(Autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India)

Post Bag No-2273, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore – 560 022

वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन २००९ - २०१०

Shri. Jairam Ramesh , Hon’ble Minister of Environment & Forests, GoI releasing the manual on “Bio- Adhesive from Panel Industry” during 46th Annual General Body Meeting held on

22nd December 2009 at Parayavan Bhavan MoEF, New Delhi

Shri. Vijai Sharma, IAS, Secretary MoEF, GoI chaired 113th Board of Governors meeting

held on 3rd July 2009 at IPIRTI, Bangalore

CONTENTS

I PREFACE II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i III INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES 1 1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 1-12 2. TRAINING & EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma Course Short Term Training Courses

13-15 13 14

3. PRODUCT TESTING & STANDARDIZATION Product Testing Standardization

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4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATION Library Internet Services Publications E- Governance

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5. EXTENSION SERVICES 19-31 6. STATUTARY MEETINGS 32-36 ANNEXURE I Organization 37-39 ANNEXURE II Organizational Structure 40 ANNEXURE III Infrastructure Facilities 41-50 ANNEXURE IV List of In-House Projects 51 ANNEXURE V List of Sponsored Projects 52 ANNEXURE VI Short Term Courses Conducted 53 ANNEXURE VII List of Board of Governors of IPIRTI 54-55 ANNEXURE VIII List of Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI 56-57 ANNEXURE IX IPIRTI representation on

Committee/Sub- Committee of BIS 58

ANNEXURE X List of Member Firms of IPIRTI Society 2009-2010 59-61 ANNEXURE XI Services offered by IPIRTI to Member Industries 62 AUDIT REPORT 2009-2010 63

PREFACE

IPIRTI is an Autonomous Research and Training Institute under the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India which is an internationally recognized R&D Institute. With headquarters at Bangaloe, it was established in 1962 as a co-operative research laboratory at the initiative of the Indian Plywood Industry with the participation of the CSIR. Since its inception, the Institute has been closely associated with development of plywood and panel industry in the country and is instrumental in the growth of plywood industry from its infant stage. The Institute continues to remain as an industry driven organization, which has formed a strong relationship with the industry.This is the only Institute of its kind in the country working for the plywood and panel industry. IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata was established in 1963 and IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Punjab was established in 2008 to meet the requirements of the 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 lignocellulosics including bamboo and agro-residues. The multidisciplinary research projects are taken up based on the problems identified by the industry, scientists and others interested in the activities of the Institute. Research programmes are approved by the Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI after critical examination.

The Annual Report highlights the progress made by the Institute in the field of Research & Development, Training, Testing & Standardization and Extension during the year 2009-10.

The Institute is highly thankful to all the sponsors of the projects viz. MoEF, BMTPC, NMBA, M/s. Coir Board, Bangalore; M/s. Advance Agri Search Ltd., Gujrat; M/s. Deepak Nitrite Ltd., Pune; Tamil Nadu Forest Department; RFRI Jorhat; M/s. Green Timber (P) Ltd, Kolkata; M/s. Nano Steel Pvt. Ltd., Bhangagarh, Guwahati, Assam, M/s. Indeutsch International, Noida; M/s. National Institute of Design (NID), Bangalore, National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Trichy, Tamil Nadu, M/s. Divine Bamboo Mat Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd, Maharashtra, M/s. Vardhman Industries, Uttarakhand for their unstinted support to our research programmes.

My special thanks are due to the Chairman, Board of Governors and Research Advisory Committee for their continued support, suggestions and encouragement to strengthen our efforts in executing the research activities and effective management of the Institute. Sincere thanks are also due to all scientists, and other staff of the Institute, who have made it possible for all that have been presented in this report.

Dr. C. N. Pandey DIRECTOR

Bangalore

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INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

(An autonomous body of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Institute was established on the growing realization of the need for development of plywood and panel industry in the country for the manufacture of panel products of high quality standards meeting National and International standards through technological intervention. It is mandated for carrying out Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing & Standardization and Extension on all aspects related to plywood and panel products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials from renewable natural fibers.

The research activities are periodically reviewed and rationalized to keep pace with

changing needs of the industry, 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 research programmes. The important views kept in mind while deciding the project activities are conservation of natural forests and meeting the needs of the people for panel products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials.

The Institute adopts multidisciplinary and result oriented approach in executing R & D

projects that enhances the confidence level of sponsors of the projects. As a consequence there is a spurt in increase in the number of projects being sponsored over the years.

1. Research & Development The important in-house projects carried out during the year were development of (i)fire

retardant Flush Door, (ii)Technique for production of face veneers from plantation timbers (iii)Bio Adhesives with less emission of formaldehyde for Wood and Panel Products, (iv)Recycling of wood for Panel Products (v)establishment of fire test facility to Study on fire performance of fire check doors and formulation of standards for the same, (vi)Evaluation of Earthquake resistant feature of Bamboo Housing system using shock table, (vii)test methods and study on performance of furniture,(viii) Technology for manufacture of particle board from bamboo and bagasse,(ix)self-adhesive core veneer to replace glue core veneer for manufacture of plywood,(x)Efficacy of Copper – Ethanolamine- Boron based wood preservative against wood destroying organisms,(xi)some newer insecticides against Wood destroying Insects, (xii)Polyurethane based Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products, (xiii)Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface Coating of Wood and Bamboo Based Products, (xiv)Alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine /shuttering grade plywood

Annexure IV shows the list of in-house projects The leading projects in the sponsored category, executed during the period were

development of (i) flattened Bamboo composites and laminated bamboo lumber products (ii) Compreg from bamboo mats as per RDSO standards (iii) 50m thick compreg using Gurjan veneers (iv)Corrugated roofing sheets from non woven coir felt (v) Energy Efficiency

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Bamboo Based Housing (vi) Wheat straw pulverized board (vii) Draft standard for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications.(viii) Draft standard for flattened bamboo board and (ix) Upgradation of facility for commercialization of Bamboo mat corrugated sheet (BMCS) with addition of Bamboo mat Ridge cap.

Annexure V displays the list of sponsored projects 2. Training and Education

Imparting training has been one of the important activities of the Institute. Since inception

and till date, a number of persons from industries comprising of executives to skilled workers have been trained in the field of Mechanical Wood Industries Technology. New courses on processing of bamboo for various industrial products and bamboo based housing systems were included in the training calendar.

a) Post Graduate Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology The post graduate diploma course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology, the only

one of its kind in the country had been widely recognized by the industry and the trainees pass out from the course are in great demand.

PGDC, a one year job oriented training course provides a unique opportunity to basic

science and engineering graduates for a career in one of the green industrial processing sectors viz., wood based industry.

During the year, 20th batch for One year Post-graduate Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology was conducted wherein 22 candidates completed the course successfully and 100% placement was arranged through Campus selection process. The trainees of 20th batch PGD course have been placed in all the leading Plywood and Panel Industries.

Training of 21st Batch of One year Post-graduate Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology was started wherein 21 candidates were attending the training programme.

b) Three months Certificate Course on Plywood Manufacturing Technology

Three months Certificate Course on Plywood Manufacturing Technology initiated by the

Institute for the technical personal working in the plywood industry as well as fresh candidates willing to work in panel industry. It involves both theoretical and practical training in the science and art of manufacturing panel materials from wood and other renewable natural fibers for various end use applications. The three-month course includes theoretical and practical classes, demonstrations, study tour etc. The performance of the trainees is assessed through Snap tests (Theory) during the course and practical examinations at the end of the course. The Institute is planning to conduct this course during the coming year from July to September of the calendar year.

c) Short-term training courses

Various Short term vocational training courses have been conducted during the year

2009-10 for technical personnel from industry to upgrade their skill in the specialized field of

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interest such as veneer peeling, resin manufacture, panel/sheet manufacture, testing and standardization as well as specific training in the mode of transfer of technologies. A few courses have also been conducted to train artisans/rural people engaged in bamboo related activities for mat making, NGOs, engineers and architects in bamboo based housing and entrepreneurs for bamboo based technologies. Annexure VI indicates list of Short term courses conducted during the year.

d) Special training courses Special training courses were conducted on Wood Mechanics & timber grading, Wood

Preservatives, Sawmilling& saw doctoring, wood working & wood finishing for the final year students of M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology, Kannur University during the year at IPIRTI, Bangalore. Special training course for IFS Officers sponsored by MoEF, New Delhi was also conducted at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

Annexure VI indicates list of Short term and special training courses conducted during the

year.

3. Product Testing & Standardization The Institute has got the NABL accreditation for its test labs as per ISO/IEC 17025.

IPIRTI test labs at Bangalore, Kolkata and Mohali are also recognized by BIS for testing of panel products as per as relevant Indian Standards under BIS-LAB recognition scheme. The Institute has been able to provide testing services to help in building the confidence among the consumers in quality requirements of the wood and wood based panel products. It continues to play a significant role in designing & developing test methods and formulating standards for wood and wood based panel products, bamboo and other products made from lignocellulosic materials by serving on various committees of Bureau of Indian Standards. Director, IPIRTI is serving as the Chairman of Wood Products and Products from other Lignocellulosic Materials Sectional Committee CED: 20. The Institute is very much involved in the activities of BIS related to Standards on Wood and wood based Panels.

Facilities were further strengthened by adding some of the new equipment like

Weathering Station, Rockwell Hardness tester, Xenon Weatherometer, etc., 4. Extension

a) Memorandum of Understanding The Institute signed during the year 4 nos of MoU for the transfer of technology with M/s.

Shree Evid Sons Pollucon Laboratories Pvt., Ltd., Surat, (ii)Building Material Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), New Delhi and Timpack Pvt. Ltd. Meghalaya,(iii) Building Material Technology Promotion Council ( BMTPC ), New Delhi, (iv)National Mission on Bamboo Applications (NMBA) and signed an MoU with M/s.Institute of Business Management and Technology,Bangalore to conduct classes on Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Production Planning with reference to plywood industries for the PGD Course.

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b) Interactive meet with Industry IPIRTI in association with South India Plywood Manufacturers’ Association (SIPMA)

organized Oneday interactive Meet on “The Role of Panel Products in Climate Change Mitigation” on 4th February, 2010 at IPIRTI,Bangalore to discuss over the recent developments made in the field of wood and wood based panel products and their role in climate change mitigation.

c) NABL accreditation of test labs of IPIRTI field station ,Kolkata The Institute initiated the process of getting NABL accreditation of IPIRTI field station,

Kolkata as per ISO/IEC 17025 for testing of plywood and panel products as per relevant Indian standards.

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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 and also 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 of the existing wood resources and development and adoption of green technologies for the manufacture of wood alternates and panel products from plantation timbers and bamboo including other renewable bio-fibres to meet the vital need of developing society. An important and unique aspect of R & D work at the Institute 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 core competence and expertise to handle almost any R & D problem in the field of wood and wood based panel products. Besides undertaking a number of projects sponsored by the Industries, Institute has also reoriented its in-house research efforts to address the issues like economic, environmental, sociological and policy research as pointed out in 159th Report of the Departmental-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests.

The Institute meets the HRD needs of the panel industry through several training programmes

including One Year Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology. IPIRTI facilitates the scientists to visit foreign countries for attending seminars/workshops thereby exploring the possibilities of undertaking collaborative research projects in the field of plywood and panel products and also establish a long term linkage.

The Institute is well recognized for Testing and Standardization of wood products and

composites from wood and other lignocellulosics. The testing labs in the Institute have NABL accreditation for Testing and Evaluation 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 of the industry by periodically organizing IPIRTI-Industry meet which is one of the regular features of the Institute and such meet provides valuable opportunities for plywood manufacturers and consumers to exchange facts, views and challenges for trade and technological development.

The technologies developed in the Institute are environmentally responsive, cost effective and

socially acceptable ones. Environmental issues are very important in today‟s world and therefore an understanding of promising new eco-friendly technologies and their adoption will help industries to ensure longer sustainability. Some of the important thrust areas recently identified where the Institute has started working are:

Bio-adhesives Development of natural fibres for reinforcement of bio-composites. Minimizing formaldehyde emission level in composite products. Production of light panel material to reduce their production cost. Development of Fire resistant plywood/Flushdoor. Application of Nano Technology Life Cycle Analysis.

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Lists of In-house and Sponsored projects undertaken during the year are provided in Annexure- IV&V respectively.

1.1 In-House Projects

Development of fire retardant Flush Door

Pressure impregnation treatment was adopted to treat wood components to develop fire retardant

flush doors. Battens were given treatment using fire retardant solution of various percentages in an autoclave employing 1.2 Kg/cm2 for a stipulated period. Phenolic resin incorporated with fire retardant chemical was used for the manufacturing of 1sq ft board adopting flush door construction to test the fire resistant properties as per IS:5509 . The prepared boards were given dip diffusion (Hot and cold) treatment in fire retardant chemical solution for 30 minutes. The treated boards were tested for fire resistance tests as per IS:5509. The test results achieved are excellent and the samples did not ignite even after 2 hrs. The process parameters for making fire retardant board (1 sq ft) adopting flush door construction have been optimized on laboratory scale. Further trials are being continued to upgrade the same process on Pilot plant scale.

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

The shock table has been designed and fabricated to suit Bamboo based housing systems. A

pendulum was designed to give shocks to the table and installed in front of the shock table. Mass release mechanism was procured to release the pendulum to give impact to the shock table. Accelerometers and Data acquisition system were procured to record the response of the house model for different shocks. Initial accelerations of the shock table were measured using data acquisition system and accelerometers. Natural frequency of the Shock table was measured and shock table characterization is under progress. The material required for 8ft x 8ft IPIRTI-TRADA Bamboo based house model has been listed. Procurement of the same is under progress.

Emission of formaldehyde from particle board

Formaldehyde is a health hazard when inhaled by living organism and hence its continuous

emission from wood based panel products is harmful to workers and users. International Standard has been established on the rate of emission of formaldehyde from panel products, below which level, it is safe to use such panels. In India, particle board is manufactured and being imported and used widely in furniture making and other purposes. However, no National standard has so far been formulated to safeguard the users. It is therefore, utmost necessary to standardize manufacturing process and test method of the level of formaldehyde emission in the finished products and formulate national standard.

The processes of measurements were optimized as per EN 717-1 and ISO standards. Particle

boards were made in the institute with conventional resin system and modified amino resin system. The panels were subjected to determine the emission of formaldehyde in the chamber. It was observed that the panels made using modified resin system indicates very less emission value when compared with conventional resin system and is well within the limits of E1 emission level. It was observed that when sample have higher free formaldehyde the time required to attain steady state was very high in some cases more than one and half months, while modified resin bonded panels attain steady state within 15 to 25 days. Samples received from industries were evaluated for emission of the products. Establishment of testing facility of emission of formaldehyde from particle Board with frequent measurements have been completed. Based on the results national standards are being worked out.

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Development of technique for production of Face Veneer

At present, imported timbers like Keruing/Gurjan are peeled to make0.23 to 0.28 mm thick face veneers for making plywood, due to non-availability of traditional Indian hardwoods. The sources of supply of these imported species are getting depleted drastically, day by day. Hence there is an urgent need to find out alternate methods of making face veneers to meet the challenges posed by the shortage of face quality veneers and it is very much necessary for continuing the production of plywood in the industry without disruption.

Fitches of size 2.5 m x 0.15m were made using plantation species Poplar, Eucalyptus and

Rubber wood. Sliced veneers were produced with different grain patterns. Quality of veneer produced is satisfactory. Yield studies were carried out on recovery of veneers. Two set of dies Radially and Longitudinally curved dies were got fabricated based on the trials. Lab scale trials were completed on dyeing of veneer and pilot scale trials on dyeing of veneer is being taken up.

Pencil Grain Dyed Grain

Snaky Grain

Development of Bio Adhesives with less emission of formaldehyde for Wood and Panel Products One of the major problems associated with use of synthetic formaldehyde based wood adhesive

is the release of formaldehyde from the products made with these resins. Urea formaldehyde resin based adhesive is the worst which, due to slow decomposition, continues to emit formaldehyde until the usable life of the product. Formaldehyde is hazardous to health and long exposure to an environment having formaldehyde in the air may create long term problem to health. Bio adhesive is perhaps one of the best means of reducing release of formaldehyde from synthetic adhesive. Bio materials, used in replacement of phenol in Phenol Formaldehyde resin, are macromolecule with

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fewer reactivate sites. These big molecules require less formaldehyde to cure into larger polymers (end product).

Formulations were worked out using furfuraldehyde in phenolic and amino resins. Partial

replacement of formaldehyde by furfuraldehyde was also carried out. It was observed that phenolic resins developed on laboratory scale gave encouraging results and conformed to boiling water resistance grade while amino resins needs some more study for achieving the requisite properties. Also extraction of furfuraldehyde was carried out using normal extraction equipment. Furfuraldehyde was extracted from rice husk and bagasse and the concentrations have been analyzed, further work is being continued to use extracted furfuraldehdye in resin preparation.

Recycling of wood for Panel Products

Recycling of any products to minimize the wastes and reduce the production cost are being

addressed on international level and work has also been carried out for better utilization of wastes generated/dumped after the durable life of the product. However in India, recycling aspect of wood has been neglected which requires attention for better utilization of our wastes to bring in economy and maintain a green environment.

The works carried out on recycling of wood in other countries were reviewed. The equipments

and specification for the equipments used to recycle wood have been worked out. Firms supplying the equipment have been identified. The equipment will be purchases in the coming year, as the project commenced from Jan 2010.

Study on fire performance of fire check doors and formulation of standards for the same

Fire retardant doors and shutters are emerging as a improved product world wide. At present

national standards are not available to check the fire performance of door and shutters, however one organization in india has facilities to check the fire performance of door as per international standards. IPIRTI being the pioneer research institute for wood and wood based products has formulated many standards/specification with standard test methods for various products from wood, wood based and agro residues. Hence the present study is focused to establish a fire testing factility at IPIRTI and work out a suitable revised national standards based on the data collected after testing the doors.

All the components/ instruments/ equipments required for fire testing setup were identified and

detailed Specifications were prepared for establishing fire testing facilities and tenders were invited for the same. Order has been placed for establishing fire test facilities.

Development of test methods and study on performance of furniture

Now a days, furniture making is not limited to carpenters but a lot of corporate and other

companies have entered into furniture business and it has become a multi-million business in the country. With the lack of testing facilities in the country, the furniture companies are dependent on other countries for testing their products. Hence the project was proposed to develop test methods for testing the performance of furniture.

From our experience of performance testing of work stations (Static loading with the help of

dead weights) and the literature available, some of the important/ common products such as work stations and computer chairs were shortlisted for establishing test facilities for the same. The relevant international/ national standards will be procured for establishing the facilities. The specifications for the testing systems will be drawn to invite the tenders for establishing the facilities.

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

The resin formulation and process parameters for the manufacture of three layered particle

board using bamboo particles were optimized at pilot plant scale. The panels were tested as per IS: 3087 and the results show that the panels are conformed to IS:3087.

Bagasse was procured from paper and pulp industries and was used to prepare laboratory scale

boards. The resin formulation and process parameters for the manufacture of three layered particle board using pith and depith bagasse particles were optimized at lab scale .The panels were tested for physical and mechanical properties as per IS: 3087 and have conformed to the requirements of IS 3087.

Pilot scale trails have also been taken up and boards have been made. Evaluation of properties of

the boards made on pilot plant scale is under progress. Machine for removing pith from bagasse has been installed at the institute. Trials for depithing

have been taken. In the initial trials it has been observed that 28.9 % of pith gets removed from the bagasse.

Development of self-adhesive core veneer to replace glue core veneer for manufacture of

plywood Jute (Corechorus capsularis L), the natural lignocellulosic material, has been used to replace the

veneer glue core of the plywood. Jute is the most environmental-friendly, 100% bio-degradable, recyclable and cheapest vegetable fibre. It is impregnated with aqua based phenolic and amino resin solution, dried and pressed at a requisite temperature transforming into a solid dense hard body for manufacture of plywood. The thickness, weight in GSM and the resin formulation including the consumption requirement for the non woven jute felt were worked out. Resin formulation and process parameters for the manufacture of 6mm and 12mm plywood were optimized.

Mechanical Properties like bending strength, Internal bond strength, water absorption, flame

penetration, density has been evaluated as per relevant Specification. About 60-80% replacement of wooden glue core was achieved for making 6mm and 12mm board respectively. Pilot scale trial has been completed. Industrial trials are being planned for commercial implementation of the technology.

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

destroying organisms In the present scenario, CCB (Copper-Chromium-Borax) is widely used as wood preservative.

But chromium is on the way to get banned as it is said to be causing environmental pollution. Hence, it is essential to find out alternative wood preservative chemicals. Specifically the replacement of chromium with a suitable alternative chemical as a fixative and to test its efficacy against wood destroying organisms.

New wood preservative chemical prepared in the laboratory to treat solid wood, veneers and

glue line poison to plywood with 4 concentrations viz. 10,20,30 and 40%. Samples treated with above mentioned concentrations were exposed against termite, borer and fungus. Observations were recorded for six months study showing that it is free from the wood destroying bioagents. Further studies are under progress.

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Screening of some newer insecticides against Wood destroying Insects Chemical pesticides are used as the frontline defense sources against pest in India, inspite of

their drawbacks. CCA has been banned in most of the countries. In India, CCA is being used by the wood industries and also by the scientists in R & D laboratories. CCA is a very persistent chemical, it will bioaccumulate in the food chain and will create various health problems like mainly cancer. So, to overcome this problem it is necessary to find out the alternative host specific, eco-friendly chemical to control the wood destroying insects. Hence, in the present study it is proposed to test some newer chemicals against insects.

New wood preservative chemical screened in the laboratory to treat solid wood, veneers and

glue line poison to plywood with 4 concentrations viz. 0.01,0.5,1 and 2%. Chemically treated samples were exposed against termite and borer. Observations were recorded for six months study showing that it is free from the wood destroying bio agents. Experiment is under progress for further studies.

Development of an Exterior grade Durable UV Radiation Protective and Weather

Resistant Coating for Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites for Exterior Applications

The outdoor service life of common wood materials is limited by their susceptibility to solar ultraviolet radiation which creates photo damage in synthetic and naturally occurring materials especially in case of wood used for building and for outdoor application thereby reducing the service life. The extent depends on the nature of material, additive and the protective coating given on surfaces. Hence this study is taken up to develop a longer exterior durable UV radiation protective coating for plywood and bamboo composites which will have photochemical stability of the wood surface beneath the coating thus minimizing flaking due to photo induced wood degradation.

Silicone modified Alkyd resin has been prepared by taking Soya alkyd resin having solid

content 70%, viscosity 180-200(50% MTO) and hydroxyl terminated silicone fluid having viscosity 11500cps. A copolymer which has been taken with other pigment and solvents for formulation of coating. The coating formulated was applied on wood surfaces and exposed for natural weathering conditions. Initial observation shows that there is no flaking of coating during long exposure in open atmosphere. Further exposure of the material is being continued to study the flaking and durability of the coating composition.

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

Husk

Among, all the agricultural residues, the most abundantly available is rice husk. It is the by-product of the most important agro-based industry in the country, namely pady milling. Rice husk is available in the country to the extent of 2 million tones per annum. Research work to find ways and means to utilize rice husk for the production of useful materials has been under way for the past two decade or so. Research work was undertaken at IPIRTI to manufacture of Particle Board from rice husk and the technology was commercialized by transfer of technology through NRDC. However, the product could not take the market share for several reasons-cut edge was sharp, rough surface and overlying was not possible. Hence due to recent advancements in machinery and process a technology overcoming all defect found in the earlier products need to be developed on industrial scale.

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Particle size, drying schedules and process parameters for making single and 3 layered particle boards from rice husk were optimized on laboratory scale. The panels were evaluated for strength properties as per IS:3087 specification for medium density particle board. The physical and mechanical properties of the panels conforms to the requirement of IS:3087 with excellent fire resistance properties. Pilot plant trials were also taken up by adopting the process optimized on laboratory scale. 2ft x 4ft boards were made. The panels are being evaluated for physical and mechanical properties.

Polyurethane based Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products

The conventional phenolic resin used for bonding plywood requires longer curing time, when

allowed to cure at room temperature, their by reducing the production rate. The emissions of formaldehyde from the products are also posing problems in the international market. Hence there is a need to have an alternate resin system which is free from formaldehyde and which can cure at faster rate at room/intermediate temperature. This development increases the production rate and also be cost effective. This output of this development will be an environment friendly adhesive for bonding wood and wood based products.

After reviewed the literature, firms have been identified to supply the polyol material required

for the formulation of polyurethane adhesive.

Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface Coating of Wood and Bamboo Based Product

The need to protect surfaces from early deterioration has been an issue that has been debated for

many years. With the rapid industrialization that is taking place in the country, pollution is likely to be one of the causes for shortening the life of concrete structures. Unless protected, the replacement cost of these structures can become phenomenal. Water-based polyurthanes , can be tailored to suit every single application. They can be made rigid and hard and they can be designed to be flexible and soft, and anything in between. PUDs are resistant to UV light and are known to retain gloss levels for long periods. They are compatible with many acrylic and other dispersed resins, and can be easily pigmented. PUDs are available as thermoplastic and thermoset resins and can be readily cross-linked with a variety of commercially available cross-linkers to further enhance their properties and in designing high-quality and durable coatings.

Literature collected on the surface coating system has been reviewed. The firms have been

identified for the procurement of raw materials required for the development of resin. The material is awaited for further research. However, studies on polyurethane coatings and few other coatings given for wood and bamboo based products have been made and datas are collected.

Development of Fire Retardant Flush Door through Construction Concepts

The latest stipulation in the National building code has necessitated the use of fire check doors

in the high rise buildings. It is expected to find market in all types of buildings. IPIRTI has worked out formulation for fire retardant plywood. However, to meet the international standards, the chemical treatment alone will not solve the problem, there is a need to develop a new concept in the construction of door by using fire resistant barriers and insulation materials for making fool proof fire retardant flush door.

Literature surveys on fire check door through barrier construction were studied and the materials

were identified. Laboratory scale boards of size 1sq.ft. were made by using insulation materials in the construction/assembly. Initially the test for flammability and flame penetration was carried out

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as per IS:5509-2000 to assess the fire resistant property of the board. The results are encouraging. Further evaluation of other properties required for a flush door are being carried out.

Development of alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine /shuttering grade

plywood New wood preservative chemical has been developed and studies are going on to asses the

efficacy of chemically treated plywood by glue line treatment method against wood destroying organism. Six months exposure study against wood destroying bioagents is completed and the samples are free of attack from the same.

1.2 Sponsored Projects

Efficacy of New Preservative Termi-Guard Super Power

Plywood samples made of Gurjan and Mango species have been prepared using UF and PF resin incorporated with 0.5 to 7.0% of TGS on the basis of solid resin. All the samples were tested as per IS specifications. The panels meet the requirement of BWP, BWR and MR grade plywood. Exposure studies for termite and borer attack were carried out for 24months. Three nos samples for each concentration, species and resin type were planted in graveyard on April‟08 for termite attack. Samples were kept in plastic container for borer exposure and studies were carried out as per IS: 4833-1993.

The plywood samples did not show any sign of borer attack even after 12 months of exposure

for all concentration whereas the panels exposed for termite had attack within six months of exposure for all concentration from 0.5% - 7%. Hence exposure to termite attack has been stopped within 1st six months. Exposure study against borer attack is being continued for another 12 months to assess its efficacy.

Evaluation of wood preservative “Protecto” against mould, termites and Borers for solid

wood and plywood by glue line poisoning

Initial experiments were carried out using 1% and 2% concentration of chemical for treatment of solid wood. The treated solid wood was exposed for termite, borer and fungus. 14 months study conducted revealed that 1% and 2% concentration of chemical used for the treatment of solid wood by brush and dipping method was insufficient to make the wood resistant to mold, termite and borer infestation. Hence for further studies on plywood treatment, higher concentrations of the chemicals were incorporated. The Plywood sample made with 2.5% and 3% concentration of chemical (GLP) were exposed for termite, Borer and Fungus attack on 20-11-2009. Observations are being made and till date no attack is found.

Suitability of plantation timbers for the manufacture of plywood - Phase VII

Plantation timbers are used by plywood industry for manufacture of plywood owing to non –

availability of traditional timbers. Various plantation timber species were being studied to find out their suitability for production of plywood.

Studies on suitability of plantation timbers for manufacture of plywood were carried out on the

following species. 1) Dalbergia sissoo 2) Acacia lucofolia 3) Melia azedarach

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4) Samania saman Studies have shown that species Viz.,1) Dalbergia sissoo 2) Acacia lucofolia 3) Melia

azedarach do not conform to MR and BWR grade of plywood as per IS:848-2006. Whereas Species Samania saman conforms to MR and BWR grade of plywood in both equal and unequal construction as per IS: 848-2006.The test results were conveyed to the sponsor.

Suitability of plantation grown timber species from TamilNadu for Particle Board – Phase

VIII In the present context of scarcity of timber, Particle board industries are mainly dependent on

Plantation species and other lignocellulosic materials for manufacture of particle board. As continuation of the investigations on plantation grown timbers a study was carried out on the species Viz., 1) Delonix elata 2) Acacia Mangium 3)Gyrocarpus jacquine for suitability to make Particle board under a project sponsored by Tamilnadu Forest Department.

Investigations were carried out to find the suitability for the manufacture of particle board using

the above species. Test results of the boards showed that the species were suitable for the manufacture of flat pressed three layered particle boards and they meet the requirement as prescribed in IS 3087:2005 “Specification for particle boards of wood and other lignocellulosics materials (Medium Density) for general purpose” for Grade 2 Medium density particle board.

The test results were conveyed to the sponsor.

Development of Bamboo Mat Compreg as per RDSO standards Resin formulations and process parameters have been optimized for the manufacture of 4mm,

8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 18mm thick bamboo mat compregs as desired by the sponsor. The compreg samples were subjected for testing as per RDSO specifications. The panels meet the mechanical strength properties and chemical resistance test. Since IPIRTI do not have facility to carry out toxicity and oxygen index test. The sample was sent for testing to other labs. The test results have been communicated to the sponsor and their comments are awaited. Also few samples were sent to the sponsor for evaluating the toxicity. The results from the sponsor are awaited. Development of Wheat Straw Pulverized Board to Meet the Properties as Specified by the

Sponsorer Resin formulations and the process parameters were optimized to manufacture wheat straw

pulverized board on laboratory and pilot scale. Panels of size 2‟ x 4‟ were made and tested for the properties specified by the sponsor. The panels meet the requirement of the sponsor. The results were sent to the sponsor. Further feedback is awaited from the sponsor regarding the progress on the plant layout.

Development of flattened Bamboo composites and laminated bamboo lumber products.

The process parameters for the manufacture of flattened Bamboo board and laminated bamboo lumber have been optimized. The panels have been tested as per relevant specification. Since no specification is existing for flattened bamboo composites and laminated bamboo lumber, the flattened bamboo panels were tested for shuttering grade plywood specification (IS 4990) while the laminated bamboo lumber was tested as per IS:14616 Laminated veneer lumber specification. The test results have conformed to the requirement. The project is completed and the draft report is under preparation.

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Formulation of draft standard for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications There are Indian standard specifications available for bamboo mat board and bamboo mat

veneer composite for general purpose, which are suitable only for Interior applications. With the development of exterior grade Bamboo composites and to promote their use as an alternate to BWP grade plywood for exterior applications such as structural, marine, shuttering, etc., it was proposed to formulate a draft standard for the same.

The relevant Indian Standards and Other national/ international standards were procured and

reviewed for identification of parameters required for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications. Shortlisted relevant Physical and mechanical properties were determined for panels received for testing, procured for housing applications and available at the Institute (Processed in house). Test results were analyzed and minimum standard values for all the parameters were derived from the test data. Based on the minimum standard values, specification limits were arrived for all the parameters determined and draft Indian standard was formulated for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications and submitted to the sposorer.

Formulation of draft standard for flattened bamboo board

Flattened bamboo board, which being a cross laminate, it possess higher strength and better dimensional stability than the other bamboo composites such as BMB and BMVC and is a cost effective product. Hence, it can be projected as an alternate to shuttering grade plywood. To promote this eco-friendly product, a study was undertaken to formulate a draft standard for the same.

The parameters required for BWP grade flattened bamboo board were identified by reviewing

the relevant standards. Physical and mechanical properties were determined for the flattened bamboo boards received for testing and available at the Institute (Processed in house). Test results were analyzed and minimum standard values for all the parameters were derived from the test data. Based on the minimum standard values, specification limits were computed and the draft Indian standard was formulated for BWP grade flattened bamboo board and the same was submitted to the sponsorer.

Development of Technology for the manufacture of Corrugated Roofing Sheets from Coir

Non woven Felt To meet the growing demand of roofing sheets especially for building, investigations were

carried out to develop cost effective and energy efficient and eco-friendly technology to make corrugated sheet from Coir non woven felt.

Non woven coir felts can be efficiently and effectively used for manufacturing corrugated sheets

in combination with bamboo mats that will be ideal for roofing and other structural applications. Coir felt having thickness about 4.2 mm thick and weighing 1110-1200 gm/sq. ft is ideal for use which need to be compressed into one fourth of its original thickness to facilitate gluing operation and better holding of resin by the felt. A cost effective resin adhesive based on Phenol Cardanol formaldehyde resin of 42% solid content has been developed in which preservative chemical is also added so as to enhance service life and to improve decay and insect resistance.

Energy Efficiency in Bamboo Based Houses

Thermal conductivity of the BMB samples of thickness 5mm, 6mm, 12mm & 15mm were

tested and evaluated. Flammability, flame penetration and rate of burning tests were carried out for

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the Bamboo Mat Board samples of thickness 5mm, 6mm, 12mm & 15mm. Order placed for the instruments required for the thermal comfort measurements. Thermal sensors with data loggers were procured. Thermal sensors were placed in six different locations of the two model houses i.e., steel-BMB prefabricated house and IPIRTI-TRADA Bamboo house. Thermal measurements are being taken for the above two houses at every 15 mins. continuously. Mud blocks were procured and curing of the blocks is under progress. Bamboo strips were prepared for the construction of mud bamboo house.

Visit was made to BMB manufacturing unit to get the energy calculations for bamboo composites from the industries which were useful in calculating the total energy requirement of the model houses. Heat release measurements using cone calorimeter such as fire growth rate index and smoke growth rate index for bamboo composites (i.e, BMB for walling and BMCS for roofing) used in the houses are being tested at CPRI, Bangalore and arrangements were made for the same.

Suitability of plantation grown timber species from TamilNadu for Particle Board – Phase

IX There are no systematic data existing on processing of plantation timbers for manufacture of

Particle board. Hence two species namely Rubberwood and Silver Oak grown in Tamilandu was sent by Tamilnadu forest department for studies on processing parameters of these species. The study would help the industry to venture in to starting of large scale production of Particle board using these species.

Particles were produced by chipping & hammer milling. Particle boards are being manufactured

from these particles.

Upgradation of facility for commercialization of Bamboo mat corrugated sheet (BMCS) with addition of Bamboo Mat Ridge cap (BMRC)

The existing practice for covering roof top/corners of the buildings with BMCS is with the help

of 2 ply Bamboo Mat Board. The BMB which is flat panel has to bent over the top/corners to cover the joints. In order to bend the panel and make it flexible for fixing it as Ridge cap, the thickness of panel should not exceed 2mm. The BMB of 2 mm thick should restrict the number of plies to two at the time of manufacture where as the normal practice of making BMB is with three plies and above for stability and strength.

It has been found that the 2 mm thick BMB will have perforations due to weathering action

when it is used for roofing purpose over period of time. In order to overcome this problem it was therefore decided to design and develop a moulded product for ridge cap using bamboo mats and commercialize technology.

BMTPC sponsor of the project has identified M/s Timpack P Ltd for this project. Accordingly

tripartite agreement was signed between IPIRTI, BMTPC and Timpack for transfer of BMRC technology. Hydraulic hot press and Moulding dies for making BMRC was designed for commercialization of technology. Order was placed for fabrication of press and dies.

Setting up of demonstration unit for Bamboo mat manufacture in collaboration with M/s

Sri Keteshwara Multipurpose and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, Magadi Under the project, it was planned to set up a demonstration unit for the production of 500 mats

per day. The bamboo primary processing machines viz. Bamboo cross cutting machine–1 No., Bamboo splitting machine–1 No., Bamboo knot removal machine–2 No , Bamboo slab making

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machine–3 No., Bamboo sliver making machine – 3 No, Square stick making machine -1 No and Round stick making machines-1 Set comprising of 3 machines were procured and installed in the shed built by M/s KMCCS Ltd.

Establishment of Bamboo Composite Centre at RFRI, Jorhat

Bamboo mat based industries need bamboo mats not only in thousands but also of uniform

quality. This requires fast processing of bamboo mats which can only be done if process of slivering is mechanized. Simultaneously the artisans involved in mat weaving have to be trained in handling the machines for processing bamboo.

Keeping the above needs in mind, it has been planned to establish a Bamboo Composite Centre

at RFRI, Jorhat which will improve infrastructure facilities for Bamboo development of RFRI and can serve as a training centre for the artisans and others interested in the field. The centre can cater to the need for training a group of artisans who can in turn act as trainer in different parts of the country where processing centre of bamboo would be established.

The work planned under the project was setting up of a Bamboo composite centre at RFRI

Jorhat for primary processing of bamboo and making of bamboo mat board and Bamboo mat trays. Technical specifications were prepared for following machines.

1) Two-Daylight Hyd. Hot press for Bamboo mat board and Bamboo mat trays 2) Hot air industrial oven 3) Resin Kettle 4) Bamboo primary processing machines 5) Bamboo sticks making machines Order was placed for procurement of the machines. Bamboo primary processing machines and

Bamboo stick making machines were supplied to RFRI

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2. TRAINING & EDUCATION Training is an important tool to facilitate the industries for efficient utilization of resources,

increase the productivity and reduce the overall cost of production. HRD needs of the mechanical wood industries are met 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. IPIRTI is 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 works in 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 Mechanical Wood Industries Technology

Group photo of 20th batch PGDC trainees

The post graduate diploma course in Mechanical Wood Industries is the only course of its type

in the country that had been widely recognized by the industry and the diploma holders who pass out from the Institute are in great demand.

PGDC, an one-year job oriented training course provides an unique opportunity to basic science

and engineering graduates for a career in one of the green industrial processing sectors viz., wood based industry.

During the year, 20th Training Course for One year Post-graduate Diploma in Mechanical

Wood Industries Technology was conducted wherein 22 candidates completed the course successfully and 100% placement was arranged through Campus selection process. Trainees have

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been placed in all the leading Industries,. Training for 21th Batch of One-year Post-graduate Diploma Course in Mechanical Wood Industries Technology was started during the year and 21 candidates are undergoing training.

The main objective of the course is to prepare the trainees to shoulder various responsibilities in

the wood based industries. The course aims at imparting professional knowledge and skills with regard to processing technologies for efficient utilization of wood through conversion into engineered wood and a variety of panel materials/products viz., plywood, particle/fiber board, block board and flush door. The course also includes processing technology on bamboo mat based panel products and adhesive technology. Standardization aspects with respect to quality management and BIS certification are dealt with in details. Working knowledge on use of computers and internet is also imparted. Emphasis is given not only to theoretical background of various technologies but also acquaintance with wood panel processing machinery and training is imparted on operation of machinery in pilot plant. So far 478 candidates have successfully completed the diploma course.

As a part of PGDC, a study tour was arranged for the trainees from 3rd to 7th August, 2009 to

get acquainted with the manufacturing processes in wood based industries viz. M/s. Archidply Industries Ltd., Mysore, M/s. Ferro Foundries, Mysore, M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., Hunsur, M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries, Mangalore, M/s. Indian Wood Industries, Mangalore, M/s. Yenopoya Resins, Mangalore and M/s. Akolite Synthetic Resins, Mangalore. Mr. M.C. Kiran, Scientist accompanied the trainees during the visit.

2.2 Short Term Training Courses

IPIRTI in its headquarters as well as at outreach field stations undertakes and organizes training

programmes in different disciplines for different target groups ranging from the technicians to managers on sponsorship basis and also for national and international students. By organizing several short term training courses, the institute is continuing to draw attention of several small and medium scale enterprises.

Various Short term vocational training courses have been conducted during the year 2009-10 for

technical personnel from industry to upgrade their skill in the 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 of technologies. A few courses have also been conducted to train artisans/rural people engaged in bamboo related activities for mechanized slivering of bamboo required for mat making, NGOs, engineers and architects in bamboo based housing and entrepreneurs for different bamboo based technologies.

2.3 Compulsory Training Course for IFS Officers

One week Compulsory training course for IFS

Officers on “Bamboo Resource Development for addressing livelihood Concerns of Communities” was sponsored by MoEF, New Delhi was conducted by IPIRTI from 20th - 24th July 2009. 14 IFS Officers attended the training programme.

Two days (7th and 8th December 2009)

Workshop was conducted on “Role of Green Building Material in Carbon Sequestration through Wood and Bamboo Products” at IPIRTI for IFS officers sponsored by MoEF, New Delhi. 39 IFS officers attended the workshop.

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2.4 Special Training Courses: Special training courses were conducted on Wood Mechanics & timber grading, Wood

Preservatives, Sawmilling& saw doctoring, wood working & wood finish for the final year students of M.Sc in Wood Science & Technology, Kannur University during the year at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

The list of short term and special training courses conducted during the year is shown in

Annexure VI.

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3. PRODUCT TESTING & STANDARDIZATION

3.1 Product Testing

Product testing is an important activity aiming at production of quality products by the Industry and helping consumers, including Government organizations in checking quality of goods purchased. IPIRTI is one of the specialized laboratories recognized by BIS and accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025 for testing of wood and composites from wood and other lignocellusosics. BIS is using the services of the Institute for issue/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 the Kolkata Field Station and IPIRTI Centre,Mohali,Punjab. During the year samples were tested for conformity to relevant standards, including testing of samples drawn by BIS. 1110 samples received from outside agencies, the details of which are given below, were tested as per relevant standards.

Products/Materials tested

3.2 Standardization Standardization facilitates use of right material for right purpose. It also helps to build consumer

confidence in any material/product and ensure product quality conforming to the specifications. It helps the manufacturer to compete in the international market for selling his products. The Institute continues to play a significant role in formulating and evaluating standard specifications for wood, wood products and products from lignocellulosic materials by serving on various committees/subcommittees of BIS, the national standards 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 as convenors/members. Director, IPIRTI, is the Chairman of wood products and products from other lignocellulosic materials sectional committee CED: 20 and also a member of BIS COUNCIL.

3.2.1 Activities include

formulation of draft Standards for materials/products developed at the Institute or elsewhere revision of existing Standards of BIS based on research carried out at the Institute preparation and revision of draft Standards referred by BIS sending comments to draft standards/amendments, Rationalization of test procedures and methods and review of ISO draft Standards.

Product/Material No. of samples Plywood 354 Block board/Flush door 171 Particle & Fiber board 46 Resin & Chemicals 108 Wood & Veneers 373 Others 103

Total 1155

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3.2.2 During the year the following actions were taken with respect to standardization activity

Comments on IS:10 with respect to cyclic test for tea chest plywood were sent to BIS Amendments for IS 10 with regard to 'Foreword' and 'clause 4.2' were sent to BIS Comments on IS:1708 for aligning the same with ISO standards were sent to BIS Draft amendments on IS 12120, 13958, 15476, 14276, 14616 & 1659 were reviewed for

authorization of the chairman Comments were sent to BIS on Proposed draft Indian Standard on Phenol Bonded Bamboo-

jute/Coir Composite Hollow door shutters Comments were sent to BIS on Proposed draft Indian Standard on Phenol Bonded Bamboo-

jute/Coir Composite Panel Door Shutter Comments were sent to BIS on specifications for Structural plywood, Shuttering plywood

and code of practice for selection and use of various types of lignocelulosic products: Part 1 Medium density particle board

comments were sent to BIS on Harmonization of IS 1708 (Parts 1 to 18), IS 2455 and IS 8720 with the corresponding ISO Standards

Comments were sent to BIS on draft Indian Standard 'Unplasticized PVC profile panelled door shutters

Comments were sent to BIS regarding provision of keeping quality test for adhesive in IS 848: 2006

Comments were sent to BIS on IS 7638:1999 regarding The method of drawing representative samples and the criteria for conformity

Comments were sent to BIS on requirement of spot test in IS 1659:2009 Comments were sent to BIS on inclusion of cyclic test in IS 14616 : 1999 Suggestions/Comments were sent to BIS on Clause 12.4 of IS 5509:2000 Comment on Clause 6.7 of IS:2202 (Part 1):1999 was sent to BIS Comments were sent to BIS on Proposed draft Indian Standard on bamboo jute composite

corrugated and semi-corrugated sheet Comments on “ Preliminary draft standard code of practice for structural design using

bamboo “ were sent to BIS to include IPIRTI‟s contribution in the draft standard.

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4. INFORMATION & PUBLICATIONS 4.1 Library

The Institute has an unique library dedicated to composite products made from wood and other

lignocellulosic materials. A collection of 4186 books on forestry, wood science, polymer science, polymers and allied subjects, 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 personnel and researchers from other institutes.

During the year 24 books were added to the library, 14 Journals including 6 International

Journals were subscribed at the main library at Bangalore.

4.2 Internet Services As an electronic media for sharing & disseminating technical and products information internet

holds immense potential for forest based industry. The forestry sector including the timber industry is already having a substantial presence on the Net. To facilitate sourcing of global research and development related information Internet facilities were established. Some wood related information has been down loaded from the Internet and the hard copies are available at the Institute library as IPIRTI Internet Information Booklets.

To give global research overview on wood products “Wood Products Research Update”- a

bimonthly 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

composites has been downloaded from Internet and the same has been maintained in digital folder entitled “Global Information from Library to Library Clienteles” on a local shared server of the Institute to enable the users to access the information offline.

4.3 Publications

Effective dissemination of research findings to the industry is a sine qua non for their successful

adoption and to benefit the people at large. The institute is endeavouring to make all efforts to disseminate R&D results through 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 of lowering costs, improving efficiency and generally providing better services and to enhance information access for 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 for 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 generation to comply to NABL requirements. 4. Payroll and Biometrics for the institute has been initiated. 5. Institute‟s website has been redesigned and uploaded.

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5. EXTENSION SERVICES

5.1 IPIRTI-SIPMA Interactive Meet IPIRTI in association with South India Plywood Manufacturers‟ Association (SIPMA)

organized Oneday interactive Meet on “The Role of Panel Products in Climate Change Mitigation” on 4th February, 2010 at IPIRTI,Bangalore to discuss over the recent developments made in the field of wood and wood based panel products and their role in climate change mitigation.

Around 50 participants representing Forest Department, Wood Based Panel Industries, Senior

Officers from various State and Central Government Organizations and Scientists from IPIRTI and Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bangalore participated in this important Interactive meet. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. M.H. Swaminath, IFS Addl. PCCF (Forest Resource Management), Aranya Bhavan, Bangalore.

The Inaugural session started with lighting the lamp by the Chief Guest and others on the dais,

followed by a Welcome Address by Shri C. N. Reddy, President of SIPMA. Shri Moiz Vagh, Managing Director of M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., Hunsur briefed about the purpose of the interactive meet and Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore delivered the Key- note Address. In his Key-note Address, the Director emphasized the importance of wood while mentioning the fact that despite the introduction of several modern materials in recent times, wood has continued to be the most preferred eco-friendly material used for the industrial and structural applications. He also explained the objective of holding the Interactive Meet on “The Role of Panel Products in Climate Change Mitigation” in addressing the issue of global warming and climate change through adoption of green and environment-friendly technologies. He stressed that although use of wood and wood based products is known for the centuries, its exact place in economy and its contribution for a sustainable development is still not well known. Better recognition of the environmental qualities of the wood and wood based products will further enhance their use besides addressing the environmental issue like global warming, climate change, etc.

The Chief Guest Dr. M. H. Swaminath, IFS in his inaugural address appreciated the theme

selected by IPIRTI and said that this issue is pertinent and contemporary. He expressed great concern over the impact of climate change on forests and called upon the people, scientists and policy makers to focus on the use of alternative to forest resources through R and D. He also briefed at the current policy of discouraging renewable, as such the policy was contradictory to the policy of sustainable resource use concept. He informed that National Forest Policy, 1988 looked upon forests not only as a source of raw material for commercial purposes, but is primarily concerned in conserving soil, water and biodiversity besides meeting subsistence requirements of the local people. The policy clearly mentioned that the economic utilities coming from the forests would be secondary to this prime aim. He also stressed that at present the Supreme Court has brought in policies wherein the permits to Sawmill/Plywood Industries will be issued based on the suitable wood production and availability by the State Forest Departments. He stressed the need for augmenting the resources based on sustainable principles by encouraging farmers to grow in agroforestry situation for which Karnataka Forest Department will make all out efforts. He further opined that there are number of plantation species listed out by the forest department which are not being utilized for which R and D is needed to make use of the species efficiently. Hence, he suggested that research organizations should take up the study on the suitability of species in making quality panel products and minimize the dependency on natural products.

During the Interactive session the following two important presentations relating to environment

friendly technologies and two presentations based on the request from industry representatives were made.

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1. „Innovative technologies for climate change mitigation‟ – by Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI.

2. „Prosperity through Tree Farming‟ – by Dr. N. S. Adkoli, senior retired forest official from Karnataka Forest Department and Executive of Agro-Forestry Farmers‟ Association, Karnataka (presentation made on behalf of Shri N. Sampangi, IFS (retd), President of Agro- Forestry Farmers‟ Association, Karnataka)

3. „Importance of face veneer thickness on properties of plywood‟ - by Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist, IPIRTI.

4. “Training facilities & Courses offered at IPIRTI” - by Ms. D. Sujatha, Scientist, IPIRTI. Dr. Mohanty, IFS, Research Co-ordinator, IWST and Shri Sankara Krishnan, Managing Director, M/s. Kutty Flush Doors, Chennai were the Chairman and Co-Chairman for the Session. After the interaction, the Chairman appreciated the presentations and informed that the subjects

were very enlightening. The Chairman of the session suggested that only through approved management practices improvement in forest conservation can be brought.

Immediately after the interactive session, open house discussion was held wherein a number of

queries raised by the entrepreneurs regarding closing of their sawmills and plywood units in Karnataka were discussed. IPIRTI‟s role in taking up campaign for educating and making awareness in the masses regarding quality of the products, phytosanitary requirements for imported wood, forest certification, restriction on movement of plantation grown timber in Karnataka, etc., were taken up. Most of the queries were answered by a group of Panellist consisting of Dr. N. S. Adkoli, IFS (Retd.), Shri Mohanthy, IFS, Shri S. Sankarakrishnan and Dr. C. N. Pandey. working on the improvement of technologies and addressing issues related to the forest certifications. He also informed that Ministry is very seriously working on the issue of forest certification. The Panellist suggested that research organizations should takeup work on the suitability of growing certain species like Melia dubia under agroforestry model for meeting the raw material requirement by the Plywood Industries. They highlighted that the farmers need to be educated on the economics of planting the other fast growing species which would be beneficiary to panel industries. At last the panelist suggested that industries should really look into the issues of what is their actual requirement from the forest department.

Based on the above Interactive Session and Panel Discussions, the following recommendations were made:

1) To sort out issues of closing of sawmills and plywood units in Karnataka for which SIPMA

desired that a separate meeting with Karnataka Forest Department should be convened. 2) To identify the fast growing species suitable for plywood and panel industries and issue

appropriate guidelines for growing these species by the farmers along with other agricultural crop to ensure maximum total income by combined farming.

3) Relaxation of regulation-restricting the access to market for farmer-grown timber. 4) Need of institutional mechanism for management and marketing of Agroforestry produce. 5) Need of recognizing farm harvested wood products as carbon stores in future as per

International Agreement on Climate Change. 6) Strengthening of extension, training and demonstration facilities at IPIRTI so as to reach all

the industries and in turn help the Agroforestry programme in the country.

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7) Establishment of nurseries for making available the good quality planting materials to the industries and farmers.

The meet ended with vote of thanks by Dr. S.K.Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore

5.2 Transfer of Technology During the year 4 Nos of MoU (Memorandum of understanding) were signed for transfer of

technology and one MoU was signed for imparting training on management aspects to PGD Course.

A Memorandum of understanding (MoU)

was signed and exchanged by Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director IPIRTI and Shri B. I. Daruwala, proprietor of M/s. Shree Evid Sons Pollucon Laboratories Pvt., Ltd., Surat, on 29th September, 2009 in presence of Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director and Mr. Vipin K. Chawla, Scientist of IPIRTI, Bangalore and Mr. Gandhi, Manager R&D of M/s. Shree Evid Sons Pollucon Laboratories Pvt., Ltd., Surat.

A Memorandum of understanding

(MoU) was signed and exchanged Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director IPIRTI and Mrs. Vasantha Laxmi, Assistant Director, Institute of Business Management and Technology to conduct the classes on Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Production Planning with reference to plywood industries for the trainees of 21st batch Post Graduate Diploma in Plywood and Panel Products Technology in presence of Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Mrs. B. S. Mamatha, Scientist IPIRTI , Bangalore and Shri M. U. Vinod Krishna senior faculty, IMBT, Bangalore.

Energy efficiency in Bamboo based houses and formulation of draft standards for BWP grade bamboo composites

A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director IPIRTI

with M/s. National Mission on Bamboo Applications (NMBA), New Delhi for sponsoring the projects on “Energy efficiency in Bamboo based houses”, “Formulation of draft standard for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications” and “Formulation of draft standard for flattened bamboo board”. Tripartite agreement signed between IPIRTI, BMTPC and TIMPACK

Tripartite agreement was signed between IPIRTI, BMTPC and Timpack for transfer of Bamboo

Mat Ridge Cap technology under the project “Upgradation of facility for commercialization of

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Bamboo mat corrugated sheet (BMCS) with addition of Bamboo mat Ridge cap (BMRC).” Sponsored by BMTPC, New Delhi.

Energy auditing and carbon footing in the manufacture of BMCS & BMRC

Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director IPIRTI, Bangalore submitted a project proposal on “ Energy Auditing and Carbon Footing in the Manufacture of Bamboo Corrugated Sheet ( BMCS) & Bamboo Mat Ridge Cap ( BMRC ) to Building Material Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), New Delhi. BMTPC has agreed to give financial support for the same.

The objectives of the project are as follows: 1. To study energy requirement in different stages of production of BMCS and BMRC in terms

of electrical energy, fossil and other organic fuel.

2. To assess the entire route of processing of BMCS and BMRC from harvesting of Bamboo to ready to use product by the consumers to assign the BMCS and BMRC as eco friendly product.

3. To investigate whether any harmful pollutant is discharged during processing of BMCS and

BMRC and the extent of pollution of environment due to such discharge.

4. Compare the energy requirement and the extent of pollution during processing of BMCS and BMRC with the same requirement for CGI , ACC , FRP, metal & plastic sheet.

5. Formulate standard process for the manufacture of BMCS & BMRC with minimum energy

and least discharge of harmful emission and pollutant. 5.3 Long Span Bamboo Trusses for Industrial Shed (Biomass Plant)

A Bamboo shed of size 25‟ X 45‟ has been

constructed for Bio mass plant near Hosur for M/s. Pointec Pvt. Ltd. Technology including design was provided by IPIRTI. IPIRTI-TRADA walling system has been used. For the first time, 25‟ span bamboo trusses were designed for this purpose. BWP grade plywood gussets were used in trusses.

5.4 IPIRTI Scientist Participating in NEES Wood Project at Japan Shaketable Test in Japan

Mr. Jagadish Vengala, scientist attended the world‟s

largest earthquake test on seven storied wood building (40‟X60‟) (with 23 one- and two-bedroom living units and two retail shops) at Miki City Japan during July 2009, as a member, damage inspection team for the final testing programme, which is a part of the four years five university NEES (Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) Wood Project. The shake table (World‟s largest 65ft by 49ft) test was conducted to simulate earthquakes ranging from

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fairly frequent events expected every 70 years or so, to more powerful earthquakes that are only expected every 500 to 2500 years with magnitude ranging from 6.7 to 7.3 of Richter scale Approximately 500 people, including visitors from foreign countries such as the United States, Canada, China, South Korea and India attended the test. The open test was carried out by amplifying the acceleration waveform observed at Canoga Park recording station during the Northridge Earthquake(USA) of 1994 by 180%.With the main shaking direction being longitudinal to the specimen, the maximum acceleration of the input wave was 742Gal(cm/s2) (short direction 628Gal and vertical direction 863Gal).

This is approximately 80% the acceleration of gravity in the longitudinal direction. The test building was severely shaken during the test, but its structural members were not seriously damaged. Only damage to non-structural elements was observed, i.e. drywall cracking, which was also felt to be quite moderate compared with the level of shaking. Mr. Jagadish Vengala involved in discussions about the implementation of the test, observed the results on site, and performed thorough damage inspection. For full details visit: http://www.nsf.gov/news/newsmedia/neeswood/resources2.jsp Award “Prof. V. Ramakrishnan‟s Young Scienitst Award” to Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist

Shri Jagadish Vengala, Scientist, Products application division, IPIRTI, has been awarded “Prof. V. Ramakrishnan‟s Young Scientist award” for the year 2008-2009 on 10th October 2009 by Indian Concrete Institute in recognition of his aptitude in design & research in specialized & varied fields within a short span after studies and enthusiasm to take up technical writing pertaining to concrete.

5.5 Industrial visit

11.03.09 to 12.03.09: Shri Uday D. N Scientist visited RFRI Jorhat, Assam to assess the Space and Facilities available for establishment of Bamboo composite Centre and to finalise machinery/equipments required under the project. 25-04-2009 Shri Purushotham , Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Golden Plywood, Ludhiana to solve floor level problem. 16.05.2009: Shri Purushotham , Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Venus Plywood, Jalandhar to solve floor level problem. 11.06.09: Ms. D. Sujatha, Scientist visited M/s. Chanadan Industries, Vadodara for discussions on packaging plywood under a project titled “Development of plywood for packaging purposes as per ghost standards” sponsored by M/s. Nefab India Pvt. Ltd., 20.06.2009: Shri Purushotham , Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Golden Plywood, Ludhiana to solve floor level problem. 06.07.09 to 10.07.09: Shri. Amitava Sil and Shri Vipin Kumar Chawla, Scientists visited M/s. Gattani Industries, Jorhat, Assam to give technical assistance and valuable suggestions on quality development.

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11.07.2009: Shri Purushotham , Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Northern Plywood, Yamunanagar to solve floor level problem. 27.07.09 to 29.07.09: Shri. D. N. Uday, Scientist visited M/s. Chandan Industries Vadodara to demonstrate manufacture of Packaging Plywood. 31.07.09 to 05.08.09: Shri. S. C. Sahoo, Scientist visited IPIRTI, Bangalore for taking Pilot Plant Trial of Institute project. 27.08.09: Shri. Amitava Sil and Shri S. C. Sahoo, Scientists visited Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA), Kolkata for drafting collaborate project proposal by IPIRTI & IJIRA. 29.08.2009: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Bhavani Industries, Yamunanagar to solve floor level problem. 12.09.2009: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Shree Gopal Udyog, Yamunanagar to solve floor level problem. 03.10.2009: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. B.S. Industries, Mohali to solve floor level problem. 21.11.2009: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Shri Ram Panel, Khanna, Punjab to solve floor level problem. 26.12.2009: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Virgo Plywood, Chandigarh to solve floor level problem. 09.01.2010: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. Minimax Plywood, Yamunanagar to solve floor level problem. 20.03.2010: Shri Purushotham, Consultant, IPIRTI Centre , Mohali visited M/s. A.J. Hitech Ply Products, Ludhiana to solve floor level problem.

09-12-2009 to 11-12-2009: Mr. Uday D. N, Scientist visited M/s. Mayur Plywood [P] Ltd., Bhavanagar, and Gujarat from for improving the quality of face veneers. He has demonstrated the peeling of tight/smooth veneer and controlling the veneer thickness variation within ± 1 to 2%.

Demonstration on improving the quality of face veneers at M/s. Mayur Plywood (P) Ltd., Gujarat

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08-02-2010 to 11-02-2010: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Mr. Uday D. N, Mrs. Mamatha B.S. & Shri Prakash, Scientists visited M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries Ltd., Mangalore to collect data for a sponsored project entitled “Life Cycle Analysis of Wood Products”.

22-03-2010: Shri Narasimha Murthy, Scientist visited the project site in IISc campus for identification of species of timber and also testing for moisture content and density of wooden door frames.

5.6 Papers presented in National/International Conference/Seminar Workshop /Symposium

01.08.09: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director Invited as Guest to AICTE program at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore and devilered a lecture on “Composite from Wood and Other Lignocelluloses Materials”. 27.08.09 to 28.08.09: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, attended State Level Bamboo workshop at Aizwal, Mizoram and presented a paper on “Development of Bamboo Based Industries and Future prospect” organized by State Bamboo Mission, Mizoram. 10.10.2009: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist delivered lecture on “Bamboo reinforced structures – A positive green option” at National seminar on Green structures for sustainability, organized by Indian Concrete Institute, UP-Allahabad Centre Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. 07.11.2009 to 11.11.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, attended Condensed half-yearly progress meeting on 7th November 2009 at Civil Engineering Meeting hall, IITD, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. And presented a paper on “Crop residues, the alternate raw material of tomorrow for the preparation of Composite Board” at CIRCOT, Nagpur. 12.11.2009 to 13.11.2009: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Participated on Workshop “Waste to Wealth: Green Building Materials and Housing Technologies using Agricultural & Industrial Waste” and presented a paper on “Green Building Material from Agro and Forest Residue”. The workshop was organized by BMTPC, New Delhi. 04-02-2010: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist Presented a paper on "Importance of face veneer thickness on properties of plywood" at IPIRTI - SIPMA interactive meet. 04-02-2010: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director Presented a paper on „Innovative technologies for climate change mitigation‟ at IPIRTI - SIPMA interactive meet. 04-02-2010: Ms. Sujatha, Scientist Presented a paper on .“Training facilities & Courses offered at IPIRTI” at IPIRTI - SIPMA interactive meet. 10-02-2010: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director attended workshop - All India Co-ordinated Project (AICP) on Fast Growing Native Tree Species at Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding at Coimbatore. Dr. Pandey presented a paper on “Efficient utilization of existing wood resources and 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”. 11-02-2010:Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director attended workshop on All India Co-ordinated Project (AICP) for Genetic Improvement of Fast Growing Phyllodinous Acacias at Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. Dr. Pandey, in his inaugural address pointed out that attention was given earlier on conservation forestry and restoration forestry and now time has come to look into

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the production forestry also, as the production forestry can provide livelihood and employment to people and raw material for industries. 08-03-2010 to 10-03-2010:Dr.C.N.Pandey Director, participated in National Seminar on “Productivity Enhancement and Value Addition of Bamboos” held at Hotel Ashoka, Ranchi and presented a paper on “Bamboo Based Composites – A Material of the Future”. 13-03-2010 to 14-03-2010:Shri Narasimha Murthy, Scientist participated in two days bamboo Mela/ workshop held at Sirsi Forest Department and presented a paper on “Processing of bamboo and value addition”

5.7 Reports/Papers Accepted/Published in National/International journal

A Paper on ' Evaluation of the properties of bamboo mat moulded skin door' by Anand

Nandanwar, M. Venugopal Naidu & C. N. Pandey, was published in J. Ind. Acad. Wood Sci., (N.S.), Vol. 6 (1&2): 2009.

A Paper on “Efficacy of copper- ethanolamine based wood preservative against mold fungi”by

Aparna Kalawate, Pandey C. N. & Sujatha D, was published in J. Ind. Acad. Wood Sci., (N.S.), Vol. 6 (1&2): 2009.

A research report on “Investigation of acoustic properties of panel products made from wood and other lignocellulosics" by Anand Nandanwar, M. Venugopal Naidu & Kiran M.C. was published in IPIRTI RR No. 156/2010.

A research report on “Development of Veneer – Bamboo Mat Flexi Ply” Sujatha.D , K.K.,

Mohandas, Uday. D. N & Anand Nandanvar was published in IPIRTI RR No. 157/2010.

5.8 Scientific and technical personnel deputed for National/International Conference/Workshop/Seminar/Symposium/Training

03.04.09 to 04.04.09: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in Panel expo 2009 seminar and technical workshop at Delhi 26.06.2009 : Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director S. K. Nath, Joint Director, D. Sujatha and Shri. Uday D. N. Scientists attended Indo German workshop on “Effective utilization of wooden and agricultural biomass for the production of lignocellulosesbased panels” at German Centre for Industry and Trade, Gurgaon. 02.07.09: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended a Seminar on LAN-XI and Hand Held Environmental Solutions organized by B&K Denmark and Jost‟s engg., co at The Atria Hotel, Bangalore programme for organizations developing standards at NITS, BIS, Noida. 13.07.09 to 14.07.09: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended 2 days Training programme for organizations developing standards at NITS, BIS, Noida 27.07.09 to 30.07.09: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended 4 days Training programme on & Internal Audit as per ISO IEC 17025 CETE, Bangalore 27.07.09 to 30.07.09: Shri S. C. Sahoo, Scientist attended NABL Training programme conducted by CETE, Bangalore.

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17.08.2009 to 19.08.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the National Conference of Ministers of Environment & Forests at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi and to discuss various matters in MOEF, New Delhi. 27.08.09 to 28.08.09: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, attended State Level Bamboo workshop at Aizwal, Mizoram and presented a paper on “Development of Bamboo Based Industries and Future prospect” organized by State Bamboo Mission, Mizoram. 04.09.2009 to 06.09.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Ms. Sujatha, Shri. Uday D. Nagammanavar, Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientists attended the Seminar on “Green Technology and Composite Panel Industry – The present status” on Saturday the 5th September, 2009 at IPIRTI Centre, Mohali, Chandigarh. 04.09.09: Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended steering committee meeting for IPIRTICentre Mohali at Udyog Bhavan Chandigarh 04.10.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, Attended APAFRI Fifth General Assembly at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and visit some of the departments of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) 12.11.2009 to 13.11.2009: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Participated on Workshop “Waste to Wealth: Green Building Materials and Housing Technologies using Agricultural & Industrial Waste” and presented a paper on “Green Building Material from Agro and Forest Residue”. The workshop was organized by BMTPC, New Delhi. 19.11.2009: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Mr. Anand Nandanwar and Mr. Kiran M C, Scientists attended One day indo-Italian seminar on "Use of modern technologies in forestry and advancement in wood science" at IWST, Bangalore.organized by IWST, Bangalore. 01-02-2010 to 05-02-2010: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist attended one week training programme on Earthquake resistant design of structures conducted by Dept of Civil Engg., BMS College of Engineering under National Program for capacity building of architects and engineers in Earthquake Risk Management, Government of Karnataka 10-02-2010: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Bangalore attended Workshop-All India Co-ordinated Project (AICP) on Fast Growing Native Tree Species. Dr. Pandey informed about the efficient utilization of existing wood resources and 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. 11-02-2010: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director attended All India Co-ordinated Project (AICP) for Genetic Improvement of Fast Growing Phyllodinous Acacias at Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, at Coimbatore. Dr. Pandey, in his inaugural address pointed out that attention was given earlier on conservation forestry and restoration forestry and now time has come to look into the production forestry also, as the production forestry can provide livelihood and employment to people and raw material for industries. 18-02-2010 to 19-02-2010: Ms. Sujatha. D Scientist, IPIRTI participated in the workshop on “Plantation technologies for dry land “ at Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. 07-03-2010 to 10-03-2010: Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist visited Rewa Forest division for giving training and presentation on Bamboo housing for forest personnel of Rewa Forest Division, MP.

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08-03-2010 to 10-03-2010: Dr. C. N. Pandey Director, participated in National Seminar on “Productivity Enhancement and Value Addition of Bamboos” held at Hotel Ashoka, Ranchi and presented a paper on “Bamboo Based Composites –A Material of the Future”. 13-03-2010 to 14-03-2010: Shri Narasimha Murthy, Scientist participated in two days bamboo Mela/ workshop held at Sirsi Forest Department and presented a paper on “Processing of bamboo and value addition” 5.9 Meetings Attended/Visits

03.3.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, visited FIPPI, New Delhi to finalize the programme of Panel Expo 2009. 15.04.09: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the 3rd Meeting of the „National Forest Certification Committee‟ at MoEF, New Delhi. 18.04.09 to 19.04.09: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the State Level workshop on “Bamboo for sustainable Livelihood” 24.04.09: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the 15th meeting of Civil Engineering Division Council (CEDC), New Delhi. 29.04.09: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the 2nd CAC meeting for the NAIP bamboo project at Civil Engineering Meeting IITD, New Delhi. 26.05.09: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director Participated in the 1st meeting of Sub Committee of NFCC to recommend the process regarding setting of standards for Forest Certification in the MoEF, New Delhi. 11.06.09 to 12.06.09: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director Attended Consultative Meet on “Knowledge Network on Innovative Housing Technologies” at Silver Oak-1, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 25.06.09: Ms. D. Sujatha. Scientist attended a Bamboo project team meeting at Fortune Select Global, Gurgaon, Haryana 30.07.2009 to 31.07.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Discussed on the modified project proposal entitled “Study on identification of species of wood and wood products being booked under „others‟ category of timbers imported in India” with Shri M. D. Sinha, DIGF, MoEF office at Van Vignan Sadan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi and attended the Integrated Programme to create multiple self-employment avenues for the youth of the Nagaland State at the Ministry Environment & Forests, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of DGF&SS. 01.08.09: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director Invited as Guest to AICTE program at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore and devilered a lecture on “Composite from Wood and Other Lignocelluloses Materials”. 11.08.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director visited M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries Ltd., Jeppu, Mangalore – 575 002 and also had discussion with the President, SIPMA. 14-08-2009: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist visited M/s Kailash Engg co. to examine the working of Flush door test Equipment fabricated for installing at Kolkata Field Station.

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25.08.2009 : Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director Participated in the 5th Meeting of the „National Forest Certification Committee‟ held in Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. 03-10-2009:Mr. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended (as a technical expert) the pre-bid meeting of the tender invited for the supply of wooden teaching learning materials to government schools of the state at state project office, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Nrupathunga Road, K.R.Circle, Bangalore. 28-10-2009:Mr. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended (as a technical expert) the technical evaluation committee meeting for the supply of wooden teaching learning materials to 36550 government schools of the state at state project office, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Nrupathunga Road, K.R.Circle, Bangalore. 27.11.2009: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director attended the Meeting of Departmental Review Committee (DRC) for review/assessment of Scientists for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade under Flexible Complementing Scheme in ICFRE, Dehra Dun. 01.12.2009: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, attended 114th Meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI to be held on 1st December 2009 in the Paryavaran Bhawan, Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi. 08.12.09: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, visited Pune University as External Expert for Ph.D Degree Award of Shri. P. Sonar worked on “Structural Use of Bamboo for Space Frame”. 22.12.2009: Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director, Attended 46th Annual General Meeting of Members of the Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute (IPIRTI) Society held in MoEF, New Delhi. 06-01-2010:Dr. C.N.Pandey, Director attended a meeting at NMBA to review the status of the project/ studies assigned to IPIRTI and visited MoEF 18-01-2010 to 22-01-2010:Dr. C.N.Pandey, Director attended a meeting on “A proposal to enhance National and local capacities to maximize the opportunities offered by Bamboo flowering in India” under the Chairmanship of Addl. D.G.F. at Paryavaran Bhavan, MoEF, New Delhi 20-01-2010: Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director attended 6th Meeting of the „National Forest Certification Committee‟ at Paryavaran Bhavan, MoEF, New Delhi. 28-01-2010: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended CED 20 (BIS) meeting at IPIRTI Bangalore. 28-01-2010: Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI chaired the Fifteenth meeting of the Wood and other Lignocellulosic Products Sectional Committee, CED 20 in Joint Session with CED 20:1 and CED 20:6 was held at IPIRTI, Bangalore. 18-02-2010 to 19-02-2010: Ms. Sujatha. D Scientist, IPIRTI participated in the workshop on “Plantation technologies for dry land” at Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. 08-03-2010: Shri Anand Nandanwar, Scientist attended CED 11 (BIS) meeting at BIS, Bahadur shah zafar marg, New Delhi.

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5.10 Visit of Dignitaries Delegation from Oregon State University (OSU) including the President of OSU from USA

visited IPIRTI on 23.07.2009 to identify areas for collaboration between IPIRTI & OSU.

Delegates from Oregon State University

Dr. B. C. Mitra, (Ex Director) & Dr. S. Dey, Scientist of IJIRA, Kolkata visited IPIRTI, Field

Station, Kolkata on 26.08.2009 to discuss about the activities of Field Station, Kolkata and future plan of Sponsor project jointly with IJIRA.

Mr. Rajeev Bhandari, Manager, Bamboo Sticks Belvedere Road, Kolkata visited IPIRTI, Filed

Station, Kolkata on 16.11.2009 and discussed on Preservative Treatment of Bamboo for Bamboo Furnitures.

A delegation from Germany lead by ISEC, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore visited IPIRTI, Bangalore

on 09.12.2009 and had interaction with scientists.

Dr. Aparna Kalawate, Scientist briefing about wood preservation

techniques in the lab to the German delegation A group of Italian Machinery Manufacturers visited IPIRTI on 18.12.2009 to explore the

possibility of setting up of a Furniture Testing Lab and other machineries which can be utilized by plywood and panel industries in the country.

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Delegates from Italy seeing the products developed at IPIRTI

Dr. P. B. Gangopadhyay,IFS, Additional Director General of Forests, Ministry of Environment

and Forests visited IPIRTI on 29th December 2009 and had an interactive meeting with all scientists of the Institute in the Conference Hall of IPIRTI, Bangalore. Shri K. S. Reddy, IFS, CCF, MoEF, (Regional Office) and Dr. S. C. Joshi, IFS, Director, IWST were also present.

Finally, the Addl. D. G. visited all the facilities in the Institute (laboratories and pilot plants) and

felt very happy about the activities of IPIRTI and he informed that IPIRTI is a unique institute in the country.

Dr. P. B. Gangopadhyay, IFS, Addl. DG forest MoEF, New Delhi, in CENTEC lab

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6. STATUTORY MEETINGS

6.1 Research Advisory Committee Meeting

A view of RAC meeting held at IPIRTI, Bangalore

53rd meeting of the Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI was held on 2nd May, 2009 at

IPIRTI, Bangalore, under the Chairmanship of Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, M.D of M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd, Kolkata and Co-Chairmanship of Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore. Members of RAC Shri M. Sadasivan, Director and Head, Bureau of Indian Standards, Bangalore. Dr. R.V. Rao, Scientist, IWST, Bangalore, (also representing MoEF), Dr. Vimal Kothiyal, Scientist Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, Dr. B. S. Sitaraman, Scientist, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, Shri J. K. Prasad, BMTPC, New Delhi, Shri K. Sankarakrishnan, Director, M/s. Kutty Flush Doors & Furniture‟s Co. Private Limited, Chennai, Shri Puspendra Mohan, MD, M/s. Shiv Hari Plywood Ltd, Uttaranchal. Shri Ashok Jain, MD, M/s. Swastic Plyboard Ltd., Jaipur, who are the members of RAC, attended the meeting. Shri S. C. Jolly, President, Plywood Technologist Association, Yamunanagar, Haryana and Shri Ravichandra Tavag, M/s. Diffenbacher India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore were the invitees for the meeting. Chairman expressed his happiness with the observation that tasks assigned in the last RAC have been completed successfully by the scientists. He thanked the Director and scientists for successful completion of the projects. The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chairman, members and other participants by the Director.

The RAC Committee approved following new projects

1. Efficiency of Copper- Ethanolamine Base Wood Preservative against Wood Destroying

Organisms 2. Screening of Some newer Insecticides against Wood Destroying Insects 3. Development of an Exterior Durable UV Radiation Protective and Weather Resistant Coating

for Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites for Exterior Applications 4. Establishment of Pilot Scale Facilities for R & D and Training in MDF 5. Up-scaling of Technology for manufacture of single/3-layered Particle Board from Rice Husk 6. Polyurethane based Bio Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products 7. Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface Coating of Wood and Bamboo Based

Products 8. Development of the Construction Concept of Fire Retardant Doors 9. Development of alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine/shuttering grade

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Internationally coordinated project on MDF Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman, RAC announced that an elaborative project entitled “Bamboo

– Driving force for the Indian housing and building industry” has been formulated for development of technology to manufacture Medium Density Fibre board from Indian bamboo species. This project will be collaborated by Germany based machine manufacturer M/s. Dieffenbacher, Germany, M/s. Century Plyboard (I) Ltd., Kolkata, a leading panel manufacturer, FRI, Dehra Dun and IPIRTI, Bangalore. The project has been submitted to Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, for funding partially. The major work will be carried out in Germany where all the expenses and infrastructural needs will be provided by M/s. Dieffenbacher. Scientists from FRI and IPIRTI will be associated with the project for selection & analysis of raw material and product testing & analysis. The project is important in respect to Indian scenario since bamboo will be used as raw material instead of wood for the manufacture of MDF. Commercial implementation of the technology will be taken up with Indian panel manufacturers.

6.2 Board of Governors Meeting

113th BoG Meeting:

A view of BoG meeting held at IPIRTI, Bangalore

113th meeting of the Board of Governors of IPIRTI, Bangalore held on 3rd July 2009 at IPIRTI,

Bangalore. Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI welcomed Shri. Vijai Sharma, IAS, Secretary MoEF and Chairman of IPIRTI Board, Ms. Meera Saksena, Principal Secretary,Forest Ecology & Environment Dept., GoK and all the BoG members. Shri. Vijai Sharma, IAS, Chairman also welcomed all the members who were present. Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI with the permission of the Chair gave an Overview through a power point presentation highlighting the activities of IPIRTI and some of the important achievements made by the Institute in the areas of Research & Development, Training & Education, Testing & Standardization and Extension & Entrepreneurs development. He brought to the notice of all the members that since the last BOG meeting, Institute has made every effort to increase the quality of research outputs and has been able to secure a number of sponsored research projects addressing issues related to energy conservation, reduce the resin cost, development of natural fibre reinforced bio-composites, minimizing formaldehyde emission level in products, etc. He also enlightened that IPIRTI has made lot of efforts to create good liaison with the industry.

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Prof. B. Sivaramakrishnan also stressed that the title of the PGD course should be changed as “PGD course on Panel Products”. After a detailed discussion, the Board felt that the name of the course as “PGD course on Wood and Panel Products Technology” would be appropriate. Before concluding the meeting, the Chairman invited a general outlook from the industry in IPIRTI‟s approach. In response to this, entrepreneurs gave their views as follows: Shri. C. N. Reddy, President of SIPMA thanked the Chairman for giving an opportunity to express his views. He informed SIPMA broadly accepts the activities carried out by IPIRTI and they are following the same since last 30 years. He suggested that the projects taken by IPIRTI should be practical and industrial oriented. Projects like MDF in India have been attempted very little due to higher investment cost to set up. Small scale plywood industries cannot afford to think about MDF which cost about Rs.75- 100 crores. Hence he requested that IPIRTI should bring up a technology of MDF within Rs. 5-10 crores.

Shri. Amit Agarwal representing M/s. Gujarat Woodlam Products Pvt. Ltd. informed that in

China MDF is being manufactured at lower production cost. He also suggested IPIRTI to approach China and adopt technology from them for manufacture of MDF, which might cost about Rs.25.00 crores. Shri. P. H. G. Reddy, M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industry and Shri Sunil Nautiyal, Institute for Social & Economic Change (ISEC) informed that they were impressed by the academic activity of the IPIRTI. Dr. S. C. Joshi, Director, IWST congratulated Dr. C. N. Pandey for his wonderful leadership of his team. He appreciated the strong linkage that IPIRTI holds with the industry. He opined that the technologies developed at IWST could not be brought into focus of the industry whereas IPIRTI has done it successfully. Shri. Jaydeep Chitlangia appreciated the research activities carried out by IPIRTI and suggested to set up a Field Station at Gujarat since it is a largest timber importing state in the country and has about 150 saw mills with a couple of plywood industries. He also enquired about the number of patents the IPIRTI and royalty received, if any. In turn, Director replied that IPIRTI has signed a MoU with NRDC for patenting and all our technologies are patented through NRDC.

Shri. A. K. Varma, M. D., KSFIC informed that at present the projects proposal for putting up a

Wood based Industry in Karnataka are based only on Eucalyptus and Poplar species. He also highlighted that most of the waste wood is being sent to energy generating units. He also wished that he would like to be a partner and support if any unit of MDF is set up. Prof. B. Sivaramakrishnan informed that there is only one unit at Roorki which has facility for Fire Retardant doors testing and charges for the same are very high and suggested that IPIRTI should have a facility for Fire Retardant doors testing. Shri. Shivanandan, BIS, Bangalore appreciated the cooperation rendered by IPIRTI in drafting the standards. Shri. R. P. Kapoor, IFS, Ex-PCCF, Rajasthan informed about conservation of wood and wood products and he enquired about the IPIRTI‟s contribution in conservation of wood. He wanted to know the Data on it. Shri. Dhirendra Sharma, PCCF, Chattisgarh felt that IPIRTI should have more Field Stations and he suggested to initiate a Field Station in Chattisgarh State. Shri. Sankarakrishnan, M.D, M/s. Kutty Flush Doors and Furniture Co. Pvt. Ltd. stressed about the introduction of design concept in the panel products and the same can be obtained by National Institute of Design, Bangalore.

After obtaining the general outlook from the industry in IPIRTI‟s approach, the Chairman

appreciated activities of IPIRTI and also informed that every point of discussion in the meeting was found to be very useful. The Chairman advised that IPIRTI should focus on research projects which are relevant and useful to the industry. The meeting ended with Vote of thanks to the Chair.

114th BoG Meeting

114th Meeting of the Board of Governors of Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute, Bangalore was held on 1st December 2009 at Paryavaran Bhavan, MoEF, New Delhi

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Shri Vijai Sharma, IAS, Secretary, MoEF & Chairman of IPIRTI Board welcomed all the members and requested Dr. C.N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI to take up agenda items.

To start with, the Director gave an Overview through a power point presentation highlighting

the activities of IPIRTI and the important achievements made by the Institute in the areas of Research & Development, Training and Education, Testing & Standardization and Extension. He brought to the notice of all the members that in the last one year Institute has generated substantial revenue through sponsored projects, testing and training. He felt happy to inform that the Institute has signed about 10 MoUs and successfully executed transfer of seven technologies for commercialization.

During the presentation, Chairman invited comments from the members. Shri Chandra,

Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, MoEF enquired about the Prefab Bamboo Housing Technology and the entrepreneurs who are involved in commercialization. The Director replied that at present only one entrepreneur in Karnataka has taken up for commercial exploitation of prefab bamboo housing.

Shri Chandra informed that construction of such prefab bamboo houses should be explored in

hilly regions especially in Himachal & Uttarkhand. Director informed that we have to build up entrepreneurships and train people in these regions for commercialization and this involves initial financial support to take up the task. Shri Chandra assured that financial assistance would be provided by the Ministry for training and commercializing the technology on prefab Bamboo based Housing in hilly areas of Himachal & Uttarkhand.

The Director replied that IPIRTI would work out the modalities with NGOs and other external

agencies. Mr. Chandra desired that operation unit in the State of Himachal & Uttarkhand has to be established to popularize the use of bamboo and bamboo based products in the construction of prefab houses.

Following the power point presentation by the Director, the Chairman invited comments from

industrial representatives regarding future R & D needs and road map for development of plywood and panel industry in the country.

Shri Sankarakrishnan, Director, M/s. Kutty Flush Doors, Chennai put forward his views and

suggested to downstream processing of forest products to maximize yield and avoid waste generation need to be encouraged. He referred that the leather industries make use of the wastes that are generated in actual processing of leather products thereby ensuring that final residues gets minimized and the wastes being converted into value added products. Hence IPIRTI‟s R & D contribution in utilization of black liquor a by-product considered to be waste in pulp and paper industry for the replacement of phenol in PF resin adhesive is of great importance. He also suggested that Institute has to take up initiative for chain of custody management of forest products and may contact International agencies like Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for this purpose.

The Chairman summed up the discussions as detailed below: He stressed that India is one of the few countries which has tremendous confidence in forest

wealth, wherein forest cover is actually increasing. This characterizes the sustainable forest management.

He suggested that IPIRTI should explore the possibilities of down-streaming the technology on processing of forest products to take advantage of full utilization of available wood resources.

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He suggested that IPIRTI should explore the possibilities of undertaking a survey at international level for down-streaming the technologies developed on bio-adhesives using lignin and other natural materials.

He stressed on the economics/conservation/preservation of forest products by minimizing the wastes for best use of forest residues. He also highlighted that the role of entrepreneurs in this regard is vital in order to minimize the gap between the demand and supply.

He suggested to create a linkage between Forest Department and wood based industries in ensuring good custody of the forest products with policy intervention.

He stressed specifically the operation of bamboo housing in hilly areas and informed to draw a frame work for commercial exploitation of these houses with respect to hilly areas of Himachal and Uttarkhand.

He opined that with respect to capacity building, training and introduction of design concept in forest products, industries are lagging. He highlighted that in recent years design has been given a vital importance in all aspects especially in textiles and there are separate institutions for designing. Hence he suggested to explore the possibilities of inclusion of design aspects for the items developed with respect to forest based products.

The Chairman approved Rs.25 lakhs of grants for every year for the continuance of IPIRTI

Centre at Mohali. Before Vote of Thanks to the Chair, Mr. P.H.G. Reddy, Director, M/s. Kanara Wood Industries,

informed the Board that one way of conserving forest is by enhancing the life of wood and wood based products through treatment. He also highlighted that his unit has about 6 vacuum pressure impregnation plants for treatment of 30 m3 timber/day. He opined that such treatment plants should be set up in panel based industries. The Chairman welcomed Mr. Reddy‟s suggestion.

The meeting ended with a Vote of Thanks to the Chair.

6.3 Annual General body Meeting

46th Annual General

body Meeting of Indian Plywood Industries Research & Training Institute (IPIRTI) Society was held at Parayavaran Bhavan, MoEF, New Delhi on 22nd December 2009 under the Chairmanship of Shri. Jairam Ramesh, Hon‟ble Minister of Environment & Forests, GoI, and President of IPIRTI Society.

After completing the

discussion on the agenda items, the Minister was requested to kindly release a manual on “Bio- Adhesive for Panel Industry” which was prepared based on the research outcome carried out at IPIRTI under a project titled “Development of Adhesives from renewable Bio materials” which was sponsored by Clean Technology Division of MoEF. The Minister released the Manual.

A view of AGM held at MoEF, New Delhi

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ANNEXURE I

Organization The need for a Research and Development infrastructure for wood and wood based panel

industries in the country was recognized in early sixties. This was all the more necessary for a developing country, like India, with abundant natural forest resources, to pursue the chosen path for management of natural resources consistent with the overall strategy for national development. The Indian plywood Manufacturers‟ Research Association (IPMRA) was formed in 1962 as a cooperative research laboratory under the umbrella of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for undertaking applied research on PLYWOOD, an important wood based panel material.

The Institute was re-designated as Indian Plywood Industries Research Institute in 1970 and its

administrative control was transferred to the Ministry of Industry in 1978. Realizing the need for trained manpower for wood based panel industries, training facilities in

Mechanical Wood Industries Technology were established during 1988 with the assistance of Food and Agriculture Organization (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

administrative control was transferred to the MoEF in 1990. As a reflection to its premier position in training for Mechanical Wood Industries Technology as

a centre of excellence, the name of the Institute was changed to Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute in 1992.

Status

The Institute is a Society registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1962; Union

Minister for Environment & Forests is the ex-officio President of the Society. Statutory members include Secretaries to Government of India in Ministries of Environment & Forests, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Planning, Director General of Forests, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, Director General, ICFRE and nominations of scientific organizations like CSIR and regulatory bodies like BIS. Membership is also open to industries. It is recognized (since 1989) as a Scientific & Industrial Research Organization by the Government of 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 Dun for 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

most modern R & D, testing & training facilities are housed. It has an outreach field station (FS) established in 1963 located at Kolkata. IPIRTI Centre at Mohali in Punjab was established in 2008 to cater the needs of the industry in the North West region.

Thrust Area

IPIRTI‟s thrust area is Conservation of Natural Forests through efficient utilization of existing

wood resources and 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.

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Mandate

The mandate of the Institute includes Research on all aspects of production of sawn timber,

manufacturing plywood and other allied engineered and reconstituted wood and lignocellulosic products, including improvement of materials, manufacturing processes, machines and appliances and conditions of work standard of 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 technology of 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

concurrent state-of-the art technology and develop inhouse frontline expertise to be able to carryout necessary R & D towards advising and/or providing competitive consultancy to the academia as well as wood & other lignocellulosic based panel industry sector regarding the conservation of natural forests through development and adoption of efficient technologies in the field of wood and panel products from renewable fibres including plantation 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 of Governors (BoG). The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) constituted by the Board of Governors finalizes research and training agenda of the institute. Composition of BoG and RAC are given in Annexure VII and VIII respectively.

The Institute is headed by the Director. Research work in the Institute is carried out by a team of

both experienced and young scientists with the assistance of technical staff, Research Scholars and others. The Institute has many divisions, viz., Timber Identification and Preservation, Adhesive Technology, Process Development Engineering, Saw Milling and Saw Doctoring (PDES), Product Application (PA), Training and Information Technology. In order to give more focused attention on the utilization of bamboo resource as well as testing and standardization and extension activities, Centre for Bamboo Development (CBD), Centre for Testing 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

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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) at Mohali (Chandigarh) was established on 11/3/08 as a joint venture of Indian Plywood Industries Research and 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 India Plywood Manufacturers Association (NIPMA) for serving the needs of wood based industries in the Northern Region. 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 manned by trained personnel so as to facilitate testing of wood and wood based panel products as per relevant Indian and other National Standards besides providing solutions to the floor level problems of the industries in the region and upgrade skills of technical man- power through short-term courses on manufacture and testing of wood based panel products.

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ANNEXURE II

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH

AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

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

FIELD STATION, KOLKATA

Adhesive Technology

Process Development, Engineering, Sawmilling and

Sawdoctoring

Product Application

Information Technology

DIRECTOR

HQrs. AND MAIN LABORATORY, BANGALORE IPIRTI CENTRE, MOHALI

Timber identification and preservation

Extension

CBD

CENTEC

Extension

Training

Administration

Testing

Extension

Testing

UNION MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS, PRESIDENT, IPIRTI SOCIETY

SECRETARY, MoEF, GoI, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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ANNEXURE III INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The Institute has multifarious infrastructure facilities for carrying out investigations and

onducting experiments at 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 implementation and easy adaptation of technologies developed at the Institute by the Industries.

Plywood Plant

The plywood plant comprises of

machinery for manufacture of plywood and other wood based panel products of commercial size, established under FAO/UNDP/Govt. of India project. The important machines in the plant are Peeling lathe, Veneer Slicer, Clipper, Dryer, Guillotine jointer, Splicer, Core Composer, Glue Spreader, Glue applicator, Pre-press, Hot presses, Trimming machine, Sander, etc.

Plywood Plant Sawmill

The sawmill is well equipped with machines

for sawing timbers of any size, including plantation timbers of small girth. Kiln seasoning plant for sawn wood is also installed for training for mechanical wood industries technology. The main machines in the mill are Band Headrigs, Band re-saws, Narrow band saw machines, Edgers, Multiple rip saw machine, Cross-cut machines, Thickness planer, Four side planer, Vertical spindle moulder, etc.

Saw Mill Finger-Jointing and Edge Lamination

In this set up, facilities are available for finger-jointing of timbers especially wood sections from

short length and small girth plantation timbers and for producing timber of wider size by edge lamination techniques and for making beams by glulam techniques. The vital machines in the section are Finger - shaping machine, Finger – gluing machine, Finger – pressing machine, Pneumatic clamp carrier, etc. Pneumatic clamp carrier

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Sawdoctoring Shop

Sawdoctoring

The servicing and maintenance work for tools used in wood working machines such as knives, saws, cutters are carried out in saw-doctoring shop which was set up under FAO/UNDP/ Govt of India funded project for training purpose and it is one of the largest in South East Asia.The important equipments installed in saw-doctoring are Levelling and tensioning machines, Band saw and Circular saw sharpening machines, Stellite tipping machines, Tungsten carbide Tipping and Grinding machine, Cutter grinding machines, MIG welding machine, Brazing equipment, Grinders for Peeling

knife and Planer knife etc. This facilityis also open to Industries for servicing of wood cutting tools. Centre for Bamboo Development (CBD)

The centre has machinery for primary

processing of bamboo and machines for developing bamboo laminates and bamboo mat based panel products. The main machines concerned with these activities are Bamboo cross-cutting machine, Bamboo splitting machine with knife and circular saws, Two side planer, Four side planer, Slivering machines, Bamboo mat corrugated press, Bamboo laminate press, etc.

Bamboo splitting machine Bamboo flattened board is another product

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

Internal Knot Removing cum Flattening Machine

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Pressure Impregnation Plant

Maintenance Workshop and Carpentry Shop The institute has a maintenance

workshop for taking care of repair and maintenance works of machines installed 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 other housing components as needed under different R&D projects. The test specimens as per BIS standards required for testing various types of panel products are also prepared in the carpentry shop.

Maintenance Workshop

Carpentry shop

Wood Preservation Lab

The lab has facilities to take

up investigations on preservatives for protection of wood and other panel products from Fungi, Borers, Termites, etc. It has also facilities for wood identification. The important equipments available are Incubation chamber, Humidity chamber, Ultraphot microscope, Binocular microscope, Microtome, etc.

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Resin Kettle

In addition, for large scale application of preservatives, vacuum/pressure impregnation plant and

Boucherie process plant are also available for research and training.

Adhesive Technology Lab

The lab has facilities to undertake development of adhesive system based on synthetic resin, evaluation of resin characteristics, testing of rein as per relevant BIS standards, analysis of raw materials used in resin preparation and preservative chemicals etc.

The main equipment available in the lab are Resin

reactors, Brookfield viscometer, pH meter, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Computer Operated Smoke Density Apparatus, Humidity chamber, Differential Scanning Calorimeter(DSC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), etc.

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber.

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber has been

established and the emission testing of particle board and plywood of 1m2 surface area as per EN 717 and ISO/DIS 12460-1 can be carried out as per the international requirements.

Mechanical Testing Lab (CENTEC)

Mechanical Testing Lab

Formaldehyde Emission Test Chamber

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

The major equipments are UTM [25T, 10T, 5T, 2T], Door testing equipment, Temperature &

Humidity control chamber for door testing, Ovens, Hot water bath, Vacuum pressure test apparatus, NDT equipments such as Modulus sonic and ultrasonic equipments, Abrasion tester, Acoustic Pulse Tester, Shear/Scratch Tester, Fire resistance test apparatus, Thermal conductivity apparatus, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Digital Multigloss meter, etc.

Shear/Scratch tester

Scratch tester is specialized equipment used to measure the relative resistance or susceptibility

of a material surface to shearing, gouging, scratching, scraping, and engraving and other physical damage not classified as ordinary wear.

Scratch tester

Computer imaging digital microscope with image analysis software system

Facilities have been established at IPIRTI for Identification of wood samples by studying

wood anatomical feature using computer imaging digital microscope with image analysis software system.

Olympus Bx41 microscope with software analysis system

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Digital Multi gloss meter

Digital Multi gloss meter The facilities have been established at IPIRTI

for testing glossiness of 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 of the coating/finish is required and it is measured at an angle of 20, 60 or 85.

Temperature and Humidity Control Chamber (climatic chamber)

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

Temperature and Humidity Control Chamber

Particle Board Plant Particle board is an alternative

panel to plywood. Manufacture of particle board can be done with any type of wood and other lignocellulose material and conversion ratio is higher than plywood. Particle board industries in India do not have a strong foundation parallel to plywood due to lack of technical knowhow, indigenous machinery and partly due to customers reluctance to accept the product.

Pilot Plant for Particle board

serves many purposes: (1) the plant of 1 ton per day capacity is set up with entirely indigenous machinery which will encourage the industry to set up bigger plant with indigenous machinery.

A view of Particle Board Plant

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(2) Exploration of the suitability of various timber species, soft and hard for particle board manufacture. (3) Development of suitable adhesive with low formaldehyde content and standardize process 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 2.6 mx1.4 m platen size with conveyor system was installed in the Pilot Plant for laminating panel products.

Wide belt sander

A three head Wide belt sander specially designed to calibrate Particle board for Obtaining

smooth surfaces and thickness uniformity of panel size 1330mm x 2500 m and panel thickness of 2.5 mm to 150mm was installed in the pilot plant.

Wide belt sander

Short cycle laminating press

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Pilot plant facility for trials on Ultrafiltration of Black Liquor/Lignin A new pilot plant facility consist of three column

having three different size ceramic membrane consist of two stainless steel (SS) tank, of 40 liter capacity has been recently established at IPIRTI. The three vertical membrane connected with feed pump (3HP.) The equipment is meant to fractionate chemical in mixture into definite molecular fractions by passing through micro-sieve of ceramic column. Using this equipment various molecular mixtures, present in waste black liquor was fractionated into various molecular weight range and the same were used for manufacture of adhesive for wood based panel products.

Ultra filtration equipment Xenon Weather-o-meter

Further strengthening of the weathering studies on

panels, a Xenon weather-o-meter was procured after the procurement of UV accelerated weather o meter from an internationally reputed company. This Xenon accelerated weather-o-meter is capable to stimulate the actual weather effect like sun spectrum with all range of irradiance, lower and higher range of relative humidity and also the rain effect on both sides of the specimens. The sample holding rack was modified with two racks keeping the bigger sizes of panel products from wood and other lignocellulosic materials. This higher version of accelerated Xenon Weather-o-meter is capable to run as per all the national and international standards related to weathering.

Natural weather station: Natural weather station was installed with accessories which is capable to record the actual

weather data like sun light irradiance, rain fall, temperature and wind speed. Data will be collected in minute intervals. Irradiance will be collected in two different sources. Every day data will be summarized to the server at 23.59 hours. Sample holding rack can be titled with any degree.

Natural Weather Station Record of Actual Weather Data

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Paper Impregnation Plant

Paper impregnation plant with all accessories are available for making Film face for panel

products. The working width of the plant is 1,500 mm with overall width of 10 ft and overall length of 60 ft. The plant is operated for the development of paper impregnated with different types of resins.

A view of Paper Impregnation Plant

Library and Information It is an unique library with exhaustive collection of publications connected with wood and wood

products for dissemination of information in wood science and technology. About 3000 bound volumes of Indian and Foreign journals published in the field of wood science and technology and more than 4000 books in relevant subjects are available for reference. The library has collections of both National and International Specifications and Code of Practices of Indian and Foreign Standards. The library is also furnished with Auditorium equipped with training & teaching aids

Periodical section

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Hostel and Canteen

A modern hostel and canteen are

provided in the campus for comfortable stay & study at subsidized rates for trainees of one year Post Graduate Diploma and short term courses.

Training and Teaching Aids

Class rooms with modern amenities

including audio and video facilities for conducting classes for the trainees of 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 is functioning which provides indoor games, reading section with magazines and novels.

Hostel

Auditorium equipped with training & teaching aids

Staff recreation club

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ANNEXURE IV In –House Projects

Sl. No. Project Title

1. Development of fire retardant Flush Door

2. Evaluation of Earthquake resistant feature of Bamboo Housing system using shock table

3. Emission of formaldehyde from particle board

4. Development of technique for production of Face Veneer

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

6. Recycling of wood for Panel Products

7. Study on fire performance of fire check doors and formulation of standards for the same

8. Development of test methods and study on performance of furniture

9. Development of Technology for manufacture of particle board from bamboo and bagasse

10. Development of self-adhesive core veneer to replace glue core veneer for manufacture of plywood

11. Efficacy of Copper – Ethanolamine- Boron based wood preservative against wood destroying organisms.

12. Screening of some newer insecticides against Wood destroying Insects.

13 Development of an Exterior grade Durable UV Radiation Protective and Weather Resistant Coating for Wood Based Panel Products and Bamboo Composites for Exterior Applications.

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

15. Polyurethane based Adhesive for bonding Wood and Bamboo Based Products

16. Zero Formaldehyde Emission Adhesive for Surface Coating of Wood and Bamboo Based Products.

17. Development of Fire Retardant Flush Door through Construction Concepts

18. Development of alternative preservative treatment procedure for marine /shuttering grade plywood

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ANNEXURE V Sponsored Projects Sl. No. Project Title

1. Efficacy of New Preservative Termi-Guard Super Power

2. Evaluation of wood preservative “Protecto” against mould, termites and Borers for solid wood and plywood by glue line poisoning

3. Suitability of plantation timbers for the manufacture of plywood - Phase VII

4. Suitability of plantation grown timber species from TamilNadu for Particle Board – Phase VIII

5. Development of Bamboo Mat Compreg as per RDSO standards

6. Development of Wheat Straw Pulverized Board to Meet the Properties as Specified by the Sponsorer

7. Development of flattened Bamboo composites and laminated bamboo lumber products.

8. Formulation of draft standard for BWP grade bamboo mat composites for exterior applications (NMBA)

9. Formulation of draft standard for flattened bamboo board - Sponsored by National Mission on Bamboo Applications(NMBA)

10. Development of Technology for the manufacture of Corrugated Roofing Sheets from Coir Non woven Felt

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

12. Suitability of plantation grown timber species from TamilNadu for Particle Board – Phase IX

13. Upgradation of facility for commercialization of Bamboo mat corrugated sheet (BMCS) with addition of Bamboo mat Ridge cap (BMRC). Sponsored by BMTPC, New Delhi

14. Setting up of demonstration unit for Bamboo mat manufacture in collaboration with M/s Sri Keteshwara Multipurpose and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, Magadi.

15. Establishment of Bamboo Composite Centre at RFRI, Jorhat.

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ANNEXURE VI Short-Term Courses Conduct

Sl. No. Courses Date

1. “Plywood and Adhesive manufacturing” at Field station, Kolkata

2nd to 6th March, 2009

2. “Retention of preservative chemical” at Field station, Kolkata

22nd to 26th June 2009

3. “Resin manufacturing course” at Field station, Kolkata

13th -15th July 2009

4. “Testing of plywood and blockboard” at IPIRTI, Bangalore July 2009

5. “Special Course for IFS Officers” at IPIRTI Bangalore 20th – 24th July 2009

6. “Plywood Manufacturing Technology – II” at IPIRTI, Bangalore Aug 2009

7. Special training course on preservatives for students of Kannur University at IPIRTI Bangalore

July 2009

8. 4 batches of training courses on “Testing of plywood and Block board” at IPIRTI Centre, Mohali

31st march -31st July 2009

9. “Plywood manufacturing” at Field station Kolkata

17th Aug 19th Aug 2009

10. “Wood adhesive manufacture” at Field station Kolkata.

7th -9th Sept. 2009

11. “Manufacturing of resin for bonding high moisture content veneers” at IPIRTI, Bangalore.

22-24th Sept. 2009

12. One day workshop for Range Officer from Coimbatore at IPIRTI Bangalore 30th Sept 2009

13. “Manufacturing of UMF and MUF resin” at IPIRTI, Bangalore

7th -9th Oct 2009

14. “Manufacture of low cost phenolic resin” at IPIRTI Bangalore

27th -29th Oct 2009

15. “Preservative Treatment of Bamboo” at IPIRTI Bangalore

4th – 5th Nov 2009

16.

Special training “Sawmilling& saw doctoring, wood working & wood finishing” for M.Sc. students of Kannur University, at IPIRTI, Bangalore

Oct 2009- Nov 2009

17. One day work shop on “Bamboo Processing” at IPIRTI, Bangalore Nov 30th , 2009

18. “Testing of flush door” at Field station Kolkota 14th -16th Dec 2009

19. “Special training course on Wood mechanics and timber grading” for M.Sc. Students of Kannur University, at IPIRTI, Bangalore

Jan 18-22, 2010

20. “Plywood and adhesive manufacturing” at Field station, Kolkota 15th -19th Feb 2010

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ANNEXURE VII

List Of Board Of Governors Of IPIRTI Shri. Vijai Sharma, IAS, Secretary to Govt. of India & Chairman, IPIRTI, BoG Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi- 110 003. Dr. Dilip Kumar, IFS Director General (Forests) & Spl. Secretary to Govt. of India, Vice- Chairman, IPIRTI, BoG Ministry of Environment & Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, B Block, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003 The Director General Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education New Forest P.O., Dehra Dun-248 006, Uttaranchal. Ms. Meera Saksena, Principal Secretary Government of Karnataka Forest Ecology and Environment Department, Room No.404, 4th Floor, 3rd Stage,M. S. Building, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Bangalore-560 001. Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, B Block, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003. Dr. B. Harigopal, Adviser & Head, SERC, Min. Science & Technology, Dept. of Science & Technology, 19, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016. Shri A. K. Saini Director & Head (Civil Engg) Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhavan, 9,

Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002. Director, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), P.O. Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560 072. President Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry (FIPPI), 404, Vikrant Tower, 4, Rajendra Place, New Delhi-110 008. Shri S. K. Thade Director, Dept. of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Room No. 254A , Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011. Shri Dhirendra Sharma PCCF & Managing Director Chattisgarh Forest Devpt. Corpn. Chhattisgah Rajya Van Vikas Nigam, Nokas Plaza, Shankar Nagar, Raipur-492 001. Shri. A. K.Verma, Managing Director, The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corpn. Ltd., Van Vikas, 3rd Floor, 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560 003. Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, Managing Director, M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd., 6, Lyons Range, Range, Kolkata-700 001. The Managing Director, Kanara Wood & Plywood,

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Industries Ltd., P. B. No.566, Jeppu, Mangalore – 575 002. Mr. C. L. Lohia Managing Director Merino Panel Products Ltd., 70, KLJ Complex, 2nd Floor, Opp. Motinagar Police Station, Motinagar, New Delhi-110015. Shri S. Sankarakrishnan Managing Director Kutty Flush Doors and Furniture Co. Pvt. Ltd., 37, Poonamalle High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600 107. Shri Om Prakash Agarwal, Managing Director, Gujarat Woodlam Products, Pvt. Ltd., 8/2453, Arra Street, Kotsafil Road, Wadifaliya, Surat – 395 003 (Gujarat). Shri. R.P. Kapoor, Ex-PCCF,(Rajasthan), Chandigarh-160 036. Mr. C. N. Reddy, (President, SIPMA), Sri Karnataka Veneering Industries, No. 14,15, Metagalli Industrial Area, K.R.S.Road, Mysore – 570 016. Shri. Girish G. Sohani,

President & Managing Trustee, BAIF Development Research Foundation, Dr. Manibhai Desai Nagar, Warje, Pune-411 058. Prof. B. Sivaramakrishnan, Chairman, Sri Sankara Educational and Charitable Trust, Sannasipatti, Poolankulathupatti post, Trichy-620 009, Tamil Nadu.. Ms. D. Sujatha Scientist, IPIRTI, Bangalore. Mr. Amitava Sil Scientist IPIRTI Field Station, Kolkata-700 061. Dr. C. N. Pandey, Member-Secretary, BoG Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore. Invitee: Dr. Sushil Kumar Nath, Joint Director, IPIRTI, Bangalore. Shri A. R. Chadha, IFS DIGF (RT), Ministry of Environment & Forests Paryavaran bhavan, CGO complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi- 110 003.

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List Of Research Advisory Committee of IPIRTI The research, development and training activities of the Institute are carried out under the

supervision and with the approval of the Research Advisory Committee having following composition.

Chairman Shri Sajjan Bhajanka, M.D. M/s. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd., No.6, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 700 001. Co-Chairman Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director, IPIRTI. Member Dr. Vimal Kothiyal, Scientist E & HOD, Forest Products Division, Forest Research Institute, P.O. New Forest, Dehra Dun – 248 006 (Uttranchal). Member Director, Institute of Wood Science & Technology (IWST), P.O. Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003. Member Director (Civil Engg.) Bureau of Indian Standards, Manak Bhavan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002. Member Shri J. K. Prasad, Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Government of India, Core 5 A, I Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003. Member Dr. B.S. Sitaramam, Scientist E-II, Head, OCP Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR), Uppal Road,

Hyderabad-500 007. Member Director, Institute for Social & Economic Change (ISEC), P.O. Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560 072. Member Shri. A.R. Chadha, Deputy 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 Members representing State Forest Department/Corporation: Member PCCF (Karnataka), Aranya Bhavan, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003 Member Shri D.R. Ramesh Singh, CCF Vanbhavan, Sector-6, Panchkula –134 109, Dist. Panchkula, Haryana. Members representing Panel and Allied industry Member Mr. Rajesh Mundhra, Vice President Export, M/s. Allied Resins & Chemicals Limited, 13, Camac Street, Kolkata– 700 017. Member Shri Pushpendra Mohan, M.D. M/s. Shiv Hari Plywood Limited, 4th Mile Stone, Jaspur – 244 712. Dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttaranchal. Member

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Shri Anil Kumar, Managing Director, M/s. Kerala State Bamboo Corporation Ltd., P. B. No.20, Angamally-South – 683 573, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala Member Shri Ashok Jain, Managing Director, M/s. Swastic Plyboard Limited, D-8, Kabir Marg, Bani Park, Jaipur – 302016 (Rajasthan) Member Shri K. Sankarakrishnan, Director,

M/s. Kutty Flush Doors & Furniture‟s Co. Private Limited, # 37, Poonamallee High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600 107. Faculty members representing IPIRTI Member Ms. Sujatha, D., Sc. D. Member Shri Uday, N. D., Sc. D. Member Shri Jagadish Vengala, Sc. C.

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ANNEXURE IX IPIRTI Representation On Committees/Sub-Committees Of BIS

1. Dr. C. N. Pandey, Director

Principal member, Civil Engineering Divisional Council (CEDC) Chairman, Wood Products Sectional Committee CED 20 Principal member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9

2. Dr. S. K. Nath, Joint Director

Principal member, Sub-committee, wood, other lignocellulosic based building boards and speciality wood products CED 20:6

3. Shri. Anand Nandanwar, Scientist C

Alternate member, Civil Engineering Divisional Council (CEDC) Principal member, CED 20 Sectional Committee Alternate member, Timber Sectional Committee CED 9 Principal member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11 Principal Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windows and shutters CED 11:1. Principal member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P3, Panel for Building Materials Principal member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P6, Panel for Timber

4. Smt. D. Sujatha, Scientist D

Alternate member, CED 20 Sectional Committee Principal member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1 Alternate member, Sub-Committee, Building Boards CED 20:6

5. Shri. N. D. Uday, Scientist D

Principal member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning, preservation,grading and testing CED 9:1

6. Shri. Jagadish Vengala, Scientist C

Principal member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13 Alternate Member, Door, Windows and Shutters Sectional Committee CED 11 Alternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P3, Panel for Building Materials Alternate member, National Building Code (NBC) CED 46:P6, Panel for Timber

7. Shri. Vipin Chawla, Scientist C

Alternate member, Sub-Committee, timber terminology, conversion, seasoning, preservation, grading and testing CED 9:1

8. Shri. Narsimhamurthy, Scientist B

Alternate member, Sub-Committee, Plywood CED 20:1 9. Shri. M. C. Kiran, Scientist B

Alternate member, Sub-Committee, timber stores subcommittee CED 9:13 Alternate Member, Sub-Committee, Wood and other lignocellulosic materials based doors, Windows and shutters CED 11:1.

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ANNEXURE X List Of Member Firms of IPIRTI Society Small Scale Industries M/s. Ambi ply Panels and Doors 678/3, Kurumbanur, Dasanur (post) Mettupalayam – 641305, Coimbatore (Dt.)

M/s. Feroke Boards Ltd., H.O. Karad, P.O.Malappuram, Dist. Kerala – 673 632

M/s. Amit Densified (Doors) Pvt. Ltd., Amit Niwas, 246, Deepali, Gate No.01, Pitampura, Delhi – 110 034

M/s. Fine Wood Products, R. S. No.99/2 and 99/3, Madukarai, Pondicherry–605105

M/s. Amul Boards Pvt. Ltd., “Goyal Avenue”, Plot No 318, Ward 12-B, Opp. LIC Block, Gandhidham – 370201(Kutch)

M/s. Gattani Industries, A. T. Road, Jorhat – 785001, Assam.

M/s. A. B. Composites Pvt. Ltd., 1/1B/18, Ramkrishna Naskar Lane, Kolkata – 700 010.

M/s. Gujarat Woodlam Products Pvt. Ltd., 8/2453, ARRA Street, Kotsafil Road, Wadifaliya, Surat – 395 003(Gujarat).

Alishan Veneers Plywood Pvt. Ltd., 46, B.B.Ganguly Street, 5th Floor, Room No. 8, Kolkata – 700 012

M/s. Greenply Industries Ltd., Village Kriparampur, P. O. Sukhdevpur, Dist. 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal.

M/s. Sri Bhawani Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 329, Plot No. 8 & 9, L. G. Estate, Behind Garibshapir, Bhavnagar Rajkot Highway, P.O. Sihor Dist. Bhavnagar, Gujarat – 364 240.

M/s. Green Wood Crafts Pvt. Ltd. K-117, 2nd Floor, Kirtinagar, New Delhi – 110015.

M/s. Bhawani Timber Depot, 244/2, Tumkur Road, Near Srinivasa Textiles, Dasanpura, Bangalore – 562 123. Bokaro Timber Seasoning Plant C- 38, City Centre, Sector – IV, Bokaro Steel City – 827 004

M/s. Hero Plywoods and Boards Manchal, Kurumathur P.O., Taliparamba, Kannur – 670 142.

M/s. Curvply Products Pvt. Ltd., No. 428/4, Mysore-Hunsur Road, Hinkal, Mysore – 570 017

M/s. Hollywood Panels CE 29/47, Opp. State Warehouse Thavakkara, Kannur – 670 002 Kerala State.

M/s. Everest Ply and Veneers (P) Ltd., 288/2, Dakamarri Village, Bheemunipatnam Mandalam, Vishakapatnam-531162.

M/s. Kutty Flush Doors and Furnitures Co. Pvt. Ltd., #37, Poonamallee High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai – 600 107

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M/s. Kalyan Industries, Jagadhri Road, Yamuna Nagar – 135 001, Haryana.

M/s. Shree Gopal Udyog, Vill. & P.O. – Shadipur, Kajuri Road, Dist./City – Yamunanagar, Haryana – 135 001.

M/s. Kerala State Bamboo Corporation Ltd., P. B. No. 20, Angamaly South – 683 573, Ernakulam (Dist.), Kerala.

M/s. Shree Jalaram Timber Depot Pvt. Ltd., Agar Bazar, S.K.Bole Road, Near Siddhivinayak Temple, Dadar, Mumbai – 400 028.

M/s. Madras Chipboards Ltd., Rajapalayam, “Sri Bhavanam” 1089/20, P.S.K.Nagar, P. B. No. 59, Rajapalayam – 626 117.

M/s. Shivhari Plywood Ltd., 44Km Stone, Kashipur Road, Jaspur – 244 712 Dist. Udham Singh Nagar, Uttaranchal.

M/s. Metro Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Damla, Delhi Road, Dist./Ciy – Yamunanagar Haryana – 135 001.

M/s. Singh Brothers Exim Pvt. Ltd., 5, Nimtolla Ghat Street (Dankal Gali), Kolkata – 700 006.

M/s. Mysore Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Industrial Estate, Ramanagaram – 571 511, Bangalore District.

M/s. Star Panel Boards Ltd., No.400, 1st Floor, 2nd Main Road, 1st Block, R. T. Nagar, Bangalore – 560 032.

M/s. Mangalam Timber Products Ltd., Birla Building, 7th Floor, 9/1, R. N. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata -700001.

M/s. Mayur Ply Industries Pvt. Ltd., #3, 1st Cross, Shankranthi Industrial Layout, Pantharapalya, Ring Road, Bangalore – 39.

M/s. Minimax Metals & Plywood Pvt. Ltd., Court Road, Jagadhri City, Jagadhri, Haryana – 135 003.

M/s. Mayur Plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd, #46 C, Rafi Ahmed, Kidwai Road, 2nd Floor, Kolkata – 700 016.

M/s. Rama Wood Craft, Near I.T.I., Birla Vikas, Satna – 485 005(M.P.)

M/s. Timpack Pvt. Ltd., 15th Mile, G. S. Road, Byrnihat, (Meghalaya) – 793101.

M/s. Raajlaxmi Wood Industries, Near Someshwar Temple, B. K. Road, Magadi – 562 120, Ramanagar Dist.

M/s. Tata Coffee Limited, # 57, Railway Parallel Road, Kumara Park West, Bangalore – 560 020

M/s. Ratan Seasoning Industries, Plot No. 61, KIADB, Anchepalya, I. A. 1st Phase, Kunnigal – 572 130

M/s. Uniply Industries Ltd., # 52, Harleys Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010

M/s. Swastik Plyboards Ltd., D-8, Kabir Marg, Bani Park, Jaipur – 16.

M/s. Vidya Ply & Board Pt. Ltd., Gandhiganj, Shahjahanpur – 242 001 (U.P.)

M/s. Supreme Wood Products Pvt. Ltd., Krishna – 710, 224, A.J.C.Bose Road, Kolkata – 700 017.

M/s. Veneer Mills Regd. Office Plot No. 1& 2, 5th Main, Yadavagiri Industrial Estate Mysore – 20.

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M/s. Shree Sakthi Modern Flush Doors No. 2-C, ‘Riaz Garden”, # 29, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.

M/s. Venus Plywoods Pvt. Ltd., Village Raowali, Post Office Nurpur, Pathankot Road, Distt. Jalandhar ( PB).

M/s. Vidhata Cement Co. Pvt. Ltd., Main Road, Opp. New DMC, Civil Lines, Ludhiana – 141 001.

M/s. V.K.Patel & Co. G 3.,Mahesh Darshan, Near Makhmali Talao, Thane (W), Mumbai – 400 601.

Medium Scale Industries

M/s. Archidply Industries Ltd., Mysore-Hunsur Road, Mysore – 570 017. M/s. Allied Resins and Chemicals Ltd., 13, Camac Street, Kolkata – 700017. M/s. Century Plyboards (I) Limited 6, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 700 001. M/s. Euro Décor Pvt. Ltd., Boston House, Ground Floor, Suren Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 093 (Subhnen Veneers Pvt. Ltd.,). M/s. Hunsur Plywood Works Pvt. Ltd., P. B. No. 2, Hunsur – 571 105. M/s. Kanara Wood & Plywood Industries Ltd., P. B. No.566, Jeppu, Mangalore – 575 002. M/s. Merino Panel Products Ltd., 44 Km Stone, Delhi – Rohtak Road,Vill. Rohad, Jhajjar, P. O. Bahadurgarh, Haryana – 124 501.

M/s. Mangalam Timber Product Ltd., Birla Building, 7th Floor, 9/1 R. N. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 001. M/s. Narottam Plywood Industries Pvt. Ltd, Durgapur Express Road, P. O. Chikrand, Dankuni Dist, Hooghly – 712 304, West Bengal. M/s. NCL Industries Ltd., Raghava Ratna Towers, 7th Floor, Chirag Ali Lane, Hyderabad – 500 001. M/s. Priyanka Plywood Pvt. Ltd., 30, Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata – 700 012. M/s. Sarda Plywood Industries Ltd., 4th Floor, North Block, 113, Park Street, Kolkata – 700 016.

Associate Members

M/s. Usha International, 4, Fairlie place, 1st Floor, Room no.112, Kolkata – 700 001. M/s. Wood Technologists Association, 5B-F, Professor Colony, Yamunanagar, Haryana.

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SERVICES OFFERED BY IPIRTI TO MEMBER INDUSTRIES

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

2. Arranging Training and education for the candidates sponsored by the factories through regular short term 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 of scientists to solve their floor level problems.

4. Extending technical support services related to processing and production of plywood in the form of Telephonic 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

amendments to 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

Industries regarding the significant achievements and other important events conducted in the Institute during the quarter, as well as research and training planned for the following quarter, through Quarterly IPIRTI News.

11. Furnishing references of the selected articles on wood and wood products chosen from a wide range of National/International Journals which are of interest to the user groups are provided as “Wood Products Research 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.

31.03.2009 LIABILITIES 31.03.2010 31.03.2009 ASSETS 31.03.2010General Funds

20,02,00,634 As Per Schedule 1 23,91,03,673 13,32,58,256 Fixed Assets 14,18,81,207As Per Schedule 5

66,600 Entrance Fees Fund 66,60024,717 Sundry Debtors 24,717

8,97,400 Sundry Creditors 2,69,424 As Per Schedule 6As Per Schedule 2

21,60,435 Advances to Staff 18,74,90530,64,523 Deposits Received 34,43,517 As Per Schedule 7

As Per Schedule 3 6,04,84,926 Fixed Deposits with SBM 8,75,84,92663,15,752 Fixed Deposits with SBI 29,07,000

6,493 Dr.Narayana Murthy Memorial Fund 6,093 9,01,138 Fixed Deposits with ICICI 9,01,1385,055 Mr.Keith Baddley Memorial Fund 4,805 1,661 UNESCO Coupons 1,6615,509 Cibatul Ltd Endownment Fund 5,259 Fixed Deposit (R&D) 38,86,5185,078 Arunachal Plywood Ind Ltd End Fund 5,078

12,901 Shivhari Plywood India Pvt Ltd End Fund 12,901 4,56,654 Deposits 4,56,654As per schedule 8

73,97,794 IPIRTI R&D Growth Fund 1,00,81,0105,293 IPIRTI Old Student Trainee Fund 5,293 1,89,79,531 Cash and Bank Balances 2,40,83,750

As per schedule 93,16,543 Stock of Stores 3,35,743

As per schedule 1073,903 IPIRTI Trust ECPF 2,16,027

268 LIC of India 268 LIC of IndiaPostal Life Insurance GSLI

1,380 ProfessionTax 1,380 13,970 Income Tax 13,9703,579 Sales Tax 51,982 IPIRTI Benovelent Fund-(B) 2,300

68,453 Service Tax Service tax 8,03527,151 Study Tour Advance 25,651

Running Projects1,10,71,569 Running Projects 1,06,63,564

As per Schedule No.4

22,29,13,582 26,39,62,525 22,29,13,582 26,39,62,524for Indian Plywood Industries Research & Traning Institute

Place:BangaloreDate:16.07.2010

Administrative Officer DirectorPartner

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE - 560022BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2010

As per our report of even datefor S R R K SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Chartered Accountants

G.S.KRISHNA MURTHY

Schedule No. 1 General Fund Schedule No. 3 Deposits ReceivedOpening Balance B/f 20,02,00,634.00 Caution and Security Deposit From Trainees 1,07,650

EMD From Suppliers 9,72,124Add Excess of Income over Exp (Plan) 2,81,94,546.00 Performance Guarantee 12,436Add Excess of Income over Exp (Non-Plan) 1,07,08,493.00 Mess Advance 4,000

Total 23,91,03,673.00 Security Deposit From BLR 23,03,267Security Deposit From Canteen Contractor 25,000

Schedule No. 2 Sundry Creditors Security Retention From Science Lab Corporation 6,040A.B. Companies Pvt Ltd 10,000.00 Security Deposit From Canteen Contractor (K) 13,000Alumni Association 900.00 Total 34,43,517Quality Pest Control Kolkatta 9,000.00 Ambika Plywood Industries 10,000.00 Schedule No. 4 Running ProjectsCentury Plyboard (P) Ltd 1,00,000.00 Chandan Industries 7,722.00 BMTPC Ridge Cap Ind Phase II 18,47,480.00Gattani Industries -Jorhat 10,000.00 BMTPC Social Infrasture 2,58,050.00Mangalore Timber Products 15,000.00 Greenply Wood Phase II 99,004.00Mayur Industries 10,000.00 Nation Mission Bamboo Ltd 6,96,913.00Shree Evid Sons 75,000.00 Rain Forest Research Indus 43,92,282.00Singh Brother Exim Pvt Ltd 10,000.00 Trichy Seminar Expenses 76,879.00Swastik Ply Wood Boards 11,802.00 BMTPC (Bamboo Lumber) -1,02,178.00

BMTPC Development of Rich Cap 98,824.00Advance Agrisearch Ltd 1,34,354.00

Total 2,69,424.00 Apcon Projects 82,369.00Baria Forest Corporation 33,396.00Coir Board 4,63,242.00Deepak Nitra Ltd -9,763.00Divine Bambo Mat 3,00,000.00Indentsch International Wood 3,86,980.00Sahan Flush Doors Thanjavur 1,04,333.00Tamilnadu Forest Dept 1,28,487.00Vardhaman Industries 1,18,733.00Worthy Plwyood 92,253.00Habitat for Humanity 2,52,259.00Central Power Works Department 34,386.00C C E D - Gwalior (MP) 7,21,504.00Indus Tech Company Ltd 1,50,000.00National Mission for Bamboo Application 4,65,273.00Bio Adhesive Project -1,61,496.00

Total 1,06,63,564

Schdule No. 6 Sundry Debtors Schedule No.8 Deposits

Kalyana Industries 4,280 BESCOM Additional Deposit 1,68,000Ravi Cleaning Mgt Services 20,437 BSNL Broad Band Deposit 7,000

BWSSB 53Deposit to CESE Ltd 2,415Gas and Gadgets 2,550Gautam Service Station (Deposit) 15,000

Total 24,717 Indian Institute of Science 75Indina Oxygen Ltd 2,100KEB 723KEB Electromech Meter Deposit 2,135

Schedule No. 7 Staff Advances KEB Meter Equipment Deposit 13,500KEB Monthly Minimum Deposit 1,88,274

Car Advance Bangalore NP 5,49,900 KFCS 6,473Computer Advance Bangalore NP 7,16,485 Mohan Gas Company 255Festival Advance NP Bangalore 36,300 Tax Deducted at Source 47,511Festival Advance NP Kolkatta 12,600 Telephone Deposits 450Festival Advance Plan Bangalore 21,450 Venkateswara And Co 140Housing Building Advance 2,91,500 Total 4,56,654Scooter Advance NP Bangalore 2,46,670

Total 18,74,905 Schedule No 9 Cash & Bank Balances

Schedule for Closing Stock IPIRTI (Kolkata) 5,03,143IPIRTI Mohali 64,747

Bangalore IPIRTI SB A/c 791 26,10,098Lab Exp 1,48,694 Petty Cash 1,30,452Other consumables 1,47,186 PO Savings 500Kolkata SBM Savings Bank 4,463Lab Exp 39,863 State Bank of Mysore 2,05,41,556

Total 3,35,743 State Bank of India 2,28,791Total 2,40,83,750

Schedule No. 5 Fixed Assets

Assets Descriptions

Opening

Balance Additions Deletions

Closing

Balance Rate

Depreciation

Amount

WDV as on

31.03.2010

Ambassador Car 1,99,081 1,99,081 7.09% 14,115 1,84,966

Books and Publications (Bangalore) 25,81,426 64,101 26,45,527 7.09% 1,87,568 24,57,959

Books and Publications (Kolkatta) 3,61,429 2,238 3,63,667 7.09% 25,784 3,37,883

Books and Publications (Mohali) 3,790 3,790 7.09% 269 3,521

Building (Bangalore) 2,91,68,108 7,91,806 2,99,59,914 1.63% 4,88,347 2,94,71,567

Building (Kolkatta) 11,05,276 11,05,276 1.63% 18,016 10,87,260

Electrical Installations (Bangalore) 49,56,063 49,56,063 3.35% 1,66,028 47,90,035

Electrical Installations (Kolkatta) 3,216 3,216 3.35% 108 3,108

Furniture and Fixtures (Bangalore) 9,39,759 42,458 9,82,217 3.35% 32,904 9,49,313

Furniture and Fixtures (Kolkatta) 27,807 1,798 29,605 3.35% 992 28,613

Kitchen Equipment (Bangalore) 1,13,129 1,13,129 3.35% 3,790 1,09,339

Land (Bangalore) 80,669 80,669 0 80,669

Land (Kolkatta) 1,43,559 1,43,559 0 1,43,559

Mini Bus 3,75,586 3,75,586 7.09% 26,629 3,48,957

Non Expanadable Equipment (UNDP) 1,07,99,491 1,07,99,491 4.06% 4,38,459 1,03,61,032

Non Expandable Equipment (IDRC) 5,43,651 5,43,651 4.06% 22,072 5,21,579

Office Equipment (Bangalore) 8,18,852 14,429 8,33,281 5.16% 42,997 7,90,284

Office Equipment (Kolkatta) 42,649 1,850 44,499 5.16% 2,296 42,202

Office Equipment (UNDP) 53,875 53,875 5.16% 2,780 51,095

Plant and Machinery (Bangalore) 3,36,31,747 19,36,023 3,55,67,770 4.06% 14,44,051 3,41,23,718

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Bangalore) 4,36,87,203 1,00,10,546 5,36,97,749 4.06% 21,80,129 5,15,17,620

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Kolkatta) 27,76,521 5,19,434 32,95,955 4.06% 1,33,816 31,62,139

Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (Mohali) 8,45,371 1,70,011 10,15,382 4.06% 41,224 9,74,157

Tata Indigo Car 3,66,625 3,66,625 7.09% 25,994 3,40,631

Total 13,32,58,256 1,39,21,319 0 14,71,79,575 52,98,368 14,18,81,207

Expenditure Bangalore Kolkata Total Income Bangalore Kolkata TotalTo Administration Charge- Plan 313 313 By Additional Grant in Aid BP 55,00,000 55,00,000

Advertisemnt Charges- BP 3,50,144 3,50,144 Grant in Aid - MOF Plan 5,56,00,000 5,56,00,000All India Forest Sports Meet'09 1,04,023 1,04,023 Hostel Lodging Charges 1,48,400 1,48,400Bonus - BP 69,080 69,080 0Building Maintenance-BP 1,21,999 1,21,999 0Canteen Maintenance-BP 23,416 23,416 0Compulsory Provident Fund-PB 10,38,618 2,31,320 12,69,938 0Consultancy IFM - Plan 3,05,525 3,05,525 0Contribution to Family (PB) 1,97,411 42,656 2,40,067 0Conveyance Allowance-BP 9,163 5,413 14,576EDLIS - BP 15,539 15,539 Application Fees 12,550Electricity Charges -BP 8,51,296 8,51,296 Vocational Training Fees 5,49,625Gratuity Plan 6,61,615 6,92,135 13,53,750 Vocational Traning Fees (M 80,250Hostel Maintenance PB 10,905 10,905 Vocational Training Fees K 45,250Information & Publicity-BP 69,498 69,498 6,87,675Inspection Charges on PF-BP 12,144 12,144 Less 80% Transferred to 5,50,140 1,37,535Internal Audit-Plan 11,000 11,000 Growth Fund 1,37,535Leave Salary-BP 3,27,523 3,33,250 6,60,773Leave Travel Concession-BP 1,78,664 49,519 2,28,183Maintenance & Equipments-BP 5,64,097 5,64,097Medical Expenses-BP 8,63,447 24,717 8,88,164Other Consumabels- BP 2,87,054 2,87,054Postage & Telegram- BP 46,101 46,101Salary -BP 1,45,82,884 37,27,910 1,83,10,794Sundries PB 1,11,019 1,11,019Telephone Charges-BP 1,04,477 1,04,477Travelling Expenses-BP 5,73,623 1,23,799 6,97,422Tuition Fees-BP 1,83,411 1,83,411Vehicle Maintenance-BP 1,76,656 1,76,656Wages-BP 8,11,657 8,11,657

Depreciation 52,98,368 52,98,368Add Excess of Income over Exp 2,81,94,546

2,79,60,670 52,30,719 6,13,85,935 6,13,85,935 0 6,13,85,935

Place:BangaloreDate:16.07.2010

As per our report of even dateor S R R K SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Chartered Accountants

G.S.KRISHNA MURTHYPartner

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE - 560022Income and Expenditure Account for the period ending 31.03.2010 Plan

for Indian Plywood Industries Research & Traning Institute

Administrative Officer Director

Expenditure Bangalore Kolkata Mohali Total Income Bangalore Kolkata Mohali TotalTo Adminstration Charges- Non Plan 236 236 By Consultancy Fees 20030 18000 38,030

Assessment Charges 9,182 9,182Advertisement Charges BNP 40,581 4,894 45,475 Grant in Aid - Non Plan 2,26,00,000 2,26,00,000Bank Charges 24,411 1,993 150 26,554 0Bonus BNP 79,442 34,540 1,13,982 Interest on FD 50,01,346 50,01,346Building Maintenance BNP 6,39,960 4,24,487 10,64,447 Interest on SB A/c 365 365Calibaration Charges(Fs.Kol) 76,693 76,693Campus Maintenance BNK 3,673 3,673Campus Maintenance BNP 32,591 32,591 Interest on Staff Advance 1,55,416 1,55,416Compulsory Provident Fund -NPB 8,18,958 75,019 8,93,977 Misellaneous Receipts 4,57,859 1,07,225 5,65,084Contribution to Family -NPB 1,48,825 18,496 1,67,321 Pension Contribution- NPB 51,690 51,690Contribution to Pension (CNP)-NPB 51,690 51,690 0Conveyance Allowance NPB 17,039 3,039 20,078 Car Charges Recovered 5,280 5,280EDLIS- NPB 11,568 11,568 Royalty 12,000 12,000Electricity Charges- NPB 3,63,415 99,880 11,650 4,74,945 Testing Charges ALL 28,35,983 28,35,983General Expenses 71,472 20,033 19,373 1,10,878Gratuity NPK 4,11,264 4,11,264Honorarium TAIDA 49,825 49,825Information & Publicity-NBP 2,85,066 2,85,066 0Inspection Charges-NPB 17,621 17,621 0Internal Audit- Non Plan 11,000 11,000 IPIRTI Staff Club 60 60Leave Salary CNP 82,834 82,834 National Foundation for Comm 3 3Leave Salary- NPB 57,496 1,01,317 1,58,813Leave Travel Concession -NBP 90,552 1,027 91,579

Liveries 7,270 7,270Life Cycle Analysis 2,23,146 2,23,146Medical Expenses-NPB 2,05,909 16,666 2,22,575Meeting Expenses 47,048 220 47,268N A B L Charges 28,899 28,899Other Consumables- NPK 4,378 4,378Miscellaneous Expenses-NPB 561 561 Transfer of Technology 1,15,000Overtime Allowance NPB 5,272 5,272 I F S Officer's Training Course 2,25,129Paper & Periodicals NPB 12,398 1,029 13,427 Contribution From Members 6,55,000Patent Charges 23,420 23,420 Testing Charges-ALL 945327.6125Postage & Telegram-NPB 45,896 28,100 73,996 NeFAB 725888Printing and Stationery NPB 87,467 39,434 16,010 1,42,911 26,66,345Repairs & Renewals-(K) 48,140 48,140Rents & Taxes 16,971 16,971 Less : 80 %Transfered to

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE - 560022Income and Expenditure Account for the period ending 31.03.2010 (Non Plan)

Salary-NPB 99,42,912 11,22,510 1,10,65,422 Growth fund 2133075.69Security Services 5,55,688 5,55,688 5,33,269 5,33,269

Star Testing 7,000 7,000Subscription From Members NPB 12,293 12,293Telephone Charges-NBP 1,23,073 29,884 15,744 1,68,701Travelling Expenses-(IIFM) 34,209 34,209Travelling Expenses-NPB 6,70,996 4,181 7,962 6,83,139Tuition Fees-NPB 59,094 3,910 63,004Vehicle Maintenance-NBP 1,51,351 1,51,351Wages-NPB 8,30,813 6,14,245 11,400 14,56,458Workshop Expenditure-NPB 56,489 56,489Water Charges-NPM 10,540 10,540S I P M A Meet 35,227 35,227E Goverance 13,78,445 13,78,445Laboratory Expenditure 2,84,668 56,405 1,468 3,42,541

Excess of Income over Expenditure 1,07,08,493Total 1,77,04,928 32,81,626 1,03,479 3,17,98,526 3,91,39,066 1,25,225 0 3,17,98,526

Place:BangaloreDate:16.07.2010

for Indian Plywood Industries Research & Traning Institute

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As per our report of even datefor S R R K SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Chartered Accountants

G.S.KRISHNA MURTHY

Bangalore Kolkata Total Bangalore Kolkata TotalTo Funds on 1.4.2009 with IPIRTI 7,70,68,840 7,70,68,840 Administration Charge- Plan 313 313

Advertisemnt Charges- BP 3,50,144 3,50,144Additional Grant in Aid BP 55,00,000 55,00,000 All India Forest Sports Meet'09 1,04,023 1,04,023Application Fees 12,550 12,550 Bonus - BP 69,080 69,080Car Charges Recovered 5,280 5,280 Building Maintenance-BP 1,21,999 1,21,999Contribution From Members 6,55,000 6,55,000 Canteen Maintenance-BP 23,416 23,416Grant in Aid - MOF Plan 51400000 5,14,00,000 Compulsory Provident Fund-PB 10,38,618 2,31,320 12,69,938Grant Recieved From M O E F 4200000 42,00,000 Consultancy IFM - Plan 3,05,525 3,05,525Royalty 12,000 12,000 Contribution to Family (PB) 1,97,411 42,656 2,40,067Testing Charges 27,86,984 27,86,984 Conveyance Allowance-BP 9,163 5,413 14,576

EDLIS - BP 15,539 15,5390 Electricity Charges -BP 8,51,296 8,51,2960 Gratuity Plan 6,61,615 6,92,135 13,53,7500 Hostel Maintenance PB 10,905 10,9050 Information & Publicity-BP 69,498 69,4980 Inspection Charges on PF-BP 12,144 12,1440 Internal Audit-Plan 11,000 11,0000 Leave Salary-BP 3,27,523 3,33,250 6,60,7730 Leave Travel Concession-BP 1,78,664 49,519 2,28,183

Maintenance & Equipments-BP 5,64,097 5,64,097Medical Expenses-BP 8,63,447 24,717 8,88,164Other Consumabels- BP 3,93,697 3,93,697Postage & Telegram- BP 46,101 46,101Salary -BP 1,45,82,884 37,27,910 1,83,10,794Sundries PB 1,11,019 1,11,019Telephone Charges-BP 1,04,477 1,04,477Travelling Expenses-BP 5,73,623 1,23,799 6,97,422Tuition Fees-BP 1,83,411 1,83,411Vehicle Maintenance-BP 1,76,656 1,76,656Wages-BP 8,11,657 8,11,657

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE - 560022Receipts and Payments for the period 1.4.2009 to 31.03.2010 (PLAN )

Capital Expenditure 0Books and Publications (B) 64,101 2,238 66,339Building (B) 7,91,806 7,91,806Furniture & Fixture (K) 42,458 1,798 44,256Furniture & Fixtures (B)Office Equipment (B) 14,429 1,850 16,279Plant & Machinery 19,36,023 19,36,023Tata Indigo Car 3,66,625 3,66,625Tool, Instruments & Apparatus (B) 1,00,10,546 5,19,434 1,05,29,980Tools, Instruments & Apparatus (M) 1,70,011 1,70,011

Balance Fund with IPIRTI as of 31.3.10 9,97,19,67114,16,40,654 0 14,16,40,654 3,61,64,944 57,56,039 14,16,40,654

Place:BangaloreDate: Director

G.S.KRISHNA MURTHYPartner

Administrative Officer

for Indian Plywood Industries Research & Traning Institute

As per our report of even datefor S R R K SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Chartered Accountants

Bangalore Kolkata Mohali Total Bangalore Kolkata Mohali TotalBy Adminstration Charges- Non Plan 236 236

ToIPIRTI (Kolkatta) 4,68,452 4,68,452 Advertisement Charges BNP 40,581 4,894 45,475IPIRTI Mohali 13,552 13,552 Assessment Charges 9,182 9,182IPIRTI SB A/c 791 26,10,098 26,10,098 Bank Charges 24,411 1,993 150 26,554Petty Cash 64,958 64,958 Bonus BNP 79,442 34,540 1,13,982PO Savings 500 500 Building Maintenance BNP 6,39,960 4,24,487 10,64,447SBM Savings Bank 4,463 4,463 Calibaration Charges(Fs.Kol) 76,693 76,693State Bank of India 14,60,239 14,60,239 Campus Maintenance BNP 32,591 3,673 36,264State Bank of Mysore 1,43,57,268 1,43,57,268 Compulsory Provident Fund -NPB 8,18,958 75,019 8,93,977

0 Contribution to Family -NPB 1,48,825 18,496 1,67,3210 Contribution to Pension (CNP)-NP 51,690 51,690

Consultancy Fees 20,030 18,000 38,030 Conveyance Allowance NPB 17,039 3,039 20,078Grant in Aid - Non Plan 2,26,00,000 2,26,00,000 EDLIS- NPB 11,568 11,568Hostel Lodging Charges 1,48,400 1,48,400 E Goverance 22,55,945 22,55,945I F S Officer's Training Course 2,25,129 2,25,129 Electricity Charges- NPB 3,63,415 99,880 11,650 4,74,945Interest on FD 50,01,346 50,01,346 General Expenses 71,472 20,033 19,373 1,10,878Interest on SB A/c 365 365 Gratuity NPK 4,11,264 4,11,264Interest on Staff Advance 1,55,416 1,55,416 Honorarium TAIDA 49,825 49,825Misellaneous Receipts 4,57,859 1,07,225 5,65,084 Information & Publicity-NBP 2,85,066 2,85,066Pension Contribution- NPB 51,690 51,690 Inspection Charges-NPB 17,621 17,621Training Charges 3,000 3,000 Internal Audit- Non Plan 11,000 11,000Transfer of Technology 1,15,000 1,15,000 Laboratory 36,268 1,468 37,736Vocational Training Fees 5,46,625 5,46,625 Leave Salary CNP 82,834 82,834

0 Leave Salary- NPB 57,496 1,01,317 1,58,8130 Leave Travel Concession -NBP 90,552 1,027 91,579

Ambika Plywood Industries 10,000 10,000 Liveries-NPK 7,270 7,270BMTPC Development of Rich Cap 1,56,331 1,56,331 Life Cycle Analysis 2,23,146 2,23,146BMTPC Ridge Cap Ind Phase II 13,50,000 13,50,000 Medical Expenses-NPB 2,05,909 16,666 2,22,575C C E D - Gwalior (MP) 7,21,504 7,21,504 Meeting Expenses 47,048 220 47,268Central Power Works Department 34,386 34,386 Miscellaneous Expenses-NPB 561 561Century Plyboard (P) Ltd 1,00,000 1,00,000 N A B L Charges 28,899 28,899Chandan Industries 7,722 7,722 Other Consumables- NPK 4,378 4,378Computer Advance(NPB) 1,68,660 1,68,660 Overtime Allowance NPB 5,272 5,272FD with SBI 34,08,752 34,08,752 Paper & Periodicals NPB 12,398 1,029 13,427Gattani Industries -Jorhat 10,000 10,000 Patent Charges 23,420 23,420House Building Advance 2,85,100 2,85,100 Postage & Telegram-NPB 45,896 28,100 73,996Indensch Internatioanal Wood 2,58,817 2,58,817 Printing and Stationery NPB 32,164 94,737 16,010 1,42,911Indus Tech Company Ltd 1,50,000 1,50,000 Repairs & Renewals-(K) 48,140 48,140IPIRTI Staff Club 60 60 Rents & Taxes 16,971 16,971I P I R T I Trust C P F 1,42,124 1,42,124 Salary-NPB 99,42,912 11,22,510 1,10,65,422

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE - 560022Receipts and Payments for the period 1.4.2009 to 31.03.2010 (Non-Plan)

Mangalore Timber Products 15,000 15,000 Security Services 5,55,688 5,55,688Mayur Industries 10,000 10,000 S I P M A Meet 35,227 35,227National Foundation for Communa 3 3 Star Testing 7,000 7,000National Mission for Bamboo App 4,65,273 4,65,273 Subscription From Members NPB 12,293 12,293Testing Charges 9,57,980 36,347 Telephone Charges-NBP 1,23,073 29,884 15,744 1,68,701Sales Tax 48,403 48,403 Travelling Expenses-(IIFM) 34,209 34,209Scooter Advance-BP 44,900 44,900 Travelling Expenses-NPB 6,70,996 4,181 7,962 6,83,139Security Deposit From B L R 4,10,650 4,10,650 Tuition Fees-NPB 59,094 3,910 63,004Security Retention From Contracto 13,000 13,000 Vehicle Maintenance-NBP 1,51,351 1,51,351Shree Evid Sons 75,000 75,000 Wages-NPB 8,30,813 6,14,245 11,400 14,56,458Singh Brother Exim Pvt Ltd 10,000 10,000 Water Charges-NPM 10,540 10,540

0 Workshop Expenditure-NPB 56,489 56,489Swastik Ply Wood Boards 11,802 11,802Vocational Training Fees 45,250 80,250

Advance Agrisearch Ltd 21,646 21,646Baria Forest Corporations 18,718 18,718Bio Adhesive Project 1,61,496 1,61,496Car Advance (NPB) 98,400 98,400

0Caution and Security Deposit From 4,000 4,000Cibatul Ltd Endownment Fund 250 250Coir Board 1,68,638 1,68,638Deepak Nitrate Ltd 12,265 12,265Dr Narayana Murthy Memorial Fun 400 400Earnest Money Deposit From Supp 40,656 40,656FD With SBM 2,71,00,000 2,71,00,000Festival Advance (NPB) 23,600 23,600Festival Advance (NPK) 6,150 6,150Festival Advance (PB) 5,100 5,100IPIRTI Benovelent Fund-(B) 2,300 2,300I P I R T I Growth Fund 38,86,518 38,86,518

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Laboratory Expenses 2,17,362 2,17,362Mr Keith Baddley Memorial Fund 250 250Nation Mission Bamboo Ltd 10,52,401 10,52,401NEFAB India Pvt Ltd 2,30,065 2,30,065

0Rain Forest Research Indus 9,91,212 9,91,212Sahan Flush Doors Thanjavur 40,667 40,667Scooter Advance (NPB) 79,880 79,880Service Tax 76,488 76,488Study Tour Advance 1,500 1,500Tamilnadu Forest Department 40,053 40,053

Vardhaman Industries 81,267 81,267Funds relating to Plan 7,70,68,840 7,70,68,840

0IPIRTI (Kolkata) 5,03,143 5,03,143IPIRTI Mohali 64,747 64,747IPIRTI SB A/c 791 26,10,098 26,10,098Petty Cash 1,30,452 1,30,452PO Savings 500 500SBM Savings Bank 4,463 4,463State Bank of Mysore 2,05,41,556 2,05,41,556State Bank of India 2,28,791 2,28,791

015,31,88,440 38,19,935 1,68,226 15,71,76,600

Less : Funds Pertaining to Plan 9,97,19,6715,57,29,873 15,96,907 1,30,149 5,63,37,102 5,74,56,929

Place:BangaloreDate:30-07-09 DirectorAdministrative Officer

for Indian Plywood Industries Research & Traning Institute

Partner

As per our report of even datefor S R R K SHARMA ASSOCIATES

Chartered Accountants

G.S.KRISHNA MURTHY

Inaguaration of IPIRTI – SIMPA meet by the

dignitaries

A view of participants in IPIRTI – SIMPA meet held on 4th February 2010

Dr. P. B. Gangopadhyay, IFS, Addl. DG forest MoEF, New Delhi, in CENTEC lab

INDIAN PLYWOOD INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE, BANGALORE

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