Century Ply has introduced Nano Particle based Technology for surface treatment of its Plywoods and Laminates, which kills 99.99% viruses on its surface. This is first in India and perhaps the world, which will be totally effective throughout lifetime of the furniture. During interaction with the Ply Reporter, Mr. Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director, Century Plyboards (I) Ltd has revealed many facts related to this innovation.
There Will Be No Additional Impact On Our Pricing Due to Addition of this Virokill Technology onto the Product - Mr. Keshav Bhajanka, Executive Director, Century Plyboards (India) Ltd
Virokill has been tested and certified under Antiviral Efficacy Test as per international standards by Biotech Testing Services, Mumbai, one of the most renowned testing labs for material. Anyone can and must visit our website www.centuryply.com to access certifications and lot of frequent questions commonly asked about Virokill.
While, Virokill is an unbelievable innovation, how exactly does a plywood or a laminate kills viruses?
We are using specially designed Nanoparticle based Self Doctoring Surface Treatment for manufacturing of our plywoods and laminates. The highly activated and energized Nanoparticles physically rupture and kills viruses that come in contact with it with a mortality rate of 99.99%.
So you are saying it kills viruses too; not only bacteria or fungus?
We have already been manufacturing laminates that are Anti-Fungal and Anti-Bacterial for last 5 years. Now our R&D dept has engineered the Nano particles in such a way that they are able to kill viruses as well. This is first in India and perhaps in the world.
Is this tested and can anyone access the reports?
Virokill has been tested and certified under Antiviral Efficacy Test as per international standards by Biotech Testing Services, Mumbai, one of the most renowned testing labs for material. Anyone can and must visit our website www.centuryply.com to access certifications and lot of frequent questions commonly asked about Virokill and other useful information like product details etc.
Is this some kind of paint, as it can be bought and applied on old furniture?
No, this is not a paint or coating. It is a technology that CenturyPly has been able to develop in trying times like this. Our products with ViroKill Technology are now available in the market.
Are the products of CenturyPly now will be Virus free or it will also kill virus that comes in contact with it?
It will of course be delivered virus free but most importantly as I said it’s ingrained on the surface of plywood and laminates. Hence any virus coming in contact with it will get killed with a 99.99% mortality rate. And this property will stay as long as the furniture lasts provided one doesn’t damage the surfaces.
What will be price increase for Virokill century products?
There will be no additional impact on our pricing due to addition of this Virokill technology onto the product. We shall absorb the cost. This is our small way to reinforce the trust our customers have in us.
Is it safe for children to touch the furniture with Virokill?
Yes, it is completely safe for anyone including children to touch. Virokill doesn’t have any health hazards.
So the Virokill products will benefit customers as well as carpenters both?
Absolutely! Anyone involved in the value chain be it the retailers or dealers selling or the carpenters who are making or the architect or interior decorators who are recommending or designing or the customers who are using. That’s why we are communicating to everybody, Raho Befikar.
What’s your message for trade people?
I would like to tell all trade people, that in these trying times, Virokill is a good news that we all should celebrate. It’s an in-house developed and external laboratory tested solution that we have developed to give a real solution to customers. This is definitely worriless. So order for your plywoods and laminates at home or work now.