Published on 10th June 2018
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VOL.18 ISSUE 06 june 2018
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Contents Regular Coloumn 20-22 Editorial
24-26 Apni Baat
265 Advertiser’s Index
264 Horoscope
266 Fair News
News Watch 28 I MDF production doubles, expect steady growth in demand
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34 I Teak demand rising, largest selling wood veneer specie
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38 I Plywood Demand flat due to lack of carpenters on site
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40 I No respite in DECORATIVE base Ply Price, production is needed
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44 I Strict Bank credit norms hit Timber import
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46 I Sabah imposes logs export ban, India to be affected
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50 I Shuttering ply demand strengthens due to govt projects
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52 I Laminated Door category witness growth
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54 I Non-Wood-Panel Industries eye wood panel manufacturing
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56 I Six new HPL producers enter North India
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58 I WPC door frames – An Ecofriendly solution for doors
46 | India Coverings Expo to be held in Mumbai from November 15 to 18, 2018
64 I National Forest Policy will help to meet wood demand
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68 I Action TESA takes pride of being India’s 1st and only manufacturer of AC5 HDF Laminate flooring 124 I Krinkle Finish of Kaiya from AICA 82 I
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Virgo aCP begins commercial production in Gujarat
Timex Plywood fascinates with new surface tech NGC Technology
Mr. Nikhil arora, Director, Virgo aCP
Mr. Mahendra Gala, Director, Timex Group
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Interview
Shree Jagdamba Panels begins production of high density shuttering ply at Yamunanagar Mr. Saurav agarwal, Director, Company www.plyreporter.com
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aroha targets to reach pan India with quality plywood
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Regency Club Regency drives awareness campaign among contractors and users
- Mr. Jeetu Patel, Viral Plywood, Amrawati, Maharashtra
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Loyal of Aica Mr Tilak Ahuja, Proprietor, Ahuja Plywood, Trans Yamuna, New Delhi
-Mr Lalji Patel, Surya Plywood, Bidar, Karnatka
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190 Amulya Mica’s Distributors/Dealers 8th International Conclave cum tour @ Dubai –Abu Dhabi
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Archidlam organises Almaty tour for dealers 212
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AXILAM opens fullbags sheet display gallery Stylam Industries ‘India’s greatest at Ahmedabad brands & leaders 2015-16’ award 214
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Oum Lamitech opens gallery in Jaipur
Technical Update Formaldehyde emission norms and standards for Composite Wood Products
ALSTONE organizes carpenters’ meet in Bhopal and Jabalpur www.plyreporter.com
Floresta WPC organaises contractors’ Stylam Industries bags ‘India’s greatestmeet at Gorakhpur (U.P) brands & leaders 2015-16’ award
S. C. Sahoo & B. N. Mohanty Indian plywood Industries Research & Training Institute (IPIRTI)
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‘Gurjan is Gurjan’ but, is it a wise choice?
Editorial
Pragat Dvivedi, Founder Editor
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Okoume is directly saving Rs 2 psf and relief from harassment in procurement for all. Sarda Plywood and Green Ply have shifted their entire production to new face specie where as other top brands too have began using Okoume face regularly. Wise ones are shifting because there is need and logic as well.
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urjan cannot be replaced, Gurjan is Gurjan” is a common line we hear but when logically put, Gurjan is not even close to other face veneer species in terms of Price, Availability and passing Quality tests.The only factor still working for few is the perception or “Gurjan is Gurjan” phrase. If this line has not been a myth, Companies who invested heavily in Myanmar 3-4 years ago would have been running and supplying Gurjan face. Unfortunately, 9 out 10 are shut who went with a dream called ‘Gurjan’. The face traders in India needed ‘Gurjan’ word to remain in business but unfortunately Indonesia and China too could not fulfill the needs. Amidst struggles and uncertainty for face, Okume emerged as a hope. We at Ply Reporter too believed that a timber that has characteristics like Gurjan is absolutely fit for Plywood making, specially the way Indian market perceives strength with face veneer color. But when Gurjan prices crossed 1300$ this year which was around 700 $, three years ago, that too with almost no availability and very poor timber quality, Gurjan failed itself to be a sustainable face further. That is when we at the Ply Reporter felt the need of strong awareness campaign for new substitute face veneer and began series of seminars on Okoume technical trials in plywood clusters. The cost component of Gurjan in Plywood (if you are lucky to get 1-2 containers) crossed 22-23% that is unviable and unsustainable as it shall remain below 7-8 % as a practice (also because there is no enhancement in strength or durability of the product because of Face). Along with writing about species from P&G, PL, PQ, Makai, Recon etc., the Ply Reporter has also been continuously writing about need of adopting new face to all manufacturers together so that market can shift to a logical, suitable and sustainable face. When we saw that Gabon, has norms to ensure sustainable supply of Okaume to meet India demand for face in tune to 1400 containers a month and big companies entering Gabon SEZ in veneer business, we started awareness seminars for Okaume face veneer that was held in Haryana, UP, Kerala and is scheduled to be held in Punjab. As a result many manufacturers have benefited and many are running their trials. Hundreds of ply manufacturers have sent massages-calls that trials are reaching to success and retailers too are accepting it. Okoume is directly saving Rs 2 psf and relief from harassment in procurement for all. Sarda Plywood and Green Ply have shifted their entire production to new face specie where as other top brands too have began using Okoume face regularly. Wise ones are shifting because there is need and logic as well. Probably that is why China shifted to Okaume a decade ago but we are still discussing and paying heavy price. ‘Gurjan will remain Gurjan’ but availability? And Price? The introspection must be done. It may be there for a few more months with a few manufacturers but ultimately time has come to use a FACE that justify its price and needs. It is time to be practical and offer sustainable product at affordable and logical pricing. Decision is yours…
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Doors manufacturing:
Relevant & hold oppoRtunities with awaReness
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Rajiv Parashar, Editor
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Many door producers are reportedly very hesitant in supplying doors to projects because of stricter quality norms but fear of default in payments and uncertainty in real estate is holding them to supply to builders/contractors. Seeing from a different perspective it is giving a fair opportunity to new suppliers who can cross check financial strength of a builder firm and supply materials along with quality because many builders are running under deadline to deliver their projects on time.
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he Ply Reporter is coming up with ‘DOORS SPECIAL ISSUE’ for which our intensive market, industry and product research is going on since 5 months. We are in process of analyzing every nook and corner of door sector to tap the changes that has happened during last decade. The entire door segment includes approximately 1400 manufacturer of flush doors, molded panel doors, laminated doors, membrane doors, veneered doors, solid wood doors, aluminum doors, WPC/PVC doors, fire rated doors, Pre-hung finished doors, Door + Frame with complete solution etc. All doors categories have potential and growing Year on year where as flush door is still largely sold product in door category. Our findings indicate that India is set to offer huge growth potential in Pre hung doors and fire rated doors. Fire rated doors are not yet a very popular or focused category in India because it lacks awareness, hence the demand. Around 10 to 12 brands are offering fire rated doors in India but there is no unanimous technology for producing such doors and different companies having its own technology and manufacturing parameters. The users and dealers are also not much aware about FR Doors range and they come to know, when they find special specification in particular projects queries mainly from government projects and high rise building in metro cities. Seeing fire hazards in modern living and rise in vertical living, our findings show that it is wonderfull doors product for people safety if producers and dealers drive awareness among users about its benefits. If India is able to produce such doors in huge volume, they can find market prospect overseas as well. It is an area we believe is needed a push, investment from manufacturers in technology and awareness which will help them to grow a product category and profits along with people’s safety. At present, RERA has helped the demand of quality doors from organized sector, and producers shall be able to gain by standardizing sizes and thickness of doors. Many door producers are reportedly very hesitant in supplying doors to projects because of stricter quality norms but fear of default in payments and uncertainty in real estate is holding them to supply to builders/contractors. Seeing from a different perspective it is giving a fair opportunity to new suppliers who can cross check financial strength of a builder firm and supply materials along with quality because many builders are running under deadline to deliver their projects on time. Our door issue is taking more than estimated time because the sector is highly scattered, unorganized and do not have standardization. In fact that is why there is opportunity too. This June issue is worthy read for decorative veneers, laminates, MDF, Shuttering ply, doors, plywood, face veneer, timber, ACP sector people because there are lots of reports based on research are being featured, which is an indicator of your business plan. The One2one interaction with Mr. Mahendra Gala, Director of Timex Plywood about his new technology, Mr. Nikhil Arora, Director of Virgo AluminumComposite Panels about commencement of production of his new ACP plant in Gujarat and with the directors of Yamuna Nagar Based Shree Jagdamba Panel on his new state of art technology plant for construction & transport sector plywood have also been published. The successful events of The Ply Reporter’s ‘Talk of the Town series Seminar’ on ‘Possibilities of New Face Veneer’ held in Kerala, International Meet of Amulya Mica in Dubai and many others industry and trade events have been covered in this issue. Read and send your feed back
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MDF proDuction capacity Doubles, expect steaDy growth in DeManD
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ith commencement of commercial production of Balaji Action Tesa at Uttarakhand and Green Panel at Andhra Pradesh, the production capacity of MDF in India is almost double now. Action Tesa has begun commercial production from 1st April this year, which is around 800 cubic meters with European manufacturing line from Siempelkamp. The supplier MDF line to Green Panel, Dieffenbacher announced the production of first board in April, which has 1200 cubic meters capacity per day.
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It is noted that after beginning of Century Ply MDF unit in Punjab, the total installed capacity touched around 2300 cbm per day. Now with addition of the new two mega capacity plants India has almost doubled its manufacturing capacity in MDF. Producers and suppliers are expecting that this product will replace some of the portion of cheaper grade plywood in future and accordingly moving ahead but they are also sure that it will take time. A considerable amount of import of over Rs 500 crore/annum is an addition to the existing market. MDF is steadily entering into many interior décor purposes such as decoration, flooring, carcases, shutters, wardrobes, grills, racks etc. Manufacturers view that growth is expected in MDF due to rise in application of material in surfacing, partition and furniture making. The development work from government departments and PSUs and acceptance of MDF is also going to help the boost in demand in this segment. The leading manufacturers in the country believe that MDF growth shall remain steady during next three years because of rise in availability and softening of prices. The Ply reporter data analysis indicate that MDF shall witness growth of 19-21 percent during next three years compared to 10 to 12 percent growth in plywood segment.
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Virgo ACP begins CommerCiAl ProduCtion in gujArAt
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Virgo Group has started commercial production of its European technology equipped Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) manufacturing unit in Gujarat. Spread in over 52 acres land near Ahmedabad, the company can produce 25 Lacs sq. ft of ACP in next three months, setting up two manufacturing lines. During interaction with the Ply Reporter, Mr. Nikhil Arora, Director of Virgo ACP says that he is going to produce FR Grade ACP since beginning, and Virgo ACP will be the first company in India to launch A2 Grade FR ACP. Edited excerpts. Virgo group is diversified into ACP manufacturing, how would you reach a decision to enter into this sector?
Our overall project is in to 52 acres of land that will have advance production units for Laminates & Aluminum Rolls along with ACP.
Our entry into ACP is a part of our long term strategy. We are in the business of making Aluminum Rolls and coils since last 7 years. We are making 1XXX, 3XXX and 8XXX series in our Aluminum Unit and supplying Aluminum products to many major companies in India. Our foray into ACP therefore is a forward integration of our Aluminum Making Capacities. Based on our experience in Aluminum as well as in decorative spaces, we are confident that we will be able to contribute in the overall growth of ACP industry and raise the new standards of quality and service.
How much is the production capacity and, what is USP of your plant?
Why did you opt Gujarat as manufacturing location? What are infrastructures there? Gujarat is a good location for us looking at its geographic position near the sea making it easy to get the raw material. Also the government policies and environmental factors are best suitable for raising a plant there. We are eyeing Gujarat as one of the main manufacturing locations for all our products in future. www.plyreporter.com
We will be in a capacity to make 25 Lacs sq. feet of ACP in next three months. Our core USP is the quality of our products and manufacturing facilities with all latest technologies. In many of the overseas countries like Dubai, it is now compulsory to use FR Grade ACP. We are going to make FR Grade ACP since beginning which is a very high grade FR product using Halogen Free Chemical and having a fire rating of 2.5 Hours. Also we will be the first company in India to launch A2 Grade FR ACP, equipped with European technology, which is highly noncombustible material and generates negligible smoke. What kind of products do you manufacture? Give brief of any special products do you produce? We are going to manufacture best quality PVDF coating products only with higher coil thickness. Our products are equipped with special â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Anti Fading Technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for longer life, beauty and durability. As mention earlier our all
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Our core USP is the quality of our products and manufacturing facilities with all latest technologies. In many countries like Dubai, it is now compulsory to use FR Grade ACP. We are going to make FR Grade ACP since beginning using Halogen Free Chemical and having a fire rating of 2.5 Hours. of product and educate them to use quality products only. A lot can be done on this product in India and we see lot of potential in this industry. Would you see export of ACP in future? We are already in discussion with our overseas offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Dubai for the launch of ACP products in their markets. We are making product that is of world class quality and can be well accepted by users all over the world. Our products will have global availability and presence since beginning. www.plyreporter.com
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Timex Plywood fascinaTes wiTh new surface Tech nGc TechnoloGy
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Timex Group has recently introduced its latest Plywood range equipped with NGC Technology —popularly known as Zero Gap technology in the Indian market. This new product is a result of cutting-edge innovation, precision, and foresight. The Director of Timex Group, Mr. Mahendra Gala, is extremely buoyant about the demand for 126 plywood with such technology in India. The Ply Reporter spoke to him about features and advantages of Timex NGC Technology, and the significance of such a technology in the Indian plywood trade.
Tell us about Timex Ply equipped with NGC Technology. After years of research and gathering market insights, our team came to the realisation that there’s a huge space and demand for quality ply with high integrity and zero inherent air pockets. India is one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and to keep up with the world, we need to constantly adapt to the latest and highest technological standards. Timex Ply with NGC Technology was made possible through advanced Core Composer machine imported from Taiwan. The machinery provides extreme precision in manufacturing, utilises the core with glue and threads to ensure there’s no gaps left inbetween the ply. The machine also reduces manufacturing time and efforts drastically, while improving efficiency and offering tremendous end results. www.plyreporter.com
What are the benefits of TIMEX’ NGC Technology Ply?
Timex European Beech Plywood in MR & BWP Grade.
In today’s time, when there is cut-throat competition, it is important to have world-class products in your arsenal because today’s consumers demand nothing less than the perfect. To achieve this perfection, our NGC Technology equipped Ply comes with many features, like uniform and high density, super smoothness, resistance to hot and humid environment, resistance to borers and termites, and also not the least, eco-friendliness.
Timex Ply Ecomax & Timex Ply Gold both in MR Grade.
Do you see Timex’ NGC Technology equipped Ply becoming an industry standard, and a preferred choice for Indian constructors, home designers, and architects?
All our products are 100% Calibrated and free from powder and borer. We also manufacture 100% New Zealand Pine Wood Block Board & Doors in BWP Grade. Thus, Timex has a complete basket of products for dealers and distributors across India. What is your target market?
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We have been manufacturing Plywood for over 35 years, and have had the privilege to be one of the Key Plywood Brands in India. We wish to multiply our well organised supply chain both vertically as well as horizontally. End users from any part of the country can avail our products from our network of highly esteemed dealers and distributors.
Absolutely! The fact that it comes from the house of Timex is also one of the great indicators of trustworthiness. The added advantages, such as the formability, the formidability, durability and greater applications all across simply mean ‘delight’ for every user. NGC Technology empowers the ply to be used in damp areas like bathrooms and kitchens without a worry in the world. One can use the ply to make furniture with highly sophisticated designs. The benefits are many, but the biggest one is that, due to our strong distributor network, it is now available to our customers easily in bulk quantities!
Timex Plywood has its production unit in Talwada, Gujarat near Vapi. We are currently dispatching 150 trucks of Plywood per month and we target to double it in the coming years. Our factory is equipped with branded and imported high end machinery ensuring the best and no regret plywood for all our customers.
What are the different types of plywood you manufacture?
What type of Raw Materials do you use for manufacturing plywood?
We are manufacturing a wide range of plywood from Commercial to Boiling Water Proof. We are proud to introduce Timex 2 in 1 Plywood which is both Fire Retardant as well as Water Proof Plywood with both ISI 5509 & ISI 710, 2 ISI in 1 Plywood. Following is our range of Plywood:
Timex Plywood is manufactured using FSC Certified, Imported Hardwood Logs. We use imported raw materials to produce the best quality plywood for the market so that both dealers-distributors and the end consumers do not face any problem in selling and using the ply and are fully satisfied.
How much is your production capacity?
Timex Ply Gold Plus & Timex Ply Platinum in BWP Grade. www.plyreporter.com
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Distributors/Dealers 8th international ConClave Cum tour @ Dubai –abu Dhabi Amulya Mica, where colours define culture, is known for providing priceless solution with flawless products to its patrons. Decorating homes with its exquisite touch, it is treading the path of success gradually, yet firmly.
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n the series of its Distributor & dealers’ International trip, Amulya Mica has organized All India Distributors & Dealers trip cum 8th consecutive International Conclave at Dubai- Abu Dhabi from 7to 10-May-2018. More than 275 distributors & dealers including foreign client attended the trip and enjoyed the beauty & fun of Dubai – Abu Dhabi. All the delegates visited and toured to many places of Dubai- Abu Dhabi, specially Ferrai World, Grand Mosque, Dubai Frame, Bollywood Park, Jumeirah beach, Burj Khalifa & Hotel Atlantis. Ferrai World Abu Dhabi is an award winning amusement Park on YAS Island in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. It is the first Ferrai branded
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theme Park. Everyone enjoyed and fun a lot in Ferrai World. Bollywood Theme parks Dubai is the first Park of
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Delhi team at Dubai - Abu Dhabi
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its kind in the world. In five different fascinating zones, everyone experienced amazingly different environment inspired by the greatest Bollywood Blockbusters. Some of the delegates even participated Live shows - like in the movie & having a lots of fun. Burj Khalifa, as known to all, is the tallest structure in the world to view since 2008. Name a few for amusement at Dubai. Lastly every delegate enjoyed the Aqua Venture and water park at hotel Atlantis. At the same time, they enjoyed various local delicious foods. The ‘All India Distributors and Dealers conference’ was organized at Hotel – The WESTIN Dubai at Habtoor City, a five star hotel, where Achievers’ Night ‘ORANGE RIBBON
AMBASSADOR AWARD’ was celebrated with lots of fun and speeches. More than 250 people across the country & few foreign customers welcomed with showering flower & tilak, which was eye-catching. To felicitate the Amulya Mica achievers, Mr. Rakesh Agarwal, MD Purbanchal Laminates Pvt. Ltd. along with wife Mrs Mamta Agarwal, daughter Shailja Agarwal & son Abhishek Agarwal, Mr. Gunjan Dokania, Director and all General Manager- zonal head Mr. Tarun Agarwal (V.P.), Mr. Sunil Thakore, Mr. S.K.Tharad, Mr. Ravi Gupta, Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Mr. Vikas Choudhary, Mr. Neeraj Khandelwal, Mr. Manoj Thirani, Mr. Shreedhar Reddy & Mr. T.S.Neggi were present. Main attraction at hotel was that to suite the photos, there was
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