have its presence in key markets and the rest of materials will be a choice for tier 3 cities and smaller towns. The rise in application of Natural decorative veneers and its display importance in showrooms is visible in the market which indicate a different scenario after a year.
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IykboqM] QuhZpj] gkMZo;s j ij GST Relief th,lVh esa jkgr dh mEehn on Plywood, fuRniTuRe iTemS, ,lVh esa pkj çkFkfed LySc 5] 12] 18 vkSj mPp nj 28 Qhlnh gSA fcfYMax esVfs j;y izkM s DV~l dks HaRdwaRe cM+s iSekus ij mPpre LySc ds rgr j[kk x;k gS ftlus bl izkM s DV lsxesVa ls tqMs+ NksVs vkSj e/;e fiTTinGS exPecTed m|e O;olk; dks çHkkfor fd;k gSA O;kikj la?kksa ls tqMs+
NEWS WATCH
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he GST regime has four primary tax rate slabs 5%, 12% and 18% and high rate of 28%. The building material items are largely kept under the highest slab that has affected small and medium enterprise business in the building material space. The demand to lower the GST slab from steep 28% to 12% or 18% is now being seriously considered by the GST council says those people who are associated with the trade associations. With an objective to offer big relief to small and medium enterprises (SME), the panel is likely to rationalize tax rate in sectors where the total incidence of taxation has gone up because the goods were earlier either exempted from excise or had attracted lower VAT rates in the previous indirect tax regime. The small-scale furniture makers, ply and door assemblers, small shopkeepers and retailers would be gaining with this change. All types of furniture attracted 28 percent tax under GST. Wooden furniture is handmade product by unorganized sector artisans and is mostly used by middle-class families. There have been demands for lowering tax incidence to offer ease to them. Also, some items of plastic attracted 18 percent GST but goods like shower baths, sinks, wash basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware of plastics attract 28 percent levy which is expected to be brought under lower slab. The GST Council, at its next meeting on November 10, is likely to cut rates on Plywood category, hardware fittings, handmade furniture, plastic products and daily use items, according to reports. The government consideration to offer relief to SMEs is highly anticipated at the GST Council chaired by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during the GST committee meeting scheduled to happen in Guwahati, Assam. There hopes have become very promising with the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has hinted that more measures would be taken for businesses to ease under the GST regime. There were high expectation that GST Council Meeting on Oct 6, will announce relief for plantation based products like plywood but it did not get any mention when council lowered tax rates on 27 products and a few services, while offering relief to exporters and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). www.plyreporter.com
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collective core competencies and expertise. Setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit of laminates in Kutch, Gujarat with the latest ultra-modern technology, high quality standards, adherence to safety practices and maintaining the ecological balance. Thetotal land area of the factory is 4 lac sq. ft. and the covered area is 60000 sq. ft. The production capacity is 15 lac sheets p.a. The Company with its infrastructure and a dedicated marketing and sales team, will work very closely with the
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he terms “green” or “sustainable” often refer to products, services or practices that allow for economic development while conserving for future generations. We prefer to describe a green product as one that has less of an environmental impact or is less detrimental to human health than the traditional product equivalent yet up to mark in its features for today market. And there is no denying to it that ALSTONE WPC definitely promises to be a remarkable product in enhancing the green and sustainable living as compared to its traditional counterpart of plywood, MDF, Particle boards. Unlike its counterparts, WPC is absolutely environment friendly and non polluting material as it is manufactured from rice / wheat husk and 100% virgin thermoplastics. Thus its raw material supply does not result in cutting of trees for timber wood and utilizes waste materials like husk which is available in abundance. It is a positive way of conserving our precious forest reserves and simultaneously reduces global warming, habitat degradation and conserve biodiversity and natural ecosystem of our planet. Our green cover i.e trees are necessity these days because of increasing pollution level in air, water and noise pollution in the surrounding area. Apart from giving us pure oxygen and shade, trees help in maintaining the water cycle, oxygen cycle and cleanse the environment and also act as noise controllers. It would be a horrifying picture even to imagine the life without the trees. That’s what we need to found. Now-a-days pollution is not only an outside evil but in our everyday life, it has become an integral part in our indoors also. We are constantly living under the threat of respiratory diseases like Asthma and Cancer. It is because of the pertinent sources of harmful emissions of formaldehyde, lead and asbestos, wooden powder caused by termites and pests from our wooden furniture, which uses urea glue in their manufacturing process. At ALSTONE, WPC is a step in this direction to curb these www.plyreporter.com
emissions and thus does not use urea glue anywhere in its manufacturing. Also made with 100% virgin thermoplastics by sound technology of extrusion, it does not emit any harmful chemicals. It helps in keeping the society clean and healthy. It is completely healthy and safe to humans, yet it is 6-10 times stronger, high density and durable product in functionality. It is water proof and termite proof as it does not contain wood cellulose which make it last long for generations. The customer/clientele these days want to upgrade their living standards but it should not be at the cost of environment and habitat degradation. To meet the balance between the two, we at ALSTONE have come up with this unique product WPC. This product is an architect’s delight and a passion for carpenters alike. It is easy to work with traditional carpentry tools like chisel and saw. It can be nailed and screwed at the same place at least 10 times due to its higher density and strength. It can be polished, laminated, veneered or simply painted without any hassle. It’s smooth and consistent texture gives an artist various ways to mould it in any desired shape and design. For more information, please visit www.alstone.industries.
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a new plywood brand launched in Maharashtra
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argeting quality conscious customers and to obtain prospects for the next generation in plywood market, one of leading traders of plywood and panel products in Western region, Mr Vivek Dhanuka has come up with a new brand YETIPLY in wood panel segment. The brand has been launched in Maharashtra and in the beginning it will also cater to MP. He has a plan to cover four states including Gujarat and Raipur till the end of this year. The product procurement will be done from the manufactures at Yamunanagar, Haryana and Gandhidham, Gujarat with which he has a long relation of over twenty years in trading and material procurement to serve the industry. Talking about the initiative to come up with a new brand name Mr Vivek Dhanuka, owner of YETIPLY revealed that, having commendable services to the plywood industry since last 20 years has given him experience and confidence to take stand and come up with a new brand name having unmatched quality. The industrial relations facilitate him with infrastructure of dealers and distributors’ network and many of them even guided and supported to grow with his own brand name. “I served many leading players, today they are leading brands in the industry. Till now it was a business process for group service and I could not make any stand for self recognition. With the able guidance of industry well www.plyreporter.com
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wishers I initiated to come up with new brand and within three months the dream comes true with YETIPLY. The name synonymies of ‘Unmatched Strength’, it will also help our future generations and industry will flourish with new ideas as well.” “As of now YETIPLY will have a product range of Gurjan Ply & Read Hardwood Ply made with best quality imported timbers, along with Indian agro base timber with full core, alternate and red plywood. Seeing the prospects by the end of this year we will come up with laminate and in coming year planning to launch WPC with the same brand name. Initially we will cater Maharashtra and some part of MP. In Maharashtra over 36 dealers have been selected, at least one for every district and similarly the other states will be followed. By the end of the year we will cover Gujarat and Raipur also and gradually we will cater to the entire nation as the brand reaches to new heights,” he added. YETIPLY will offer consistent quality manufactured at leading manufacturing plants from Yamunanager, Haryana and Gandhidham, Gujarat. “We have a tie up with many established manufacturers who are quality conscious. We will not compromise with quality and the plywood offered under the brand YETIPLY will be unmatched as we have a quality parameter on which the manufactures have to stick with,” said Mr Vivek Dhanuka.
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Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia, MD, Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd (SPIL)
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Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd (SPIL) is celebrating its successful 60 years journey in Plywood manufacturing. Its flagship brand DURO is known for offering high quality premium plywood products and has stood among top 5 plywood brands in India. With Rs. 220 Crore annual Turnover, SPIL is currently operating from 2 units with the largest being in Rajkot, Gujarat with a capacity of 24,000 NA per day. The second unit is in Jeypore, Assam with a capacity to do 12,000 NA per day. The company produces range of Plywood, Block Boards, Flush Doors and Decorative Veneers. The company posts 10 % growth rate year on year, having strong market presence in North India. However, in the last few years brand Duro has increased its presence in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The company has been maintaining its growth story under able guidance of Mr. Jaydeep Chitlangia (JC), who is very dynamic person in this industry. The Ply Reporter interviewed him on the occasion of successful 60 years journey of SPIL, which is worth read for wood panel industry and trade people.
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The Ply Reporter interacted with the exhibitors one by one and explored the industry activity and found out the latest trends in the industry. Here is a brief on the interaction with potential exhibitors.
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of designer laminates that can bring life to interiors. The star attraction of their display was Glam Beats decorative item. “It can be used to create any image and designs. We can make it in 45 days. This innovative product also promises to backlit. It can be customised on wall papers used in living rooms and offices,” said Mr Hitesh Jasani, Managing Director of Parth International. They also showcased many surface decorative materials like Rustica Panels and Glorian Korean solid surface, Cork Mozaic with grain effect in 12 designs, Cork Laminates, ONYX Panels, Zig Zag Acrylic Sheets and Bark Panels used as decorative panels to give a woody look and make the ambience
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close to nature. Mr Hitesh Jasani added, “We have displayed in light mood with no heavy display so that the customers can enjoy the ambience.”
Bravia Interior Infrastructure Pvt Ltd with brand name Bravia showcased their innovative products cultured wall bricks series, cork & metal laminates, engineered & solid wood flooring, and many more. “Our decorative laminates are available in 250 colours and over 20 designs and stone finish. We have showcased five types of Bravia range of plywood such as marine, commercial, MR, BWR and PF grades,” said Mr Vivek Agarwal, Director Bravia Interior Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. He also added, “This is a focused showcase only for B2B and we are having very good response of the exhibition.”
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