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Annual Report2011-2012

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH &TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

(Autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India)Post Bag No-2273, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore - 560 022

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CONTENTS

I PREFACE

II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

III INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

2. TRAINING & EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma Course

Short Term Training Courses Compulsory Training Courses for IFS officers

Special Training Courses

3. PRODUCT TESTING & STANDARDIZATION

Product Testing

Standardization

4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATION

Library

Internet Services

Publications

E- Governance

List of publications published during the year

5. EXTENSION SERVICES

Transfer of TechnologyIndustrial VisitSeminar/Workshop/

MeetingsVisit to AbroadVisit of Dignitaries

6. STATUTARY MEETINGS

ANNEXURE I Organization

ANNEXURE II Organizational Structure

ANNEXURE III List of On-going In-House Projects

ANNEXURE IV List of On-going Sponsored Projects

ANNEXURE V Short Term Courses Conducted

ANNEXURE VI Infrastructure Facilities

ANNEXURE VII IPIRTI representation in Committee/ Sub-committee of BIS

ANNEXURE VIII Constitution of Board of Governors of IPIRTI

ANNEXURE IX Constitution of Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI

ANNEXURE X List of Member Firms of IPIRTI Society 2011 - 2012

ANNEXURE XI Services offered by IPIRTI to Member Industries

AUDIT REPORT 2011-2012

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PREFACE

IPIRTI is an Autonomous Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. ofIndia with its headquarters at Bangalore. This Institute was established in 1962 as a co-operative researchlaboratory under the ordain of CSIR at the initiative of the Indian Plywood Industry. Since its inception, theInstitute has been closely associated with development of plywood and panel industry in the country and hasbeen instrumental in the growth of plywood industry from its infant stage. This Institute continues to remain asan industry driven organization and has formed a strong relationship with the industry. This is the only Instituteof its kind in the country working for the plywood and panel industry. IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata wasestablished in 1963 and IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Punjab was established in 2008 to meet the Testing, Training& Extension requirements of the panel industry in those regions.

IPIRTI is basically mandated to carry out Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing &Standardization and Extension in the field of wood and panel products from wood and other lignocellulosicsincluding bamboo and agro-residues. Multidisciplinary research projects are taken up based on the problemsidentified by the industry and inputs received from scientists and others interested in the activities of theInstitute. Research programmes are approved by the Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI after criticalexamination.

This Annual Report highlights the progress made by the Institute in the field of Research & Development,Training, Testing & Standardization and Extension during the year 2011-12.

This Institute is highly thankful to all the sponsors of the various projects viz. MoEF, BMTPC, NMBA, RFRIJorhat; M/s. Green Timber (P) Ltd, Kolkata; M/s. Nano Steel Pvt. Ltd., Guwahati, Assam; M/s. IndeutschInternational, Noida; Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, Sahranpur; M/s. Sarda Plywood IndustriesLtd., Kolkata; M/s. Mangalam Timber Products Ltd., Orissa; M/s. Timpack Pvt. Ltd. Meghalaya, M/s.DIAB Core Materials Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, M/s. Centre for Housing Science and Construction Technology(CSHT), Chennai, for their unstinted support to our research programmes.

My special thanks are due to the Chairman & the members of the Board of Governors and ResearchAdvisory Committee for their continued support, suggestions and encouragement to strengthen our efforts inexecuting the research activities and effective management of the Institute. My sincere thanks are also due toall scientists, and other staff of the Institute, who have made it possible for all that have been presented in thisreport.

Bangalore Dr. C.N. Pandey DIRECTOR

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

IPIRTI’s vision is to become an apex institution of international repute by equipping itself with concurrentstate-of-the art technology and develop in-house frontline expertise to be able to carry-out necessary R & Dtowards advising and/or providing competitive consultancy to the academia as well as wood & otherlignocellulosic based panel industry sector regarding the conservation of natural forests through developmentand adoption of efficient technologies in the field of wood and panel products from renewable fibres includingplantation timbers and bamboo, while meeting the vital needs of the developing society.

To achieve this vision IPIRTI is engaged in Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing &Standardization and Extension on all aspects related to plywood and panel products from wood and otherlignocellulosic materials from renewable natural fibers.

The research activities are periodically reviewed and rationalized to keep pace with changing needs of theindustry, national policies, raw material scenario and needs of the people for panel products.

Global concern for protection of environment and conservation of bio-diversity are reflected in the researchprogrammes. The important views kept in mind while deciding the project activities are conservation ofnatural forests and meeting the needs of the people for panel products from wood and other lignocellulosicmaterials.

Organization and Organizational Structural is given in Annexure I and II respectively.

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Institute adopts multidisciplinary and result oriented approach in executing R & D projects that enhancesthe confidence level of sponsors of the projects. As a consequence there is a spurt in increase in the numberof projects being sponsored over the years. The technologies developed in the Institute are environmentalfriendly, cost effective and socially acceptable. Environmental issues are very important in today’s world andtherefore an understanding of promising new eco-friendly technologies and their adoption will help industriesto ensure longer sustainability. Some of the important thrust areas identified by the the Institute are:

i. Development of natural fibre reinforced bio-composites.

ii. Development of bio-adhesives for panel products

iii. Formaldehyde and VOC emission free binder for panel products

iv. Enhancement of service life of panel products by eco-friendly preservatives

v. Fire retardant panel products

vi. Energy auditing, Carbon footprint and LCA study on all next generation engineered wood products.

vii. Formulation of environmental standards at par with International Standards for plywood and panelproducts processing units.

viii. Cost effective and energy efficient bamboo based housing

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ix. Application of Nano- Technology in Panel Products

x. Technology for the manufacture of PB and MDF from Plantation Wood as well as othernatural fibre like Bagasse, Rice & Wheat Straw, Rice Husk, Cotton Stalk, Bamboo etc.,

The Institute has already initiated the work on the above thrust areas.

There were in all 41 projects during the year 2011-12 of which 32 projects were funded by the Institute and9 projects sponsored by various organizations. The projects cover panel products development from plantationwood, bamboo, rice husk, wheat straw, bagasse, process development for manufacture of panel productsand development of bio-adhesives, assessing formaldehyde emission from panel products and remedialmeasures, technology for development of fire retardant door, bamboo based housing system to resist earthquake and other natural disaster, development of new and alternative test methods for panel products andenhancement of service life of panel products using environment friendly preservative, development of coatingmaterial for wood and other panel products. Emphasis was given to meet R & D need of the industry,develop wood alternative from bamboo and other lignocelluose material and process development wheremass employment generation could be created. Keeping in view the growing consciousness about harmfulemission of formaldehyde and other organic volatile compounds from panel materials among users, projectswere taken to develop adhesive system with reduced emission. Attention has also been given for developmentof particle board and end-use product from panels based on agro and forest residue. Field applicationthrough demonstration of the process/product output in the factory was taken up in project mode for rapidimplementation. Study on energy auditing in production of panel products, life cycle of panel products havebeen undertaken.

Of the 32 Institute funded projects, 6 were completed and 5 reports published. Of the 9 sponsored projects,4 were completed and 5 are being continued and one project SP/89/MDF/2011: Study on the feasibility ofthe manufacture of Medium Density Fibre board from rice straw (2nd phase). 4 new sponsored projects and2 consultancy projects were received from various factories and organizations.

List of On-going in-house projects is given as Annexure III

List of On-going sponsored projects is given as Annexure IV

2. TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training has continued to be one of the important activities of this Institute from its very inception and so farmore than 1600 trainees from different backgrounds ranging from executives to skilled workers in the field ofWood Science and Technology with special reference to wood, plywood, allied products and adhesive havebeen trained. New courses on processing of bamboo, product development and bamboo based housinghave been added depending on requirements and changed scenario prevailing in the country.

a) Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Industry Technology:

22nd Training Course for One year Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Industries Technology forgraduates in Science and Engineering was conducted wherein all the 20 candidates completed the coursesuccessfully and 100% placement was arranged through Campus selection process. Also, 23rd Training

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Course for One year Post-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel Industries Technology was started andthe course is in progress wherein 19 candidates are undergoing training.

b) Short term vocational training courses :

Various Short term vocational training courses have been conducted during the year for technical personnelfrom industry to improve their skill in specialized field of interest such as veneer peeling, resin manufacture,panel/sheet manufacture, testing and standardization as well as specific training in the mode of transfer oftechnologies. Twelve training courses on Resin manufacture and Plywood Technology were conducted inBangalore and IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata for fresh graduates and technicians from plywood factories.Five training courses on testing of plywood were conducted at Bangalore and in IPIRTI Centre at Mohali.Details of Short Term Training for the year is given in Annexure V.

c) International Training Course :

A course on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology” was conducted for 10 Nos. of Trainees from M/s. RaiPlywoods (K) Ltd., Kenya at IPIRTI, Bangalore during 5 -30 September, 2011.

d) Special Training Courses :

Two Special Training Courses were conducted on Saw milling & Saw doctoring; Wood working, Timbergrading & Wood finishing for the final year students of M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology from KannurUniversity from 16th August 2011 to 26th August, 2011 at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Also, Special Training Courses and practicals were conducted on Bamboo preservation and Bamboo jointsfor trainees from CGBMT, Bangalore from 26th March to 30th March, 2012 at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

e) Training Workshop for IFS Officers :

One week Compulsory training programme on “Bamboo Resource Development for addressing livelihoodconcerns of communities” was conducted by IPIRTI, Bangalore for 24 IFS Officers from different statesduring 19th – 23rd December, 2011. The main objective of the training was to sensitise the senior forestersfor assisting the government & the Institute in formulating the future strategies on Bamboo resourcemanagement for addressing the livelihood concerns of communities.

Also, two-days workshop on “Contribution of Forests Plantation in Livelihood Support and IndustrialProduction” was conducted for IFS Officers by IPIRTI from 5th Jan to 6th Jan 2012. The basic goal of theworkshop was to raise awareness among the foresters that inclusion of forest environmental services andsocio cultural benefits can play an important role in justifying the contribution of forests in National GDPAccounting. 23 IFS Officers attended the training programme.

The above workshop and training course was sponsored by MoEF, New Delhi.


The Institute has got the NABL accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17025 for Mechanical and Chemical test labsat Bangalore and Kolkata. Kolkata Field Station and Mohali Centre are recognized by BIS for testing of

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panel products as per relevant Indian Standards under BIS-LAB recognition scheme. The Institute has beenable to provide testing services to get high level of confidence among the consumers in quality requirementsof the wood and wood based panel products. IPIRTI continues to play a significant role in designing &developing test methods and formulating standards for wood and wood based panel products, bamboo andother products made from lignocellulosic materials by serving in various committees of Bureau of IndianStandards. Director, IPIRTI is the Chairman of Wood Products and Products from other LignocellulosicMaterials Sectional Committee CED: 20.

Test facilities were further strengthened by adding Fire door testing equipment at IPIRTI, Bangalore, whichwas a long felt need for R & D in the institute.

Infrastructure facilities available in the Institute is given in Annexure VI

4. EXTENSION

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoUs)

During the year Four MoUs were signed for the transfer of technology.

1. An MoU signed with Fraunhofer Institute, Germany to promote cooperation in the field of Research &Education.

2. An MoU signed with M/s. DIAB Core Materials Private Limited, Chennai on “Exploratory studies onthe utilization of industrial waste for the development of wood – plastic composites”.

3. An MOU signed with M/s. Centre for Housing Science and Construction Technology (CSHT), Chennaifor the collaborative works related to Bamboo Housing.

4. An MOU signed with M/s. Allied Resins, Private Limited, Kolkata on “Suitability of powder PC-401BR-40 for the manufacture of plywood “.

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INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES

1. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Since 1962, IPIRTI has been closely associated with the development of panel industry in the country andhas been instrumental for its growth from infant stage. With the changing raw material scenario in the country,the Institute is now working in the thrust areas of conservation of natural forests through efficient utilization ofthe existing wood resources. To meet the vital need of developing society, green technologies for the manufactureof wood alternates for panel products from plantation timbers and bamboo including other renewable bio-fibres are being focused as thrust areas of research. An important and unique aspect of R & D work at theInstitute is upscaling of the lab scale findings to industrial level to facilitate their quick adoption by the Industries.With the recent addition of number of specialized machinery and equipment, the Institute has built-up corecompetence and expertise to handle almost any R & D problem in the field of wood and wood based panelproducts. Besides undertaking a number of projects sponsored by the Industries, Institute has also reorientedits in-house research efforts to address the issues like economic, environmental, sociological and policyresearch as pointed out in 159th Report of the Departmental-related Parliamentary Standing Committee onScience & Technology, Environment & Forests.

The Institute meets the HRD needs of the panel industry through several training programmes including OneYear Post-Graduate Diploma Course on Wood and Panel products Technology. IPIRTI facilitates the scientiststo visit foreign countries for attending seminars/workshops thereby exploring the possibilities of undertakingcollaborative research projects in the field of plywood and panel products and also establish a long termlinkage.

The Institute is well recognized for Testing and Standardization of wood products and composites fromwood and other lignocellulosics. The testing labs in the Institute have NABL accreditation for Testing andEvaluation of Wood Composites in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

A multipronged approach is adopted by IPIRTI for quick dissemination of new technologies for the benefit ofthe industry by periodically organizing IPIRTI-Industry meet which is one of the regular features of theInstitute and such meet provides valuable opportunities for plywood manufacturers and consumers to exchangefacts, views and challenges for trade and technological development.

1.1 In-House Projects

a Development of fire retardant Flush Door

Flush door made of wood is susceptible to fire. The danger is more when such doors are used in high risebuildings. Research work has been undertaken to enhance the fire retardency of flush door by adding fireretardant chemicals in the resin system and also treating battens and veneers. Full Door of size 3’ x 6’ wastested for fire rate using the facilities established for fire door testing at the institute. It was observed that therating had to be improved further. Trials on further improvement using barriers are being taken up. Theprocess parameters for glue application onto the barriers, handling and the resin formulation have beenworked out. Doors have been made using 2 different combinations of barriers. The Door frames withflexible sealing materials to make the doors to fit into the door frames airtight are being made. Immediately thedoors would be subjected to fire rating test as per BIS standards.

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a Evaluation of Earthquake resistant feature of Bamboo Housing system using shock table

The prototype house was made using split bamboo grid and wire mesh, plastered with cement mortar forwalls, with bamboo columns providing support. The prototype resisted seven repetitions of a typical Zone 5earthquake, the highest in India and equivalent to over 7 on the Richter scale, showing no signs of fallingapart, in contrast to a concrete structure. When most intensive shocks were delivered a few cracks wereobserved at the end of the shock period. This shows the earthquake resistant feature of the Bamboo housingsystem developed at the institute.

a Development of technique for production of Face Veneer from reconstituted plantation timbers.

Due to non-availability of traditional Indian hardwoods, at present, imported timbers like Keruing/Gurjanare peeled to make 0.23 to 0.28 mm thick face veneers and species like Teak, White Cedar, Padauk,Mahogany etc, are sliced to make decorative face veneers for making plywood. The sources of supply ofthese imported species are getting depleted drastically, day by day. Hence it was felt necessary to find outalternate methods of making face veneers to meet the challenges posed by the shortage of face qualityveneers and this is very essential for continuing the production of plywood in the industry without disruption.In this study flitching of sizes 2.5 m x 0.15m were made by Multi laminar wood (MLW)/Reconstituted woodtechnique using plantation species Poplar, Eucalyptus and Rubber wood. Sliced veneers were producedwith different grain patterns. An attempt was also made to develop the technology for manufacturingreconstituted face quality wood veneers by dyeing the poplar veneers of 1.6 mm which are imitative ofvarious types of wood and can be used for face/decorative overlaying. The resulting veneers have uniformcolour in all spots of the veneer with thorough penetration. Reconstituted wood or MLW is mainly used forproducing sliced decorative veneers hence the scope is limited to appearance and not on its performancehowever evaluation on the quality of veneer produced were carried out as per specifications for veneereddecorative plywood. It has been observed that the quality of veneer produced is satisfactory and meets therequirements as per IS:1328 – 1996(Specification of decorative plywood). The cost of the decorative veneersthus produced using this technique is much cheaper as the cost of imported species is 10 -14 times higherthan that of Plantation species.

a Development of Bio Adhesives with less emission of formaldehyde for Wood and Panel Products

Synthetic formaldehyde based wood adhesive releases formaldehyde from the products made using theseresins. Urea formaldehyde resin based adhesive is the worst which, due to slow decomposition, continues toemit formaldehyde until the usable life of the product. Bio adhesive is one of the best means of reducingrelease of formaldehyde from synthetic adhesive. Hence this study to search alternatives to formaldehyde soas to minimize the emission levels of formaldehyde from the products was taken up.

Formulations were worked out using furfuraldehyde in phenolic and amino resin. Partial replacement offormaldehyde by furfuraldehyde was also carried out. It was observed that phenolic resins developed gaveencouraging results and confirmed to boiling water resistance grade. Urea furfuraldehyde resin and Ureaformaldehyde resin with partial replacement of formaldehyde with furfural have been worked out on laboratoryscale. It was observed that the resin made with urea furfuraldehyde had limited storage life while urea furfuralformaldehyde resins gave satisfactory results w.r t. MR grade properties with requisite shelf life.


a Development of Technology for manufacture of particle board from bamboo and bagasse

Due to the increasing shortage of industrial wood and also associated policy changes in recent years, agroresidues like Bagasse has become an important raw material alternative to wood for panel products. In thisstudy, investigations were carried out to manufacture particle boards from depith bagasse, pith bagasse andreplacing 30-40% of bagasse by wood. From the test results of particle boards made, it is found that thebagasse with pith and without pith is suitable for the manufacture of flat pressed three layered Grade-2 (FPT-2) Particle boards and meets the requirements as prescribed in IS 3087(2005) for Grade 2 Medium DensityParticle board. It can be concluded from the results that pith does not show much effect on the properties ofbagasse particle board as per minimum values of standards (IS: 3087).To achieve higher strength propertiesand a better surface finish of the boards, depithing is necessary. Bagasse particles replaced by 30 & 40% ofpoplar wood particles has shown excellent properties.

aaaaa Development of UV & Weather Resistant Coating for Wood based Panel products and BambooComposites for Exterior Application

This study is taken up to develop a longer exterior durable UV radiation protective coating for plywood andbamboo composites which will have photochemical stability of the wood surface beneath the coating thusminimizing flaking due to photo induced wood degradation. Silicone based coating has been established byreacting Hydroxyl terminated silicone compounds with Alkyd resin to form a copolymer. In evaluating productswith plywood and bamboo mats four general type of environmental factors are examined such as heat,Moisture, ultraviolet and bio-deterioration. Natural weathering test is being carried out since last six monthsat 45Ú angel south facing rack system, the samples have also been exposed to artificial weathering test in aWeather-o meter at 340nm for UV deterioration. Other tests by ASTM Standards and characterization ofcoating like glossiness, Coating thickness, Process optimization is under progress.


aaaaa Efficacy of Copper–Ethanolamine-Boron based wood preservative against wood destroyingorganisms

The main aim of this project was to find out the alternative fixing agent to chromium. Chromium is being usedto fix copper and boron in the wood. Chromium is carcinogenic in nature. Moreover it has been banned inmany European countries and hence attempt is being made to use ethanolamine in place of chromium to fixthe copper and boron in the wood.

A new environmental friendly formulation by using copper-ethanolamine-boron (CEB) has been developed.The percentage of chemical incorporation in glue line has been optimized. Negligible amount of active ingredientwas found in the leachate. Samples were tested for glue shear strength in dry, wet and mycological state asper IS: 1734 part (4) 1983 and results were compared to IS 710-1976 and was found that sample conformsfor the above mentioned test. From the toxicological studies it was found that CEB 2.5 percent performedexcellent against the various wood destroying organisms. Factory trial was done at M/s. Green ply IndiaLimited, Kolkata.

aaaaa Up-scaling of Technology for manufacture of single/3-layered Particle Board from Rice Husk

Research work to find ways and means to utilize rice husk for the production of useful materials has beenunder way for the past two decade or so. Research work was undertaken at IPIRTI to manufacture ofParticle Board from rice husk and the technology was commercialized by transfer of technology throughNRDC. However, the product could not take the market share for several reasons-cut edge was sharp,rough surface and overlying was not possible. Hence this study on refining the technology to address all theissues faced in promoting the product in market has been taken up. Pilot plant trials were taken up byadopting the process optimized on laboratory scale. The panels were evaluated for their physical & mechanicalproperties. The panels confirmed to the properties as per IS 3087. Report preparation is under progress.

aaaaa Polyurethane based Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products

The polyurethane based resin has distinct advantages over the aminoplast and phenolics that are currentlybeing used in the Indian Panel Industry. Polyurethane based resins are fast curing, no emission of formaldehydehence pollution free, high durability, weather and water resistance. Hence this project was proposed todevelop resin system based on polyurethanes which is suitable to Indian condition and in combination withbiomaterials like tannin, lignin, etc., which will not only replace existing PF resin but also have cost effectiveness.

Polyurethane resin was used in this study to block the NCO groups. The resin formulation and the processparameters for the manufacture of Blocked Polyurethane resin has been worked out and the process parametersfor making BWP grade plywood has been optimized. The panels made with a mixture of Blocked Polyurethaneresin with PCF resin (1:1) confirms to the requirement of BWP Grade plywood as per IS 848:2006. It hasbeen found that 100% NCO has been blocked in the present formulation by FTIR analysis. Further work tocarry trials on plant scale is under progress.

aaaaa Development of alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine /shuttering gradeplywood

In India the most common method to treat the plywood with preservative chemical is glue line poisoning(GLP). But in the GLP treatment method, treatment is given to the inner part and the exposed surface remains


untreated and obviously prone to the attack of fungus in severe climatic conditions. There is no establisheddata on the performance of glue line treated plywood under actual marine condition. In spite of excellentperformance of glue line treated plywood against borer under interior and exposed terrestrial condition, thesame plywood has not been recommended to use as shuttering and marine plywood. It has been observedthat loading of 12 kg/m3 of preservative chemicals by recommended process is very difficult and if this isdone by pressure impregnation process, lot of damage takes place to the plywood. To overcome this,alternative treatment method is GLP. Hence in the proposed study attempt is being made to treat the veneersby surface treatment (dipping) followed by GLP Using suitable chemicals so as to compete with the requirementof IS 710 and IS 4990.

Face veneer was treated by dipping in 1% solution of Copper-Ethanolamine-Boron. In the glue line CEBcombination was used and plywood was made to test the Glue shear strength. Samples were tested for glueshear strength in dry, wet and mycological state as per IS: 1734 part (4) 1983 and results were compared toIS 710-1976 found that sample conforms for the above mentioned test. Samples were prepared and exposedagainst borer and termite thirty six months study has been completed and all the samples are absolutely freeof attack from wood destroying bio -agents.

aaaaa Development of Fire Retardant Particle Board

Use of particle board in the interior of houses is very common. Such use is not free from fire hazard. Littlework has been carried out on promoting fire retardant PB. Under the present project effect of fire retardantchemicals on the manufacturing of wood particle board are being studied. The resin formulations and thechemicals required to enhance the fire retardancy in the plywood were identified and accordingly the resinformulations have been worked out to manufacture fire retardant particle board. Since there are no BISstandards to evaluate the fire retardancy of particle board, the panels were evaluated as per IS 5509:Specification for fire retardant plywood. The fire retardant results are encouraging, Further the physical andmechanical properties of the treated particle boards were found satisfactory as per IS:3087.

aaaaa Development of Fire retardant cum Preservative Coating of Wood Based Panel Products andBamboo Composites

An intumescent fire retardant coating that not only retards the spread of fire but also insulate the substratefrom intense heat of fire has been developed on the basis of poly sulphide based epoxy resin. Product hasbeen tested as per different standards. Flame penetration data has been obtained up to 2 hours which wastested as per IS: 5509. The developed fire retardant coating has indicated satisfactory results. Comparativetest has also been carried with conventional Fire Retardant Chemicals available in the market. Coatingformulation in larger scale by coating in flush door shutter for fire retardancy test in fire resistance door testingequipment is under progress.

aaaaa Evaluation of synergistic effect of metal chelators with wood preservative chemicals in woodpreservation

The heartwood of certain trees is naturally resistant to decay fungi and/or termite. Naturally durable timberincludes teak, cypress etc. This timber is relatively expensive and harvest restrictions may limit future availability.The heartwood is durable due to the presence of toxic extractives. These toxic extractives have biocidal,antioxidant and metal chelating properties, all of which may influence natural durability of the wood. In this


present study attempt is being made to utilize the chemicals which are available in the market and to make thewood durable.

The preservative treated samples have been exposed against various wood destroying agents viz., Termite,borer and fungus. Eight months exposure study is completed and the samples are free of attack from theabove mentioned biological agencies.

aaaaa Development of Soya Based Resin for Manufacturing Plywood:

With a resurgence of high cost of phenol, partial replacement of phenol withrenewable material like soya in the manufacturing of plywood has been initiated.Pilot scale trials with 20% - 30% replacement of soya flour were taken up.Plywood of 4mm and 12mm of size 8’ x 4’ were made and the panels weretested for bond quality and physical & mechanical properties as per IS:848-2006 and IS:303 for general purpose ply wood. The panels confirms to boilingwater resistance grade as per relevant specification.

aaaaa Evaluation of New Boron Fixation System for Wood Preservation

Boron is a low mammalians toxicity wide spectrum wood preservative recognized as both an effective insecticideand a fungicide which is widely used industrially for dip treatment for timber protection. However underexterior conditions biological resistance of treated wood decreases rapidly due to the high leachability ofboron. At present chromium is used as fixative agent but it is said to causing environmental pollution. Analternative to this drawback concerns the use of water repellent or polymer systems which reduce leaching intreated timber. Here the development of a new low cost boron preservation system involving glycerol/glyoxal and boric acid mixtures capable of improving the durability of timber .

In the study, Samples were prepared with 6% and 8% exposed for termite and borer. Leaching studies werecarried out for 6 hours and 36hours. Results showing very less quantity boron were leached out from thetreated samples. Plywood sample treated with glue-line treatment also exposed for termite and borer attack.Work is under progress.

aaaaa Studies on anatomical variation in plantation grown Melia dubia including selected clones ofPopulus deltoides and its suitability for plywood manufacturing”.

In view of rapidly shrinking natural forests, the country has largely, to depend on fast growing plantationspecies for the requirements of wood. This fast-grown timber species will tend to be harvested in short agerotations and will contain higher proportions of juvenile wood. Hence a project to study the Variation inanatomical (vessel diameter vessel size, fiber length) physical (moisture content, specific gravity and shrinkage)and mechanical (MOE, MOR Compression and Tensile strength) of selected clones of Populus deltoids’(G48, S7C8, Udai, Wimco39, S7c15 and Wimco A/26) and Melia dubia has been initiated.

Different clones of popular logs G48-13 was peeled and taken for preliminary studies like moisture content,density for different growth rings from periphery to center. Results were found encouraging. Further studiesis under progress.


aaaaa Bio-efficacy study of Colemanite against Wood Destroying Organisms

Colemanite is a new wood preservative chemical. In India, colemanite has not been tried in the field of woodpreservation. Glue line treated plywood has been subjected for the exposure studies against termites (graveyard test), Borer and moulds. Eight months study is completed and the subjected samples are free of attack.At the same time the GLP treated samples were also tested for BWP grade test and the same conforms to theBWP grade plywood as per IS:848-2006. Further studies are under progress. It is eco-friendly and economicalas compared to Boron and Boric Acid.

aaaaa Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Wood and Bamboo Based Composite Products

The structure, dielectric and electrical properties of wood and bamboo based panel products and theirvariation with frequency and temperature are closely related to basic wood structure. Additionally, the effectson these properties of moisture content and field direction in respect to grain direction provide clues to thebasic structure of these materials. Hence, a project “Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Wood and BambooBased Composite Products” was taken up. Review of literature on dielectric properties of wood compositeswas carried out. Order has been placed for LCR meter for determining dielectric properties of composites.Equipment is awaited for the study.

aaaaa Study the Fatigue Strength Properties of Structural grade wood panels

Fatigue testing gives more relevant data to predict the in-service life of materials and no sufficient data hasbeen generated for BWP grade ply, LVL, BMB, BMVC, etc. The strength properties determined by staticloading do not provide any information of the material to predict its life in its actual use. Hence, the study willbe carried out on fatigue strength properties of wood based panel products to predict its behavior in actualuse.

Literature survey was carried out on fatigue strength of different composites. Specification was prepared andorder was placed for procurement of fatigue testing machine. Trials will be taken after machine is installed atthe institute

aaaaa Development of PUMF Resin for Plywood.

PUMF resin was prepared using phenol, urea, melamine and formaldehyde with varying ratios of Phenolics+ Amino groups to that of formaldehyde. The characteristics of the resins were studied on laboratory scale.The flow time and the shelf life of the resin formulation that was comparable with the conventional resinsystem used by plywood industries was further adopted to make panels. Adhesive formulation and processparameters for pressing the plywood on lab scale were worked out. The panels are being subjected to cyclicboil dry test as per IS 848 to evaluate its bond quality. The panels confirmed to boiling water resistance gradeas per relevant specification. Analysis on the chemical characteristics of the developed polymer has beendone. Further work is being continued.

aaaaa Copperized Karanj Seed (Pongamiapinnata) oil as a protective measure in PlywoodManufacture

The extractive of karanj oil was prepared in two different ways from Karanj seed and copperized withCopper (I) oxide. Different concentrations of copperized karanj oil extractive was mixed in the resin and 12mm thick plywood was prepared .Samples were tested as per relevant standards for cyclic, GSS (dry, wet


and mycological). Samples have been exposed for Termite & Borer Resistance at IPIRTI, Kolkata. Furtherstudies are under progress.

aaaaa Innovative and Competitive Technology for Manufacture of Fire Retardant Wood Adhesivefor Wood based Panel Products

In FRP composite materials, filler and halogenated resins are the most common methods to achieve flameresistance. Filler such as aluminum tri hydrate release water upon heating. However such filler must beincorporated in high amounts and have negative effect on mechanical properties, Halogenated resin has cleardisadvantages, particularly toxic halogenated halide formed during combustion. To provide a cost effective,highly effective, smoke suppressed fire retardant wood binding adhesive composition used in thermosettingresin for plywood like phenolic, amino resin as an additive or reactive which will enhance fire performancewithout effecting bond quality

PMUF resin has been synthesized in laboratory scale & pilot scale and samples have been tested for fireretardancy properties as per IS: 5509.Boron Modified PMUF resin synthesis trial in lab scale is underprogress. Adhesive mix for plywood manufacturing was carried out by incorporating ceramic material inPMUF resin as an additive to improve the fire retardancy properties of the resin. Ply board were manufacturedand tested as per IS:5509.

aaaaa Flush Door with Engineered Core Infill

The pressure for materials that substitute sawn wood is elevated on flush door and block board manufacturingindustries which need (Sawn Wood) timber as core infill material. Hence, keeping the above scenario in view,a new design concept for flush door has to be formulated which uses an engineered wood based material thatsubstitutes sawn wood as core infill.

A Die of (1 X 1)’ was designed using compreg product. Boards aiming at three different densities werepressed individually and these boards were later on joined using cold setting resin to form a hollow coreboard. The boards were tested as per IS 3087: (Specification for Medium Density particle board). The testresults indicate that some more improvement is required to achieve the tensile strength and elasticity propertiesof the panels. Further trials are being continued.

aaaaa Study and Analysis of Nano Coating as Fire Retardant on Wood Panel Products

Generally wood panels are used for the production of interior doors, fronts and backs of furniture. In theevent of a fire, every second counts. Just a few minutes after a fire has broken out smoke, heat and flames canassume life-threatening proportions. In order to prevent a fire, many wood products and plastics are providedwith flame retardant protection. It resists the fire, encourages carbonization, and forms damp-proof andinsulating layers. In this study, review of literature on fire retardant coating was carried out. Planetary ball millhas been procured. Initial trial runs are being carried out to make nano particles using titanium di oxide.Further work is under progress.

aaaaa Effect of Catalyst to Achieve Lower Formaldehyde Emission Values for Wood Composites.

Urea Formaldehyde resin find wide application in interior uses due to its colourless appearance, easy workabilityand economic price. The panel bonded with Urea Formaldehyde resin emits higher free formaldehyde.Keeping in view the harmful effect on the end users and environment consideration, there is a need to develop


urea formaldehyde resins bonded panels with lesser or negligible formaldehyde emission.

Formulations using different catalyst system to reduce free formaldehyde in the resin have been prepared.Particle boards were made using the developed resin system. The panels were subjected to evaluate theformaldehyde emission levels using perforator and chamber method. The emission levels obtained wasslightly higher than E1 emission value as per the limits prescribed by 13896:2004(E). Particle board has alsobeen tested for physical mechanical properties and gave good results except water swelling due to generalabsorption. Further work is being continued to reduce the emission of formaldehyde to E1 emission levelsand reduce the swelling properties of the boards.

1.2 Sponsored Projects

aaaaa Energy Efficiency in Bamboo Based Houses

IPIRTI has played significant role in developing bamboo based housing technologies in INDIA. This studywas taken up to assess the energy efficiency of these houses developed based on either solid bamboo orcomposite bamboo products.

Four house models namely i.e., a) IPIRTI-TRADA Bamboo based housing system b) Plantation timber –bamboo composite pre-fabricated house c) Steel frame and bamboo composite pre-fab house and d) BambooMud block house have been taken for this study.

Total embodied energy involved in the houses has been calculated for all the model houses and compared.Thermal and fire resistance properties of the bamboo composite material used for walling and roofing hasbeen studied. Thermal comfort measurements for all the four model houses have been measured and analyzed.Cost analysis has been made along with the energy calculations. The proposed work has been completedand the report is under vetting.

aaaaa Evaluation of wood preservative -PILOT chemical against wood destroying Fungus, Termitesand Borer for plywood by glue line poisoning sponsored by Shree Evidsons “EVID HOUSES”,Surat

The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of PILOT wood preservative chemical against termite,borer & fungus by glue line treatment for plywood and giving recommendations to BIS to incorporate thischemical in the relevant Indian standards.

The PILOT wood preservative chemical solution was diluted 1%, 2% & 3% levels of concentration withsolvent C IX. These concentrations were used to treat veneers by dipping method. For Glue line poisoning,PILOT formulations were mixed separately in resin at above mentioned concentrations. Lab scale boardswere prepared and exposed against fungus, borer and termites. Periodical observations are under progress.

aaaaa Life Cycle Assessment of Plywood and Bamboo Composite Products Sponsored by CleanTechnology Division of MoEF, Govt. of India

Bamboo and plantation wood based products are bio-degradable; hence the life span study is a vital necessityfor these new generations products. Keeping this in view the project on life cycle assessment of plywoodand bamboo composite products was taken up. This study would help in the development of an analyticalframework for evaluating life cycle environmental and economic impacts for alternative materials in competing


or complementary applications so that decision makers can make consistent and systematic comparisons ofoptions for improving environmental performance.

The energy audit and the measurement of carbon foot prints involved in the production of plywood, bamboomat corrugated sheet (BMCS) and bamboo mat ridge cap (BMRC) was carried out in a commercial unit.The study reveals that the total energy requirement for the production of plywood, bamboo mat corrugatedsheet (BMCS) and bamboo mat ridge cap (BMRC) is very less compared to other conventional materialsbeing used. The emission of greenhouse gases and effluent were measured in the production unit and hasbeen found that the emission of gases is well within the tolerance limits prescribed by the pollution controlboard. The effluents collected during the production have indicated negligible level of solids and the toxicchemicals. The study on BMCS and BMRC is completed. The present result on plywood is based on visit to3 factories.

aaaaa Development of compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (Densified Laminatedlumber) sponsored by M/s. Indeutsch International.

Poplar veneers and birch of 1.6mm were used for this study. The veneers were dyed using different coloursin an auto clave. The percentage of azo dyes to be incorporated and the solution concentration were workedout. The pressure and time to achieve the requisite colour penetration were optimized. The dyed veneerswere dried to requisite moisture level and coated with specially formulated PF resin. The process parametersfor pressing 25 -50 mm product to achieve a density greater than 1.00gm/cm3 was optimized. The panelsmade were subjected for leachability test for a period of 5-7 days. Leaching was not observed. The productswere sent to the sponsor to test the machining properties and the leachability after machining. The sponsorconfirmed that the compregs had good machinability. The sponsor has requested to extend the study forbirch veneers which would be sourced from 3 different places.

aaaaa Study on the Feasibility of the manufacture of Medium Density Fibre board from rice strawsponsored by M/s. Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd., Kolkata.

The main aim of this study was to assess the suitability of rice straw for the manufacture of medium densityfiber board with conventional resins. This study will help in efficient utilization of rice straw as an alternateresource for the industrial manufacture of particleboards and fiberboards.

From the results of the study it was found that either 100% rice straw fibers bonded with MDI or 50%replacement of rice straw fibers with wood fibers blended with synthetic formaldehyde based resin systemscan be adopted by the industries for commercial production. Adopting synthetic formaldehyde resin systemsfor making rice straw MDF would result in the cost reduction of adhesive by 40% -60% when comparedwith MDI resin

aaaaa Development of Borer and Fire Resistant Medium Density Fibre Board (MDF) of E1Formaldehyde Emission- sponsored by M/s. Mangalam Timber Products Ltd.

Specially formulated Amino and Phenolic resin system incorporating preservative and fire retardant chemicalsto make the Medium Density Fibre (MDF) board using eucalyptus species fibres were worked out. Theprocess parameters to be employed for the manufacturing of MDF were optimized.

The samples were exposed to borer, termite and mould fungi to assess the efficacy of the preservativechemicals. Five months study has been completed and the samples have not been attacked by borer, termite


(Grave yard test) and mould fungus. Samples were subjected to fire resistance property as per IS 5509:Specification for fire retardant plywood. At present there is no IS specification for fire retardant MDF, hencethe test method and the results prescribed for plywood were adopted to evaluate the flammability and rate ofburning. It was found that the results were satisfactory and complies with relevant specification. Further trialsare being continued with the same formulation to check the consistency in the test results.

aaaaa Study on the hygroscopicity of medium density fibre board :

The hygroscopic nature of the materials results in the dimensional changes of the product. Hence a study onthe measurement of hygroscopicity and movement values on commercially manufactured Medium densityfibre board was carried out. In this study the hygroscopic behaviour of Medium density fibre board wasdetermined by measuring the Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) after exposing the samples at 35°ctemperature and two different extreme conditions i.e., 96% and 35% relative humidity. Also the linear expansion/contraction and thickness swelling/shrinkage were measured according to standard test methods.

From this study it is observed that the Equilibrium moisture content (EMC) for MDF is lower than the solidwood. Medium Density Fibre board was found less hygroscopic than some of Indian timbers and comparableto hygroscopicity of Group C Indian timbers. As MDF is hygroscopic, its dimensions will change in responseto change in humid-ity.1% change in moisture content decreased the width by 0.42mm/m. The movementvalues for the medium density fibre boards exposed between 96%RH and 35% RH were found to be 0.28%in width, 4% in thickness.

aaaaa Study on Substitution of conventional Extender / Filler with XTRA BOND of different grades:

In this study four different types of XTRA BOND used as extender/filler which are being widely used inplywood industry in synthetic resin were taken .The extender/fillers were analyzed for physical and chemicalproperties like PH, and ash content etc. These extender/filler are basically a mixture of protenious, starch andlignocellulosic material out of which two are selected as direct hot pressing and other two are selected as prepressing quality .Each extender/filler was selected for 1 to 6 percent concentration level on the weight ofliquid phenol formaldehyde and urea formaldehyde resin for efficacy study . 12 mm plywood was manufacturedby using individual extender/fillers using both amino and phenolic resin. Veneers of dipterocarpus species(Gurjan) were taken in this study for manufacture of plywood. The plywood was tested for glue line durabilityby dry, wet and mycological test .Data reveals that incorporation of three percent concentration level on theliquid resin weight basis gave satisfactory results on bond quality and flow time ,coverage etc. At 5 to 6percentage concentration level gave excellent results on bond quality. It shows satisfactory results specially incase of bond quality and surface finishing of plywood .The optimum parameters like temperature, pressureand time for both cold press and hot press was optimized for both phenolic and amino resin based adhesivemix.

aaaaa Efficacy study of ALCHEMIX the Extender/Filler for Phenolic and Amino resin for PlywoodIndustries.

Amino and Phenolic Resin are normally used as synthetic adhesive in plywood industries for manufacturer ofplywood as per different IS Specifications. In plywood industries adhesive mixed is composed of syntheticresin filler or extender and various other additives depends upon resin and grade of plywood. ALCHEMIXi.e starch and protein based extender in glue will facilitate the most effective spread of active glue solids onwood, gap-filling agent and maintain the pot life of glue line.


ALCHEMIX was tested as per IS: 1508 to assess its suitability as per the physical and chemical propertiesof extender. 12mm Plywood has been manufactured at various concentrations to assess suitability of additivein respect to bond quality and other mechanical properties using PF and UF resins.

aaaaa Exploratory studies on the utilization of industrial waste for the development of wood – plasticcomposites.

Wood plastic particle board using Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) as apartial replacement to wood in the manufacture of particle boardhas been worked out. Flat pressed three layered wood plasticparticle board which comprises upto 40% of PVC with woodparticles as a core layer and fine wood particles on the surfaceswere manufactured.40% of PVC as replacement in particle boardconfirms to the requirements as prescribed in IS 3087:2005(Specification for Medium Density Particle Boards of wood andother lignocellulosics materials for general purpose) for Grade2.This developmental work will reduce the pressure on the naturalforests in one hand and also the usage of PVC wastes will minimizethe GHG emissions.


2. TRAINING & EDUCATION

Training is an important tool to facilitate the industries for efficient utilization of resources, increase theproductivity and reduce the overall cost of production. HRD needs of the mechanical wood industries aremet by the Institute by conducting one year post graduate diploma course and short term vocational courses.Training enhances the professional competency of managers, supervisory staff and industrial workers. IPIRTIis the only training institute of its kind in the country in the field of mechanical wood industries.

In addition to training courses, facilities are also extended to engineering students to undertake project worksin the Institute in different disciplines such as civil, mechanical and chemical engineering.

IPIRTI is also a nodal centre for pursuing research leading to award of Ph.D by FRI University.

2.1 Post Graduate Diploma Course in Wood and Panel Product Technology

The post graduate diploma course in Wood and Panel Products Technology is the only course of its type inthe country that has been widely recognized by theindustry and the diploma holders who pass out fromthe Institute are in great demand.

PGDC, a one-year job oriented training course providesan unique opportunity to basic science and engineeringgraduates for a career in one of the green industrialprocessing sectors viz., wood based industry.

During the year, the 22nd Training Course of One yearPost-graduate Diploma in Wood and Panel ProductsTechnology was conducted wherein 20 candidatescompleted the course successfully and 100% placementwas arranged through Campus selection process. Trainees have been placed in all the leading Industries.Training for 23rd Batch of One-year Post-graduate Diploma Course in Wood and Panel Products Technologyhas commenced during the year and 19 candidates are undergoing training.

The main objective of the course is to impart professional knowledge and skills with regard to processingtechnologies for efficient utilization of wood through conversion into engineered wood and a variety of panelmaterials/products viz., plywood, particle/fiber board, block board and flush door. The course also includesprocessing technology on bamboo mat based panel products and adhesive technology. Standardizationaspects with respect to quality management and BIS certification are dealt. Working knowledge on use ofcomputers and internet is also imparted. Emphasis is given for the trainees to operate all equipments/ machineryrelated to wood and panel product technology in the lab and pilot plant scale. This would facilitate thetrainees to get easily accommodated in the plywood industries. Till date 525 candidates have successfullycompleted the diploma course.

As a part of PGDC, a study tour was arranged for the trainees on 02nd September, 2011 to get acquaintedwith the manufacturing processes in wood based industries viz. M/s. Maheshwari Plywood, Mysore, M/s.Ferro Foundries, Mysore, M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., Hunsur, M/s. Kanara Wood & PlywoodIndustries, Mangalore, M/s. Kanachur Seasoning Industries, Mangalore, M/s. Yenopoya Resins, Mangaloreand M/s. Akolite Synthetic Resins, Mangalore.


2.2 Short Term Training Courses

IPIRTI at its headquarters as well as at outreachfield stations undertakes and organizes trainingprogrammes in different disciplines for differenttarget groups ranging from the technicians tomanagers on sponsorship basis and also for nationaland international students. By organizing severalshort term training courses, the institute iscontinuing to draw attention of several small andmedium scale enterprises.

Various Short term vocational training courses havebeen conducted during the year 2011-12 fortechnical personnel from industry to upgrade theirskill in the specialized field of interest such asveneer peeling, resin manufacture, panel/sheet manufacture, testing and standardization as well as specifictraining in the mode of transfer of technologies. A few training courses have also been conducted for artisans/rural people engaged in bamboo related activities on mechanized slivering of bamboo required for mat making.Training has also been provided to NGOs, engineers and architects in bamboo based housing includingentrepreneurs for different bamboo based technologies.

The list of short term courses conducted during the year is shown in Annexure V.

Five days Training Programme on Bamboo basedhousing system for the Engineering students fromGayathri Vidyaparishad, College of Engineering,Andhra Pradesh was conducted during 18th Julyto 22nd July 2011 at IPIRTI, Bangalore. Total of10 participants have attended the programme.

Shri A. K. Bansal, Addl. General of forests, MoEF,GoI. was the chief guest for the valedictoryprogramme and distributed the certificates totrainees who have successfully completed thecourse.

International Training Course

A Special training course on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology” for the 10 candidates sponsored by M/s. Rai Plywoods (K) Ltd, Kenya was conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore from 5th Sept, 2011 to 30th Sept,2011.


2.3 Compulsory Training Course for IFS Officers

WWWWW One week Compulsory Training Programme for IFS Officers

One week Compulsory training programme for 24IFS Officers from different states on “BambooResource Development for addressing livelihoodconcerns of communities” was conducted byIPIRTI, Bangalore during 19th – 23rd December,2011. The main objective of the training was tosensitise the senior foresters for assisting thegovernment & the Institute in formulating futurestrategies on Bamboo resource management foraddressing the livelihood concerns of communities.

WWWWW Two days Workshop for IFS Officers

Two-days workshop for IFS Officers on“Contribution of Forests Plantation in LivelihoodSupport and Industrial Production” was conductedby IPIRTI from 5th Jan to 6th Jan 2012. The basicgoal of holding the two days workshop was toraise awareness among the foresters that inclusionof forest environmental services and socio culturalbenefits can play an important role in justifying thecontribution of forests in National GDPAccounting. 23 IFS Officers attended the trainingprogramme.

The above workshop and training course wassponsored by MoEF, New Delhi.


2.4 Special Training Courses

Special Training Courses and practicals were conducted on Saw milling & Saw doctoring, Wood working,Timber grading & Wood finishing for the final year students of M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology fromKannur University from 16th August 2011 to 26th August, 2011 at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Special Training Courses and practicals were conducted on Saw milling & Saw doctoring; Wood working,Timber grading & Wood finishing for the final year students of M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology fromKannur University from 13th February 2012 to 24th February, 2012 at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Special Training Courses and practical were conducted on Bamboo preservation and Bamboo joints fortrainees from CGBMT, Bangalore from 26th March to 30th March, 2012 at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Ten German students visited IPIRTI, Bangalore on 16th March 2012 as a part of study tour regarding panelindustries in India. Two of them are undergoing training on Bamboo laminates from March 2012.



3.1 Product Testing

Product testing is an important activity aiming at production of quality products by the Industry and helpingconsumers, including Government organizations in checking quality of goods purchased. IPIRTI is one of thespecialized laboratories recognized by BIS and accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025 for testing ofwood and composites from wood and other lignocellusosics. BIS is using the services of the Institute forissue/renewal of license for panel products to wood based industries. Beneficiaries include Manufacturers,Certifying agencies, Regulating authorities, Traders and Consumers. Test facilities are also available at theKolkata Field Station and IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Punjab. During the year 1088 samples were tested forconformity to relevant standards, including testing of samples drawn by BIS and from outside agencies. Thedetails of which are given below:

Products/Materials tested

Product/Material No. of samples

Plywood 298

Block board/Flush door 160

Particle & Fiber board 38

Resin & Chemicals 118

Wood & Veneers 222

3.2 Standardization

Standardization facilitates use of right material for right purpose. It also helps to build consumer confidence inany material/product and ensure product quality conforming to the specifications. It helps the manufacturerto compete in the international market for selling his products. The Institute continues to play a significant role informulating and evaluating standard specifications for wood, wood products and products from lignocellulosicmaterials by serving on various committees/subcommittees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the nationalstandards body of India responsible for formulation of standards.

IPIRTI is very much involved in the activities of BIS related to Standards on Wood and wood based Panels.Scientists serve on various sectional committees and sub committees of Civil Engineering Division of BIS asconvenors/members. Director, IPIRTI, is the Chairman of wood products and products from otherlignocellulosic materials sectional committee CED: 20 and also a member of BIS COUNCIL. IPIRTIrepresentation in Committee / Sub-committee of BIS is given in Annexure VII.

3.2.1 Activities

� Formulation of draft Standards for materials/products developed at the Institute or elsewhere

� Revision of existing Standards of BIS on need based and changing situation Preparation and revisionof draft Standards referred by BIS

� Sending comments to draft standards/amendments,

� Rationalization of test procedures and methods and review of ISO draft Standards.


4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATIONS

4.1 Library

The Institute has an unique library, dedicated to composite products made from wood and other lignocellulosicmaterials. A collection of 4203 books on forestry, wood science, polymer science, polymers and alliedsubjects, journals including international journals and 2618 back volumes are available for ready reference.The library facilities are extensively used by the scientists and trainees, and are also open to industry personneland researchers from other institutes.

During the year 17 books were added to the library, 14 Journals including 6 International Journals weresubscribed at the main library at Bangalore.

4.2 Internet Services

As an electronic media for sharing & disseminating technical and products information internet holds immensepotential for forest based industry. The forestry sector including the timber industry is already having a substantialpresence on the Net. To facilitate sourcing of global research and information related to technologicaldevelopment, internet facilities were established. Some wood related information has been down loadedfrom the Internet and the hard copies are available at the Institute library as IPIRTI Internet InformationBooklets. To give global research overview on wood products “Wood Products Research Update”- abimonthly digital information service of IPIRTI was rendered to members of IPIRTI’s Society through E-mail.

In anticipation of user’s needs, global information on forestry, wood, wood composites/bamboo compositeshas been downloaded from Internet and the same has been maintained in digital folder entitled “GlobalInformation from Library to Library Clienteles” on a local shared server of the Institute to enable the users toaccess the information offline.

4.3 Publications

Effective dissemination of research findings to the industry is a sine qua non for their successful adoption andto benefit the people at large. The institute is endeavoring to make all efforts to disseminate R&D resultsthrough publication of quarterly newsletter - IPIRTI News, Research Reports and Technology Profiles.During the year, 4 quarterly newsletters were brought out.

4.4 E-Governance activities at IPIRTI

E-governance is the computerization and automation of common government processes with the goal oflowering costs, improving efficiency and generally providing better services and to enhance information accessfor the benefit of Staff, Citizens, Organizations and Government functionaries.

With the emphasis given by MoEF on computerization, IPIRTI initiated action for strengthening of e-governance/ IT activities of the Institute. The activities initiated are as below:

1. IPIRTI has setup a LAN interconnecting all the systems.

2. Intranet has been designed exclusively for the Staff.


3. Computerization of testing activity of the institute from the receipt of samples to the test report generationto comply to NABL requirements.

4. Payroll and Biometrics for the institute has been initiated.

5. Institute’s website has been redesigned and uploaded.

4.5 List of research reports published during the year 2011-2012

RR159 Screening of Some newer Insecticides against Wood Destroying Insects

RR160 Development of Bamboo particle board

RR161 Study on fire performance of door and shutter assemblies and formulation of Standards in linewith international Standards

RR162 Development of self-adhesive core veneer to replace the glue core of the plywood

RR163 Development of technique for production of face veneers from reconstituted plantation timbers


5. EXTENSION SERVICES

5.1 Transfer of Technology

MOU SIGNED

During the year 4 Nos. of MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) were signed for transfer of technology.

� Prof. Dr. Volker Thole, Head of Dept. WoodTechnology from Fraunhofer Institute, Germanyand Dr. C. N. Pandey Director, IPIRTI, Bangaloresigned and exchanged a MoU to promote co-operation in the field of Research & Education on22

nd of July 2011at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

� A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wassigned and exchanged between Dr. C.N. Pandey,Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore and Shri. MaheshSomu, M.D, M/s. DIAB Core Materials PrivateLimited, Chennai on “Exploratory studies on theutilization of industrial waste for the development ofwood – plastic composites” in presence of Dr. S.K.Nath, Joint Director, Shri. Thanigai & Shri. KiranM.C, Scientists, IPIRTI, Bangalore on 26th ofAugust 2011.

� An MOU signed with M/s. Centre for HousingScience and Construction Technology (CSHT),Chennai for the collaborative works related toBamboo Housing


� A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wassigned between Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director,IPIRTI, Bangalore and Shri. Mukesh Mundra,M.D, M/s. Allied Resins, Private Limited, Kolkataon “Suitability of powder PC-401 BR-40 for themanufacture of plywood “ in presence of Dr. S. K.Nath, Joint Director, and Scientists, IPIRTI,Bangalore on 14th February 2012.

5.2 Industrial visit

27.05.2011: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer-in-Charge and Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, IPIRTI, Field Station,Kolkata visited M/s. Satyam Plywood, North Bengal (W.B) for the implementation of Low cost PFResin.

30.05.2011: Shri. Akash A Solanki, STA, IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata visited M/s. Green Ply IndustriesLtd., along with trainees of one month course on “Plywood Manufacturing Technology”.

11.07.2011: Dr. Pradeep K. Kushwaha, OIC and Purushottam K. Sharma, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali attendedAnnual meeting of NIPMA at M/s Green Ply Industries Ltd., Rudrapur.

05.09.2011: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer-in-Charge, Field Station, Kolkata, visited M/s. Century Plyboardsalong with one month course trainees of “Plywood Manufacturing Technology”.

24.09.2011 to 29.09.2011: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore, Dr. Apar na Kalawate,Scientist and Shri. Purushottam, SRF, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali visited M/S. Greenply Industries Ltd.,Rudrapur to solve fungus related problem in MDF.

21.10.2011 to 25.10.2011: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata visited M/s.S.A. Plywood, Cooch behar, West Bengal to solve the following problems:

i) Formaldehyde emission was very high during manufacture of particle board.

ii) Frequent Core delamination in ply boards.

iii) Glue penetration on the face during plywood manufacturing.

iv) Warping, bending and core delamination problem in ply boards during manufacture.

05.12.2011 to 06.12.2011: Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director visited M/s. Timpac k Pvt. Ltd., Meghalaya toattend problem related to fire retardant treatment of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets.

04.01.2012 : Shri. Purushottam, SRF, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali visited M/s. Golden Plywood Industries Ltd.,Ludhiana to discuss about the manufacturing of Marine Grade Plywood as per IS 710 and its testing as perthe standards.


06.01.2012 : Dr. Pradeep K. Kushwaha, OIC and Shri. Purushottam, SRF, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali visitedDIC, Chandigarh to submit the proceeding of the 5th Steering Committee Meeting for approval of Chairmanof Member Secretary.

07.01.2012: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director visited to M/s. Hunsur Plywood Ltd., Hunsur during their IFSWorkshop.

20.01.2012 : Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director visited M/s. Allied Resins Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata for further discussionwith ARCL in response to the meeting held at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

06.02.12 : Mr. S.C.Sahoo, Scientist visited M/s Singh brother Exim Pvt Ltd along with trainees of one monthtraining course on “Plywood manufacturing Technology”.

25.02.2012 : Mr. S.C.Sahoo, Scientist visited M/s Mars plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd, West Bengal tomodify the adhesive formulation in manufacture of plywood.

5.3 Seminars/Workshops/Conference/Meeting

Fifth Meeting of the Steering Committee of IPIRTI Centre, Mohali was held on 12th December, 2011, atDepartment of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Punjab, Chandigarh.

A view of 5th meeting of The Steering Committee held on 12th December

Highlights of the meeting:

Dr. C. N. Pandey, Vice Chairman of the steering committee extended a hearty welcome to Shri. SukhjitSingh Bains, IAS, Director, Department of Industries & Commerce (DIC) - the Chairman and the membersof Steering committee Shri. Khosla, Industr ial Advisor cum Additional Director (SSI), DIC, MemberSecretary; Shri. Naresh Tiwari, President, NIPMA; Shri. Indrajeet Singh, President, Punjab PlywoodManufacturers Association; Shri.Mahesh Gupta, Managing Director, M/s. Sri Ram Panels, Gobhindhgarh;Shri. Susminder Singh Bimbri, State Geologist, DIC; Shri. B. S. Brar, General manager-Mining officercum Addl. Registrar, DIC; Shri. Shyamlal, Survey officer, DIC; Shri. Labh Singh, Industry Representative;Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI; Ms. Sujatha. D, Scientist, HoD Adhesive Tec hnology Division,


IPIRTI; Shr i. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist, HoDCENTEC Division, IPIRTI; Dr. Pradeep Kr.Kushwaha, Scientist, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali andShri. Purushottam Consultant, IPIRTI Centre,Mohali.

In the welcome address, Dr. C. N. Pandey informedthat plywood industries are growing at 15% perannum due to infrastructural development happeningin the country.

He also informed that during last 15 years fastestgrowth of plywood industry has taken place in NorthWestern part of India, especially in Punjab and Haryana and these industries are supplying about 60%of the requirement of plywood and panel products in the country.

Due to this growth in the North Western region, there was a proposal from the industries to open anIPIRTI Testing Centre at Mohali. With lot of efforts put up by IPIRTI, NIPMA and Punjab Government,an IPIRTI-Centre was finally established at Mohali which would cater to testing and training needs of theindustries in these regions and also attend to technological need of the industry. It is also worth mentioninghere that hardly 10% of the industries located in these regions have trained manpower.

Dr. C. N. Pandey informed the committee that the centre has been running successfully from last four yearsand also has obtained BIS recognition and NABL accreditation for testing panel products. He also highlightedthat the centre has been receiving many enquiries for training on testing the panel products and the centre hasbeen successful in conducting 3 training courses till date.

A good response has been received from the industrial end for training programme and the IPIRTI Centreis planning to conduct 1-3 months Plywood Manufactur ing Tec hnology Cour se including a few short termcourses in 2012.

Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist, IPIRTI, Bangalore made a power point presentation wherein hebriefed about the background of the centre. He also informed the committee that the action plans set by thecommittee during the last meeting have been completed successfully.

After the brief discussion, with the permission of the chair the following agenda items were taken up one by onefor discussion.

Nomination proposed by IPIRTI for inclusion of BIS and one member from Forest Department in the steeringcommittee was accepted.

Request was made by NIPMA for inclusion of Shri. Mahesh Gupta, MD, M/s. Sri Ram PanelsGobindhgarh as a member in the steering committee. The committee accepted for the inclusion of thesame.

Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director requested Shri. Sukhjit Singh Bains, IAS, Chairman to hand over the NABLcertificate of IPIRTI Centre to Shr i. Pradeep Kr. Kushwaha, Scientist of IPIRTI- Centre, Mohali. Thechairman handed over the NABL certificate to Shri. Pradeep Kr. Kushwaha.


The Chairman suggested creating awareness about IPIRTI-Centre to more industries located in theNorth Western region. Dr. C. N. Pandey accepted the suggestion and informed the chairman “IPIRTI INFOCUS” published recently will be circulated to plywood factories and various agencies to create awareness.

Shri. Naresh Tiwari, President, NIPMA assured of making effort to get more membership to IPIRTISociety from the industries of North Western region

Dr. C. N. Pandey informed the Chairman that by further strengthening the training and testing activities atIPIRTI–Centre, Mohali, the centre can be targeted to achieve self sufficiency. He stressed that all these activitiescan be made successful only with the cooperation from Punjab Government and the industries located inthese regions.

5.4 Attending Workshop/ Seminar/ Conference/ Meeting:

07.05.2011 to 09-05-2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey,Director visited Chandigarh to meet Shri. Naresh Tiwari,President, NIPMA regarding organizing the seminarand also had discussion regarding the testing and otheradministration matters with Scientists of IPIRTI Centerat Mohali.

17.05.2011 : Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist, ShriKiran M C Scientist and Dr. Varad Rajulu, ScientistAttended One day training on” GABI software for dataanalysis in LCA”.

28.05.2011: Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist deliveredlecture on “Bamboo and Bamboo composites at Seminar on “Bamboo for Integrated Development” atChoksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science ( IISc ), Bangalore conducted by CGBMT, Bangalore.

28.05.2011: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist, attended Seminar on “Bamboo for IntegratedDevelopment” and delivered a lecture on “Bamboo and Bamboo composites” at Choksi Hall, Indian Instituteof Science (IISc), Bangalore conducted by CGBMT, Bangalore.

24.06.2011 to 26.06.2011: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, Field Station Kolkata, has attended Nationalconference NCRAMT-2011 at Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia organized by CSIR and HIT andpresented a paper titled “Recycling of Solid Waste Phenolic and Amino Resin from Plywood Industries asMolding powder”.

1.-07.2011: Shri. Amitava Sil, Officer-in-Charge, Field Station Kolkata, attended one day interactive sessionorganized by Bharat Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata with entrepreneurs in the wood sector chairedby Shri. Maitri Inthusul, Governor of Trang Province, Thailand.

27.07.2011 to 28.07.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director visited New Delhi to pursue the pending issues withMoEF and also to finalize the draft minutes of 116

th BoG.

02.08.2011 to 04.08.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director attended the meeting of the Sub-Group IV onForestry Institutional & Technology Management at New Delhi.


02.08.2011 to 05.08.2011: Mr. Ramesh Karri, J.T.A., IPIRTI Centre, Mohali attended 4 days trainingprogramme on “Laboratory Quality System, Management & Internal Audit as per IS/ISO: 17025” at NITS,Noida.

09.08.2011 to 11.08.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director visited New Delhi to attend the meeting at IIT, Delhi.

23.08.2011 to 24.08.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director attended the meeting of the Sub-Group IV on ForestryInstitutional& Technology Management at New Delhi.

09.09.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director attended the meeting of 5th Panel Expo Conference to finalize theConference programme in FIPPI office, New Delhi.

12.09.2011 to 13.09.2011: Shr i. Akash A. Solanki, STA, Field Station Kolkata, attended two days NABLtraining on “Awareness on Laboratory Requirement” as per ISO/IEC: 17025 at CETE, Kolkata.

22.09.2011 to 25.09.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director, Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director, Ms. Sujatha D.,Shr i. Uday D.N., Shr i. Thanigai, Scientists par ticipated in 5th Panel Expo International Exhibition-cum-Conference and also attended 6th CAC meeting at IIT, New Delhi.

23.09.2011: Mr. Purushottam, SRF, IPIRTI Centre, Mohali attended a seminar invited by the PanelExpo, New Delhi.

28-09-2011 to 30-09-2011: Shri. S.C. Sahoo, Scientist, Field Station Kolkata, attended three daysNABL training on “Internal Quality Audit” as per ISO/IEC: 17025 at CETEC, Kolkata.

19.10.2011: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director attended Seminar on “Adaptive Management of Ecosystem:The knowledge systems of societies for Adaptive and Mitigation of Impacts of climate change” and presenteda paper on “Impact of Forestry Products on climate change mitigation in India”.

19.10.2011 to 22.10.2011 : Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist, Coordinator and organizing committee memberfor conducting the International conference and exhibition on the art and joy of wood and worked during themonths July – October 2011 on “Rediscovering wood: The key to sustainable future”

19.10.2011 to 22.10.2011 : Ms. D. Sujatha and Mrs.Mamatha.B. S., Scientists, represented as membersfrom IPIRTI for the International conference and exhibition on the art and joy of wood on “Rediscoveringwood: The key to sustainable future”

09.11.2011: Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist delivered lecture on “ Bamboo in housing” at the workshop on“The use of Bamboo as Construction material” held at M/s Sahyadri Institute of Engineering, Mangaloreorganized by Bamboo Society of India.

21-11-2011: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director visited Delhi to attend Indian Forests Congress 2011 at theNASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi.

22-11-2011 to 25-11-2011 Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director participated in the International Seminar organizedby BMTPC and HUDCO at Pragathi Maidan, New Delhi and delivered a lecture on “Bamboo BasedComposites – The Green Building Materials for Housing & Construction”.

01.12.2011, to 03.12.2011 : Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist, Advisory and technical member & deliveredkeynote address on “ Seismic performance of buildings constructed using bamboo and bamboo composites”


at International conference on Earthquake analysis and Design of structures Organised by PSG College ofTechnology, Coimbatore in collaboration with The University of Alabama, USA.

02.12.2011: Shr i. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended International Conference on Earthquake Analysisand Design of Structures” organized by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore in collaboration withUniversity of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA and delivered a key note lecture on “Seismic Performance of BuildingsConstructed using Bamboo & its Composites”.

09.12.2011: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist, attended One day workshop on “The use of Bamboo asa construction material” at Sahyadri Engineering College, Mangalore conducted by Bamboo Society ofIndia and delivered a lecture on “Bamboo Housing”.

12.12.2011 : Shri Anand Nandanwar attended 5th steering committee meeting of IPIRTI CENTRE Mohaliand gave presentation on the progress of the centre.

20.01.2012 : Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist and Shri Kiran M C, Scientist attended seminar on “Vibrationtesting and applications’ organized by Saraswati Dynamics at Hotel ITC Gardenia.

09.01.2012 to 10.01.2012 : Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended as a delegate for the Two day NationalSeminar, Live Product demonstration and exhibition on “ Innovative concretes and Affordable Housing” atBMS College of Engineering, Bangalore organized by ICI-Karnataka Bangalore Centre.

January, 2012 : Dr. Pradeep K. Kushwaha, OIC, IPIRTI Centre attended 5 days training programme atNITS, Noida.

02.02.2012 to 04.02.2012 :Mr. S.C.Sahoo, Scientist attended national seminar on “Agroforestry: AnEvergreen Agriculture for Food Security and Environmental Resilience” held at NAU, Navsari and presenteda poster titled “A Study on Physico mechanical properties of the plywood manufactured from non oven jutefelt used as core veneer as wood substitution”.

06.02.2012 : Dr. Aparna Kalawate and Dr. K.Ch. Varadarajulu attended one day “Authors workshop”organised by springer and Edanz group at the Atria Hotel, Bangalore.

09.02.2012 : Mr Uday D.N., Dr.Vipin Kumar Chawla, Mr.Jagadish Vengala and Ms.D.Sujatha, Scientistsattended AGM meeting of the Institute at Parayavaran Bhavan, New Delhi.

11.02.2012 : Dr. Aparna Kalawate and Dr. K.Ch. Varadarajulu attended one day seminar on “Know YourWood” during India Wood exhibition at International exhibition centre, Bangalore..

14.02.2012 : Dr. C N Pandey, Director, Dr. S K Nath, Jt. Director, Mr. N D Uday Scientist and Mr.Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended meeting with German delegates “Hubertus Flototto (of SourlandSpanplatte, Germany), Sleek board and WKI, Germany” regarding collaborative at Palm resortBangalore.

07.03.12 : Shri Amitava Sil, Officer-in- Charge attended one day seminar on National Seminar on“Advancement in modern technologies and its implementation in human lives- focusing in development ofNorth Bengal” at Jalpaiguri Govt Engineering College, West Bengal and had given lecture on “BambooComposite Based Housing System for Disaster Prone Areas”


16.03.12 and17.03.12: Dr Vipin K Chawla, Mrs Mamtha BS and Dr Ranjana Yadav attend the two daysnational seminar on advances in polymeric materials (APM-2012) and present the paper entitled, “Formulationand Characterization of lignin formaldehyde resins as a wood adhesive, Adhesives from Biomaterials for thegreen building and Kinetics of alkaline catalysed Cardanol formaldehyde reaction” respectively, organized bydepartment of polymer science & Technology, SK University, Anantapur.

18.03.2012 : Mr Uday D N visited M/s BCDI Agartal for evaluation of bamboo processing machinery forprocurement.

19.03.2012 : Mr Uday D N presented visited Tripura Forest Development and Plantation CorporationLtd., Agartala, Tripura to present paper on “Bamboo mat Moulded skin Door technology in presence ofHon’ble Minister for forests.”

19.03.2012 to 20.03.2012 : Dr.Vipin Kumar Chawla and Mr. Jagadish Vengala, Scientists, Co-coordinatorand also invited speaker for the “Two day workshop on Construction of Bamboo Houses” conducted atBuilding Technology Centre (BTC), Division of Structural Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

5.5 Visit to Abroad

13.05.2011 to 23.06.2011: Dr. Vipin KumarChawla, Scientist IPIRTI, Bangalore attendedTechnical Training Course on Energy-Saving andEmission-Reduction for Developing Countries”sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce andorganized by Suzhou University of Science andTechnology at Suzhou, the People’s Republic ofChina.

15.05.2011 to 20.05.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey,Director IPIRTI, Bangalore participated in the 11th

International Conference on Wood & Bio-FiberPlastic Composites and a Symposium onNanotechnology in Wood Composites at the USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, USA.

25.05.2011 to 14.06.2011: Shr i. AnandNandanwar, Scientist attended International seminaron “Bamboo and Rattan Industry for developingcountries” in Beijing, China and also presented a paperon “Bamboo Based Composites- a material of thefuture”.

01.06.2011 to 06.06.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey,Director and Dr. S.K. Nath, Joint Director attendedGermany-LIGNA, Hannover and also visited WKIInstitute and HNEE University and also participatedin seminar held on 06th June, 2011. They haddiscussion with Prof. Dr.Volker Thole, Dr. Dirk


Berthold of Fraunhofer Institute for Holzforschungabout Research & Development collaboration

Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director and Dr. S.K. Nath, JointDirector visited Germany to evaluate mutuallybeneficial R&D collaboration between IPIRTI andGerman Research Institute/University related to WoodScience.

Dur ing their stay in Ger many, Fraunhofer Institutefor Holzforschung, WKI at Braunschweig was visitedand discussions held about the research projects on(i) Development of technology for manufacture ofMedium Density Fibre Board (MDF) using bamboo as raw material and (ii) Development of light weightinterior door using hollow core particle board as infill.

Dr. Pandey, Director and Dr. Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI,visited University of Applied Science, HNE,Eberswalde. They had discussions with Prof.Dr.Wilhelm Gunther Vahron,and Prof. Dr. UlrichSchwarz, University of Applied Science, Eberswaldefor under taking joint research projects on (i)Development of housing components specially by usingbamboo (ii) Development of bamboo Glulam and (iii)Bamboo housing using restructured bambooproducts/components.

26.10.2011 to 01.11.2011: Shri. Prakash V.,Scientist, attended Ministerial Seminar on“Strengthening Co-operation on Forestry (Bamboo) among China and Other Developing Countries” inHongzhou, Beijing, Yiwu and Anji, China and also participated in 2

nd China International Forest IndustryFair & the 4th China Yiwu InternationalForest products fair..

Shri. Prakash.V Scientist, IPIRTI, Bangalore with Ministers and Officialswho attended Ministerial Seminar, China


5.6 Visit of Dignitaries

1. 12.04.2011: Shri. R.K. Buhani, Director, M/s. Mridul Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. visited IPIRTI, Field Station,Kolkata for discussion regarding sponsoring a project on “Study on substitution of conventional extender/filler with XTRA BOND of different grades”.

2. 18.04.2011 to 19.04.2011: Shri. Prasant Ingole, Par tner of UVA’S Associates, Rourkela, visitedIPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata for discussion regarding sponsoring a project on “Development ofBamboo wood for replacement of Jungle Hard wood for Packaging Industry”.

3. 06.05.2011 :Shri Tapas Chakraborty, General Manger, M/s Royal Plywood Industries, Vishkapatnamvisited IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata and discussed with Officer-In-Charge for implementation of LowCost PF resin in their factory.

4. 19.05.2011 : Shri Subir Ghosh, Sr. Project Manager, Health & education, All India Clench Foundation(A Public Charitable Trust) visited IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata and made a discussion with Officer-In-Charge for commercial transfer of technology of different product developed by IPIRTI.

5. Shri Avijit Basu, Deputy General Manager, JBF RAK LLC, U.A.E visited IPIRTI Field Station Kolkataand held a discussion with Officer-In-Charge for taking IPIRTI as a consultant of testing of samples andgiving training to their staff’s in U.A.E.

6. 10.10.2011 to 14.10.2011: Shri. Phople, QC Manager, BBTCL, Rudrapur visited IPIRTI Centre,Mohali for Resin samples testing and to discuss about the properties of various resins.

7. 12.05.2011: Professors from Oregan stateuniversity have visited IPIRTI, Bangalore to havediscussions on Bamboo based housing.

7. 07.12.2011 to 09.12.2011: Bureau of IndianStandards team comprising of Shri BimanChattopadhaya, Scientist-F and Shri NawalKishore, Scientist-B, visited IPIRTI Field StationKolkata for auditing IPIRTI Kolkata Laboratoryunder BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme.

8. 08.12.2011 to 09.12.2011: Dr. C.N. Pandey,Director, visited IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata asan observer for BIS audit.

9. 16.12.2011 : Shri Sudhir Gupta, Proprietor of M/s VS Alchemy, Kolkata visited to IPIRTI, FieldStation, Kolkata to submit the sponsored project on “Efficacy study of ALCHEMIX as an Extender/Filler as an additive for plywood Industry” on 16.12.11.

10. 04.01.2012 : Dr.V. K. Bahuguna, Director, ICFRE, Dehradun and Dr.Vasu , Director, RFRI, Jorhatvisited IPIRTI, Bangalore to have the discussions regarding Bamboo Mat skin door.

11. 11.02.2012 to 12.02.2012 : NABL team comprising of Dr. A.K.Mondal and Ms. Rajalakshmi


Subrahmanyam visited IPIRTI Field Station Kolkata for onsite surveillance audit in Mechanical andChemical field of testing.

12. 03.02.2012 : Shri. Harsh Kumar, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Research Circle, Hoshiarpur along withRange Officer visited IPIRTI Centre, Mohali regarding training of 20 Forest Guards.

Papers accepted or published:

1. Mr. S.C.Sahoo (2011) : Use of silicone based coating for protection of wood materials and bamboocomposites from weather and UV degradation”, Journal of Indian academy of wood science, Vol.8No.2, PP 143-147.

2. Dr. C. N. Pandey and Dr. Aparna Kalawate (2011): An alternative fumigant to Methyl Bromide fortimber. Ply Reporter. May. PP : 94-100.

3. Dr. Aparna Kalawate (2011) : Efficacy of colemanite against mould fungi for rubber wood veneers,Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 161-164.

4. Mrs. Mamatha. B.S. (2011) : Soya based phenolic resin for plywood manufacture, Journal of IndianAcademy of Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 112-115.

5. Dr. C.N. Pandey (2011) : Wood based panel products; technology road map, Journal of Indian Academyof Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 62-67.

6. Dr. S.K. Nath (2011) : Wood substitutions; recent developments in India, Journal of Indian Academy ofWood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 68-71.

7. Ms. D.Sujatha (2012) Reduction of formaldehyde release from panel products, Journal of Indian Academyof Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 136-138.

8. Mr. Jagadish Vengala (2011) : Energy consumption of wood based panel products – a review, Journalof Indian Academy of Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 80-83.

9. Mr. K.Thanigai (2011) : A study an effect of weathering on effect of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheet,Journal of Indian Academy of Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 201-203.

10. Mr. D.N. Uday (2011) : Suitability of Melia-Dubia for plywood manufacture, Journal of Indian Academyof Wood Science, Vol.8 No.2, PP 207-211.

11. Mr. S.C.Sahoo (2012) : Utilization of Non -oven Jute felt - A natural Fiber as a substitution of woodveneer for manufacture of plywood, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE),Vol-1, Issue-1.


6. STATUTORY MEETINGS

6.1 Board of Governors Meeting

Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI welcomed the Chair man and the member s of Board of Gover nors.The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar, IFS, DG (F) & Spl. Secretary to Govt.of India, MoEF and Vice- Chairman, IPIRTI, Board of Governors. Before taking up the Agenda items, theBoard members observed 2 minutes silence in memory of late Shri. N.S. Adkoli, one of the Board memberswho passed away on 5th April, 2011.

Director, IPIRTI highlighted the major R & D achievements on the following points in brief:

i. Testing fire rating of doors,

ii. Development of compregs using dyed veneers of plantation species (multi coloured densified laminatedlumber)

iii. Development of low formaldehyde emission from wood based panel products

iv. Development of eco-friendly preser vative

v. Energy auditing and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) study on plywood under Indian manufacturing conditions.

Shri. Uday D.N., Senior Scientist of IPIRTI made a brief presentation highlighting the importance of growingMelia dubia species. He also focused on the research activities carried out at IPIRTI on the suitability ofpeeling, gluing characteristics of Melia dubia species. During his presentation, he informed the Board thatIPIRTI is actively involved in promoting the plantation activities of Melia dubia. In this regard a Softwarefirm has sponsored some fund to raise Melia dubia plantation. IPIRTI has identified a farmer in Erode whois actively involved in tissue culture of Melia dubia and has agreed to supply about 50,000 seedlings perannum, of which 30,000 seedlings have already been distributed to the farmers in Hunsur for raisingplantation.

Shri. Piare Lal, General Secretary, Agro-forestry Farmers Association, informed that tissue culture is alsobeing practiced for Poplar species in the northern region. However, it is observed that lot of poplar timber are


being imported by the panel industries. Hence it is suggested to restrict the import and promote the plantationactivities in India.

Shri. Moiz S. Vagh, Manag ing Director, M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., informed the Board thathis firm is promoting the plantation activity in Hunsur with active collaboration of IPIRTI. He alsoinformed that funds are not being granted directly to the farmers for raising plantation of species requiredby the panel industries. He highlighted the problems faced by panel industries in importing the timber becauseof stringent rules being followed for meeting the phyto sanitary certification requirements. He also requested theChairman to take up the matter with the Ministry of Agriculture to sort out the long pending issues.

Shr i. R.K. Mehta, Chair man, Mozo Bamboo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., informed the Board that bambooproducts are emerging in the market as eco-friendly material for various applications. He opined thatDendrocalamus strictus species of bamboo is widely grown all over India and is abundantly available.He suggested that IPIRTI may develop technology for the manufacture of bamboo lumber products inplace of bamboo mat composites. Director, IPIRTI replied that the research on developing bamboo matbased composites using Dendrocalamus strictus species has been worked out by IPIRTI few years ago.The development of lumber products from Bambusa bambose species has been initiated at IPIRTI.However, based on the suggestion given by Shri.Mehta, IPIRTI would explore the possibility of usingDendrocalamus strictus species for value added products.

Shri. A.K. Bansal, IFS, Additional Director General of Forests (FC), MoEF, informed that there are threeMissions which are presently working for growth of bamboo sector. Hence, to promote the plantation ofbamboo activities and to develop value added products, the matter needs to be discussed with these threeMissions.

The Board welcomed and approved the proposal for convening the International Seminar to commemorateGolden Jubilee Year of IPIRTI. The meeting ended with a Vote of Thanks.

6.2 Annual General Body Meeting (AGM)

Highlights of 48th AGM:

Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar, IFS, Director General (Forests) & Spl. Secretary to MoEF GoI, Vice-Chairman,IPIRTI, BoG, informed the members that due to the busy schedule of Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Hon’bleMinister for Environment & Forests and President of IPIRTI Society would join the meeting later and hechaired the meeting.

The Chairman appreciated the work and Smt. Gauri Kumar enquired regarding patenting of this developmentalwork. Dr. C.N. Pandey informed the members that the process of filing patent on Rice Straw MDF will betaken up shortly.

Dr. C.N. Pandey informed that IPIRTI is conducting one year Post Graduate Diploma Course and a numberof vocational Short term Training Courses. The existing 19 Scientists of headquarters and Field Stationshandle these courses in addition to Research & Testing. Further there is a pressure from industries to set upField Stations on various States, where panel industries are concentrated. A project proposal for theestablishment of Field Stations in Gujarat & Chattisgarh has been submitted to the Ministry for approval.


Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Hon’ble Minister for Environment &Forests seeing the Bamboo mat ridge cap developed at IPIRTI

All these additional activities require additional scientific manpower. Smt. Gauri Kumar enquired that whetherthe proposal is made on SFC route. Director replied that the proposal is made on public private partnershipmode. Smt. Gauri Kumar opined that the trained man power to the Field Station has to be provided byIPIRTI.

Shri. A.K. Bansal, IFS, Addl. D.G. of Forests, (FC), MoEF informed that once the Field Stations are set upin respective regions, IPIRTI has to provide one to two Scientists.

The members suggested that the Field Stations proposed to be established in two States should begin withtesting activities initially and later elevated to R & D and training.

Shri. Kaushik Mukherjee, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Forest Ecology and EnvironmentDepartment, enquired the commercialization of Bamboo Technologies developed by IPIRTI.

Shri. Sampuran Singh, Managing Director, M/s. Timpack Pvt. Ltd., Meghalaya briefed that since 2003 he isthe only manufacturer of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets & Bamboo Mat Ridge cap. He also informed thatdue to the high demand of these products and to reduce the wastages in overlapping, he would be interestedto install a large size press for the manufacture of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets. He has approachedIPIRTI to put up a project proposal.

Dr. C.N. Pandey informed that a proposal for the up-gradation of Bamboo Mat Corrugated Sheetsmanufacturing press has already been prepared and submitted to BMTPC for approval.

The members appraised Shri. Sampuran Singh for his efforts in successful production and marketing ofBamboo Mat Corrugated Sheets.

Dr. C.N. Pandey further added that IPIRTI has pilot plant facilities which are equivalent to a mini factoryproduction. This facilitates easy adoption of technologies on industrial scale. He also highlighted that all theBamboo Technologies have been commercialized and about 6-8 industries in the country including one inNepal are on continuous production. He also informed that the industrial trial production for all the productswould be demonstrated to the entrepreneurs by the IPIRTI Scientists.


Shri. Kaushik Mukherjee, opined that providing subsidies to bamboo related work would promote thebamboo activities in the country.

Smt. Gauri Kumar informed that Director; IPIRTI should hold a meeting with Govt. of Karnataka to explorethe possibility for having a company integrated project related to Bamboo based products. She also opinedto linkup with Agro Forestry for further propagation.

Smt. Gauri Kumar enquired that whether IPIRTI has formulated R & D growth fund policies. Dr. C.N.Pandey replied that the R & D growth policies have been formulated in 2006 and is being regularly monitoredby IPIRTI R & D growth monitoring members.

During the discussion on strengthening of the infrastructural facilities at the Institute and its Field Stations, Dr.C.N. Pandey informed the members that IPIRTI has recently established a fire testing and volatile organiccompound emission chamber for testing the panel products as per International Standards, which are the firstof its kind in the country. Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar appreciated the efforts of IPIRTI for establishing these facilitieswhich are presently needed for addressing the environmental issues.

While the discussions on the agenda items was continued, Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Hon’ble Minister forEnvironment & Forests and President of IPIRTI Society along with Dr. Tishyarakshit Chatterjee,IAS, Secretary to Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI, BoG arrived and joined the meeting.

Dr. C.N. Pandey made a brief presentation highlighting the various activities of IPIRTI. The Hon’ble Ministerexpressed her satisfaction about the progress made and appreciated the R&D achievements and the patentsobtained by the Institute. The Hon’ble Minister enquired whether the discussions on the agenda items havebeen completed. Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar informed to Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Hon’ble Minister that the Agendaitems have been well discussed and necessary suggestions have been given.


ANNEXURE I

ORGANIZATION

The need for a Research and Development infrastructure for wood and wood based panel industries in thecountry was recognized in early sixties. It was necessary to pursue the chosen path for management ofnatural resources consistent with the overall strategy for national development for a developing country likeIndia which has abundant natural forest resources. The Indian plywood Manufacturers’ Research Association(IPMRA) was formed in 1962 as a cooperative research laboratory under the umbrella of Council of Scientificand Industrial Research (CSIR) for undertaking applied research on PLYWOOD, an important wood basedpanel material.

The Institute was re-designated as Indian Plywood Industries Research Institute in 1970 and its administrativecontrol was transferred to the Ministry of Industry in 1978.

Realizing the need for trained manpower for wood based panel industries, training facilities in MechanicalWood Industries Technology were established during 1988 with the assistance of Food and AgricultureOrganization (FAO)/United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/Government of India (GOI).

As recognition to the greater role of the Institute in conservation of natural resource, the administrativecontrol was transferred to the MoEF in 1990.

As a reflection to its premier position in training for Mechanical Wood Industries Technology as a centre ofexcellence, the name of the Institute was changed to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institutein 1992.

STATUS

The Institute is a Society registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1962; Union Ministerfor Environment & Forests is the ex-officio President of the Society. Statutory members include Secretariesto Government of India in Ministries of Environment & Forests, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Planning,Director General of Forests, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, Director General, ICFRE andnominations of scientific organizations like CSIR and regulatory bodies like BIS. Membership is also open toindustries. It is recognized (since 1989) as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Governmentof India under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Scheme, 1989.

It is also recognized (since 1999) as a nodal centre by Forest Research Institute and University, Dehra Dunfor pursuing Research programme for award of Ph.D. degree.

The Institute has its headquarters at Bangalore spread over an area of about 7 hectares where the mostmodern R & D, testing & training facilities are housed. It has an outreach field station (FS) established in1963 located at Kolkata. IPIRTI Centre at Mohali in Punjab was established in 2008 to cater the needs ofthe industry in the North West region.

THRUST AREA

IPIRTI’s thrust area is Conservation of Natural Forests through efficient utilization of existing wood resources& development and adoption of technologies for manufacturing wood alternates and panel products from


plantation timber and bamboo including renewable fibres to meet the vital needs of our developing society.

MANDATE

The mandate of the Institute includes Research on all aspects of production of sawn timber, manufacturingplywood and other allied engineered and reconstituted wood and lignocellulosic products, includingimprovement of materials, manufacturing processes, machines and appliances and conditions of work standardof factories.

Training in connection with forest product utilization for plywood industry and trade and allied industries.Imparting technical education and/or training at undergraduate, postgraduate, and/or any other level in technologyof agro and forests products, adhesives and laminates, and/or synthetic finishing and manufacturing machinery.

Standardization and testing of all forest products viz. plywood, wood, timber, hardboard, particleboard,chipboard, furniture, glue-lam, compreg, doors, panel doors, block board, flush doors, veneered panels,veneers, laminated panels, composite boards, and the products of allied trade and industry.

Extension includes transfer of technology for commercialization, information dissemination through research/technical reports, quarterly newsletter, and participation in exhibition, seminars, conferences, and workshop,scientists’ visit to the industry to assist in process and product development.

VISION

IPIRTI’s vision is to become an apex institution of international repute by equipping itself with concurrentstate-of-the art technology and develop inhouse frontline expertise to be able to carry out necessary R & Dtowards advising and/or providing competitive consultancy to the academia as well as wood & otherlignocellulosic based panel industry sector regarding the conservation of natural forests through developmentand adoption of efficient technologies in the field of wood and panel products from renewable fibres includingplantation timbers and bamboo while meeting the vital needs of the developing society.

ADMINISTRATION

The general superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute are vested with the Board ofGovernors (BoG). The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) constituted by the Board of Governors finalizesresearch and training agenda of the institute. Composition of BoG and RAC are given in Annexure VIII andIX respectively.

The Institute is headed by the Director. Research work in the Institute is carried out by a team of bothexperienced and young scientists with the assistance of technical staff, Research Scholars and others. TheInstitute has many divisions, viz., Timber Identification and Preservation, Adhesive Technology, ProcessDevelopment Engineering, Saw Milling and Saw Doctoring (PDES), Product Application (PA), Training andInformation Technology. In order to give more focused attention on the utilization of bamboo resource as wellas testing and standardization and extension activities, Centre for Bamboo Development (CBD), Centre forTesting and Evaluation of Wood Composites (CENTEC) and Extension Division were created.


IPIRTI FIELD STATION, KOLKATA

This outreach field station was established in the Year 1963 and equipped with research & development,training and testing facilities related to adhesives, plywood and other panel products. IPIRTI field station,Kolkata is also a recognized BIS laboratory under BIS lab recognition scheme, specialized laboratory category.Mechanical and Chemical testing labs of IPIRTI Field Station are in the Process of getting NABL accreditation.

IPIRTI CENTRE, MOHALI, PUNJAB

The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) Centre (IPIRTI – CENTRE) atMohali (Chandigarh) was established on 11/3/08 as a joint venture of Indian Plywood Industries Researchand Training Institute (IPIRTI), Bangalore, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment & Forests,Government of India, Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC), Govt. of Punjab and Northern IndiaPlywood Manufacturers Association (NIPMA) for serving the needs of wood based industries in the NorthernRegion. IPIRTI Centre is a specialized laboratory got recognized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)under the Laboratory Recognition Scheme. It is fully equipped with the latest test equipment and is mannedby trained personnel so as to facilitate testing of wood and wood based panel products as per relevant Indianand other National Standards besides providing solutions to the floor level problems of the industries in theregion and upgrade skills of technical manpower through short-term courses on manufacture and testing ofwood based panel products.


ANNEXURE II

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCHAND TRAINING INSTITUTE

(AN AUTONOMOUS BODY OF THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS)


Sl. No. Project Title

1 Development of fire retardant Flush Door

2 Development of an Exterior grade Durable UV Radiation Protective and Weather ResistantCoating for Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites for ExteriorApplications.

3 Polyurethane based Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products

4 Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface Coating of Wood and Bamboo BasedProducts.

5 Development of alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine /shuttering gradeplywood.

6 Development of fire retardant particle board

7 Establishment of pilot scale facilities for R & D Training in MDF

8 Evaluation of synergistic effect of metal chelators with wood preservative chemicals inwood preservation

9 Studies on anatomical variation in plantation grown Melia dubia including selected clonesof Populus deltoides and its suitability for plywood manufacturing.

10 Development of fire retardant cum preservative coating of wood based panel products andbamboo composites

11 Evaluation of new boron fixation system for wood preservation

12 Bio-efficiency study of Colemanite against wood destroying organism

13 Dielectrical and electrical properties of wood and bamboo based composite products

14 To study the fatigue strength properties of wood based panel products

15 Copperised Karanj seed (Pongamia pinnata) oil as a protective measure in plywoodmanufacture

16 Innovative and competitive technology for manufacture of fire retardant wood adhesive forwood based panel products

17 Study and analysis of nano coating as fire retardant on wood panel products

18 Effect of catalyst to achieve lower formaldehyde emission values for wood composites

19 Flush door with engineered core infill

ANNEXURE III

ONGOING IN–HOUSE PROJECTS


ANNEXURE IV

ONGOING SPONSORED PROJECTS

On-going Consultancy Project:

1. Establishment of Common facility centre for preliminary processing of Bamboo andBamboo based products at Aizawl.

2. Technology transfer on phenol lignin formaldehyde resin (Black liquor) for the manufactureboiling water resistance grade plywood.

Sl. No. Project Title

1 Evaluation of wood preservative -PILOT chemical against wood destroying Fungus,Termites and Borer for plywood by glue line poisoning sponsored byShree Evidsons “EVID HOUSES, Surat.

2 Life Cycle Assessment of Plywood and Bamboo CompositeProducts – Sponsored by CT division of MoEF, Govt. of India

3 Energy Efficiency in Bamboo Based Housing- Sponsored by NMBA, New Delhi.

4 Development of compreg using dyed veneer of plantation species(Densefied Laminated Lumber) sponsored by M/S. Indeutsch International, Delhi

5 Study on the suitability of the manufacture of MDF board from rice straw -Phase II – sponsored by M/s. Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd., Kolkata

6 Development of borer and fire retardant MDF Board of E1formaldehyde emission –sponsored by M/s. Mangalam Timber Ltd., Orissa

NEW SPONSORED PROJECTS RATIFIED

1 Study on Substitution of conventional extender/Filler with XTRA BOND of different grades

2 Efficacy Study of Alchemix (Extender/Filler) as an additive for Phenolic &Amino resins for plywood industries

3 Seismic performance studies on bamboo structures in North East region

4 Exploratory studies on the utilization of industrial waste for the development ofwood – plastic composites


Sl. No. Courses Date

1 Resin Manufacturing was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 4-11April 2011

2 Testing of Plywood Block Board, Flush Door was conducted at IPIRTI,Field Station, Kolkata 11-14April 2011

3 Plywood Manufacturing Technology was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 2-30 May 2011

4 Plywood manufacturing-I ( log storage, centering, peeling,clipping, drying, knife grinding) was conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore 11-15 July 2011

5 Retention of Preservative Chemical was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 18-22 July 2011

6 Bamboo based housing system was conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore 18-22 July 2011

7 Plywood manufacturing- II ( Adhesives for plywood and plywood manufacturing-Resin Preparation, gluing, hot pressing) was conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore 25-29 July 2011

8 Special training course on Sawmilling & Saw doctoring and Woodworking & Wood finishing for students from Kannur university 16-26 Aug 2011

9 Testing of plywood and block board as per IS:303,IS:710,IS:1328,IS:4990 andIS: 1659 was conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore 23-26 Aug 2011

10 Plywood Manufacturing Technology was conducted at IPIRTI,Field Station, Kolkata 2Aug -7Sept 2011

11 International Kenyan’s training course in Plywood Manufacturing Technology 5-30 Sep 2011

12 Testing of fire retardant plywood as per IS: 5509 was conducted atIPIRTI Centre, Mohali 21-22 Sept 2011

13 Plywood and adhesive manufacture was conducted at IPIRTI,Field Station, Kolkata 17-21 Oct 2011

14 Testing of plywood and block board as per IS: 10701 was conducted atIPIRTI, Bangalore 1-4 Nov 2011

15 Low cost and special class resin was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 21-25 Nov 2011

16 Testing of flush door and block board as per IS; 2202, 1659 was conducted atIPIRTI Centre, Mohali 12-16 Dec 2011

17 IFS training workshop: Contribution of Forests Plantation inLivelihood Support and Industrial Production 05-06 Jan 2012

18 Plywood manufacturing technology was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 2 Jan -8 Feb 2012

19 Testing of plywood as per IS: 1328, 710 & 4990 was conducted atIPIRTI Centre, Mohali 13 – 17 Feb 2012

20 Special training course on Sawmilling & Saw doctoring andWood working & Wood finishing for students from Kannur university 13-24 Feb 2012

21 IFS training: Bamboo Resource Development for addressingLivelihood Concerns of Communities 19-23 Feb 2012

22 Resin manufacturing was conducted at IPIRTI, Field Station, Kolkata 26-30 March 2012

23 Bamboo preservation & Bamboo joints 26-30 March 2012

24 Development of skills on bamboo sector 11 April – 11 May 2012

ANNEXURE V

SHORT-TERM COURSES CONDUCTED


CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND AND SCHEDULE CURRENT PREVIOUSLIABILITIES YEAR YEAR

CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND 1 333730505 300770007

RESERVES AND SURPLUS 2 3585554 2068231

EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 3 38029 32936

SECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS 4 10175850 10140200

UNSECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS 5

DEFERRED CREDIT LIABILITIES(Deposit Received) 6

CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS 7 6315248 112490

TOTAL 353845186 313123864

ASSETS

FIXED ASSETS 8 176397617 156207142

INVESTMENTS- FROM EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 9

INVESTMENTS- OTHERS 10 163616624 149216138

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES ETC 11 13830945 7686614

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE 13970(to the extent not written off or adjusted)

TOTAL 353845186 313123864

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND N0TESON ACCOUNTS

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION)INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2012


SCHEDULE1 - CAPITAL FUND: 31.03.2012 31.03.2011

Balance as at the beginning of the year 285574901 239103671

Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital Fund

Add/(Deduct): Balance of net income(expenditure transferred from theIncome and Expenditure Account 26891207 46471230

312466108 285574901

CORPUS FUND

Balance as at the beginning of the year 15195106 10080510

Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital Fund 3176463 5114596

Add/(Deduct): Balance of net income(expenditure transferred from theIncome and Expenditure Account 2892828

21264397 15195106

BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END 333730505 300770007

SCHEDULE2- RESERVES AND SURPLUS CURRENT PREVIOUS YEAR YEAR

1. Capital Reserve:

As per last Account

Addition During the year

Less: Deductions during the year

2.Revaluation Reserve:

As per last Account


Less: Deductions during the year

3.Special Reserves:

Upgradation on Scientific Skills

Opening Balance 2001631

Add: Contribution to Corpus/Capital Fund 794116 2001631

Add/(Deduct): Balance of net income(expenditure transferred from theIncome and Expenditure Account 723207

3518954 2001631

4. General Reserve: Entrance Fee Fund

As per last Account 66600 66600


Less: Deductions during the year 66600 66600

TOTAL 3585554 2068231


SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2012


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b) Interest accrued and due

4. Banks:

a) Term Loans

- Interest accrued and due

b) Other Loans (Specify)

- Interest accrued and due

5. Other Institutions and Agencies

6. Debentures and Bonds

7. Others (Specify)

Old Students Taining Fund 5293

Running Projects 6728501 6916248

Deposit Received 3447349 3118659

TOTAL 10175850 10040200

Note: Amounts due within one year


SCHEDULE5- UNSECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

1. Central Government

2. State Government (Specify)

3. Financial Institutions

4. Banks:

a) Term Loans

b) Other Loans (Specify)

5. Other Institutions and Agencies


7. Fixed Deposits

8. Others (Specify)

TOTAL

Note: Amounts due within one year 0 0

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a) Acceptances secured by hypothecation of capitalequipment and other assets

b) Others

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SCHEDULE7- CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

1. Acceptance

2. Sundry Creditors

a) For Goods and Services 3274400 17622

b) Others

3. Advances Received

4. Interest accrued but not due on:

a) Secured Loans/ borrowings

b)Unsecured Loans/ Borrowings

5. Statutory Liabilities:

a) Overdue 15879

b) Others 11680 41689

6. Other Current Liabilities 53179

TOTAL (A) 3301959 112490

B.PROVISIONS

1. Taxation

2. Gratuity

3. Superannuation/Pension

4. Accumulated Leave Encashment

5. Trade Warranties/Claims

6. Others (Specify) 3013289

TOTAL (B) 3013289

TOTAL (A+B) 6315248 112490




SCHEDULE9- INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED/ CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEARENDOWMENT FUNDS

Previous Year

1. In Government Securities

2. Other approved Securities

3. Shares


5. Subsidiaries and Bonds

6. Others

TOTAL 0

SCHEDULE10- INVESTMENTS- OTHERS Current Year Previous Year

1. In Government Securities

2. Other approved Securities

3. Shares


5. Subsidiaries and Bonds

6. Others (to be specified) 382658

Fixed Deposits 163081819 148831819

Statutory Deposits with various Govt Organisation 533144 0

UNESCO Coupons 1661 1661

TOTAL 163616624 149216138




SCHEDULE11- CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES ETC CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

A. CURRENT ASSETS:

1. Inventories

a) Stores and Spares 616932 577313

b) Loose Tools

c) Stock-in-trade

Finished Goods

Work-in-Progress

Raw Materials

2. Sundry Debtors

a) Debts Outstanding for a period exceeding six months

b) Others 101654 129600

3. Cash Balances in hand (including cheques/drafts and imprest) 48861 106207

4. Bank Balances:

a) With Scheduled Banks

- On Current Accounts 5954705 5159492

- On Deposit Accounts (includes margin money)

- On Savings Accounts 20826

b) With non- Scheduled Banks

- On Current Accounts 36599 36599

- On Deposit Accounts (includes margin money)

- On Savings Accounts

5. Post Office Savings 500

TOTAL (A) 6779577 6009711




CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

SCHEDULE 11 –CURRENT ASSETS,LOANS,ADVANCES ETC.(Cont.)

B.LOANS,ADVANCES AND OTHER ASSETS

1. Loans:

a) Staff 1917819 1634114

b) Other Entities engaged in activities/objectivessimilar to that of the Entity

c) Other(Specify) 41689

2. Advances and other amounts recoverable in cash orin kind or for value to be received:

a) On Capital Account

b) Prepayments

c) Others from CPF trust 59835

3.Income Accrued:

a) On Investments from Earmarked/Endowments FundsIPIRTI Benovelent Fund-(B) 1100 1100

b) On Investments-Others

c) On Loans and Advances

d) Others (includes income due unrealized - Rs......)Interest on FD Accured 2572614

4. Claims Receivable Grants Receivable 2500000


INCOME SCHEDULE CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

Income from Sales/Services 12 3750743

Grants/Subsidies (Plan & Non Plan) 13 95500000 93000000

Fees/Subscriptions 14 3092734

Income from Investments( Income on Investment.from earmarked/endow. Funds transferred to Funds) 15 0

Income from Royalty, Publication etc 16 37103

Interest Earned 17 12848879 4057069

Other Income 18 569485 6137303

Increase/(decrease) in stock of Finished Goods and WIP 19 0 241570

TOTAL(A) 115798944 103435942

EXPENDITURE

Establishment Expenses 20 41913450 34001215

Other Administrative Expenses (Plan & Non Plan) 21 14877524 12826819

Expenditure on Grants, Subsidies etc. 22

Interest 23

Depreciation (Net total at the year end-corresponding to Schedule 8) 28518873 5764404

TOTAL (B) 85309847 52592438

Balance being excess of Income over Exoenditure (A-B) 30489097 50843504

Transfer to / from General Reserve

Transfer to Special reserve (R&D Growth Fund) 2878312

Transfer to Special reserve (upgradation of Sci Skills 719578 2370642

BALANCE BEING SURPLUS/(DEFECIT)CARRIED TO CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND 26891207 48472862

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNT POLICIES 24

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTESON ACCOUNTS 25

Grand Total 26891207 48472862


INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2012


SCHEDULE 12 – INCOME FROM SALES/SERVICES Current Year Previous Year

1) Income from Sales

a) Sale of Finished Goods

b) Sale of Raw Material

c) Sale of Scraps

2) Income from Services

a) Labour and Processing Charges 3709858

b) Professional /Consultancy Services 40885

c) Agency Commission and Brokerage

d) Maintenance Services(Equipment/Property)

e) Others(Specify)

TOTAL 3750743

SCHEDULE 13 –GRANTS/SUBSIDIES

(Irrevocable Grants& Subsidies Received)

1) Central Government Grants Receivable Plan 2500000 9300000

1) Central Government Grants Received Plan 70000000

1) Central Government Grants Received Non Plan 23000000

2) State Government

3) Government Agencies

4) Institutions/Welfare Bodies

5) International Organisations

6) Others(Specify)

TOTAL 95500000 9300000


SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 31.03.2012



SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AS AT 31.03.2012

SCHEDULE 14 –FEES/SUBSCRIPTION CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

1) Entrance Fees 17708

3) Seminar/Program Fees 344485

4) Consultancy Fees (transfer of technology) 170000

5) Others(specify)

Vocational Training Fees 1511687

Hostel Lodging Charges 422309

Contributions from Members 626545

Total 3092734

Note – Accounting Policies towards each item are to be disclosed

SCHEDULE 15-INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS

(Income on Invest .from Earmarked/Endowment funds transferred to Funds)

1. Interest

a)On Govt. Securities

b)Other Bonds/Debentures

2. Dividends:

a)On Shares

b)On Mutual Fund Securities

3. Rents

4. Others(Specify)

TOTAL 0

TRANSFERRED TO EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Amount-(Rs)



SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF INCOME AND EXPENDITUREFOR THE PERIOD/YEAR ENDED 31.03.2012

SCHEDULE 16 – INCOME FROM ROYALTY, PUBLICATION ETC. CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

1) Income from Royalty 37103

2) Income from Publications

3) Others (specify)

TOTAL 37103

SCHEDULE 17 – INCOME FROM ROYALTY, PUBLICATION ETC.

1) On Term Deposits:

a) With Scheduled Banks 12741574 4026235

b) With Non-Scheduled Banks

c) With Institutions

d) Others

2) On Saving Accounts:

a) With Scheduled Banks

b) With Non—Scheduled Banks

c) Post Office Savings Accounts

d) Others

3) On Loans:

a) Employees/Staff 107305 30834

b) Others

4) Interest on Debtors and Other Receivables

TOTAL 12848879 4057069

Note – Tax deducted at source to be indicated




SCHEDULE 18 –OTHER INCOME CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

1) Profit on Sale/disposal of Assets:

a) Owned assets

b) Assets acquired out of grants, or received free of cost

2) Export Incentives realized

3) Fees for Miscellaneous Services 410624

4) Miscellaneous Income 158861 6137303

TOTAL 569485 6137303

SCHEDULE 19 – INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN STOCK OFFINISHED GOODS & WORK IN PROGRESS

a) Closing stock

- Finished Goods

- Work-in-progress 577313

b) Less: Opening Stock

- Finished Goods

- Work-in-progress 335743

NET INCREASE(DECREASE) [a-b] 0 241570

SCHEDULE 20 – ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES

a) Salaries and Wages ( Non Plan) 10527221 27223481

Salaries and Wages ( Plan) 21783398

Salaries and Wages ( Accured) 2680042

b) Allowances and Bonus 182776 218741

c) Contribution to Provident Fund 1150620 2361578

d) Contribution to other Fund (specify) Contribution to Family 1895441 442589

e) Staff Welfare Expenses

f) Expenses on Employees’ Retirement and Terminal Benefits

g) Other (specify)

EDLIS Charges 30385 29294

Reimbursement of Tution Fees 521870 376890

Gratutity 1662154 1125924

Leave Salary 724482 867404

LTC 182393 516448

Liveries 6095 20619

Medical Expenses 566573 818247

TOTAL 41913450 34001215




SCHEDULE 21 – OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ETC. CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

Audit Fees 9937 13377

Bank Charges 21800 9904

Building Maintenance 1742660 423494

Canteen Maintenance 35452 31772

Wages 1432263 1609565

Workshop Expenditure 25404 25404

Administration Charges on EDLIS 241 241

Conveyance Allowance 14192

E-Governance 638115

Electricity Charges 937134 1288092

General Expenses 254855 262043

Honorarium- 2700 41125

Information & Publicity 151830 36822

Inspection Charges on PF 15489 13644

Internal Audit Fee 11000 22000

Meeting Expenses- 113409 128040

NABL Charges 343454 202997

Overtime Allowance- 6890 5156

Paper and Periodicals 25032 15375

Patent Charges 14064 29651

Postage & Telegram 112748 94283

Printing & Stationary 67722 270787

Rent and Taxes 16632 25362

Repairs and Renewals 72838 80636

Seminar and Workshop Expenditure 23405 50000

Subscription From Membership 12048 11503

Telephone Charges 142394 285044

Travelling Expenses 574205 589412

Travelling Expenses-(Foreign Tour ) 495713 631799

Vehicle Maintenance 126559 231041

Advertisement 1838 61660

Caliberation Charges 137165

Campus Maintenance 89185 219879


Security Services (K) 963031 866059

Water Charges- NPK 24000 196705

Other Consumables 314184 639634

Lab Expenditure 74034 328638

TOTAL Non Plan Expenditure 9043622 8741144

Administration Charges on EDLIS 372 351

Advertisement Charges 163554 216450

Advertisment Charges 135850 0

All India Forest Sports Meet 168647 7665

Audit Fees- 9927 0

Building Maintenance- 851312 74346

Campus Maintenance 332032 80250

Conveyance Allowance 14660 0

Electricity Charges 664647 28354

Hostel Maintenance 187614 67430

Information and Publicity 422518 352644

Inspection Charges on PF 27649 22748

Internal Audit Fee- 11000 0

Maintenance of Equipment 945959 784125

Postage and Telegram 53064 17972

Printing and Stationary 21569 6309

Sundries 138822 293032

Telephone Charges 149160 82966

Travellinge Expenses 602911 707256

Vehicle Maintenance - 166504 41535

Wages 758257 631779

Papers & Periodicals 2475 0

Legal Fees 5400

Others 670463

TOTAL Plan Expenditure 5833903 4085675

TOTAL Other Administrative Expenses 14877524 12826819

SCHEDULE 21 – OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ETC. contd. CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR




SCHEDULE 22 – EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS, SUBSIDIES ETC.. CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR

a) Grants given to Institutions/Organisations

b) Subsidies given to Institution/Organisations

TOTAL

Note - Name of the Entities, their activities along with the amount of Grants/Subsidies are to be disclosed

SCHEDULE 23 – EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS,SUBSIDIES ETC.

a) On Fixed Loans

b) On Other Loans (including Bank Charges)

c) Other (specify)

TOTAL


RECEIPTS Current Year Previous Year PAYMENTS Current Previous2012 2011 Year 2012 Year 2011

I. Opening Balances I. Expenses

a) Cash in hand 106207 130452 a) Establishment Expenses 39233408 27445213(Corresponding to Schedule 20)

b) Bank Balances b) Administrative Expenses 14544277 3955856(Corresponding to Schedule 21)

i) Incurrent accounts 5139165 21338237

ii) In deposit accounts 0

iii) Savings accounts 20826 2615061

II. Grants Received (Plan & Non Plan) II. Payments made against funds for various projects

a) From Government of India 93000000 93000000 (Name of the fund or project should beb) From State Government shown along with the particulars ofc) From other sources (details) payments made for cash project)

(Grants for capital & revenue exp.

To be shown separately)

III. Income on Investments from III. Investments and deposits made

a) Earmarked/Endow. Funds a) Out of Earmarked/Endowment funds

b) Own Funds (Oth. Investments) b) Out of Own Funds(Investments-Others) 41456214 34683585

IV. Interest Received IV. Expenditure on Fixed Assets & Capital Work-in-Progress

a) On Bank deposits 10168960 4026235 a) Purchase of Fixed Assets 45456442 20310376

b) Loans, Advances etc. 107305 30834 b) Expenditure on Capital Work-in-progress

V. Other Income (Specify) 7291204 8132364 V. Refund of surplus money/Loans

Car Charges Recovered 5280 a) To the Government of India

b) To the State Government

c) To other providers of funds

VI. Amount Borrowed 99769334 VI. Finance Charges (Interests)

VII. Any other receipts (give details) VII. Other Payments (Specify) 1593735 132108801

FD Matured and other Advance 26798510 VIII. Closing Balances

Other Project Receipts 5698502 a) Cash in hand 48861 106207

b) Bank Balances

i) in current accounts 5955902 5134202

FORM OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION)INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTERECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD / YEAR ENDED 31-03-2012


ii) in deposit accounts

iii) saving accounts 47120 5298277

TOTAL 148335959 229042517 TOTAL 148335959 229042517

Car Advance BNP 104000 Grant Recd MOEF NP

Deposit to Rashmi Distributors 129000 Grants Recd From MOEF Plan

Festival Advance BNP 13650

Festival Advance BP 7200

Festival Advance NPK 1500 Interest on FD NP

Fixed Deposit with SBM 40900000 Interest on SB A/c

Housing Building Advane 215400 Interest on FD (K)

Scooter Advance BNP 85464

41456214 Interest on Staff Advance NP

Consultancy Fees NPB

Contribution From Members

IPIRITI Trust ECPF 70284 IFS Office Training NPB

Security Deposit From Canteen Contractor30000 Miscellaneous Receipts NP

Advance Agree Research 10200 Testing Charges NPB

Caution & Security Deposit Trainees 15040 Transfer of Technology - Knp

CCF (Sevoni) MP 449163 Transfer of Technology NPB

Cibatul Ltd Endownment Fund 400 Royalty

Dr.Narayan Murthy Memorial Fund 400 Consultancy Fee (K)

Earnest Money Deposit 114354 Miscellaneos Recipts- Knp

Greenply MDF 10032 Testing - Knp

Habitat for Humanity (BMCS) 270766 Consultancy Mohali

I Gate Solution 156962 Testing Charges Mohali

Indentsch International Wood 95202 Vocational Training Fees

Mr. Keith Baddley Memorial Fund 300 Vocational Training Fees (K)

NMBA (Energy Effecincy ) 120845 Vocational Training Fees Mohali

RFRI(Collabrative Project for Est Lab)199572 Hostel Lodging Charges

Sri Evid Sons 28348 Application Fees

Study Tour Advance 13972

Sales Tax 7581

Service Tax 314 Car Charges Recovered

1593735

BSNL Broad Bank Deposit

Salary 1843671 Computer Advance

Electricity Charges 129609 Fixed Deposit with SBI

Telephone Charges 5515

Wages 50820

Salaries 836371 ARCL Organics Ltd (K)

Wages 76536 Bamboo Diving for Indian Housing

Security Services 62994 BMTPC (Seismic Performance Studies)

Telephone Charges 7773 CCF (P &D) Estab of Common Facility

Centre for Housing Science & Construction Technolog

DIAB Core Maternal Pvt Ltd


FIPP

IGNOU

Indentech International (Compreg Plantation)

LIC of India

Mangalam Timber Project

Mess Advance

Mridul Chemicals (K)

Parliamentary Committee Members

Sards Plywood

Security Deposit From Contractor (K)

Security Rention Charges for Contractor

Bio Adhesive Project

Kalyana Industries

TDS 2010-11

Upgradation of Scientist Skills

VS Alchemy

International Conference

Kitchen Equipment (Bangalore)

Office Equipment (Bangalore)

Plant and Machinery (Bangalore)

Plant & Machinery (K)

Books and Publications (Bangalore)

Books and Publications (Kolkatta)

Building (Bangalore)

Furniture and Fixtures (Bangalore)

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Bangalore)

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Kolkatta)

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Mohali)

Forklift


ANNEXURE VI

INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The Institute has multifarious infrastructure facilities for carrying out investigations and conducting experimentsat laboratory levels and trials at pilot scale levels simulating conditions existing in factories in the field of wood,plywood and other panel products from lignocellulosic materials. These facilities help in effective implementationand easy adaptation of technologies developed at the Institute by the Industries.

PLYWOOD PLANT

The plywood plant comprises of machinery formanufacture of plywood and other wood based panelproducts of commercial size, established under FAO/UNDP/Govt. of India project. The important machinesin the plant are Peeling lathe, Veneer Slicer, Clipper,Dryer, Guillotine jointer, Splicer, Core Composer, GlueSpreader, Glue applicator, Pre-press, Hot presses,Trimming machine, Sander, etc.

SAWMILL

The sawmill is well equipped with machines for sawingtimbers of any size, including plantation timbers of smallgirth. Kiln seasoning plant for sawn wood is also installedfor training for mechanical wood industries technology.The main machines in the mill are Band Headrigs, Bandre-saws, Narrow band saw machines, Edgers, Multiplerip saw machine, Cross-cut machines, Thickness planer,Four side planer, Vertical spindle moulder, etc.

FINGER-JOINTING AND EDGELAMINATION

In this set up, facilities are available for finger-jointing oftimbers especially wood sections from short length andsmall girth plantation timbers and for producing timberof wider size by edge lamination techniques and formaking beams by glulam techniques. The vital machinesin the section are Finger - shaping machine, Finger –gluing machine, Finger – pressing machine, Pneumaticclamp carrier, etc.

Plywood Plant

Saw Mill

Pneumatic clamp carrier


SAWDOCTORING

The servicing and maintenance work for tools used in wood working machines such as knives, saws, cuttersare carried out in saw-doctoring shop which was setup under FAO/UNDP/ Govt. of India funded projectfor training purpose and it is one of the largest in SouthEast Asia. The important equipment installed in saw-doctoring are Leveling and tensioning machines, Bandsaw and Circular saw sharpening machines, Satellitetipping machines, Tungsten carbide Tipping andGrinding machine, Cutter grinding machines, MIGwelding machine, Brazing equipment, Grinders forPeeling knife and Planer knife etc. This facilities arealso open to Industries for servicing of wood cuttingtools.

CENTRE FOR BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT (CBD)

The centre has machinery for primary processing of bamboo and machines for developing bamboo laminatesand bamboo mat based panel products. The main machines concerned with these activities are Bamboocross-cutting machine, Bamboo splitting machine with knife and circular saws, two side planer, four sideplaner, Slivering machines, Bamboo mat corrugated press, Bamboo laminate press, etc.

Bamboo flattened board is another product that can be developed commercially from Bamboo. BambooCross Cutting machine, External Knot Removal machine, Splitting machine, flattening cum Internal KnotRemoval machine, Edge Cutting machine etc are required for the manufacture of Flattened bamboo board.

Sawdoctoring Shop

Bamboo splitting machine Internal Knot Removing cum Flattening Machine


MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP AND CARPENTRY SHOP

The institute has a maintenance workshop for taking care of repair and maintenance works of machinesinstalled in various plants and mills and also for fabrication of small equipments, instruments, jigs, fixtures,accessories etc. There is a carpentry shop which caters to the development of furniture, joinery and otherhousing components as needed under different R&D projects. The test specimens as per BIS standardsrequired for testing various types of panel products are also prepared in the carpentry shop.

ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY LABThe lab has facilities to undertake development ofsynthetic resin system, evaluation of resin characteristics,testing of resin as per relevant BIS standards, analysisof raw materials used in resin preparation andpreservative chemicals etc. The main equipmentavailable in the lab are Resin reactors, Brookfieldviscometer, pH meter, High Pressure LiquidChromatography (HPLC), Humidity chamber,Differential Scanning Calorimeter(DSC), AtomicAbsorption Spectrometer (AAS), Formaldehyde Emission Testing Chamber, Liquid Chromatography Massspectrometer (LCMS) etc.

Maintenance Workshop Carpentry shop

Instrumentation labDifferential Scanning Calorimeter High Pressure Liquid Chromatography

Resin Kettle


FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION TEST CHAMBER

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber has been established and theemission testing of particle board and plywood of 1m2 surface areaas per EN 717 and ISO/DIS 12460-1 can be carried out as per theinternational standards requirements.

Formaldehyde Emission Test ChamberMECHANICAL TESTING LAB (CENTEC)

Facilities are available in the lab for testing wood, plywood and other panel products from lignocellulosicmaterials as per relevant BIS specification.

The major equipments are UTM [25T, 10T, 5T, 2T],Door testing equipment, Temperature & Humiditycontrol chamber for door testing, Ovens, Hot waterbath, Vacuum pressure test apparatus, NDTequipments such as Modulus sonic and ultrasonicequipments, Abrasion tester, Acoustic Pulse Tester,

Shear/Scratch Tester, Fire resistance test apparatus, Thermal conductivity apparatus, Rockwell HardnessTester, Digital Multigloss meter, etc.

SHEAR/SCRATCH TESTER

Scratch tester is specialized equipment used to measure the relativeresistance or susceptibility of a material surface to shearing, gouging,scratching, scraping, and engraving and other physical damage notclassified as ordinary wear.

DIGITAL MULTI GLOSS METER

The facilities have been established at IPIRTI for testing glossinessof surfaces suitable for laminates, overlays and films used by panel

and other industries and is ideally suited for measuring flat, non-textured surfaces.

Gloss measurement is essential where an aesthetic appearance ofthe coating/finish is required and it is measured at an angle of 20°,60° or 85°.

Scratch tester

Digital Multi gloss meter

Mechanical Testing Lab


TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL CHAMBER(CLIMATIC CHAMBER)

The facilities have been established at IPIRTI for measuring the dimensionalchanges caused by temperature and humidity for different kinds of woodendoor shutters. At a time 6 doors can be accommodated in the chamber andcan simulate the conditions inside the chamber mentioned as per IS 4020(part 12). Temperature & Humidity Controlled Chamber works at temperaturerange of 10º C to 85º C and humidity 20 to 95 % RH, can be operatedthrough a direct LAN connecting through Ethernet port

TIMBER IDENTIFICATION & WOOD PRESERVATION

The lab has facilities to take up investigations on preservatives for protectionof wood and other panel products from Fungi, Borers, Termites,etc. It has also facilities for wood identification. The importantequipments available are Incubation chamber, Humidity chamber,

Ultraphot microscope,Binocular microscope,Microtome, etc.

In addition, for large scaleapplication ofpreservatives, vacuum/pressure impregnation plant and Boucherie process plant are alsoavailable for research and training.

Temperature and Humidity ControlChamber

COMPUTER IMAGING DIGITAL MICROSCOPEWITH IMAGE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Facilities have been established at IPIRTI for Identification of woodsamples by studying wood anatomical feature using computerimaging digital microscope with image analysis software system.

STEREOMICROSCOPE WITH IMAGE ANALYSISSOFTWARE SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY THE WOODSAMPLES

A facility has been established at IPIRTI, Bangalore foridentification of wood samples by studying wood anatomicalstructures using computer imaging digital microscope with imageanalysis software system by a new stereo discoverystereomicroscope. This digital microscope has Stereo discoveryV 20 zoom optics with SYCOP control panel. This is very muchuseful to identify the wood samples without cutting into thinsections.

Pressure Impregnation Plant

Olympus Bx41 microscope with software analysissystem


PARTICLE BOARD PLANT

Particle board is an alternative panel to plywood. Manufactureof particle board can be done with any type of wood and otherlignocellulose material and conversion ratio is higher thanplywood.

Pilot Plant for Particle board serves many purposes: (1) theplant of 1 ton per day capacity is set up with entirely indigenousmachinery which will encourage the industry to set up biggerplant with indigenous machinery. (2) Exploration of thesuitability of various timber species, soft and hard for particleboard manufacture. (3) Development of suitable adhesive with low formaldehyde content and standardizeprocess parameters. (4) HRD through training for supporting the industry. (5) R & D for product development.

SHORT CYCLE LAMINATING PRESS

A Short cycle laminating hot press of 1200 Tons capacity and 2.6mx1.4 m platen size with conveyor system was installed in the PilotPlant for laminating panel products.

WIDE BELT SANDER

A three head Wide beltsander specially designed tocalibrate Particle board forobtaining smooth surfacesand thickness uniformity of panel size 1330mm x 2500mm and panelthickness of 2.5 mm to 150mm was installed in the pilot plant.

PILOT PLANT FACILITY FOR ULTRAFILTRATION OFBLACK LIQUOR/LIGNIN

A new pilot plant facility consisting of three columns to house three differentsize ceramic membrane having different molecular sieve with two stainlesssteel (SS) tank, of 40 liter capacity has been recently established at IPIRTI.The three vertical membrane is connected with feed pump (3HP.) Theequipment is meant to fractionate chemical in mixture into definite molecularfractions by passing through micro-sieve of ceramic column. Using thisequipment various molecular mixtures, present in waste black liquor wasfractionated into various molecular weight range and the same were used formanufacture of adhesive for wood based panel products.

A view of Particle Board Plant

Short cycle laminating press

Wide belt sander

Ultra filtration equipment


XENON WEATHER-O-METER

Xenon Weather-o-meter

To upgrade the accelerated weathering studies with actualweather effect like sun spectrum with all range of irradiance,lower and higher range of relative humidity and also the raineffect, Xenon weather-o-meter was procured. The sampleholding rack was modified with two racks keeping the biggersizes of panel products from wood and other lignocellulosicmaterials. This higher version of accelerated Xenon Weather-o-meter is capable to generate data on simulated conditionsas per all the national and international standards related toweathering.

NATURAL WEATHER STATION

Natural weather station was installed with accessories whichis capable to record the actual weather datas like sun lightirradiance, rain fall, temperature and wind speed. Each day data will be summarized to the server at 23.59hours. Sample holding rack can be tilted to any degree as per choice.

Xenon Weather-o-meter

Natural Weather Station Record of Actual Weather Data

PAPER IMPREGNATION PLANT

Paper impregnation plant with all accessories areavailable for making Film face for panel products. Theworking width of the plant is 1,500 mm with overallwidth of 10 ft and overall length of 60 ft. The plant isoperated for the development of paper impregnated withdifferent types of resins.


FIRE DOOR TESTING EQUIPMENT

The salient features of the door testing setup are , theVertical front open furnace structure with refractorybricks & ceramic wool blanket for best heat insulation.The chamber is fitted with Computer programmableAutomated LPG burners, hot gas exhaust system withautomated dumper, pillar mounted I beam jib crane withelectric hoist, Test frame to hold door under test withtrolley and roller skid, Thermocouple assembly withgood measurement accuracy, PC based multi channeldata logger, etc.

NEW INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES ADDED DURING THE YEAR 2011-12

REFINER

Refiner for Medium density fibre board plant installedin the Institute. Refiner is needed to make fibres for themanufacture of MDF from wood and otherlignocellulosics material.

A view of Fire Door Testing Equipment

TOXICITY MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Toxic measuring instrument installed at IPIRTI,Bangalore has the capability to precise analyze of 14toxic gases which are liberated when burnt fromdifferent types of panel products.


PLANETARY BALL MILL

In short grinding times and finest grinding results down intothe nano range. Planetary ball mills are all-rounders and aresuitable for wet and dry grinding of hard, medium-hard, brittleand fibrous materials. The ball mill is a key piece of equipmentfor grinding crushed materials, and it is widely used inproduction nano coatings. Presently our institute is facilitatingplanetary ball mill with particle size below 50nm. By using thisfacility we developing fire retardant Nano coatings for woodpanel which protect from fire.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

It is a unique library with exhaustive collection ofpublications connected with wood and wood productsfor dissemination of information in wood science andtechnology. About 3000 bound volumes of Indian andForeign journals published in the field of wood scienceand technology and more than 4000 books in relevantsubjects are available for reference. The library hascollections of both National and InternationalSpecifications and Code of Practices of Indian andForeign Standards. The library is also furnished withAuditorium equipped with training & teaching aids.

HOSTEL AND CANTEEN

A modern hostel and canteen are provided in the campusfor comfortable stay & study for trainees of one yearPost Graduate Diploma and short term courses. Therates are subsidized for the trainees.

Periodical section

Hostel


TRAINING AND TEACHING AIDS

Class rooms with modern amenities including audio and video facilities for conducting classes for the traineesof One year PGDC and short term courses are available for training purpose.

STAFF RECREATION

In order to facilitate the recreation for scientists and other staff of the Institute, a staff recreation club isfunctioning which provides indoor games, reading section with magazines and novels.

Auditorium equipped with training & teaching aids

Staff recreation club


ANNEXURE VII

IPIRTI REPRESENTATION ON COMMITTEES/SUB-COMMITTEES OF BIS

1. Dr. C. N. Pandey, DirectorChairman, Wood Products Sectional Committee CED 20Principal member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9

2. Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint DirectorPrincipal member, Sub-committee, wood, other lignocellulosic based building boards and specialitywood products CED 20:6

3. Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist CAlternate member, Civil Engineering Divisional Council (CEDC)Principal member, CED 20 Sectional CommitteeAlternate member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9Principal member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11Principal Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windowsand shutters CED 11:1.Principal member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P3, Panel for Building MaterialsPrincipal member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P6, Panel for Timber

4. Smt. D. Sujatha, Scientist DAlternate member, CED 20 Sectional CommitteePrincipal member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1Alternate member, Sub-Committee, Building Boards CED 20:6

5. Shri. Uday D. N., Scientist DPrincipal member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning,preservation,grading and testing CED 9:1

6. Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist CPrincipal member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13Alternate Member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11Alternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P3, Panel for Building MaterialsAlternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P6, Panel for Timber

7. Shri. Vipin Chawla, Scientist CAlternate member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning, preservation, gradingand testing CED 9:1

8. Shri. Narsimhamurthy, Scientist BAlternate member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1

9. Shri. M. C. Kiran, Scientist BAlternate member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13Alternate Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windowsand shutters CED 11:1.


Shri. Tishyarakshit Chatterjee, IAS,Secretary to Govt. of India &Chairman, IPIRTI, BoGMinistry of Environment and Forests,Paryavaran Bhavan,CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar, IFSDirector General (Forests) &Spl. Secretary to GoI,Vice-Chairman, IPIRTI, BoGMinistry of Environment & Forests,Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex,B Block, Lodhi Road,New Delhi-110 003.

The Director GeneralIndian Council of Forestry Research & EducationNew Forest P.O.,Dehra Dun-248 006.Uttaranchal.

Ms. Meera SaksenaPrincipal SecretaryGovernment of KarnatakaForest Ecology and Environment DepartmentRoom No.404, 4th Floor,3rd Stage, M.S.Building,Dr. Ambedkar RoadBangalore-560 001.

Mrs. Gauri Kumar,Additional Secretary andFinancial Adviser,Min. of Environment & Forests,Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex,B Block, Lodhi Road,New Delhi-110 003.

Dr. B. Harigopal,Adviser & Head, SERC,Min. of Science & Technology19, Technology Bhavan,New Mehrauli RoadNew Delhi-110 016.

ANNEXURE VIII

LIST OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF IPIRTI

Shri A. K. SainiDirector & Head (Civil Engg)Bureau of Indian StandardsManak Bhavan, 9,Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,New Delhi-110 002.

Prof. R.S. Deshpande,Director,Institute for Social and EconomicChange (ISEC), P.O. Nagarbhavi,Bangalore-560 072.

Shri Sajjan Bhajanka,PresidentFederation of Indian Plywood andPanel Industry (FIPPI),404, Vikrant Tower,4, Rajendra Place,New Delhi-110 008.

Shri Chandrakar Bharti,Director,Dept. of Industrial Policyand Promotion, Ministry ofCommerce & Industry,Room No. 254A , Udyog Bhavan,New Delhi-110 011.

Shri S.K. Goyal,Managing DirectorGujarat State Forest Devpt. Corpn.Ltd.,78-Vanganga, Alkapuri,Vadodara-390 007. Gujarat

Shri Kuldip Singh, IFSManaging Director,Punjab Forest Devpt. Corpn.Ltd.,SCO 112-113, Sector 34-A,Chandigarh-160 022.

Shri Moiz S. Vagh,Managing Director,M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd.,P.B. No. 2, Hunsur – 571 105e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]


Shri Jaydeep Chitlangia,Managing Director,M/s. Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd.,113, Park Street,North Block, 4th Floor,Kolkata-700 016.

Shri C. L. LohiaManaging DirectorMerino Panel Products Ltd.,44 Km Stone, Delhi-Rohtak Road,Vill. Rohad, Jhajjar, P.O. BahadurgarhHaryana-124 501E-mail: [email protected]

Shri Amit Agarwal,Managing DirectorGujarat Woodlam Products Pvt. Ltd.,8/2453, ARRA Street,Kotsafil Road, Wadifaliya,Surat-395 003 (Gujarat)

Shri S.P. Mittal,Chairman,Greenply Industries Ltd.,16A, Shakespere Sarani,New B.K. Market, II Floor,Kolkata-700 071.

Mr. Naresh Tewari,President, NIPMAM/s. Venus Plywood Pvt. Ltd.,Village Rawalli, Post Office: Nurpur,Pathankot Road, Distt. Jalandhar ( Pb.)

Mr.Piare Lal(General Secretary, Agro-forestry FarmersAssociation,)Praathi Biotechnologies,Village Simmi, P.O. Khajurla,Phagwara, Punjab – 144 402.

Shri R.K. Mehta,Chairman,Mozo Bamboo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,Plot No.1367/1,Jubliee Hills Cooperative Housing Society,Road No.67, Jubliee Hills,Hyderabad – 500 033.

Shri. A.K. Bansal, IFSAdditional Director General of Forests, (FC)Ministry of Environment & Forests,Paryavaran Bhavan,4th Floor, CGO Complex,B Block, Lodhi Road,New Delhi-110 003.

Shri. A.R. Chadha,DIGF (RT)Ministry of Environment & ForestsParyavaran Bhavan,CGO complex, Lodi Road,New Delhi-110 003011-24364624

Dr. S. N. RaiF.No. 101, Mahagauri Apartment,M.L.A. Layout, RMV 2nd Stage,Bangalore – 560094.Mob. 9449005451

Dr. C. N. Pandey,Member-Secretary, BoGDirector, IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Mr. Uday D.N,Scientist,IPIRTI, Bangalore

Dr. Vipin K. Chawla,Scientist,IPIRTI, Bangalore

Invitee:

Dr. Sushil Kumar Nath,Joint Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore.


ChairmanShri Sajjan Bhajanka, M.D.M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd.,No.6, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 700 001.

Co-ChairmanDr. C. N. Pandey,Director, IPIRTI.

MemberDr. Vimal Kothiyal,Scientist E & HOD,Forest Products Division,Forest Research Institute,P.O. New Forest,Dehra Dun – 248 006 (Uttranchal).

MemberDr. R.V. Rao,Ex-Scientist GInstitute of Wood Science & Technology,P.O. Malleswaram,Bangalore – 560 003.

MemberDirector (Civil Engg.)Bureau of Indian Standards,Manak Bhavan, 9,Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,New Delhi-110 002.

MemberShri J. K. Prasad,Building Materials and TechnologyPromotion Council (BMTPC),Ministry of Housing & Urban PovertyAlleviation, Government of India,

ANNEXURE IX

LIST OF RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF IPIRTI

The research, development and training activities of the Institute are carried out under the supervision andwith the approval of the Research Advisory Committee having following composition.

MemberDr. B.S. Sitaramam,Scientist E-II, Head, OCP Division,Indian Institute of ChemicalTechnology(CSIR), Uppal Road,Hyderabad-500 007.

MemberDr. Sunil NautiyalAssociate ProfessorCentre for Ecological Economics & NaturalResources,Institute of Social and Economic Change (ISEC),Dr. V K R V Rao Road, Nagarbhavi,Bangalore – 560 072.

MemberDeputy Inspector General of Forests (RT),Ministry of Environment & Forests,Room No.506, Paryavaran Bhawan,C.G.O. Complex, B Block, Lodi Road,New Delhi-110 003.

MemberDr. C. S. Vedanth, IFS.,Managing Director, KFDC,Aranya Bhavan,Malleswaram,Bangalore – 560 003.

MemberDr. Parvez Ahmed, CCFHaryana Forest DepartmentVanbhavan,Sector-6, Panchkula – 134 109Dist. Panchkula, Haryana.


MemberMr. Rajesh Mundhra,Vice President Export,M/s. Allied Resins & Chemicals Limited,13, Camac Street, Kolkata– 700 017.

MemberShri Pushpendra Mohan, M.D.M/s. Shiv Hari Plywood Limited,4th Mile Stone, Jaspur – 244 712.Dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttaranchal.

MemberShri Ashok Jain,Managing Director,M/s. Swastic Plyboard Limited,D-8, Kabir Marg, Bani Park,Jaipur – 302016 (Rajasthan)

Faculty members representing IPIRTI

MemberMs. Sujatha, D., Sc. D.

MemberShri Uday, D.N, Sc. D.

MemberShri Jagadish Vengala, Sc. C.


Small Scale Industries

A.B. Composites Private Ltd,P-24, Phase III, kasaba Industrial Estate,Kolkata- 700107.

Aeon Industries (P) Ltd67/22, strand Road,Kolkata 700 061.

Alishan Veneers & Plywood Pvt Ltd,Mouza maheshpur P.O. Birshibpur,P.S- Uluberia,Howrah.

Ambay boards101, Foreshore road,Howrah- 711 102.

Ambi Ply Panels & doors,678/3, Kurumbanur,Dasanoor (PO), Mettupalyam,Coimbatore- 641305.

Amul Boards Pvt Ltd,Goyal avenue, Plot No. 318,Ward 12-B, Opp. LIC Block,Gandhidham- 370201 (Kutch).

A.R.Polymers (P)Ltd,B-29, Industrial Area,Malwan, Fatehpur.

Bamboo Board Factory,P.B No.6, AngamalySouth-683573,Ernakulam (Dist) Kerala.

B.S Progressive Pvt ltd3A, Pollock street,Kolkata- 700 001.

ANNEXURE X

LIST OF MEMBER FIRMS OF IPIRTI SOCIETY

Bokaro Timber Seasoning PlantC-38, city Centre, sector-IV,Bokaro steel city 827004, Bokaro,Jharkhand. Vishakapatnam- 531162.

Everest Ply & Veneers Pvt Ltd,288/2, Dakamari Village,Bheemunipatnam Mandalam,Vishakapatnam- 531162.

Feroke Boards Ltd,H.O. Karad P.O, Malappuram Dist.Kerala- 673 632.

Gattani IndustriesAT. Road, JorhatAssam.

Green Woodcrafts Pvt. Ltd.,K-117, II Floor, Kirtinagar,New Delhi – 110015.

Goyal IndustriesVillage Firozpur BangarTehsil kharkhodaDistt. SonipatHaryana.

GujaratWoodlam Products Pvt. Ltd,8/2453 Arra Street, Kotsafil Road,Surat- 6542108.

Hero Plywoods & Boards,Manchal, Kurumathur P.O.Taliparamba, Kannur- 670142.

Kalyan IndustriesJagadhri road, Yamunanagar-135001Haryana.


Krishna UdyogDinajpur Road,Kishanganj-855107Bihar.

Mridul Chemicals pvt ltd.7 Burnt salt gola lane, 5th floor, flat no.54,Howrah- 711 101West Bengal.

NCL Industries Ltd,Raghava Ratna Towers,7th

Floor, Chiragali Lane,Hyderabad- 500001.

National Wood Products,III 130-A, Manjeswar,Kasargod taluk,Kasargod District,Kerala- 671323.

Ramawood Craft11th mile stone, Panna road,Village- Bamhour P.O. Sitpura,Dist. Satna (M.P)- 485441.

Royal plywood IndustriesFactory:Vill. & post Vellanki, AnandapuramMandalam,S.O.Bheemunipatnam,Vishakapatnam- 531 163.

Satyam Plywood IndustriesVill.Haldibari P.O. dhankoilhatP.S.Kaliyaganj, Uttar Dinajpur(Dist)West Bengal- 733129

Shivhari Plywood Ltd,44Km stone kashipur road,Jaspur- 244712,Dist.Udham Singh nagar, Uttaranchal.

Shree Jalaram Timber Depot Pvt Ltd,Agsar Bazar, S.K. Bole Road,Dadar(W), Mumbai- 400028.

Shree Shakthi Modern FlushDoors2-C, “Riaz Garden”,#29, Kodambakkam High Road,Nungambakkam,Chennai- 600 034.

Singh Brothers Exim Pvt ltd.5 Nimtalla ghat street,Kolkata- 700 006.

Sri Balaji Forest Products (P) LtdTrinity Building, 7th floor,226/1, AJC Bose road. Kolkata 700 020.

Supreme wood Products Pvt. Ltd.Krishna- 710224, A.J.C Bose road,Kolkata- 700 017.

Star Panel Boards Ltd,400, 1st floor, 2nd Main,1st Block, R.T.Nagar,Bangalore- 560032.

Tata Coffee Ltd,57,Railway parallel Road,Kumara Park westBangalore- 560020.

Timpack Private Ltd,15th Mile, G.S. Road,Byrnihat (Meghalaya) 793101.

Uniply Industries Ltd#69, Nelveli Village,Uthiramerur Taluk,Kanchipuram Dist. Pin-603 107, Tamilnadu.

Veneer MillsPlot no. 1& 2, 5th Main,Yadavagiri industrial Estate,Mysore-570020.

Venwoods Pvt.Ltd9/B,Mandpeshwar Ind. Estate,Mandpeshwar Road, Boriveli (W)Mumbai – 400092.


Vidhata IndustriesMain road, Opp New DMC &H, Civil Lanes,Ludhiana-141 001

Medium Scale Industries

ARCL Organics13, Camac Street,Kolkata 700 017

Century plyboards (I) Ltd,6, Lyons Range,Kolkata- 700 001.

NEFAB India Private Limited277/278 Sector,IMT Manesar GurgaonHaryana- 122050.

Hunsur plywood works Pvt ltdP.B #2, Hunsur- 571105,Karnataka.

Kanara wood & Plywood Industries Ltd,Jeepu, Mangalore-575002.

Mangalam Timber Products Ltd,Birla building, 7th Floor,R.N. Mukherjee roadKolkata - 700 001.

Mars Plywood Industries Pvt.Ltd,30, Chittaranjan Avenue,1st floor,Kolkata - 700 012.

Mayur Plywood Industries ltd46C, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai road,Kolkata - 700 016.

Narottam Plywood Industries (P) LtdVasundhara, 5th floor,Suite -2, 2/7, Sarat Bose Road,Kolkata- 700 0020.

Greenply Industries LtdVill Kirparampur P.O.Sukhdevpur Dist. 24,Parganas (S), West Bengal.

Associate MembersJ.N. Forest Products (P) LtdMakardah road, Balitikuri,Howrah- 711 113

Life MemberIndian Timber Products (P) LtdSy.No.55/A,Dundigal Airforce Academy,Hyderabad, Narsapur Road,Annaram Village,Medak Dist-502 313 A.PIndia.


ANNEXURE XI

SERVICES OFFERED BY IPIRTI TO MEMBER INDUSTRIES

1. Preference in providing trained man power to the plywood and panel industries through One year PostGraduate Diploma Course and Short term Course.

2. Arranging Training and education for the candidates sponsored by the factories through regular shortterm vocational courses as well as specially conducted courses as per the request of sponsors.

3. Providing solutions to common problems of the industries and their needs through regional workshops/meetings. A free visit to the member firms in the region will be made after the workshop by a group ofscientists to solve their floor level problems.

4. Extending technical support services related to processing and production of plywood in the form ofTelephonic advice or direct contact, through correspondence, or visit to factories, etc., are provided.

5. Granting concession to member firms in testing and training fees.

6. Focusing the problems and needs of the industries in R&D projects.

7. Formulating Specifications for the new products developed by the industry and issue of draft amendmentsto existing standards.

8. Highlighting the problems of the industry at Ministry/Government level.

9. Undertaking sponsored projects given by the factory for their process and product development.

10. Enlightening the Members as well as non-Members from the Wood and Wood-based Industriesregarding the significant achievements and other important events conducted in the Institute during thequarter, as well as research and training planned for the following quarter, through Quarterly IPIRTINews.

11. Furnishing references of the selected articles on wood and wood products chosen from a wide range ofNational/International Journals which are of interest to the user groups are provided as “Wood ProductsResearch Update” through e-mail service (e-mail ID to be provided by the interested users). In addition,direct web links have also been provided for more detailed information.

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