The Duro Story
A Journey of Miracles
The foundation of our company was laid by a visionary whose
small dream
transformed into a plywood manufacturing giant.
Company is incorporated under the name of Sarda Plywood
Starts small manufacturing company for tea chests in Jeypore, Assam
1964
Company started
commercial production of plywood
1966
The company got a
new identity and it was named as Duroply.
1969
The company
ventured in door manufacturing and launched ‘Durobord’ and ‘DuroDoor’ brands
1974
Sarda Plywood
became a deemed public limited company.
The company also launched a new product line - DuroTeak (Decorative Plywood)
1976
We achieved ISI
certifications.
1980
The company added
BWP and BWR Plywood for shuttering grade under brand DuroCon and for ship
building under Duro Marine brand
1985
Becomes a public
limited company on the BSE and CSE
1987
Duro Pumaply –
premium all weather proof plywood – launched.
1990
Second Public
Issue
The Assam unit became India’s largest plywood factory at a single location at
Jeypore, India
1996
The company
ventured into the Veneer business and begin marketing with Nature’s
Signature brand.
1999
The company
expanded wings and started operations in Rajkot, Gujarat.
2003
Tea unit became
India’s largest tea manufacturing facility at that time
2005 - 2007
During
these three years, new innovative brands were launched – Duro Titanium, Duro
FabPly and DuroFlex.
2010
Introduced
TechPly Door - an engineered flush door made with extruded particle board.
2012
The company
strengthen its claim of being a forest-friendly company by achieving the
FSC® (license code FSC-C108194) and supply FSC® certified products on
request and E1 certifications.
2013
Became the ‘first
company’ to manufacture and market plywood made from European Beech.
2014
The company
opened its 20th office in India.
2017
Opening of Duro
exclusive experience centre in New Delhi.
2018
Company is
re-named to Duroply Industries Limited
2020
Divested the Tea
business to focus on expansion in Plywood
2021
Becomes the first
company to Launch 10’ range of plywood, boards, and doors under brand Duro
Plus
2022
Raises 28 Crores
through Preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants providing
sufficient capital for future growth.
2023
Launch of Duro Beyond
Blueprints podcast, as initiative to uncover the hidden gems of Architecture &
Design.
2024
Introduces DURO
ADVANTAGE- Plywood ka naya standard
Today, Duro is India’s no. 1 brand in plywood
manufacturing well recognized for its deep-dive innovation, unmatched craftsmanship &
unparalleled customer service.
Everything has been changed since our inception, but what has not changed is our ability to
challenge the ordinary and our vision to excel in all our endeavors.
With 350+ designs, 2000+ channel partners and, 400+ strong teams under an able leadership, we
help our customers realize their dreams, every single day.
Carrying forward our rich legacy, we aspire to become the most admired wood-based company through innovation and excellence in customer service.
Our Mission:
In the future, we aim to continuously invest in technology to bring innovative and sustainable products for our clients, rapidly grow our market share, create profitable growth in harmony, and at the same time play a bigger role in environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We believe our governance structure underpins our ability to deliver the vision of our founder and the strategy of the group for the future. Under the able leadership of Sudeep Chitlangia, this incredible team creates long-term value and benefit for our shareholders and stakeholders.
