Century Plyboards (India) Limited is an Indian wood-based panel manufacturer headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is engaged in the manufacture and sale of plywood, laminates, veneers and engineered wood products. The company operates through two segments: Plywood and Others. The Plywood segment includes the manufacture and sale of plywood and allied products. The Others segment includes the manufacture and sale of laminates, veneers and engineered wood products. The company has a network of over 2,000 dealers and distributors across India. It has manufacturing units in Kolkata, Assam, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. The company is listed on the BSE and NSE.
Products and services: Plywood, laminates, veneers and engineered wood products
Number of employees: 1,300
Business strategy: Century Plyboards (India) Limited follows a backward integration strategy. It has made significant investments in the forestry sector to ensure a steady supply of raw materials. The company has also made investments in the manufacturing of value-added products such as laminates and engineered wood products.
Future outlook: Century Plyboards (India) Limited is aiming to become a leading player in the global wood-based panel market. The company is investing in capacity expansion and product diversification to achieve this goal.
Exchange traded: BSE: 500425, NSE: CENTURYPLY
Website: www.centuryply.com