Greenply begins commercial production at Behror plant

New Delhi, July 12 (UNI) Country's leading interior infrastructure company Greenply Industries Ltd today said it has started commercial production after completing its expansion project at Behror plant in Rajasthan ahead of schedule.

Following the capacity expansion, the capacity of the Behror plant is now at 53.40 lakh sheets from the earlier 39.60 lakh sheets, said a company statement.

''The superior project management practices employed by Greenply enabled us to complete the project ahead of schedule,'' said company Managing Director Saurabh Mittal.

The plant was originally scheduled to commence commercial production in August.

The company had put in an investment of Rs 40 crore to set up a fourth production line at Behror.

The expansion was undertaken to meet the growing demand for decorative laminates in the country and abroad.

The company has witnessed a 25 per cent growth in laminate exports (in value terms) during 2006-07 over the corresponding period in 2005-06.

The local sales too has grown by 34 per cent in value terms during the period.

UNI