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Miracle Wood Wood without Trees
Can wood be made without tree? Is it really possible? It is a wonder to know that there is a wood without trees developed by Central Building Research Institute lCBRl), Roorkee and the same technology transferred to Shivaye Namah manufacturing Co. P Ltd.
Recently I visited CSIR technofest 2010 showcased by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi, at India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, the Capital of India. In this technofest, I have seen a technology "Miracle Wood Wood without Trees" which was developed by CBRI (Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee) under the aegis of CSIR, New Delhi, India.
An interesting feature of the theme pavilion 'Mining-Minerals and Materials' in CSIR Technofest 2010 is a product Wood Without Trees, based on the technoiogy developed by CSIR-CBRI. Central Building Research Institute (CBRl), Roorkee has developed this technology using natural fiber derived from
agricuitural waste like husk and straws in combination with recycled plastics. The license for manufacturing products based on this technology has been given to Mis. Shivaye Namah Manufacturing Co Pvt Ltd. Doors, wood sheets, chairs, benches and some other furniture items made using this miracle wood Is on displayatthepavilion.
"This wood on one hand will utilize agricultural wastes and will save millions of trees which are cut for furniture," said Dr Vivek V Rariade. Chairman of the Organizirig Committee. CSIR Technofest-2010. This wood is double in weight of natural furniture but has more strength and resistant to insects like termites. Bhupesh Khanna. representative of the industry partner, Shivaye Namah Manufacturing Co Pvt Ltd. stated that the manufacturing process adopted is advanced indigenous technology that enjoys back-up support from CBRI Roorkee. The products are suitable substitute for wood with equivalent strength and quality and are much better with respect to moisture content (less moisture)when compared to wood.
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