A Photo Story and Post Event Report of WADe ASIA 2018

With a clear mindset and clear vision, WADe ASIA Architecture & Design event had engraved its marks on history as countries’ most exceptional design talents gathered at one place for 2 straight days, 31 August and 1 September 2018 at the Hotel Pullman, New Delhi. Coming to this prominent position in just 3 years is not marvelous. Much work, sweat & brainstorming had gone into building a foundation of WADe, but the most essential thing is the sheer focus to spread & recognize women-led development in Asia. The incredible steak of 1100+ delegates is achieved in 2 days!

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Punjab based Golden Plywood to start ‘Recon Veneers’ production in April

Ludhiana, Punjab based Golden Plywood Group is setting up ‘Recon Veneers’ manufacturing unit here, which will start their commercial production in next 30 days. This will be the India’s second ‘Recon Veneers’ manufacturing unit, having modern technology equipped with imported slicer. Speaking with The Ply Reporter, Director of the company Mr. Sandip Singh alias Sardar Lucky Singh said, ‘Our Recon veneers commercial production will start in April, which will cater to the demand of commercial face veneers for plywood manufacturing.” He further added that Recon Veneer is successfully accepted in film faced shuttering plywood manufacturing since last two years and its demand is growing in economical grade plywood also. Hence we see the bright future of Recon Veneer demand in India, which is eco-friendly because it is being produced with local plantation timber, which is sustainably available in Punjab.


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Kerala Plywood Industry Hit Hard Due to Flood, Loss Crosses Rs 350 Cr

The rain and flood has badly affected the plywood manufacturing in Kerala. The Perumbavoor region is the worst hit area with respect to industrial damage. The destruction caused by flood and rain has hit the plywood factories and its productivity in Kerala. The loss to plywood industry alone is anticipated in tune of more than Rs. 350 crore. According to Mr. M.M Mujeeb Rahman, President of Sawmill Owners & Plywood Manufacturers Association (SOPMA), the industry has never seen such a massive setback since inception. Talking to The Ply Reporter, he said, “More than 60 plywood units have been damaged or immersed in water fully or partially. Each unit is having an approximate loss worth Rs. 60 lakh to 2 crore due to the dreadful rain and flash flood.

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Okoume Face Supply on Halt, Face Producers in Tight Spot

Gabon, the country famous for supplying Okoumé face veneer to Indian plywood mills, is reportedly facing many hiccups related to logistics and transport matters. ‘The Okoume timber supply at affordable price at the time of rising dollar against Indian rupee is posing tough time at present. Amidst these problems ‘high competition for selling face veneers due to weak demand within Indian plywood manufacturers’ due to continued pouring of face veneer from Indonesia, Myanmar, China and Local sourcing within India etc is presently putting Gabon based veneer manufacturers in a tight spot.

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MDF Capacity Utilization Drops to 40%

India’s MDF market is struggling in deep with sudden rise in output on domestic level. The market is certainly not ready to consume all of the growing MDF capacity finds Ply Reporter team but physically there is supply. The manufacturing companies are now struggling with huge production capacity on the contrary staring at a dull demand scenario.

The industry reports gathered from different MDF plants indicate that the overall capacity utilization is merely 40% during last two months. The MDF producing companies are trying hard to push the sales by offering schemes on bulk order’s but they have slipped to achieve the target resulting the stocks have piled up at factories and warehouses.

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Century’s Innovation and Quality Now in MDF

Century Ply was established in 1986 with the vision of providing path-breaking solutions in wood and wood-related industries. It took a continuous emphasis on innovation and an intense focus on product quality over the last 3 decades to bring that vision to life. And in that time, as consumer needs diversified, Century Ply grew its range of offerings too. From plywood to laminates, veneers, flooring and exteriors, and engineered wood products.

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ACTION TESA HDHMR Board Widely Accepted by Indian Interior Industry

HDHMR “High Density High Moisture Resistant Boards” is the talk of the town. Consistent quality, extra ordinary product applications makes HDHMR a product par excellence, which is being widely acclaimed by the Indian Interior Infrastructure fraternity. Action TESA is committed to revolutionize Indian Panel industry by introducing innovative environment friendly products.

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Dolby Mica Launches Exclusive Catalogue for Architects and Interior Designers

Dolby Mica a super premium 1.0 mm laminate brand has launched an exclusive catalogue for architects and interior designers given the paucity of time when it comes to selection of laminates from the voluminous folders provided by companies. This catalogue provides a glimpse of the finishes available at a glance and category wise. This catalogue also serves as a ready reckoner for the designs available in the brands look book. Moreover this catalog is compact, handy and in an ideal size to carry.

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Opportunities New Plywood license opens in UP

Depending on the timber, the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh has initiated a new license for wood-based industries. Department invites online application to request new licenses for setting up industries in eight categories. Categories include: the 1) Saw Mill, 2) veneer 3) Plywood, 4) veneer and plywood, 5) stand alone cipher, 6) MDF / HDFC, 7) Particle Board, 8) MDF / HDFC and particle board. New licenses can contact the Office of Departmental Forest Officer / departmental director in the applicant concerned district and can assist authorities to submit online application as well as the state-level committee, member secretary in the office of Uttar Pradesh can contact. Department of the criteria for applying and qualifying went reported in detail on the department's website.

Forest department of state has revised the rules for transparency in the process of selection of wood-based industries and conditions. Now the applicant must submit documents with their net worth 3 years of audited balance sheets, 3 years of tax returns, bank Solvasi certificate or application of any other necessary documents in order to benefit the actual applicants.

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Action Tesa Takes Pride of Being India’s 1st and Only Manufacturer of AC5 HDF Laminate Flooring

Flooring is one of the most important aspects of the house or business. It adds to the charm and beauty of your living or office space. Flooring is very important part of home decor these days.

Now laminated flooring become the hottest choice of individual customer, preference over stone, marble or carpeting has given a lucrative & sustainable platform. Action TESA is the forefront of this revolution and has introduced many new trends to the Indian market.

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Decorative base no relief ply prices, the need to increase production in the country

Base of Indian decorative veneer Manufacturers is no relief in reduction of Plywood. The problem of unavailability of decorative plywood substrate from Indonesia, Malaysia is now entering the 7th month, still do not see find a solution. Has been above Plywood worth 950-1000 dollars in these places, it is not good quality or ready delivery. In fact, in Indonesia that position went to such people are not rated for new bookings in July and August. Indian manufacturers, who buy regularly Than base ply decorative veneer pressing, it is also highly uncertain.

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Sabah Imposes Logs Export Ban, India to Be Affected

Sabah, a state of Malaysia also known as the major source of hardwood logs to India, has announced to impose logs export ban with immediate effect. Although state says that the ban is temporary to ensure there is enough to meet domestic needs first. Shafie Apdal, newly sworn Chief Minister in the state, is reportedly in process of instructing the the state Forestry Department to immediately impose a ban on the export of logs from Sabah, however it is a temporary measure designed to safeguard the resources in Sabah. Speaking to reporters after being briefed by the Sabah Foundation, he said the ban would be in force until further notice. “The purpose of this ban is to ensure that logging activities are in direction of benefiting the state with better management ofresource wealth before it is exported,” he said.

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