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• Jun 11, 2022
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Ensure if you bought original plywood from your local dealer

Table of content:

➔ Introduction

➔ The issue of counterfeit plywood In India

➔ Reasons for counterfeit plywood

        ◆ Demand and supply

        ◆ Manufacturing process

        ◆ Scarcity of quality wood

➔ Signs your dealer is not selling authentic plywood

       ◆ Always get the payment bill

       ◆ Gaps of uneven textures

       ◆ Tap tap and tap to check

       ◆ Do the nailing test

➔ Ensure Authenticity with CenturyPromise

       ◆ Step 1: Download CenturyPromise App

       ◆ Step 2: Scan the QR code on plywood

       ◆ Step 3: Get the e-warranty certificate

➔ Key takeaway

Introduction

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There are many ways to identify fake products but when it comes to raw materials, not many people are aware of the ways to ensure the product quality. Only the people who have the knowledge about the product can tell a fake one from an original.

In this article, we attempt to raise awareness about counterfeit plywood. We will throw some light on the best ways to check if your plywood is original or not. Furthermore, we will also discuss how CenturyPly, the leading plywood brand in India allows you to authenticate your plywood with CenturyPromise App. So let's get started!

The issue of counterfeit plywood In India

The interior design industry and furniture markets are flooded with faux plywood dealers. They deceive customers by selling them counterfeit plywood under the name of a popular brand. This not only harms the reputation of quality plywood brands such as CenturyPly but it also:

● Tarnishes the customer experience

● Wastes customer’s money and time

● Gives customers poor product quality

So why is it such a big problem? Read further to know more about the reasons for the availability of counterfeit plywood in the market.

Reasons for counterfeit plywood

As the real estate sector is flourishing in India, more and more residential and commercial areas are being built. This increases the demand for quality plywood since it is a prominent material of decor. Here are some of the main reasons why there is a problem of counterfeit plywood:

● Demand and Supply-

There is a high demand for quality plywood in the market. But only some brands can deliver authentic plywood. The manufacturing process is supposed to be carried out with precision. Hence, there is more demand and less supply of quality material in the market.

● Manufacturing Process-

The plywood manufacturing standards are pretty high since it is a prominent material of use in the industry. A manufacturer needs to have the right kind of ply, adhesive, machines and skilled personnel to carry out the manufacturing as per the standards. This indicates that not every brand can produce plywood correctly.

● Scarcity of Quality Wood-

Only some organizations are licensed to purchase quality lumber for a certain period of time. The government frequently implies bans and penalties upon cutting trees. Due to this, there is a limited supply of expensive hardwoods such as Oak, Maple, Walnut and more.

Signs your dealer is not selling authentic plywood

Now the concern is low awareness regarding the identification of faux plywood. So the following is a checklist of some signs that can help you steer clear from the traps of counterfeit plywood sellers.

● Always get the payment bill-

The faux plywood sellers try to avoid giving a proper payment bill for various reasons. They do this to avoid any consequences of return or exchange of the product in future.

● Gaps or uneven textures-

Variation in plywood thickness, uneven surface, chippy corners or gaps between the plywood sheets indicate that the plywood is not authentic. This is not the case with quality plywood from brands such as CenturyPly

● Tap, tap and tap to check-

If you simply knock on the plywood and it produces a hollow sound, then it is 100% faux plywood. Since plywood is made up of many layers that are glued and hot pressed, the sound is supposed to be dense.

● Do the nailing test-

The nailing test helps you check the strength of the plywood. Place a small nail perpendicular to a small piece of plywood and hammer it once. If the plywood splits into two or breaks then it was not bonded as per standards.

Ensure Authenticity with CenturyPromise

As an initiative to make things simpler, CenturyPly has launched the CenturyPromise App which allows you to authenticate your plywood in just three simple steps:

● Step 1: Download CenturyPromise App-

Hop onto the play store/ App store and download the CenturyPromise App.

● Step 2: Scan the QR code on plywood-

There is a QR Code on every authentic CenturyPly product, so just scan the QR code with the app.

● Step 3: Get the e-warranty certificate-

If the plywood is authentic, then you will get your product details and the e-warranty certificate through the CenturyPromise App.

Key Takeaways

The only way to beat the counterfeit plywood sellers is through ensuring quality and authenticity. The above mentioned tips will surely help you to identify quality plywood. But if you want to ensure quality in a jiffy then CenturyPromise App is your best buddy to authenticate your plywood. It is simple… Scan Karo, Befikar Raho!