The first edition of MATECIA 2022 established a blockbuster show of wood and decorative panel industries, where more than 230 brands showcased their products and innovations. Glittering booths at MATECIA witnessed the auspicious presence of more than 25000 visitors from entire India and overseas. Eminent speakers from Industry, Trade, Architecture, Technical & Marketing experts threw light on different topics at IIR, WADE Asia, and Material & Technology conferences held during MATECIA.
MATECIA is committed to extend ‘Knowledge’ apart from the materials showcase and it was successfully delivered during conferences. We ‘Thank’ all speakers, who travelled from different cities for the cause and supported the mission of MATECIA. The annual IIR awards felicitated to people in wood panel trade fraternities for their hard work, innovation, investment, passion & success stories to enthuse entire wood panel trade communities.
The concept of knowledge sharing and recognition to our trade people has been a unique idea, which makes MATECIA an exclusive and unique. That’s why you called MATECIA as ‘The Beginning of a New Era!’ We promise that we will continue the movement with more efforts and knowledge. We will meet again in August 2023!
The idea of ‘Plywood Pavilion’ at MATECIA was also a super hit, where 75 plywood brands displayed their products, different usages of plywood, and successfully conveyed a message that India remains a Plywood glory. This is the first time in world history that plywood industries showcased their power and products. Ply Reporter works 365 days, and always dedicates to keep aware the industries, trade and entire stakeholders about development, innovation, opportunities and challenges.
Before the week of MATECIA, the wood panel market found little sluggish due to lesser demand, but the momentum generated at MATECIA exhibition created a buzz in the trade, and the demand looked improving in September. MATECIA also witnessed more than 1000 of new designs introduced in laminates, veneers, decor paper, PVC laminates, Acrylic laminates, louvers and other decorative panels and highlighters through more than 50 catalogues.
The ‘Glimpses of MATECIA 2022’ has been covered in 70+ pages in this issue that will refresh your memory and is an update to those readers, who missed the show. The IIR and other conference discussion would be covered in coming issues.
The emergence of the Austin Plywood brand and vision of the promoters and their manufacturing infrastructure has been widely covered in this issue, which shows the dedication and growth of a plywood brand on the basis of quality, presentation and commitment. The coverage of Merino Experience Center at Kirti Nagar, New Delhi is interesting for laminates users. The issue also has news reports and product launches. Thanks everyone for supporting MATECIA 2022!
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Rajiv Parashar
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