The Duro Story

A Journey of Miracles

A Journey of Miracles
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The foundation of our company was laid by a visionary whose
small dream transformed into a plywood manufacturing giant.

Here is how it started...

1957

Sowing the Seed
1957

Company is incorporated under the name of Sarda Plywood

1957
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1960-1970

Marching Ahead

Starts small manufacturing company for tea chests in Jeypore, Assam

1960-1970
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1964
Company started commercial production of plywood

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1966
The company got a new identity and it was named as Duroply.

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1969
The company ventured in door manufacturing and launched ‘Durobord’ and ‘DuroDoor’ brands

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1970-1990

Setting New Standards
1970-1990
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1974
Sarda Plywood became a deemed public limited company.

The company also launched a new product line - DuroTeak (Decorative Plywood)

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1976
We achieved ISI certifications.

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1980
The company added BWP and BWR Plywood for shuttering grade under brand DuroCon and for ship building under Duro Marine brand

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1985
Becomes a public limited company on the BSE and CSE

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1987
Duro Pumaply – premium all weather proof plywood – launched.

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1990
Second Public Issue

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1994

1995
We Become India’s Largest factory at that time

The Assam unit became India’s largest plywood factory at a single location at Jeypore, India

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1995-2007

1994-2007

Launching New Brands
1995-2007
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1996
The company ventured into the Veneer business and begin marketing with Nature’s Signature brand.

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1999
The company expanded wings and started operations in Rajkot, Gujarat.

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2003
Tea unit became India’s largest tea manufacturing facility at that time

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2005 - 2007
During these three years, new innovative brands were launched – Duro Titanium, Duro FabPly and DuroFlex.

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2007-2014

Marching Ahead
2007-2014
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2010
Introduced TechPly Door - an engineered flush door made with extruded particle board.

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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.

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2013
Became the ‘first company’ to manufacture and market plywood made from European Beech.

2007-2014
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2014-2024

Expanding Wings
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2014
The company opened its 20th office in India.

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2017
Opening of Duro exclusive experience centre in New Delhi.

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2018
Company is re-named to Duroply Industries Limited

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2020
Divested the Tea business to focus on expansion in Plywood

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2021
Becomes the first company to Launch 10’ range of plywood, boards, and doors under brand Duro Plus

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2022
Raises 28 Crores through Preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants providing sufficient capital for future growth.

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2023
Launch of Duro Beyond Blueprints podcast, as initiative to uncover the hidden gems of Architecture & Design.

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2024
Introduces DURO ADVANTAGE- Plywood ka naya standard

Duro, Today

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.

Our Vision For Future

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.

Leadership, that Powers Duro

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.