SHARON PLYWOOD

INDUSTRY 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 PROFILE
Glod flush door
Made 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
Composition

Tropical Wood, Double Pressed

with P.F.Resin

Thickness

1.5 mm, 3 mm, 5.5 mm

Sizes

2440 mm x 1220 mm, all other sizes

against order

Density

500 Kg/m3 (Approx)

Bending Radii

For 1.5mm thickness, 7 cms

For 3 mm thickness, 7 cms
For 5.5mm thickness, 10 cms

Elasticity

Cross grain 210 N/mm 2

Long grain 6300 N/mm 2

Burma teak ply

Decorative 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 essential

Gold ply
Sharon 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 Gravity
0.65 gm/cc
Bending Strength kg/sq.cm
above 400 Kgs/ sq.cm
Screw Holding strength

above 250 Kgs

Nail Holding strength

above 60 Kgs

Gold film faced ply

Laminated 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 ply

Using 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 ply
Made 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 ply
Made 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 profile
Brief 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/Management
Mr. 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 indepth 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 STUDY
TO 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 STUDY
To study the existing welfare facilities provided to the employees at Sharon plywood
To know the present welfare facilities at Sharon plywood.
To study the satisfaction of workers towards the present welfare facilities

To give certain suggestion based on findings for improvement in the welfare facilities provided
by the management.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This 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 STUDY
The data was collected during the working hours the employees were busy in their routine work
so they were less expensive
The 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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