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Ajit Phatak

Chief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance

22 Years Plywood Manufacturing experience as manufaturing and quality assurance professional

Articles by Ajit Phatak

Is BWR and BWP plywood the same?

Is BWR and BWP plywood the same?

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
7 Jul 2026
24 Ways to Test Plywood Quality per BIS Standards

24 Ways to Test Plywood Quality per BIS Standards

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
7 Jul 2026
What is the difference between MR and BWP plywood?

What is the difference between MR and BWP plywood?

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
7 Jul 2026
Which Plywood Should You Use Where? A Room-by-Room Guide

Which Plywood Should You Use Where? A Room-by-Room Guide

Choosing plywood for a kitchen, wardrobe, bed or TV unit? See where FlaerPly recommends Marine Grade IS 710 BWP, IS 303 BWP and BWR plywood.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
12 Oct 2026
18mm Plywood for Furniture: Where Should You Use It?

18mm Plywood for Furniture: Where Should You Use It?

Is 18mm plywood right for wardrobes, kitchens, beds and TV units? Learn when thinner sheets work and how to choose the right plywood grade.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
12 Oct 2026
FlaerPly Plywood Pressure Test: Method, Results & What It Shows

FlaerPly Plywood Pressure Test: Method, Results & What It Shows

Learn how the FlaerPly Pressure Test uses a pressure cooker to compare plywood bonding, what delamination looks like and what the test cannot certify.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
12 Oct 2026
Marine vs BWP Plywood: What Is the Difference?

Marine vs BWP Plywood: What Is the Difference?

Is marine plywood different from BWP plywood? Understand IS 710 and IS 303 BWP grades, their uses and what to check before buying plywood for your home.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
12 Oct 2026
What Is Gurjan Plywood? Full Gurjan vs Face Gurjan

What Is Gurjan Plywood? Full Gurjan vs Face Gurjan

Learn what Gurjan plywood is, how full Gurjan differs from face Gurjan and why grade, bonding and certification matter more than colour alone.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
12 Oct 2026
MDF vs XHDHMR: Differences, Uses, Strength & Water Resistance

MDF vs XHDHMR: Differences, Uses, Strength & Water Resistance

Compare MDF and XHDHMR boards by density, moisture resistance, strength, price and applications. Learn which board is suitable for your furniture.

Ajit PhatakChief Chemist and Head - Quality Assurance
26 Oct 2026