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VOL.22 ISSUE 03 MARCH 2022
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CONTENTS Regular Coloumn 26-28 Editorial
30-32 Apni Baat
254 Advertiser’s Index
News Watch 38 I Global demand & supply chain issue oSf'od ekax o lIykbZ psu b'kq ds to keep wood product price high
pyrs oqM çksMDV dh dhersa jgsxh rst
40 I Pre-laminated MDF market
c<+ jgk gS çh&ysfeusVsM ,eMh,Q dk cktkj
42 I Russia Ukraine war to impact
:l ;wØsu ;q) ls iwjh nqfu;k lfgr Hkkjr esa Hkh ydM+h ds dkjksckj çHkkfor
48 I Melamine prices trends upward
esykekbu dh dherksa esa ,d ckj fQj mNky] m|ksx ij xgjk vlj
50 I Kraft paper crosses 45, laminate
Øk¶V isij 45 ds ikj] ysfeusV baMLVªh ij fQj ls ladV
52 I Core veneer cost up by 25%
mÙkj Hkkjr esa dksj fofu;j dh dher 25 Qhlnh c<+h
is growing
timber biz across world & in India again, WBI gets hit
industries bleeds again in the North
54 I ADD on imports of melamine from ;wjksi] tkiku] drj o ;w,bZ ls EU, Japan, Qatar and UAE
esykekbu vk;kr ij ,aVh Mafiax MîwVh
56 I FIPPI seeks PM for intervention in
fQIih us uhfr ifjorZu ds fy, çèkkuea=h ls gLr{ksi dh ekax j[kh
60 I Bagasse based PB prices
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62 I Haryana Govt. considers lifting of market fees on timber purchase
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affecting a policy change may go up again
64 I Saburi launches Saburi PVC board lcqjh IykbZ us lcqjh ihohlh cksMZ and door frames
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION Rs. 1,100/-
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74 I Gattani Industries enters into PVC xêkuh baMLVªht dk ihohlh cksMZ Boards and Door Frame MFG.
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76 I High raw materials prices push 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.
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78 I ACP prices up by 10% from
,lhih dh dherksa esa 20 Qjojh ls 10 Qhlnh dk btkQk
Editor Pragat Dvivedi
80 I HPMA advises price increase in plywood from 5th March 22
Film face shuttering ply prices increased by Rs 2 psft
82 I Jabalpur likely to have a furniture
tcyiqj esa dkWeu QSflfyVh lsVa j o
84 I J&K SLC approves new licenses
tEew&d'ehj esa oqM csLM baMLVªh ds fy, u, ykblsal dks eatwjh
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laminate cost up 20th February
cluster with common facility centre QuhZpj DyLVj cuk, tk,sxs for wood based industry
90 I Action TESA Herringbone Laminate Flooring
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CONTENTS
GREENLAM CONNECT
GREENLAM INTRODUCES NEW DESIGNS IN SATIN - PREMIUM LAMINATE COLLECTION
NEWMIKA DISPLAY GALLERY SET UP IN GUWAHATI
INTERVIEW PAGE
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MR. SHEKHAR CHANDRA SATI,
MR. MANOJ LOHIA, DIRECTOR, MERINO INDUSTRIES LTD
PRESIDENT- SALES & MARKETING MDF & FLOORING, GREENPANEL INDUSTRIES LTD
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E-CONCLAVE PAGE
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EXTERIOR CLADDING WITH HPL: GROWTH POSSIBILITIES
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NORTH INDIA FACING TIMBER SCARCITY – WHY & HOW LONG?
EVENT WATCH
UPDATE
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194 ‘RAGNAR, THE TOUGHEST PLYWOOD' INTRODUCED BY KANCHAN PLY
MR. ASHOK AGARWAL
193 | THE SHOWCASE OF JALARAM FINEST VENEER COLLECTION
MR. ANKIT SINGHAL
198 | SOUTH GUJARAT ARCHITECTS VISIT TO AMULYA MICA’S PLANT
72 | WHAT MAKES CENTURY PROWUD MDF-THE WOOD OF THE FUTURE?
200 | SRG ORGANISES MAHARASHTRA DEALER'S TRIP TO ANDAMAN 247 | Technical Update
206 | DECOAGE DISTRIBUTORS’ GETTOGETHER FOR FUN AT SURAJ KUND www.plyreporter.com
208 | ASEAN PLYWOODS DEALERS’ MEET HELD AT BANDHAVGARH, MP
Dr. S. C. Sahoo, Indian Plywood Industries Research &Training Institute, (IPIRTI)
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PLYWOOD INDUSTRY NEED TRADE SUPPORT ON PRICE FRONT
EDITORIAL
Pragat Dvivedi, Founder Editor
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The ongoing scenario is certainly bad for any businesses because it dent consumers’ clarity and bring in doubts on trade people. The crucial factor will be intelligent and informed decisions, made by business owners during these volatile times.
As an industry, plywood sector is facing tremendous pressure from all sides. Timber prices have been a cause of concern since a few months but war led volatility has flared up all chemicals and fuel. The raw material cost is set to put pressure on manufacturing sectors across wood based and decorative surface industry which will force the trade to enter in a volatile state again. But so far, trade and markets are not yet implementing the new rates which will have to be. The industry related to iron, steel, cement, glass, roofing sheets, ACP, PVC etc, all have seen sharp price increase but the same is not yet evident in wood panel sector. Wood based Industries, being largely fragmented and unorganised, find themselves in throat cutting competition, thus the profits of ply-lam sector is under pressure for this quarter as well as till stability is assured. But looming energy crisis especially in Europe shall further accelerate RM cost. In last 1-2 months, the input cost of plywood is impacting in such a way that require to increase around 12 to16% in sales prices depending upon core width, but market is not passed on the full effect of RMC so far. In weeks to come, plywood, laminate, PVC laminate, ACP etc all categories will see further price rise announcement and no one can prevent that. The ongoing scenario is certainly bad for any businesses because it dent consumers’ clarity and bring in doubts on trade people. The crucial factor will be intelligent and informed decisions, made by business owners during these volatile times. Prices are set to rise else there will be direct cash losses especially for SMEs and mid size units in particularly plywood and laminate category. The present scenario in markets is better on demand front. Offices too have started opening up, that is driving demand for wood products. Covid is no more a worry hence a boom in hospitality sector, i.e. hotels, events, restaurants etc is also warming up in the country. The demand on domestic front is certainly getting better which will be visible in FY 2022-23. FY 2022-23 is going to be very-very booming and healthy although profitability will remain a matter of chance. The exports will be impacted which might shake some numbers for Indian export driven companies. On the whole, the WBI & trade are on a tight rope for now. Stay informed, keep reading
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,d baMLVªh ds :i esa IykbZoqM lsDVj dks gj rjQ ls tcjnLr ncko dk lkeuk djuk iM+ jgk gSA dqN eghuksa ls fVEcj dh dhersa fpark dk fo"k; cuh gqbZ gS] vc :l ;wØsu ;q) ds pyrs iSnk gqbZ vfLFkjrk ls Hkh lHkh dsfedy vkSj ¶;wy dh dherksa esa dkQh rsth vkbZ gSA dPps eky ds fy, c<+rs [kpZ dk ncko oqM csLM vkSj MsdksjsfVo ljQsl baMLVªh esa eSU;qQSDpfjax lsDVj ij iM+us okyk gS] tks O;kikj dks fQj ls vfLFkjrk dh fLFkfr dh vksj /kdsyus dks etcwj djsxkA ckotwn blds] ekdsZV esa u, jsV ykxw ugha gks ik jgs gSa tks vkxs pydj gksuk t:jh gSA vkbju] bLikr] lhesaV] Xykl] :fQax 'khV~l] ,lhih] ihohlh vkfn ls tqM+s m|ksx esa dherksa esa rsth ns[kh tk jgh gS] ysfdu oqM iSuy lsDVj esa ,slk vHkh rd ns[kus dks ugha fey jgk gSA oqM csLM baMLVªh] cM+s iSekus ij cVh gqbZ vkSj vlaxfBr gksus ds dkj.k] [kqn dks xyk dkV çfr;ksfxrk dk lkeuk djrs gSa] bl çdkj IykbZ&ySe lsDVj esa equkQs ij bl frekgh dkQh ncko jgus ds lkFk&lkFk vfLFkjrk iSnk gksuk r; gSA blds vykok] ;wjksi esa iSnk gks jgs ÅtkZ ladV ds pyrs dPps eky dk [kpZ vkSj c<+us okyk gSA fiNys 1&2 eghuksa esa] IykbZoqM dk buiqV d‚LV bl rjg ls çHkkfor gks jgk gS fd dksj dh ykxr ds vk/kkj ij lsYl çkbl esa yxHkx 12 ls 16 Qhlnh c<+kus dh t:jr gS] ysfdu cktkj esa vHkh rd dPps eky ds [kpZ dk çHkko iwjs rkSj ij ikfjr ugha gks ldk gSA vkus okys lIrkg esa] IykbZoqM] gkbZ çs'kj ysfeusV] ihohlh ysfeusV] ,lhih vkfn lHkh dsVsxjh esa dherksa esa vkSj o`f) dh ?kks"k.kk gksxh] bls dksbZ jksd ugha ldrkA
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ekStwnk ifj–'; fuf'pr :i ls fdlh Hkh O;olk; ds fy, Bhd ugha gS D;ksafd ;g miHkksäkvksa dh Li"Vrk dks çHkkfor djrk gS vkSj O;kikfj;ksa ij lansg iSnk djrk gSA bl vfLFkjrk dh fLFkfr esa VªsMlZ dk cqf)eÙkrk iw.kZ fu.kZ; dkQh egRoiw.kZ gksxkA dhers c<kuk t:jh gS vU;Fkk fo'ks"k :i ls IykbZoqM vkSj ysfeusV baMLVªh lsDVj esa NksVs vkSj e/;e vkdkj dh bdkb;ksa dk lh/kk uqdlku gksxkA cktkj esa fMekaM ds ekspsZ ij ekStwnk ifj–'; csgrj gSA v‚fQl Hkh [kqyus yxs gSa] ftlls ydM+h ds mRiknksa dh ekax c<+ jgh gSA dksfoM vc dksbZ fpark dk fo"k; ugha gS] blfy, ns'k esa g‚fLiVSfyVh lsDVj ;kuh gksVy] bosaV] jsLV‚jsaV vkfn ds dkjksckj esa Hkh rsth vk jgh gSA ?kjsyw ekspsZ ij ekax fuf'pr :i ls csgrj gks jgh gS] tks foÙk o"kZ 2022&23 esa fn[kkbZ nsxhA foÙk o"kZ 2022&23 esa cgqr rsth ls xzksFk ns[kus dks feysxk] gkykafd ç‚fQV dekus dk ekSdk rc Hkh p‚bl dh ckr gksxhA fu;kZr çHkkfor gksxk tks Hkkjrh; fu;kZrd daifu;ksa ds vkdM+ksa dks çHkkfor dj ldrk gSA dqy feykdj] oqM csLM baMLVªh vkSj VªsM vHkh eqf'dy nkSj esa gSA tkudkfj;ksa ls voxr jgsa] IykbZ fjiksVZj i<+rs jgsa!
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WOOD BASED INDUSTRIES ARE NOW ON GOVERNMENT PRIORITY
APNI BAAT
Rajiv Parashar, Editor
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India has the advantage of scale, second largest arable land resource in the world that can be an asset in achieving self-reliance in timber. However, as India’s real estate and furniture demand booms, reliance on timber imports is likely as India looks to meet its composite panel requirements.
The budget of 2022-23 had a brief note, where focus on Agro forestry was mentioned. Recently when a web conference was held in presence of Prime Minister, the outcome was very clear that wood based industries and agro-forestry will be soon free from chains that have been a problem area for growth. Picking up excerpts from industry, officers and experts side, forming committee to make road map for agro forestry and the contribution of wood based industries is now seems a move in the right direction. Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industries led by President Mr. Sanjjan Bhajanka presented a paper during a webinar with PMO and requested for a policy change, which will be needed for development of Indian wood based industries. He sought for the intervention of the Prime Minister of India for the fast execution of the purpose. FIPPI proposed shifting agro-forestry from forest to agriculture sector and thereby providing all the economic benefits of agriculture to the farmers engaged in agro-forestry. He also proposed the removal of licensing requirement for wood-based units including Veneer Mills, Saw Mills, Plywood Factories, Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) Units, Particle Board Units, Pulp and Paper Units, Furniture Industry and all other industries that primarily use ‘farm wood’ and its produce as raw materials. India has the advantage of scale, second largest arable land resource in the world that can be an asset in achieving self-reliance in timber. However, as India’s real estate and furniture demand booms, reliance on timber imports is likely as India looks to meet its composite panel requirements. He suggested that a 5 percent shift of agriculture area from cash crops to timber plantations through incentives would result in enhancing farmer’s incomes, ensuring sustained supply to the wood-based industries and significantly increasing rural employment generation, thus arresting the rural Indian brain drain and strengthening the country’s green cover and ecology. Mr. R K Sapra, Ex MD, Haryana Forest Development Corporation also presented his paper in the meeting, and he also advocated for the removal of licensing of wood based industries on the basis of timber availability, development of agro forestry and plantation in India etc. FIPPI president Mr. Bhajanka believes that the Government is very serious about supporting wood based industries in India, and licensing requirements for setting up new units would be removed shortly. In a brief, this issue has covered an interaction with Mr. Manoj Lohia (Merino), Mr. Shekhar Sati, (Greenpanel), Mr. Prakash Tawania, (Core, Surat), who threw lights on new changes and development in industries and trade. It will be a learning for fellow industry and trade people. The launching of REHAU Kitchen and celebration of successful 25th years of REHAU India has also been published. The many news reports, current affairs, as well as the coverage of launches, product updates etc are worth reading. Wishing all a happy and prosperous Financial Year 2022-23 !
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GLOBAL DEMAND AND SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES WILL KEEP WOOD PRODUCTS PRICES AT HIGHER LEVELS
T NEWS WATCH
he Prices for building materials have soared not only in India but all over the world since a year. On an annual average in 2021, the producer price increase for building materials in Germany e.g timber and steel has been highest even since it is recorded since 1949.
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The Prices have soared beyond 60% within a year for solid construction timber, with the average of the previous year according to Germany data. The producer price index in Germany for industrial products was up 10.5% on an annual average in 2021, compared to the previous year. The annual inflation rate in Germany is expected to be 4.9% in January, according to Destatis. In Thailand, particle board export prices have rose above 30.0% during January. The average price of particle board jumped 31.0% to $276.5 per ton. Although the volume declined in January by 29% year on year to 101.6 thousand tonns. Similarly, in MDF, Thailand's export fibreboard price increases 27% in January. Thailand’s exports of fibreboard surged 3.9% year-on-year to 172.9 thousand tons.
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Since last two years, majority of South East Asian MDF manufacturers including Vietnam have been focusing on their domestic ready-made furniture demand from OEM segment who is actually serving to exports as demand for wood products across the world is fired up. Also added by boom home renovation demand and surge in real estate.
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The global scenario is still not balanced on supply front hence; South East Asian furniture making countries including India will be demanding more of panel products and furniture, for their domestic consumption as well as export needs. The Ply Reporter observes that year 2022 will not see any reduction in wood product prices or demand cycle. The consumption will follow the trend happening in South East Asian countries.
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REHAU FORAYS INTO THE MODULAR KITCHEN SEGMENT WITH REHAU KITCHEN REHAU, one of the leading players in manufacturing polymer based solutions is strengthening its presence in the South market with the launch of its maiden Kitchen category
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EHAU, a global leader in polymer based solutions, is exhilarated to launch its maiden kitchen category, REHAU Kitchen in Bengaluru’s Richmond Road. REHAU has always been known as a component manufacturer and supplier; the brand is becoming a solution provider with the launch of its kitchen category. REHAU has been manufacturing and providing niche and premium quality components for the last 25 years in India. The brand made a mark in the Indian market with its furniture edge bands and has created a strong dealer network over the years. After playing a lead role in the B2B market, REHAU is all set to cater to the B2C audience. The deeper idea behind launching the REHAU Kitchen is to educate the end consumers about the standard of quality and to make them aware about the importance of the hidden but essential elements that make up their dream kitchen. www.plyreporter.com
Ms Bhavana Bindra, MD, REHAU South Asia & Mr. Manish Arora, Vice President Furniture Solutions, REHAU South Asia
The REHAU Kitchens are assembled in India & are thoughtfully curated for the Indian market. The modular kitchen has REHAU’s European quality edge banded panels, the hardware and accessories used are also of International quality promising strength, resistance and durability. Every REHAU Kitchen uses the brand’s newly launched RAUVISIO quartz stone as kitchen slabs that is considerably more hygienic and easy to clean due to its polished surface and fiber-free material, giving a feel of natural stone. The Roller Shutters used in a REHAU kitchen are imported from its Germany plant for storage solutions and the Plinth cover used in the modular kitchen set-ups are manufactured at REHAU’s India factory.
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GREENLAM
INTRODUCES NEW DESIGNS IN SATIN - PREMIUM LAMINATE COLLECTION
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ith the change of time and the ongoing trend of Matt finish laminates, the perception of consumer demand for such laminates in the market has now evolved towards such product offerings which look premium. In different niche market segments, the focus has now leaned towards the imitation of luxuries creating the perfect balance of comfort and elegance. While Gloss surface finish has been in fashion for the last couple of years, the trend & demand for a zero gloss surface finish is gaining momentum. Matte finish produces an elegant, softness to the surface. It also provides a softer, more natural look. In view of which, the company had introduced 10 SKUs in the 2021-22 Collection of Greenlam Laminate, however due to the overwhelming demand and feedback from
the market on the expansion of the range. Greenlam reworked on the range and introduced 41 new designs in Satin Finish, with an overall offering of over 51 Designs.
GREENLAM SATIN- PREMIUM LAMINATE COLLECTION A finish that exemplifies a characteristic of being smooth, soft – to – touch in nature, available in stunning Colours, Patterns & Wood designs. In the new offering there are 12 decors in wood designs with 8 patterns & 31 décor colours.
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WOODS:
These sophisticated woods designs offer the best of both worlds, beautiful designs in a soothing, matte finish without sacrificing performance.
Available in 12 Decors, with medium pore design, this even-textured wood finish adds just the right amount of expression to your surface.
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INTERVIEW
RETAILERS GROW, IF THEY FOCUS ON SERVICE AND EDUCATE THEIR CUSTOMERS
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MR. MANOJ LOHIA, DIRECTOR, MERINO INDUSTRIES LTD Previous years were uncertain for all. In your opinion, how is the market now and how was the growth in the last two years? Last two years have been difficult for everyone and almost every one’s financial results have observed some kind of shock in that period. I would like to say that the industry has been affected. But on the other side, something good has also happened. The Indian economy was pretty resilient that time. I think the demand was there and things are coming back to normal. Looking forward, the outlook is very bright. What is your opinion about the retailers as they largely complain that the time was not good despite there was a sudden spike for a short time last year? The last two years have been bad and most of the www.plyreporter.com
Merino is known to be the pioneer in innovating new products and creating awareness for generating new demand with new applications that is their backbone. Merino is also a company that has a number of products in line those are evergreen, sustainable and long lasting. The previous years were very hassling for all and no one could have passed that phase without any difficulties. Here is a brief on the conversation with Mr. Manoj Lohia, Director, Merino Industries Ltd. retailers have been given very tough choices and always complain that they didn't have laborers during that time. If I talk about laminate it is a very skilled job identifying the design and handling the laminate sheets, so definitely the dealers’ fraternity had suffered. But, every bad thing has a silver lining and the business being conducted pre-covid has completely changed. Now most of the dealers have become conscious in terms of credits. I think this is a good sign and in my opinion the manufacturers, dealers or any other stakeholders are part of the team. Take an example that in a football game the forward cover players are most important, similarly in the retailers play most important part in business. If the forward cover does not get any ball, how can they put them into the goal post. So, if the retailer suffers, the
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INTERVIEW
OUR DEALERS’ BUSINESS WILL GROW IN SYNC WITH GREENPANEL GROWTH, HENCE BE WITH US
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MR. SHEKHAR CHANDRA SATI,
PRESIDENT- SALES & MARKETING -
MDF & FLOORING, GREENPANEL INDUSTRIES LTD
The growth in MDF has been considerably faster in all aspects with increasing interest from distributors since last year, what is the reason behind it? Lot of changes have happened along with the growth. If we see, after the first wave of covid, the market was slow, imports were not happening, and it was a great advantage for domestic companies. As the demand was taking shape, although there was a second wave of covid lot of domestic players (7 to 8 players strongly came up and started their production) emerged and almost similar capacity of material were produced. So, more or less the www.plyreporter.com
Greenpanel has India’s largest stateof-the-art wood panel manufacturing plants at Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh that produce MDF, Plywood, Block Boards, Veneers, Flooring and Doors. Their manufacturing plants have a combined annual capacity of more than 5 lakh 88 thousand CBM MDF, this is complemented with their robust distribution network of more than 3000 retailers and 24 branches spread across the country. Here is a brief on the discussion with Mr Shekhar Chandra Sati talking to Mr Pragath Dvivedi, Editor in Chief, Ply Reporter. gap created has been filled up well. So, demand is there but the competition is also there. You say that the market is competitive but why is there a supply crunch as the pendency of material is almost 20 days at present which was even to 50 days earlier? In MDF things are changing quickly, the market is sluggish since the last two months, although we did well; we made a lot of structural changes, working hard. I will say that the demand is consistently growing but not the market as the supply is increasing with a lot of
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EVENT WATCH
‘RAGNAR, THE TOUGHEST PLYWOOD' INTRODUCED BY KANCHAN PLY
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idya Ply & Board Private Limited, maker of brand Kanchan Ply launched RAGNAR – Calibrated Plywood that is manufactured by using L-shaped Panel Jointer. The program was live on Ply Reporter facebook page on 26 February 2022 in presence of Mr. Ashok Agarwal, CMD, Vidya Ply; Mr. Ankit Singhal, Director, Vidya Ply; Mr. Ramesh Gupta, Nirman Traders, Delhi; Mr. Satish Kumar Goel, Satish Goel Plywood Corp., Hyderabad; Mr. Sanat Jain, Jain Distributors, Lucknow; Mr. Jignesh Chowatia Wallgreens Panel LLP, Mumbai; Mr. Dhirendra K. Parida, Sai Plywood, Bhubaneshwar; Mr. Dheeraj Pandey, Jaishree Ply House, Bokaro; Mr. Bal Krishna Mawandia, Umang Enterprises, Bhagalpur and Mr. Anand Khasera, Maa Bhagwati Traders, Mirzapur RAGNAR Plywood is the premium product from the house of Kanchan Ply. It is highly durable eco-friendly calibrated plywood. What makes it unique is the L shaped panel jointer that makes it balanced plywood with maximum bending strength. RAGNAR in no time has become an unprecedented choice of architects and created a niche in the premium lifestyle market. RAGNAR Plywood takes care of health also, while normal plywood emits carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde and other volatile compounds that may cause cancer and other respiratory disease. RAGNAR club and platinum grade plywood is manufactured with E0 grade resin and adheres to CARB & EPA standards. The company conforms to the E0 standard by testing it in the modern lab. www.plyreporter.com
Mr. Ashok Agarwal, CMD, Vidya Ply said, “Seeing the market now it is needed to offer best to best quality products because it is a time of calibrated plywood and for that we invested in state of the art machines and technology bringing out an excellent product with the brand name of RAGNAR. This is world class quality plywood that proves itself on all parameters of quality. With 100% calibrated and uniform thickness, RAGNAR plywood is laminated with Gurjan face in two time cold press and hot press. It is made of full core and full panel. Mr. Ankit Singhal, Director of the company said, “Our plywood is for all range of customers and it has different properties like E0 and E1 and it is fully tested fire retardant plywood treated with special fire retardant chemical. It is also health friendly. “Why do we need to have E0 and E1 emission levels because in today’s time children spend most of the time residing at homes and we do not realize that with the panel and furniture made up with old practices releasing toxic fumes that are harmful to them as that fumes are carcinogenic. So, I would like to say to the dealers to promote E0 and E1 plywood,” he added. These properties make the plywood heath friendly that is tested and has been proved in the lab test. Its manufacturing facility with high production capacity being located in the timber rich area ensures the constant supply of quality plywood in the entire country.
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NORTH INDIA FACING TIMBER SCARCITY – WHY & HOW LONG? Northern region contributes nearly 75% of the resources to the wood panel industry in India. The e-conclave on 'NORTH INDIA FACING TIMBER SCARCITY -'D;wa vkSj dc rd?' was organised by the Ply Reporter on 23 JANUARY 2022 in association with AGNI – “A Perfection Se Bani Power Packed Ply.” The event was LIVE broadcast on the Ply Reporter Facebook page. The current discussion was on timber price rise, its cause and respective possible solution for the sustainable development of the industry. The debate was among the industry pioneers including Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Daukia, Vice President- Raw Material, Greenpanel Industries Ltd.; Mr. Bimal Chopra, Director, Metro Plywood Group; Mr. Virendra Agarwal, President, Bareilly In a video on Timber Plantation Mr. Pragath Dvivedi said, “The farmers are important for the country as well as the industry because without them neither the countrymen would have proper food availability, nor the industry can enjoy the proper feeding of raw material for their sustainable growth. The wood panel industry somewhere observes that market is everything, but the immaturity of the industry leaders should see that the market is secondary while the supply of raw material and the inventory of products are primary. That is made available on different stages by the farmers and the manufacturers respectively. In that case a question arises whether those farmers will go ahead next time for plantation? Here is a brief on the discussion. All of a sudden the timber price has risen up, what is the reason behind it?
Mr. Piare Lal, Pragati Biotech, Nursery, Punjab: This is not
Plywood Manufacturers Association; Mr. R K Sapra, Ex PCCF cum MD, Haryana Forest Development Corporation; Mr. J N Gandhi, Manager R&D, Wimco Seedlings, ITC Limited, PSPD, Rudrapur; Mr. Piare Lal, Pragati Biotech, Nursery, Punjab; Mr. Harmohanjit Singh, Nursery- Farmer, Punjab; Mr. Jaideep Singh Brar, Farmer, Uttar Pradesh and Dr. J P Mishra, Farmer & Ex ADG ICAR, Uttarakhand. happening only for the first time. In the year 2000 the timber prices started to crash and the price of Poplar which was at Rs 400 per quintal then, had gone to below Rs 100 in just a few years. Due to which, farmers uprooted the Poplar plants leading to the loss of crores. The crash of price again happened in the year 2015 and in the same cycle now the price of timber is going up. So, the violent disruption in timber prices are neither beneficial to industry nor to farmers. The industry must understand that the partnership with farmers should be mutually rewarding. The crash in the price of timber gives a huge set back to the farmers and they lose the interest for plantation. We have to understand their problems, as the unpredictable prices discourage them to go for long term crops. The prices should be stable and remunerative that can give better ROI to the cash crops. The industry plays a primary role and their actions are somehow responsible for price being down and up with reverse cycle. www.plyreporter.com
PLY REPORTER’S E-CONCLAVE
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