Rapid urbanization and increasing need of low-cost housing and infrastructural development options has boosted the demand for Plywood and Laminates in the Indian market. The Indian plywood industry caters to a wide requirement in furniture, real-estate and construction sector and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8 per cent till 2027.
However, high taxation and continuously increasing prices of chemicals like phenol have been limiting the expansive potential of this sector. Additionally, dominant third-party suppliers and unorganized nature of market leads the customers to low-quality plywood and services, subsequently reducing the aggregate demand.
Kridha Plywood and Laminates has been a provider of best-in-class products and just-in-time services for more than 15 years. Kridha Plywood is bonded with high solid content resin that increases the durability and ensures superior bonding. Ramesh Agrawal, Director of Kridha says, “Our products are assembled with 8*4ft core and panel and are completely free from inside core thus maintaining the panel gap. We started with manufacturing plywood and have evolved into a state-of-the-art manufacturer of plywood and laminates with our keen eye on technological advancements in the industry.”
We started with manufacturing plywood and have evolved into a state-of-the-art manufacturer of plywood and laminates with our keen eye on technological advancements in the industry
Advanced Technological Upgradation
Kridha plywood hashigh structural load capacity and is induced with high mechanical properties. It has high density alongside its resistance to borer
and termites. Roshan Agrawal, Director of Kridha says, “We ensure 100 percent Calibration through advanced European machinery and technology. Kridha follows a unique 5-step manufacturing process that starts at Matt Ply Hot Press for assembling the core and panel. It is followed by a Matt Ply Hot press that decides the nature of assembling in the previous step. The intermediary state is very crucial known as Calibration which is followed by a Cold Press Face Veneer and a Hot Press Face Veneer.
The high density of the Kridha Plywood increases its screw-holding capacity which adds value to its We provide composed core and panel uses in assembly to strengthen bonding. The plywood provided by Kridha is manufactured with 100 percent hard wood and is calibrated on both sides for superior product finishing as compared to any of our competitors’ end-product.” products. Aakash Choudhary, Director of Kridha says, “Kridha is driven by the philosophy of value addition in its products and services in order to meet the needs of its diverse clientele like real estate developers, commercial constructors, house owners, architects, artists and retailers. Shuttering Ply, Decorative Ply, Commercial & Marine graded plywood and calibrated plywood and 0.8mm and 1mm Laminate are some of our frontline products. We also have top-notch flush doors, door skin and block boards to meet market requirements.
Market Offerings
Shuttering Plywood, Fire retardant plywood, Calibrated Plywood, Hardwood Plywood, Pinewood Blockboard and Designer Laminated Doors are some of its broader product offerings to the market. Kridha Calibrated Plywood are structural and marine grade ply with a IS: 10701, IS:710 and IS: 5509 compliance.
Kridha Platinum Fire Retardant Ply with it IS:5509 compliance is a widely appreciated product in the market. Kridha Diamond Marine Grade (IS:710) and Kridha Gold BWR grade (IS: 303) are also widely in demand. Additionally, Kridha has Flush Doors (IS: 2202), Prelaminate Doors (100% Waterproof) and Door Skins. SAGA and SATVARIO are its range of 0.8 decorative laminate and 1mm Luxrious laminate respectively.
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