Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry - FIPPI

02/09/2026

India's premier platform for the Plywood & Panel Industry is here!

The Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry (FIPPI) is proud to announce the Indian Plywood & Panel Congress (IPPC) 2026, to be held on 2 November 2026 in New Delhi.

As India's wood-based industry enters a new phase of growth, innovation, and sustainability, IPPC 2026 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, academicians, technology providers, architects, and young innovators* to shape the future of the sector.

Call for Abstracts

We invite original contributions under three key themes:

🌱 Wood Sustainability

Agroforestry, Trees Outside Forests (ToF), carbon markets, traceability, and sustainable raw material solutions.

🏗️ Product Innovation & Future Opportunities

Next-generation engineered wood products, advanced adhesives, bio-based resins, OSB, sandwich boards, and emerging technologies.

🌍 Strengthening India's Trade

Import substitution, export promotion, quality standards, certifications, and trade competitiveness.

Key Dates

📩 Abstract Submission: 25 September 2026
✅ Acceptance Notification: 30 September 2026
📅 Congress: 2 November 2026
📍 Venue: New Delhi, India

This Congress aims to strengthen collaboration between *industry, academia, and government*, promote research-driven solutions, and accelerate India's journey towards becoming a global leader in sustainable plywood and panel manufacturing.

Submit your abstract at: [email protected].

Join us in shaping the next chapter of India's wood-based industries.

31/08/2026

FIPPI at MATECIA 2026 | Strengthening Industry Connections

A heartfelt thank you to MATECIA 2026 for creating an exceptional platform that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts under one roof, fostering meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and new opportunities for the wood and panel industry.

FIPPI was proud to participate in MATECIA 2026, where FIPPI experts had the privilege of contributing as speakers in insightful panel discussions, sharing perspectives on the sector's evolving landscape and future opportunities.

Adding to the momentum, on the eve of the first day of MATECIA, FIPPI successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The evening brought together our management team and members for productive interactions, discussions on industry priorities.

MATECIA once again proved to be more than an exhibition—it served as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, networking, and collective industry growth.

We look forward to building on these conversations and driving the future of India's plywood and panel industry together.

22/08/2026

43rd Annual General Meeting of FIPPI

FIPPI successfully hosted its 43rd Annual General Meeting on 20 August 2026, on the first day of MATECIA Exhibition, bringing together industry leaders and members to reflect on our journey and shape the road ahead.

The AGM reaffirmed FIPPI’s commitment to member engagement and communication, products, innovations and standardisation, policy advocacy, sustainability, quality, raw material security and strengthening the competitiveness of India’s plywood and panel industry.

Together, we continue to build a stronger, sustainable and globally competitive wood-based industry.

15/08/2026

✨ Building a Stronger India, Layer by Layer.

🧡🤍💚 This Independence Day, FIPPI celebrates the spirit of unity, resilience, sustainability and self-reliance that continues to strengthen our nation.

🪵 Just as every layer adds strength to plywood, every citizen, every industry and every innovation adds strength to India. 💪

🌱🏭💡 Together, let us continue building a stronger, sustainable and self-reliant India. ✨

🎉 Happy Independence Day! 🎉
Jai Hind!

🧡🤍💚

11/08/2026

The Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry (FIPPI) is proud to participate in MATÉCIA 2026.

Join us at the FIPPI Stall to explore the latest developments, policy initiatives, sustainability efforts, quality standards, research advancements, and innovations shaping the future of India’s plywood and panel industry.

📅 20–23 August 2026
📍 Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
🏛️ Hall 2 | Stall No. F-17C

Visit us. Connect with the industry. Shape the future.

We look forward to welcoming you at MATÉCIA 2026!

01/08/2026

Join Ply Reporter e-Conclave on HOW TRADERS CAN GROW IN VOLATILE TIMES | Powered By: MATECIA Exhibition | Supported By: ABPLTA
Speakers:
• Mr. Amit Goel – Director, Crosta Panel and GMP Plywood
• Mr. Dhanesh Bhatia – Secretary, ABPLTA
• Mr. Sundeep Kejriwal – ABPLTA, Bengaluru
• Mr. Aman Baid – Member, ABPLTA, Coimbatore
• Mr. Vipul Patel – President, ATMA, Ahemdabad
• Mr. Rajeev Parashar, Editor, Ply Reporter
When:
📅 01st August 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 03:00 PM
Where to Watch:
📍 Ply Reporter Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/plyreporter
📍 Ply Reporter YouTube Channel
https://m.youtube.com/c/PlyReporter

Join Ply Reporter e-Conclave on HOW TRADERS CAN GROW IN VOLATILE TIMES | Powered By: MATECIA Exhibition | Supported By: ABPLTA
Speakers:
• Mr. Amit Goel – Director, Crosta Panel and GMP Plywood
• Mr. Dhanesh Bhatia – Secretary, ABPLTA
• Mr. Sundeep Kejriwal – ABPLTA, Bengaluru
• Mr. Aman Baid – Member, ABPLTA, Coimbatore
• Mr. Vipul Patel – President, ATMA, Ahemdabad
• Mr. Rajeev Parashar, Editor, Ply Reporter
When:
📅 01st August 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 03:00 PM
Where to Watch:
📍 Ply Reporter Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/plyreporter
📍 Ply Reporter YouTube Channel
https://m.youtube.com/c/PlyReporter

31/07/2026

DG FIPPI, along with Senior Sustainability Advisor, FIPPI recently visited the Hoshiarpur region of Punjab, where it was encouraging to witness the large-scale adoption of Quality Planting Material (QPM) by farmers. Extensive plantations of Poplar and Eucalyptus are contributing to a reliable supply of quality raw material for India's wood-based industry while enhancing rural livelihoods and environmental sustainability.

For sustainability of raw materials in the future, agroforestry based wood processing (peeling and product) industries should be free from license otherwise farmers may suffer on account of mismatch between demand and supply.

To sustain this momentum, there is a need for a Dedicated Agroforestry-Based Wood Industry Promotion Policy that encourages investment in wood processing industries, ensures long-term market assurance for farmers, and strengthens the agroforestry value chain.

FIPPI strongly advocates for the Agroforestry-Based Wood Industry Promotion Policy.

29/07/2026

An insightful interaction on the fundamentals of industrial growth.

Dr. M. P. Singh, Director General, FIPPI, and Mr. J.K. Jain, Senior Susttainability Advisor, FIPPI had an enriching discussion with Shri Inderjit Singh Sohal, President, Punjab Plywood Manufacturers Association, during his visit to Ludhiana.

Sharing his decades of industry experience, Shri Inderjit Singh Sohal presented a simple yet powerful philosophy for the success of industry:

"Every industry depends on three essential pillars—raw material, labour, and market (sales). If all three things are available at one place, in one state, then the industry will not run. When all three are available in one location, establishing an industry becomes easy for everyone, but surviving the intense competition becomes the real challenge. Therefore, for any industry to run successfully, two of these three factors are important.

This, in essence, is the philosophy of running a successful industry."

20/07/2026

🌍 Unlock Global Export Opportunities for India's Plywood & Panel Industry

The Bharat Buildcon, in collaboration with Federation of Indian Plywood & Panel Industry (FIPPI), invites industry stakeholders to an insightful webinar on:

"Achieving India's Export Potential – A Practical Approach to Explore Global Opportunities & Strategies for the Indian Plywood & Panel Industry."

The session will also include a discussion on the trade opportunities in Australia & New Zealand.

📅 Date: 21 July 2026 (Tuesday)
🕒 Time: 03:00 PM IST onwards

Join us for this important discussion and be part of India's export growth story.

29/06/2026

FIPPI extends its heartfelt gratitude to Shri Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, for taking the time to visit the Plywood and Laminate industry Pavilion at Bharat Buildcon 2026 and interact with our members.

His visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase the strength, innovation, and growing contribution of India's plywood and panel industry to the nation's manufacturing and infrastructure landscape. We sincerely appreciate his encouraging interactions with our members and his continued support for initiatives that foster stronger collaboration between the Government and the industry.

Such meaningful engagements inspire greater cooperation and reinforce our shared commitment to building a globally competitive, sustainable, and future-ready wood panel sector.