Ply Reporter August 2022 Preview by Surfaces Reporter Magazine India

THE PLY REPORTER OCTOBER 2019 www.plyreporter.com EDITORIAL & CORRESPONDENCE 40/76, LGF, C.R. Park, New Delhi - 110 019. Tel.: 011-4678 0023 Email : TOTALRs.ANNUALwww.plyreporter.comE-mail:Tel.:ACCOUNTSE-mail:Mob.:Tel.:SUBSCRIPTIONE-mail:Tel.:CONTENTE-mail:Tel.:ADVERTISINGplyreporter@plyreporter.com+91-9310612999,devplyreporter@gmail.com+91-9310612993plydata@gmail.com/CIRCULATION011-46780023+91-9310612995/9999362979subscribe@plyreporter.com+91-9310612996bigseamarcomindia@gmail.comSUBSCRIPTION1,100/-NUMBEROFPAGES-280 AUGUST 2022 ISSUE 08VOL.22 Printed, published and owned by Pragat Dvivedi, Printed at Modest Graphics Pvt. Ltd., C-53, DDA Shed, Okhla Industrial Area Phase-I, New Delhi-110020 and published at F-1118, C.R. Park, New Delhi - 110 019. Editor Pragat Dvivedi The views expressed in the columns of ‘The Ply Reporter’ are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher & they accept no responsibility for them. No part of this magazine including advertisements designs, prepared by us or through us should be copied, reproduced or transmitted by anyone without prior written permission of the publisher. The Magazine is not responsible for the opinions & ideas presented on the following pages. All disputes regarding this magazine will be settled in Delhi (India) Jurisdiction only. A Techno-Informative Magazine CONTENTS Regular Coloumn 26-28 Editorial 30-32 Apni Baat 267 Truck Fare 268 Advertiser’s Index News Watch 34 I Fuel wood shortage forces North based indus. halt their operations ckyu dh deh ls mÙkj Hkkjr dha IykboqM ;wfuV esa mRiknu izHkkfor 38 I Big relief to NCR based WPI after allowing ‘biomass fuels’ in boilers ck;ksekl ¶;wy dh vuqefr ls ,ulhvkj dh iSuy baMLVªht dks cM+h jkgr 40 I Strict checking drive of urea uses disturb wood panel mfg. operation ;wfj;k ds mi;ksx dh l[r tkap ls oqM iSuy eSU;qQSDpfjax izHkkfor 60 I Imported MDF starts reaching port cities bEiksVsZM ,eMh,Q dbZ 'kgjksa esa igqapuk 'kq: 62 I Softening raw material prices leads to 5% rate drop in laminates dPps eky esa ujeh ls ysfeusVl dh dhersa ?kVh 64 I Lowering PVC resin prices helps PVC/WPC board market growth ihohlh jsftu esa ujeh ls ihohlh@ MCY;wihlh cksMZ dk cktkj mRlkfgr 66 I Century Plyboards net profit rises 3-fold compared to last year Q1 lsapqjh IykbZcksMZ~l dk 'kq) ykHk rhu xquk c<+k 74 I Greenpanel Industries net profit stood at Rs 77.6 crore in Q1, FY23 xzhuiSuy baMLVªht dk usV ç‚fQV 77-6 djksM+ #i;s jgk 82 I Greenlam to start plywood production before March 23 xzhuySe dk IykboqM mRiknu ekpZ ls 'kq: gksus dk y{; 90 I Action TESA introduces ABRAZE prelam boards, first time in India 92 I Greenply Industries launches its new product “Green Platinum” 94 I Cases of some transport fraud worrying VªkaliksVZjksa }kjk c<+rh /kka/kyh ds ekeys fparktud BID GOODBYE TO MONSOON-RELATED FURNITURE WOES WITH CENTURY PROWUD MDF UPDATE70

www.plyreporter.com CONTENTS CONTENTS PRAGATI MAIDAN 2 3 4 SEP 2022 NEW DELHI www.matecia.com THE PLY REPORTER AUGUST 2022 106 INTERVIEW122 EVENT GREENLAMWATCHCONNECT84 85 8886GREENLAM AT ACE-REFLECT IN CHENNAI AND AHMEDABAD GREENLAM ORGANISES DEALERS’ FAMILY MEET IN PATNA NEWMIKA LAMINATES CONDUCTS 4 DEALER MEETS IN KERALA DECOWOOD VENEERS HOSTS PARTNERS MEET 2022 AT ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN HERITAGE LAMINATES LAUNCHES A NEW CATALOGUE 2022-2024 WITH THE THEME "COMPLETE" RISTAL LAMINATES 0.8 MM NEW CATALOGUE RECEIVED GREAT APPRECIATION ONE 2 ONE MR KRUPESH THAKKAR, MD, Rushil Décor Ltd with Mr. Nitin Vaze & Mr. Amit Vaze, Sleek Boards 128 132

CONTENTS CONTENTS www.plyreporter.com PRAGATI MAIDAN 2 3 4 SEP 2022 NEW DELHI www.matecia.com 136 Virgo Group 136 Globe Panel 137 Trenox Laminates 138 Advance Decorative 140 Realply 142 Manilam 142 Adlerwud 143 Ganpati Wood 143 Alloy Steel 144 Gloirio 144 Parikshit Décor 145 Avian Enterprises 165 Suntek Ply 166 Star Laminates 202 Chheda International 203 Fakirsons 203 MBEE Paper 204 Bell Laminates 205 Ideal Laminates 206 Sunrise Panels 207 Mapple 208 Skydecor Laminates 209 Meraki Laminates 210 Handa Plywood 210 Baba Industries 211 Oberoi Wood 212 Maxhill 213 Vachi Plyboards 214 Northern Plywood 215 Agni Plywood 216 Emm Dee Plywood 216 Hillwud 145 Northern Ply Products 146 Praveedh 148 Shiv Shakti 149 Baya Decor 150 Bigwig 151 Dorby Mica 152 Element Decor 154 Blessings 156 Match Graphics 156 Monal Laminate 157 Sharen Ply 157 Rajkamal Plywood 159 New Delhi Plywood 160 Ojasweeta 160 Patina Chemicals 161 Pheonyx Plywood 162 Ristal Laminates 162 Ehsan Agro Wood 163 Chitwan 164 Shree Ram Wood PRAGATI MAIDAN 2 3 4 SEP 2022 NEW DELHI THE PLY REPORTER AUGUST 2022 WIGWAM ORGANISES FIRST EVER CHANNEL PARTNERS' MEET ''ROO-BA-ROO" MR DEEPANSHU AGARWAL WAS CONFERRED WITH THE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2022 AMULYA MICA CONNECTS WITH DISPLAYDURIANCONTRACTORSLAMINATES’GALLERYOPENS IN JAIPUR AMULYA MICA AWARDED WITH INDIA’S 20 MOST IMPACTFUL POWER BRANDS MATECIA PREVIEW 250 257 256 260259 263 Market Update with Pragat Dvivedi EVENT WATCH

Jai HappyHind,Independence Day

I can pray and vouch for the commitment to serve to the industry and trade people on behalf of our entire team of Big Sea Marcom and assure that our intent and effort is only worthy if you join us and celebrate the integrated gathering. Actually, this exhibition combines with knowledge sessions on all 3 days is a commitment, as a Media house. This is just the beginning. As we know that any retail counter sell products that include in tune to 40-50% of ply, door, 20-25% of laminates, 5-10% of veneers and highlighter surfaces, 8-10 of PVC, MDF & Prelam Particle boards and rest as hardware, adhesive or allied items. This time we have focused to cover the larger product categories. And this focused approach is our First step as a baby step but we promise to fulfil your needs next time with bigger basket.

Pragat Dvivedi Founder Editor Mail to “dpragat@gmail.com”, ( M) 9310612991.

Welcome to MATECIA 2022, Register, Visit and when you come, do not forget to suggest on the areas where we have to make our effort bigger and more. For any shortcoming, do let us know and we promise, we will make it better again in 2023.

The vision is to provide you a platform that encompass all at one place that a trade, retail or designer fraternity need. The remaining things required for a retail counter will also be a part in forthcoming editions yet as begnning; Matecia 2022 is going to be very-very helpful for even a small retailer or a big wholesaler.

Dear Trade and Industry Friends, The Ply Reporter, Surfaces and Furniture Design & Technology readers are the spine of the wood panel furniture & Interior Products ecosystem. The collective effort done by the Industry & trade together in collaborative, very focused manner in shape of MATECIA exhibition happening in New Delhi on dated 2,3,4th September at PRAGATI MAIDAN is the first step of a long cherished dream of 23 years since our inception.

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MATECIA IS AN INTEGRATED B2B GATHERING, ITS SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOU

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Pragat Dvivedi, Founder Editor

This time, our aim is serving and learning more about your needs, so be a part of it, register and visit to see and suggest later. This is industry own show, not just an exhibition. I thank every big brand who has extended hands believing on us, our intent. We also thank all the emerging brands who have eagerness and hunger in their belly to grow and make our nation proud by contributing to entrepreneurship, employment and to be a part of this mega effort. I also wish to thank each of the visitor, who will grace us with their presence on 2, 3, 4th September @ Pragati Maidan and make us successful to keep us working better.

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Retailers travel to different places to meet suppliers, and visit exhibitions to search for new products. They spend valuable time searching for new products, as they want to become the showstopper of their cities. They keep their products in the showrooms in a beautiful manner. Before, the showrooms were primarily in metro cities and tier one cities. But, in the last 5 years, many showrooms, display galleries, and presentable counters have emerged in tier 2 and tier 3 cities as well. But, the question arises: is it a sustainable retailing model? Is just showcasing products enough to grow? These are the burning questions, and everyone is willing to find these answers.

It is a fact that the retailers themselves should be the solution providers, but how can they serve more? If retailers become solution providers, they will benefit the entire wood panel industry and trade eco-system. They will assist the product in expanding its market. But, how can they create their module where they could become good solution providers?

Keep reading and visit Matecia Exhibition in New Delhi. Rajiv Parashar (I appreciate your feedback. Write at plydata@gmail.com or SMS on 93106 12993)

RETAILERS HAVE TO BE SOLUTION PROVIDERS!

Rajiv Parashar, Editor

With changing consumer behaviour, it is not possible to scale up the business and do justice to the products on display, if the retailer only showcases. At the end, the dead stock increases and a mesh like situation gets created. So, think smart and create an ecosystem that can help you scale up the business and help to grow the brand and products.

The Ply Reporter is going to organise conferences, IIR (India Interior Retailing) that is going to be held on September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The conferences will cover many such burning topics that are important for retailers. It is going to be presented in such a way that in these conferences you can find the answers to the above mentioned issues. Retailers are the real driver of the Indian wood panel and decorative industry. They are the back bone or we can say, they are influencers, business people, and their activities or movements support the growth of the entire industry. It is a fact that in the last 10 years, the number of retail counters in India has doubled. Every city reports the emergence of new retail counters now and then, and many retailers have expanded their operations into big showrooms. They have invested in their infrastructure, display, and everywhere they are eager to grow further. But, do these steps help them to grow and sustain, how they can be an ideal for the next generation, what is the way forward? This is a million dollar question!

In this issue, part 2 of MATECIA PREVIEW has been presented, where the brands that are going to showcase their products in the exhibition have been covered. The one-to-one interaction with Mr Krupesh Thakkar, MD, Rushil Decor on impact of MDF in the market and a talk with Mr Nitin Vaze & Mr. Amit Vaze of Sleek Boards on their completion of 25 years in service to the industry are worth reading. Besides, there are many events, new launch coverage, and news reports related to the industry and trade, which along with the market updates will bring you the latest updates.

BAATAPNI 32 www.plyreporter.com fjV yl dk cuuk gk xk lk Y; 'ku çk okbMj ! viuh ckr IykbZ fjiksVZj vkbZvkbZvkj ^bafM;k baVhfj;j fjVsfyax* dkWUÝsal vk;ksftr djus tk jgk gS] tks 2] 3 vkSj 4 flracj] 2022 dks çxfr eSnku] ubZ fnYyh esa vk;ksftr gksus okys eVsfl;k ,fXtfo'ku ds nkSjku vk;ksftr fd;s tk,axsA dkWUÝsal esa mu Toyar eqnksa dks 'kkfey fd;k tk,xk tks fjVsy dkmaVjksa] 'kks:eksa vkfn ds fy, egRoiw.kZ gSaA bls bl çdkj çLrqr fd;k tk,xk fd bu dkWUÝsal esa vki mi;qZä ç'uksa ds mÙkj ik ldsaA fjVsylZ Hkkjrh; oqM iSuy vkSj MsdkWjsfVo baMLVªh ds okLrfod lapkyd gSaA os baMLVªh ds cSd&cksu gSa vkSj ;wa dgsa rks os bU¶yq,alj gS] O;olk;h gSa] vkSj mudh xfrfof/k;k¡ m|ksx ds fodkl esa egRoiw.kZ ;ksxnku nsrh gSaA ;g lp gS fd fiNys 10 o"kksaZ esa Hkkjr esa fjVsy dkmaVjksa dh la[;k nksxquh gks xbZ gSA gj ,d 'kgj esa u, fjVsy dkmaVj ds [kqyus dh fjiksVsaZ vkrh jgrh gS] vkSj dbZ fjVsyjksa us rks vius dkedkt dks cM+s 'kks:e esa rcnhy dj fy;k gSA mUgksaus vius cqfu;knh <kaps] fMLIys ds lkbt vkSj gj ml txg fuos'k fd;k gS] tgk¡ os xzksFk djuk pkgrs gSaA ysfdu] D;k muds ;s dne okdbZ mudks vkxs c<+us esa enn djrs gSa\ D;k os vius ubZ ih<+h ds fy, çsj.kk Jksr cu ldrs gSa\ lgh fn'kk esa vkxs c<+us dk lgh rjhdk D;k gS\ ;s cM+s loky gaS! çR;sd fjVsyj] lIyk;lZ ls feyus vkSj u, mRikn dh [kkst esa vyx vyx txg Vªsoy djrs gSa] ,fXtfo'ku foftV djrs gaSA os u, u, çksMDV [kkstus esa viuk cgqewY; le; O;rhr djrs gSa] D;ksafd os vius 'kgjksa ds 'kksLV‚ij cuuk pkgrs gSaA os 'kks:e esa vius mRiknksa dks [kwclwjr rjhds ls j[krs gSaA igys 'kks:e eq[; :i ls esVªks 'kgjksa vkSj fV;j ou 'kgjksa esa FksA ysfdu] fiNys ikap lkyksa esa] fV;j 2 vkSj fV;j 3 'kgjksa esa Hkh cM+h la[;k esa 'kks:e] fMLIys xSyjh vkSj çstsaVscy dkmaVj [kqys gSaA ysfdu] loky mBrk gS fd% D;k ;g lLVsuscy fjVsfyax e‚My gS\ D;k 'kks:e esa u, çksMDV~l dk flQZ fMLIys djus ls xzksFk gksxk\ ;s Toyar eqís gSa] vkSj gj dksbZ buds mÙkj <wa<rk gSA IykbZ fjiksVZj vkbZvkbZvkj ^bafM;k baVhfj;j fjVsfyax^ d‚UÝsal vk;ksftr djus tk jgk gS] tks 2] 3 vkSj 4 flracj] 2022 dks çxfr eSnku] ubZ fnYyh esa vk;ksftr gksus okys esVsfl;k ,fXtfo'ku ds nkSjku vk;ksftr fd;s tk,axsA d‚UÝsal esa mu Toyar eqnksa dks 'kkfey fd;k tk,xk tks fjVsy dkmaVjksa] 'kks:eksa vkfn ds fy, egRoiw.kZ gSaA bls bl çdkj çLrqr fd;k tk,xk fd bu d‚UÝsal esa vki mi;qZä ç'uksa ds mÙkj ik ldsaA ;g lp gS fd fjVsylZ dks lkWY;w'ku çksokbMj gksus pkfg,] ysfdu os vkSj vPNk dSls dj ldrs gSa\ ;fn fjVsyj lkWY;w'ku çksokbMj curs gSa] rks os iwjs oqM iSuy baMLVªh bdksflLVe dks Qk;nk igqapk,axsA os mRikn dks mlds cktkj dk foLrkj djus e]sa czkaM dks mi;qä O;fä rd igq¡pkus esa vkSj Fkksd foØsrkvksa dks viuk O;olk; c<+kus esa lgk;rk djsaxsA ysfdu] os ml fn'kk esa dke djus ds fy, viuk çk:i dSls cuk;s fd os vPNs lkWY;w'ku çksokbMj cu ldsa\ daT;wej ds cnyrs O;ogkj ds lkFk] vxj fjVsyj dsoy fMLIys djrk gS rks O;kikj dks c<+kus vkSj fMLIys esa j[ks mRiknksa ds lkFk U;k; djuk vlaHko gSA var esa] MsM LV‚d c<+rk gS vkSj vU; O;kikfj;ksa dh rjg muds nwdku dh fLFkfr Hkh tw ds tSlh gks tkrh gSA blfy,] LekVZ rjhds ls lkspsa vkSj ,d ,slk bdksflLVe cuk,a tks vkidks O;olk; c<+kus vkSj czkaM vkSj mRiknksa dks fodflr djus esa enn dj ldsA bl vad esa esVsfl;k çhO;w dk Hkkx 2 çLrqr fd;k x;k gS] tgk¡ os czkaM tks ,fXtfo'ku esa vius mRikn dk fMLiyas djus tk jgs gSa] mUgsa doj fd;k x;k gSA cktkj esa ,eMh,Q ds çHkko ij #'khy MsdkWj ds ,eMh] Jh —is'k BDdj ds lkFk ckrphr vkSj m|ksx dh lsok esa 25 lky iwjs djus ij Lyhd cksMZl ds Jh fufru okts vkSj Jh vfer okts ds lkFk ckrphr i<+us ;ksX; gSA blds vykok] m|ksx vkSj O;kikj ls lacaf/kr dbZ bosaV] U;w y‚Up dojst vkSj U;wt fjiksVZ gSa] tks ekdsZV viMsV ds lkFk&lkFk vkidks ub tkudkfj;ksa ls voxr djk;saxsA i<+rs jgsa vkSj ubZ fnYyh esa esVsfl;k ,fXtfo'ku vo'; ns[kus vk,aA Rajiv Parashar (I appreciate your feedback. Write at plydata@gmail.com or SMS on 93106 12993) www.matecia.com PRAGATI MAIDAN 2 3 4 SEP 2022 NEW DELHI THE PLY REPORTER AUGUST 2022

The industry stakeholders say that there are alternatives like coal and briquettes. But, that is also very costly. So, with the shortage of fuel timber and its viability factor, the industry is hardly able to run three to four days in a week. Timber traders say that every year the arrival of timber in the rainy season is reduced due to less felling of timber, although this year the arrival has been affected more than before because there is huge scarcity of timber. ckyu ;kuh ¶;wy oqM dh dhersa mÙkjh {ks= esa] fo'ks"k :i ls gfj;k.kk vkSj iatkc esa dkQh T;knk gSaA fLFkfr bruh fodV gS fd blds pyrs QSDVªh v‚ijs'ku ijs'kkuh esa iM x;k gS D;ksafd miyC/krk dh deh ds lkFk lkFk bldk d‚LV dbZ mRikndksa dks QSDVªh v‚isj'ku jksdus ij etcwj dj fn;k gSA ¶;wy oqM dh dhersa bl {ks= esa fiNys lky dh rqyuk esa yxHkx nksxquh gksus dh [kcj gS] lkFk gh bldh miyC/krk Hkh Bhd ugha gSA IykboqM fuekZrkvksa dks viuh ÅtkZ t:jrksa ds fy, ¶;wy oqM vkSj dksj fofu;j ds fy, dPps eky ds :i esa fVEcj dh [kjhn esa ijs'kkuh gks jgh gSA iatkc esa fLFkr mRikndksa us IykbZ fjiksVZj dks crk;k fd dher T;knk nsus ij fdlh rjg dksj fofu;j ds fy, fVEcj rks miyC/k gks tkrk gS ysfdu ¶;wy oqM miyC/k ugha gSA vkSj cktkj dh dhersa muds fy, fdlh Hkh rjg ls Bhd ugha gSA ;equkuxj ds IykboqM eSU;qQSDpjlZ dk dguk gS fd IykboqM ;wfuV esa bZa/ku ds :i esa bLrseky gksus okyh ydM+h dk mi;ksx vc dkQh ek=k esa ,eMh,Q vkSj ikfVZdy cksMZ cukus esa Hkh fd;k tkrk gSA ,eMh,Q vkSj ikfVZdy cksMZ ds fy, dPps eky ds :i esa bldh [kir c<us ds dkj.k bu fnuksa IykbZoqM ;wfuV ds fy, ¶;wy oqM dh Hkkjh deh gSA baMLVªh LVsdgksYMlZ dk dguk gS fd dks;yk vkSj fczdsV tSls fodYi gSa ij] ;g Hkh cgqr egaxk gSA blfy,] ¶;wy oqM dh deh vkSj bldh c<+h gqbZ dher ds pyrs baMLVªh eqf'dy ls lIrkg esa rhu ls pkj fnu py ikrs gSaA fVEcj ds dkjksckfj;ksa dk dguk gS fd gj lky cjlkr ds ekSle esa ydM+h dh vkod de gks tkrh gS D;ksafd bl oä fVEcj dh dVkbZ de gks tkrh gS] gkykafd bl lky vkod igys ls T;knk çHkkfor gqbZ gS D;ksafd ydM+h dh Hkkjh fdYyr gSA

Plywood manufacturers are in trouble in terms of timber procurement, both for firewood for their energy needs and as a raw material for core veneer. The producers based in Punjab said to The Ply Reporter that somehow the timber for core veneer is available at a higher cost but fire wood is not available. The market price is not affordable in any way. A similar situation is in the plywood hub of the north at Yamunanagar also. The plywood manufacturers say that the firewood kind to timber, which is used as fuel in plywood manufacturing units, is also used in making MDF and particle board. Due to its consumption as a raw material for MDF and particle board has increased these days, there is a scarcity of fuel wood for plywood units.

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Fuel wood prices are extremely high in the northern region, especially in Haryana and Punjab. The situation is so aggravated that it has put the industry at operational bottlenecks because the availability as well as its cost viability is not there to go ahead for many producers. Fuel prices are reported to nearly double what they were last year in the region, despite the fact that its availability is not in a proper manner.

ckyu dh deh ls mÙkj Hkkjr dha IykboqM ;wfuV esa mRiknu izHkkfor

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ACTION TESA Introduces ABRAZE Prelaminated Boards for the First Time in India

ABRAZE is a flagship product by Action TESA as it has all the potential to give a real edge. It is steam & heat resistant, environment friendly, ready-to-use, high wear & A flagship product by Action TESA with highest abrasion tests tear resistant, comes in Antiviro board and 100% made in India product. Abraze Prelaminated boards by Action Tesa are an affordable and quick solution to your home improvement needs. They're ready to use panels, and they can be installed in a matter of hours. ‘ABRAZE’ prelaminated boards are durable and made out of highquality materials in thicknesses of 7.50mm, 11mm, 12mm, 17mm, 18mm and 25mm. Ordinary laminate boards manage to pass the abrasion test with 450 rotations max., as a result commercial spaces which witness high wear and tear due to high traffic movement, the problem of fading of design, color and shine of the laminated surfaces arises. But Action Tesa’s technological advancement has always taken the industry by storm; with ‘Abraze’ this pain area has been addressed. ABRAZE prelaminated boards are suitable for busy areas like hospitals, educational institutions, airports, health & spa centers, malls hotels etc. Micro scratch resistance and enhanced heat resistance along with high abrasion value delays the pace of wear and tear and retains the fresh new look of your furniture and panels for longer period of time.

Mr. Ajay Aggarwal, Managing Director, Action Tesa says, “We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality products and services that exceed their expectations. We take on this commitment with everything we do: from the materials we use, to the design of our builds, and right down to our customer service. Action TESA is the forefront of this revolution and has introduced many new trends to the Indian market.”

ABRAZE comes with added advantage of Antiviro Technology which kills 99.99% viruses, bacteria & microbes thus safeguards your interiors from the invisible enemies which can cause harm to your health. The entire range can be seen at www.actiontesa.com and all authorized Action Tesa dealers across India.

Action TESA, one of India’s largest manufacturers of MDF/HDHMR & Particle boards in India, presents Action TESA ABRAZE, highly scratch resistant prelaminated boards, for the first time in India. Action TESA ABRAZE prelaminated boards are tested over 999 abrasion tests and thus become the highly scratch resistant in its category. It has proven to be an ideal option for high traffic areas and has good resistance to stains, scratches, moisture or impact.

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Bid Goodbye to Monsoon-Related Furniture Woes with CENTURY PROWUD MDF Monsoon is the perfect time to curl up with a good book and a hot cup of your favourite coffee. Imagine sitting by the window, enjoying the rain, and what catches your attention is an awful sight - the damaged coffee table due to the monsoon. Just like our bodies, our furniture also requires special attention during the monsoon season to deal with issues that come with the rainy season. Dampness & moulds are undesired side effects of the monsoon season and can be a nuisance to your furniture and overall decor. The musty odour in the furniture can create an unpleasant environment and make furniture weak and brittle. Fixing the damage done by the monsoon season can be an expensive affair and an unwanted distraction from the joy the season brings. The dampness can also bring pests like termites & borers.

The visitors’ profile in these exhibitions included the following fraternity: Architects, Interior Designers, Builders & Developers, Dealers, Distributors, Consultants, Private Contractors, Procurement teams, Hoteliers, Local government bodies, Investors. The showcasing counter was well appreciated by all those who visited the stall, and to whom the Greenlam team of employees acquainted with the product offerings, interacting and discussing on the product Thisutilizations.platform created an opportunity for Greenlam as a brand to connect with some of the leading prospects from the entire region through a 2-day exhibition at both the places, which led them to explore the untouched opportunities across various fraternities.

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GREENLAM INDUSTRIES SHOWCASED A RANGE OF PRODUCTS AT ACE-REFLECT IN CHENNAI AND AHMEDABAD

Greenlam Industries Limited recently participated in the Ace -Reflect exhibitions, an exclusive trade shows organized by Acetech Group in Chennai and Ahmedabad. The exhibitions held on July 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd July at Chennai Trade Center and Gujarat University Exhibition Hall respectively. In these exhibitions Greenlam showcased all its products ranging from laminates to wooden floorings under the brands Greenlam Laminate, NewMika Laminates, Decowood, Mikasa – Doors & Frames, Mikasa Floors.

ON THE JOURNEY

I remember when I was studying for graduation

The diversification are being seen in Rushil Décor Ltd from laminate to MDF, and launching so many products catering to each and every need of the trade. The group’s VIR laminate has been a pioneer product in this category since its inception. In an one-on-one interaction with the Ply Reporter, Mr Krupesh Thakkar, MD, Rushil Décor Ltd., spoke about innovation, the mission and vision of the company and the growing impact of the MDF industry in the domestic market. Here is a brief on the interaction.

Our Metal Bond series also got a very good response and, with a number of dealers, VIR laminate became a brand having a pan India presence.

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my father was doing business with a very good shop at Lathi Bajar in Ahmedabad, Gujarat as a wholesale trading. He had a laminate and a plywood manufacturing plant also. Later, he asked me to venture into laminate manufacturing. At that time, I had just completed my studies and was willing to go into business. After some observation, we acquired a running unit of laminate manufacturing, and then my journey in the decorative industries started from there. In that running unit, the quality was not so good, and we intended to offer the best quality in the market. So, we hired people who could make good-quality products. With our quality offering, demand for our material increased, but most people were still making 0.6mm laminate at the time. The price gap between MR KRUPESH THAKKAR, MD, Rushil Décor Ltd

1mm and 0.6mm was very high, so we decided to make 1mm. And, for that, we needed to have a good range of designs and papers that was possible only after procuring them from Germany or other European countries, and Japan. For that, we went to Germany and visited the Interzum exhibition also, but for the first time we did not get a good response. Later, we contacted their representative in India, and then good designs started coming. And with that, we got an excellent response in the market. The customers, interior designers, and architects expect something new every time, so we had to have a very good range. Later, we launched the Touch & Feel series. It also got a very good response, and we began to be counted among the top brands.

MDF WILL BE THE PRIMARY PRODUCT FOR DEALERS PLYWOODLIKE

Please elaborate on how Sleek Boards was started?

SLEEK BOARDS DEDICATED JOURNEY OF QUALITY EXCELLENCE FOR 25 YEARS

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Sleek Boards is my first business venture as an entrepreneur and an organic move backed with philosophy of enterprism with the proven performance and strong market reputation as the main pillar in turning around Novopan to a brand leader in Prelaminated boards business whilst heading the company’s marketing team. The success encouraged a co-operative plant set up in Maharashtra producing world’s first thin board plant from bagasse to approach me with all India marketing assignment in India’s first cooperative- private partnership in the panelindustry in 1997.Sleek Boards (Left to Right) Mr. Nitin Vaze & Mr. Amit Vaze, Sleek Boards Sleek Boards are torch bearers to the wood panel industry and trade in India. They have been providing all back-end services to the customers with prompt and timely delivery for 25 years. The successful journey attracted many other global players in the wood panel industry, including HeveaBoard Berhad of Malaysia, StarParticle Boards Mills Ltd of Bangladesh, Sauerland Spanplatten of Germany, Kronospan factories from Romania, Hungary, and Italy, SPB of Thailand, and Athmer of Germany, to name a few.In an interview with Mr. Nitin Vaze & Mr. Amit Vaze,Sleek Boards the Ply Reporter delves into the innovation and uniqueness of their offerings. Here is a brief on the discussion and what the company associated with them said about. was then formed to reflect the Sleek (thin) Boards marketed. Sleek Boards is a family-owned company and my wife Leena looks after the Finance and accounting areas. My Son Amit joined me after completing his CPA (USA)in 2018 to strengthen my marketing efforts. We have a good back-office team to provide all backend services to our customers with prompt and timely service since 25 years. The success in the journey added many other global players in the wood panel industry like Hevea Board Berhad from Malaysia, Star Particle Boards Mills Ltd from Bangladesh, Sauerland Spanplatten from Germany, Kronospan factories from Romania, Hungary and Italy, SPB Panel Industries from Thailand, Athmer from Germany to name some of the leading associations.

Their mission is to inspire with the excellence, radiate positivity and optimism in the minds of their associates, nurture Indian values and maintain their core competence taking newer challenges and break new grounds.

"We celebrate our commitment to quality and Indian values as we reach towards various milestones," said Mr Sanjeev Agarwal, Director, Globe Panel Industries (I) Pvt.

GLOBE PANEL INDUSTRIES (I) PVT. LTD Globe ISOPvt.IndustriesPanel(I)Ltd.isan9001and 14001 certified company that manufactures the renowned brand "GL Plywood". The company is a pioneer in the sector with its thrust on cherishing relationships forever. With its sincere efforts in developing quality products since its inception in the year 1992, GL has carved a niche for itself in the wood industry. Ltd.

"We live in a dynamic world, which is changing swiftly, full of exciting possibilities. In this fast paced world, we have enjoyed tremendous growth, but it's a question of immense importance as to how we see ourselves in the near future. G L charts its future prospects through the medium of a blueprint which serves as a guiding factor for its forthcoming endeavours," he added. Mr Sanjeev Agarwal, Director, Globe Panel Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd.

They offer various types of laminates like general purpose, anti-bacterial, exterior grade, compact, digital laminates, FR grade laminates, restroom cubicles, etc. Their new ranges of Hanger and Verona collections are beyond the imagination and have raised the bar of customer experience. "We make pure phenolic laminates and use the best technology in production," said Mr. Surinder Arora, MD, Virgo The Virgo Group is spread across various segments. They are into plywood, laminates, ACP, PVC laminates, aluminium and pharma products. In terms of laminates, they are Asia's largest producer of laminates. Laminates. "We can make bigger sizes of laminates like 14 feet x 6 feet; 10 feet x 4.25 feet, and 12 feet x 6 feet. Also, we use specialised CNC machines to give the best compact, rest-room cubicle solution. According to them, the application and demand for laminates is increasing day by day. Supply and service are the main game changers in this segment. "Our motto is that every customer in the world should have access to the best of the laminates that we are making," he added. They are the only company in India that has a multi-location advantage and reach. With plants in the North, West, and South and 42 branches across the country, they are the most widely available brand in India.

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Giving a message to the dealers, distributors, the interior decorating industry, and other industry professionals, he added further, "Whatever work we do, we do with full heart. Today, where we have reached is only because of our dealers and distributors. We are committed to the growth and prosperity of them and their families. "

"Our vision at GL is the broad spectrum of guidelines and policies that drive our growth. Our winning culture defines the broad framework that needs to be carried out in order to achieve and accomplish unbridled growth," he added. The company is a pioneer in the sector with its thrust on cherishing relationships forever.