Ply Reporter October issue is packed with lots of news reports, market updates and product launches related to plywood, laminates, particle boards, timber, chemicals, decorative surface materials etc. The one 2 one interaction with Mr. Surendra Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, Austin Plywood on Austin Anti-Virus plywood and his future plans is worth reading for the entire plywood sector. The extensive feature reports on rising prices of WPC/PVC boards and Government proposals on ‘Disengaging IPIRTI from MOEF’ are covered in this issue. Besides, many happenings in industry and trade, virtual launches and discussion organised by Ply Reporter are interesting reads.