Wooden packaging material has been used since ancient times due to its high strength and low cost. Few other materials took over wood in terms of packaging in the past. However, the growing consciousness about sustainable development and environment protection has motivated industries to again use wood as their primary packaging material. That being said, the price of wood is on the rise – up to 200% - which is a challenge for companies that have traditionally used wooden packaging boxes and plywood packaging for their export shipments. Moreover, with increased demand for wooden packaging materials, many manufacturers are scrambling to fulfill orders. Today, it is imperative to look for a customer-centric wooden packaging manufacturer with absolute control over manufacturing and supply-chain of the materials and this is what Parackal Wood Packers are known for in the market.
Since its inception, Parackal Wood Packers has strived to evolve as a one stop shop for its clients. It has two manufacturing Units: one at Perumbavoor, Kerala the cradle of Kerala wood market and the next in Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysore, Karnataka. The firm has complete control
over its products, and starting with manufacturing to distribution of the packaging materials, everything is conducted by the in-house team of Parackal. Moreover, being strategically placed in Kerala has helped the firm to procure finest quality Rubber wood, Jungle wood and Plywood. In addition, Parackal procures imported pine wood from Kochi and Tutucorin ports. Today, the firm delivers a wide range of packaging products that includes— plywood boxes, crates and cable drums as well as treated and non- treated wooden boxes, crates, and cable drums and wooden pallets for export and domestic use.
“Today, only our in-house team of sales executives provides our products directly to our customers. This in turn helps us to be on par with evolving demand of the clients, while mitigating supply shortage challenges and assure minimum price of the products", states Antony Parackal, CEO at Parackal Wood Packers.
Customer - Centric Organization
Customer satisfaction has been the top priority of Parackal, and to provide an enriched service and products to the clients, it has uniquely devised its operations. Starting procurement of raw material to delivery of the finished product, everything is exclusively done by Parackal’s team, with no involvement of a middleman.
Moreover, the firm now only grands orders from the OEM’s or end-users of the wooden packages. “At Parackal, it is customary for our team to visit our clients manufacturing units to develop a deep understanding of their products and requirements", mentions Parackal.
The wooden packaging products developed by Parackal, are now dedicatedly manufactured keeping in mind the unique requirements of its customers. Furthermore, to deliver an end-to-end customized experience, the firm even procures imported woods, like – pine wood, to meet the special needs of the clients.
The Road Ahead
In the days to come, Parackal is working to inaugurate a new ISPM 15 certified facility that will help them to update its products in accordance with the international size standards. This facility will also let the firm perform heat treatment on its products. The ISPM 15 certified facility will help to guarantee quality, variety and price. Antony D Parackal, the CEO, is already a certified FHAT (Forced Hot Air Treatment) holder from the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), Hyderabad.
Though HT and ISPM 15 Certification plant was planned in 2020, the Covid-19 outbreak had a slow down impact on such certified products. With the situation improving, Parackal is confident of inaugurating its own HT plant in 2023-24. Up to that time, it shall continue to use the certification facility from sub contracted Service providers.
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