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    CenturyPly announces use of nano technology in its manufacturing process to kill viruses

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    This has been tested and certified under Antiviral Efficacy Test as per ISO 21702:2019 - an international standard, by Biotech Testing Services (BTS) Mumbai. The certification declares an efficiency of 99.99% in killing viruses, the company release stated. The nanoparticles are effective throughout the lifetime of furniture as those are embedded in the polymer matrix system, the release added.

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    The company has launched new advertisement in association with creative agency Wunderman Thompson to explain the benefit of CenturyPly Virokill products and the need to maintain surface safety at home.
    KOLKATA: Century Plyboards (India) Ltd today announced the use of nano technology in manufacturing of its plywood and laminate products. The highly activated and energized nanoparticles physically rupture and kill viruses coming in contact with it.

    This has been tested and certified under Antiviral Efficacy Test as per ISO 21702:2019 - an international standard, by Biotech Testing Services (BTS) Mumbai. The certification declares an efficiency of 99.99% in killing viruses, the company release stated.

    The nanoparticles are effective throughout the lifetime of furniture as those are embedded in the polymer matrix system, the release added.

    Currently, CenturyPly is using Virokill technology in manufacturing of Architect ply, Architect plus, Club prime/710 plus, Bond 710/Pro710, WIN MR, IS:710 Marine for plywood range, Club Prime, Bond 710, Win MR for Block boards, Century Laminates (1 mm), Natural Veneer (Natzura woods) and the entire teak range.

    The company has launched new advertisement in association with creative agency Wunderman Thompson to explain the benefit of CenturyPly Virokill products and the need to maintain surface safety at home.

    Elaborating on the launch, CenturyPly executive director Keshav Bhajanka said: “With the onset of Covid pandemic in our country in February, we have been trying to provide a solution to our consumers to make them feel safe at their own homes. I am glad that our technology has been certified to offer to our customers, laminates and ply that kills 99.99% virus it comes in contact with."

    Century Plyboards (India) manufactures the entire range of commercial, marine, shuttering and decorative plywood as well as laminates, veneers, doors, MDF, fibre cement boards, PVC sheets, faceveneers and exteria exterior laminates.


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