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NGT is Not Satisfied with up Govt’s Reply on New Wood Industry Licenses, Directs to File a Compliance Report in a Month. FIPPI Seeks Not to Make Bis Certification Compulsory for Melamine and Phenol. Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry (FIPPI) has requested to the ministry of chemical & fertilizers for immediate intervention to ensure due process of law is followed and decisions are not taken haste while applying Compulsory BIS Registration Scheme in respect of Melamine BIS 15623:2005 and Phenol BIS 538:2000.

FIPPI Seeks Not to Make Bis Certification Compulsory for Melamine and Phenol

The representation was made by Shri Sajjan Bhajanka President of FIPPI - an apex body representing several manufacturers spread across the country and engaged in manufacturing of Plywood, Doors, MDF Board, Particle Board and Decorative Laminates, etc. Birch-Plywood Price Drops by 10%, Indian Buyers to Order Big Volumes from Russia. Reports from Russia plywood industry suggested that 'Birch Plywood prices' have reduced by 10 to 13 % because the demand has slumped down in international market.

Birch-Plywood Price Drops by 10%, Indian Buyers to Order Big Volumes from Russia

The downward trend in Birch plywood prices began quite ago during Nov - Dec 2018. The Russian plywood manufacturers found themselves facing a slump in deliveries of laminated boards to Turkey due to global conflicts and slowing economy. The desired effect on prices did not show up though big volumes largely remained absent. However the demand stagnated and volumes decreased in other core markets of Europe and overseas that hit the birch plywood manufacturers further.

Post March 2019, the pressure build up led to price softening as majority of Russian units continued production. Birch plywood is increasingly getting popular among Indian buyers because of its perfectly calibrated property, uniformity at every layer and quality levels of European standard. NGT to Hear UP Forest Dept’s Plea on New Licenses of Wood Units on 6th August. After being questioned by National Green Tribunal (NGT) on the new license issued for establishing wood based industries in Uttar Pradesh, the UP Forest department has constituted a High Power Committee in this issue.

NGT to Hear UP Forest Dept’s Plea on New Licenses of Wood Units on 6th August

This Committee will present its detailed report to the NGT on July 15. Based on this report, the matter will be heard by the NGT on 6th August 2019. Talking to The Ply Reporter, Mr MP Singh, Chief Forest Conservator, UP Forest Department said that the detail report is being prepared by the new committee, which is in process. This High Power Committee has been constituted under the leadership of Kalpana Awasthi, Principal Secretary Forest and Mr. Despite Slowdown Film Face Ply Performs Better Than Plywood. Despite slowdown pinch, film face plywood demand is reportedly witnessing a steady consumption by infrastructure and building construction sector.

Despite Slowdown Film Face Ply Performs Better Than Plywood

The Ply Reporter market visits indeed measure a struggle in general-purpose plywood demand but film face shuttering plywood reports a better flow of materials. Consumption in Film faced Shuttering plywood manufacturing is also supported by desperation among various builders to complete their building sites in a designated time period to avoid punishments and penalties. There has been good demand in office and leasing spaces construction in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai-CBD, Pune and Bangalore, UP, Ahmedabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh due to progress in co-working spaces and warehousing sector that has helped in sustained demand for shuttering plywood. The government-led infrastructure and Public service buildings have also been driving film face shuttering and LVL demand. Branded WPC-PVC Boards’ Demand Witness Growth. The market of PVC and WPC board is starting to mature with rise in acceptance of quality proven names.

Branded WPC-PVC Boards’ Demand Witness Growth

The slow and steady rise in presence of branded WPC-PVC boards reflect the change in dealer’s perception. The price gap between branded PVC boards and unbranded PVC boards has narrowed down that is helping the organized brands to spread its acceptance and market presence. The customers preference and GST bill material has turned tides in favor of good quality products, though it is just the beginning on a new curve. Market reports reflect that brands like Alstone, Amulya and Floresta, are once again gaining new grounds after a weal patch of two years when cheap quality boards had taken over the market by price and KG level factors. The brands from the house of Green ply and Century ply, too are reported to be receiving gains due to the brand goodwill among customers.

Govt. Issues Safeguard Investigation Notice on ‘Import of Phenol’ India’s phenol manufacturing companies, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd and Deepak Phenolics Ltd have filed an application for assessment of Safeguard Customs Tariff alleging increased imports of “Phenol” causing serious injury to the domestic industry.

Govt. Issues Safeguard Investigation Notice on ‘Import of Phenol’

With an 87% of the total production of Phenol in India, the major companies have sought safeguard measures to protect the domestic industry from the import injury. After examining the application, the Director-General has found the claims realistic, and has thereby initiated a safeguard investigation pursuant to rule 5 of the Safeguard rules, 1997. The views are sought by all interested parties within a period of 30 days from the date of the notice i.e 23rd August 2019.

The concerned department is, Director General, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Jeevan Tara Building, 4th Floor, 5, Parliament Street, New Delhi -110001. After Poplar, Eucalyptus Timber Price Also Rise. Eucalyptus emerged as a rescue raw material since a year for plywood industries.

After Poplar, Eucalyptus Timber Price Also Rise

It played as cushion for manufacturers but now it is also catching up with the poplar prices. Increasing prices of Eucalyptus in Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh is a cause of concern for manufacturers due to rise in product cost. Industry is of the view that prices of Eucalyptus logs have increased by 20% in last 2 months. The Bareilly based manufacturing clusters are getting eucalyptus prices higher by 30 percent compared to prices 6 months ago. Majority of producers are of the view that ‘eucalyptus prices are rising due to short supply and heavy rains. Pine Filled Board Samples and Prices are Back in the Market. MDF Pressure Eased, Better Capacity Utilization Ahead. अप्रैल के महीने में कारखानों से एमडीएफ पैनल का उठान बेहतर रहा।

MDF Pressure Eased, Better Capacity Utilization Ahead

एमडीएफ बनाने वाली कंपनियों ने लगभग 8-9 महीनों के बाद इस तेजी को देखा हैं, जो पिछले वित्त वर्ष के अंतिम तिमाही के दौरान शुरू हुई, अब वें थोड़ी राहत महसूस कर रहे हैं। Market Accept 12-15 % Price Rise in Plyboard, Following Poplar Touching 1000 Mark. पोपलर ने अप्रैल माह में अपनी कीमत और उपयोगिता को उस समय फिर साबित किया, जब उद्योग ने कच्चे माल की गैर-लाभकारी कीमतों के कारण अपना संचालन व काम करना बंद कर दिया था।

Market Accept 12-15 % Price Rise in Plyboard, Following Poplar Touching 1000 Mark

GST Compliance Likely to Be More Stringent. Century Plyboards to Put Particle Board Unit in Uttar Pradesh. FR, LVL, Pallets and Transport Sector Plywood Prospects Improving. Plywood Industry UP for Man and Power Saving Machines. Different State’s Manufacturers Announce Price Rise in One Voice, Plywood Prices to Rise by 10% MLH Logs May Help Kandla Ply Units in near Future. Imported Pine Logs Price Drops by 25% in India. Century Prowud awarded with earthworm Certification for sustainable mdf with safe emission level. Century MDF PROWUD, a subsidiary of Century Ply Boards India, received the Earthworm Certification for identifying the volume of traceable and sustainable MDF with safe emission level.

Century Prowud awarded with earthworm Certification for sustainable mdf with safe emission level

With this global organization, Century Prowud MDF has becomes the first Indian company who received such certification. Kajariaply Strives to Adopt the Finest Standards of Modern Times. Kajaria is the largest manufacturer of ceramic / vitrified tiles in India with an annual aggregate capacity of 68.37 mn. sq. meters. Founded 31 years ago, Kajaria has grown stronger with its hard work, innovations and patronage from its discerning customers. With the Indian consumers' rapidly growing appetite for quality building materials, Kajaria believes in expanding its horizon continuously. Therefore, after successfully establishing themselves in the tiles segment, Kajaria entered the sanitary ware category with Kerovit.

Kajaria last year, the company forayed in the field of wood panel products by establishing Kajaria Plywood Pvt. Ltd. Stylam Launches Acrylic Solid Surface of International Quality. Matte in Focus for Merino After Gloss Meister. Merino is coming up with another panel product on the lines of Gloss Meister. It may be called as Matte Meister. Gloss Meister was introduced in the market five years before and received a very good response. Despite being a bit costly in India market, the Gloss Meister has attracted 20 % sales growth this year according to Mr Mundra. As per Mr. Govind Mundra, North Head, Merino, the Matte Meister’s base would be birch plywood as a substrate, where as ‘Gloss Meister’ was largely MDF based. According to Mr Govind, for Matt Meister, a very smooth surface is required. “We use PU coating for MATTE Meister that gives us an added advantage to maintain the flexibility and softness of the material, because when you cut it there would not be bitterness.

Matte in Focus for Merino After Gloss Meister. Greenlam First Quarter Sales Stands Flat. Greenlam Industries Ltd., leading manufacturers of surfacing products with its flagship brand Greenlam laminates, Decowood premium veneers, Mikasa real wood floors & Mikasa engineered doors & frames, announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2019 - 20 ended June 30, 2019. For the quarter ended on Jun 30, 2019, consolidated net revenues from operations stood flat at Rs. 289.5 crores, as compared to Rs. 288.1 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The domestic laminate business grew by 7.3 % in value terms as compared to same quarter last year. Operating Profit de - grew by 11.4 % at Rs. 29.9 crores as compared to Rs. 33.7 crores in the corresponding quarter last year.

The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 8.4 crores, de-growth of 45.3% as compared to Rs. 15.3 crores in the corresponding quarter last year. Greenlam First Quarter Sales Stands Flat. Greenlam Receives Overwhelming Response at Architects’ Meet Organised in Ahmedabad and Ranchi. Greenlam Industries Limited organised architects meets at Hyatt Regency at Vastrapur in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 28, 2019 and hotel Radisson Blue in Ranchi, Jharkhand on July 5, 2019. Both the meets were well appreciated by the architects. The objecting of the meeting was to spread the knowledge about the company's achievements, new offerings and its initiatives to present itself as a complete surface solution provider.

Greenlam Industries is an Indian multinational company which have its presence in over 100 countries across the world with their nearly 15 office destination worldwide. The company is having four verticals such as doors, flooring, veneer and laminates. They have invested in design, research and development to deliver world class surfacing products, be it Laminates, Compact Laminates, Restroom Cubicles, Lockers, Cladding Solutions, Decorative Veneers, Engineered Wooden Flooring or Engineered Doors & Frames. Kridha Laminates Launched Its Range in a Glittering Ceremony in Delhi. बरेली, उत्तर प्रदेश स्थित कृधा लैमिनेट्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड ने देश भर से आए 250 से अधिक वितरकों और डीलरों की उपस्थिति में, दिल्ली में आयोजित एक शानदार समारोह में अपनी 0.8 मिमी की रेंज लॉन्च की है।

Greenply Ties up with Nemani Panels for Plywood Manufacturing in UP. Birch-Plywood Price Drops by 10%, Indian Buyers to Order Big Volumes from Russia. Abhiyan Group Organises Carpenter Meeting at Ahmadabad. Bhutan Tuff, Offers Complete Doors Solutions. MLH Logs May Help Kandla Ply Units in near Future. Sauerland Concludes 6th Tour for Asean Region. Asean Plywood Dealers’ Excursion at Dubai. Advance PVC Laminate Reaches to Panipat and Varanasi. Duroply Organizes Architect’s Meet in Dehradun. Sayaji Laminates Launched Its Range at Indore and Thane. Amulya Mica, Amulya Wpc, Amul Boards, Amulya Plywood Successfully Organized All India Channel Partners’ Business Summit in Delhi.

Interview with Mr Rakesh Chandna & Mrs. Geeta Chandna Director, CP Veneers. A Talk with Mr Surendra Kumar Agarwal, Managing Director, Austin Plywood. Problem loading page. REAL TOUCH. Calibration is Requisite Property for Plywood Product. Imported Pine Logs Price Drops by 25 % in India. Ply Manufacturers Exploring Core Veneer and Poplar Log Import. Different State’s Manufacturers Announce Price Rise in One Voice, Plywood Prices to Rise by 10% Stylam Launches Acrylic Solid Surface of International Quality. Interview with Mr. Dhananjay Poddar, Shreesh Impex Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.

Okoume Face Veneer Manufacturers at Gabon Cut Production by 30% Laminate Trade Visitors Drops Interzum 2019, China Copy to Be Blamed Says HPL Manufacturers. Can CGST official arrest any trader in the case of tax evasion! Know CGST Act, Crime and Penalties. ITC Seeks Hike in Duty on Wood Imports to 10% FAO Urges Nations Across the World to Support Agroforestry. NGT Query for New Licensing Norms Disturbs Expansion of Plywood Manufacturing in UP, New Machinery Orders on Hold. FR, LVL, Pallets and Transport Sector Plywood Prospects Improving.

IIR & WADe ASIA: India's First Conference & Exhibition Where Brands Will Meet Architects & Retailers Together. Laminate Trade Visitors Drops Interzum 2019, China Copy to Be Blamed Says HPL Manufacturers. SRG Organises Annual All India Sales Team Meet 2019” at Gandhidham. Durian Presented Their up Gradation of Romania Range. AICA Introduces New Arrivals in Textiles Finish. FII India Generated Interest for LWF Housing with Large Area for Living and Dining Solutions. Mahalakshami Lumbers Offer New Range of Agt Panels in Metallic Colour. Kumar Engineering Focus on Process Automation. Kalyan Industries Offers Range of Machines for Wood Panel Industry. Relwood Opens up New World of Opportunities for Architects/Designers. LM Engineering Promotes Band Dryer and Roller Veneer Jet Dryer. IIR & WADe ASIA: India's First Conference & Exhibition Where Brands Will Meet Architects & Retailers Together.

Amul Boards, Amulya Mica & Amulya WPC Organize ‘All India Sales Meet’ at Gandhidham. Agni Plywood Organises Dealers’ Meet at Delhi–NCR. SRG Organises Annual All India Sales Team Meet 2019” at Gandhidham. Mirka Offers Electrical Tools and Suction Devices. New Range of Blades by Woodcare Impex. Trubond Launches Lowest Cost Extender for Plywood Industry. Balaji Timber and Plywood Offer Range of Products. Mahalakshami Lumbers Offer New Range of Agt Panels in Metallic Colour.

Kumar Engineering Focus on Process Automation. Kalyan Industries Offers Range of Machines for Wood Panel Industry. Relwood Opens up New World of Opportunities for Architects/Designers. Engineer Ply Focus on Doors, Kitchen and Wardrobe Shutters. Fire Breaks out cases turning as Biggest threat to Wood Panel Industry. Burmese Face Veneer Becoming Affordable, Supply Improves.

Kalindi Kunj Furniture Market Catches Fire. Budget Housing to Raise Wood Panel Products Demand. Imported Wood Based Units Freed from License in Gujarat. Costlier Lumber Helping Market to Accept ‘Substitute Doors Frame’ Materials. Century Gabon Operation to Start Production in Six Months. Improving Truck/ Bus Demand Will Support Chequered Plywood Growth. HPMA Announces Price Rise of Plywood Products. Texture Designs in PVC Laminates Eyes HPL Market Share. SESA India Offers Innovative Press Moulds for 3D Textured Paper Designs. Unipegasus Focus on Cost Effective Quality Availability. WHM Offers Press Plates with Numerous Textures and Finishes for HPL and LPL. Unipegasus Focus on Cost Effective Quality Availability. WHM Offers Press Plates with Numerous Textures and Finishes for HPL and LPL. RB Overseas Focus on Finish Product, Introduced Unitop Acoustic Décor Board from Korea. AK Lumber Presented Lumbers for Wood Industry. Labour Shortage at Peak, Factories Production Drops Below 50%

LIGNA 2019 is Being Started from 27 to 31 May 2019. A Talk with Mr. B L Bengani, Chennai. Greenlam Presents Range of Laminates, Veneer, Doors and Flooring.