SHARON PLYWOODINDUSTRY PROFILE

After winning the appreciation of architects as well as carpenters for nearly two decades, Sharon is today the undisputed leader when it comes to quality and consistency. The strength of Sharon lies in the stringent quality standards followed strictly, right from choosing the wood, to the final dispatch of plywood sheets. The state-of-the-art factory has the very best machinery including the latest Double-Press machine. Every sheet of plywood produced at Sharon is Double-Pressed and has the ISI mark.

Sharon's mission to maintain the highest standards in the manufacturing process helped it become the first plywood & veneer manufacturer in Tamil Nadu to be awarded the ISO 9002 certificate.

Sharon's commitment to this mission was recognised further by an up gradation from ISO 9002 to ISO 9001 (2000). Sharon has also added another first to its credit, by becoming the first plywood manufacturer in Tamil Nadu to be acknowledged for its responsibility towards environment, with the ISO 14001 certificate conferred for total Eco-protection & recently awarded the Eco Friendly & Health & Safety Management System Certificate for adhering to safe procedures & all norms while Manufacturing Low Emission Plywood. Sharon's commitment to quality has also earned it worldwide recognition like the IHPA certification. Over the years Sharon has earned the prestigious CAPEXIL Export Performance Award for three years.

PRODUCT PROFILEGlod flush doorMade out of the best quality Pinewood specially imported from New Zealand Sharon Gold Flush Doors are bonded with P.F. Resin. They are dimensionally stable and long lasting.

Glod shuttering ply

Made out of selected Hard Wood and bonded with P.F. Resin, Sharon Gold Shuttering Ply is the ideal choice where repeated trouble free usage is required.

Elasti ply

Sharon Elastiplyrevolutionalises the concept of architectural and furniture design. This incredibly flexible plywood can be bent to any shape to give life to many a designers dream that are not possible by conventional plywood. It is a cost effective and convenient solution for producing curved or rounded wood structures especially when small radii are required. Be it pillar covers, workstations, kitchen cabinets or designer chairs!

Specifications

CompositionTropical Wood, Double Pressedwith P.F.Resin

Thickness1.5 mm, 3 mm, 5.5 mm

Sizes2440 mm x 1220 mm, all other sizesagainst order

Density500 Kg/m3 (Approx)

Bending RadiiFor 1.5mm thickness, 7 cmsFor 3 mm thickness, 7 cmsFor 5.5mm thickness, 10 cms

ElasticityCross grain 210 N/mm 2Long grain 6300 N/mm 2

Burma teak plyDecorative veneers sliced out of best quality Burma Teak logs are pressed on Hardwood Plywood to make B.W.R. Grade Sharon Burma teak plywood. Group matched and available in large quantity, it is ideal for large projects where uniformity is essentialGold plySharon Gold Ply is the star of the Sharon stable. Every sheet of Sharon Gold Ply is manufactured from 100% hardwood by highly skilled & trained workforce. Until 1997 the entire production of Sharon Gold Ply was exported to Japan. It set a new bench mark in product strength and consistency to the quality conscious consumers in India. Sharon Gold Ply is available in both MR and BWR grade.

Specifications

Specific Gravity0.65 gm/cc

Bending Strength kg/sq.cmabove 400 Kgs/ sq.cm

Screw Holding strengthabove 250 Kgs

Nail Holding strength above 60 Kgs

Gold film faced plyLaminated with the best quality Film to make it totally water resistant, Sharon Gold Film Faced Plywood is ideal for shuttering applications where satin finish is required eliminating the need for plastering of the concrete surface.

Gold block plyUsing best quality New Zealand Pine wood and bonded with P.F. Resin, Sharon Gold Block Boards are amongst the best available in the market and offer unmatched stability and durability.Silver plyMade from selected Hardwood and bonded with U.F. Resin, Sharon Silver Ply offers an affordable solution, without compromising on quality, for small and medium sized projects.Exoti plyMade from selected Hardwood and bonded with U.F. Resin, Sharon Silver Ply offers an affordable solution, without compromising on quality, for small and medium sized projects.

Industry profileBrief Background

Sharon Veneers (P) Ltd. was established in the year 1987 with the aim of producing premium plywood in India. Towards this end, Sharon sources hardwood from the tropical forests of Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia, reputed to be the ideal raw material for manufacturing plywood.The fact that the company uses only single species imported hardwood for core and face veneers is a standing testimony to uncompromising quality. The company's state-of-the-art factory is located in Gummidipundi, 48 kilometers from Chennai. Spread over 40 acres, the factory manufactures dry face veneers and wide range of plywood and boasts of the latest technology in plywood manufacturing like :

6 veneer production lines

6 drying lines

3 lines of therm pre-press

State-of-the-art machines like the Automatic Core Veneer Jointer

In-house resin production

Sharon has earned the distinction of being the first plywood manufacturer in Tamil Nadu to be awarded the coveted ISO 9002, 9001:2000 & ISO 14001 certification. From catering exclusively to the Japanese plywood market till 1997, Sharon shifted focus to the Indian market, giving Indian customers a world-class choice in plywood. Till 1997, the entire production of Sharon was exported to Japan, one of the most quality conscious markets for plywood in the world. In fact Sharon was the only one chosen by Japan from amongst all the plywood manufacturers in India, which is proof enough of the high standards that Sharon maintains. KeyPersonnel/ManagementMr. Vishnu Khemani, Managing Director, with a cumulative experience of 25 years in the plywood industry has contributed significantly to the company's success. His expertise and in-depth knowledge about the plywood industry has been a key factor in innovation. With the view to streamlining day-to-day operations, Mr.Khemani introduced total computerisation and has been instrumental in equipping the factory with state-of-the-art technology. In order to serve better, Mr. Khemani constantly upgrades himself on the latest trends in the ply industry.

A study on analyzing the effectiveness of welfare measures in SHARON PLYWOODS

NEED OF THE STUDYTO know that whether welfare facilities play an importantrole on the working of employees and to know the employees are dissatisfied welfare facilities will help them to get motivated.OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDYTo study the existing welfare facilities provided to the employees at Sharon plywoodTo know the present welfare facilities at Sharon plywood.To study the satisfaction of workers towards the present welfare facilitiesTo give certain suggestion based on findings for improvement in the welfare facilities provided by the management.SCOPE OF THE STUDYThis study would give an overview of the welfare measures at Sharon plywood. Since safety and welfare are the two important elements essential for improving the productivity of the organization, a study on the existing welfare measures would help the organization perform better. This study would throw light on the perception of the employees regarding welfare.LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDYThe data was collected during the working hours the employees were busy in their routine work so they were less expensiveThe data is collected from the casual and permanent employees and hence the opinion of contract workers is not collected.Inadequacy of time was a major limiting factor faced by researcher.

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