"The project cost of setting up Plywood, Laminates, Particle Boards and MDF manufacturing has become four times higher compare to the last 5 years, hence the output and efficiency of machines are considered as result oriented along with commitment of quality."
India’s Wood and Decorative Panel sector has been becoming more organised, bigger, modern, tech savvy, efficiency driven results, energy and environment responsive since the last four years. The New Generation entrepreneurs tend to focus on results, growth, data-driven process, and proper utilization of every component from processing to presentation, safety and security of human, health, and business. In such a situation, every section in this process must be responsive at their end and the process begins with the performance of machines. Now, this industry is not going to compromise with quality, performance, and service from machineries suppliers.
It is evident that the project cost of setting up wood panel manufacturing such as Plywood, Laminates, Particle Boards and MDF has become four times higher compare to the last 5 years, hence the output and efficiency of machines are considered as result oriented along with commitment of quality, uninterrupted workflow, less manpower, automated, CNC, AI driven, good service and all lead to produce high quality products. The inclination towards European machines for making high quality panels such as MDF and Particle boards along with furniture is clear indication of the trend.
Plywood and Laminate manufacturers are more connected with Indian suppliers but the blend of overseas technology for calibration, sanding, peeling, cutting, jointing, composing etc are very much liked by industry. These machines are widely accepted and add value to the production process. Now, the offering machines are not enough to contribute your role in this sector for the long term, rather come forward and share technical knowledge on paper, prepare comparison charts and educate the industry. The Ply Reporter always stands with such persons and plays an important role for growth of inventors and industry. We always welcome you to make you more responsive for your and wood panel sector growth.
This issue has defined your entire year plan because the 7 Possibilities of 2024 on Timber, Plywood, MDF, Laminates, Particle Boards, Decorative Panels, Interior Products Demand Scenario has featured based on market research. Read, make a note and plan your 2024 if you are serious about your business. The Interaction of Mr. Keshav Bhajjanka, ED, Century Ply on the start of the largest wood panel manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh is learning and motivating fellow producers and traders.
The interview with Mr. Vishal Dokania, MD, Durian Laminates, Mr. Jay Garg, Director, E3 Edge Band Tape also gives some insights. The news brief on commencement production of Royale Touche Plywood, Saburi Ply (Vizag, AP), Gattani Group (Gujarat), Kajaria Ply plan, impact of BIS QCO order on imported panels etc are worth read. The product launches, events, transcript of some topic discussion held at IIR, Matecia are also covered.
Rajiv Parashar
- Editor