Greenply begins work on second MDF line at Vadodara plant

31 Mar 2026 CW Team

Greenply Speciality Panels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenply Industries Ltd., has announced the groundbreaking of its second Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) production line at its manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.

The company said the expansion is part of its strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing and cater to the rising demand for MDF products across India, driven by growth in residential, commercial and modular furniture segments.

The second MDF line will involve an investment of Rs 425 crore and is expected to become operational by Q2 FY2028. Greenply said the project will also generate employment opportunities across the value chain and contribute to regional economic development. Once commissioned, the new production line will significantly increase the company’s MDF manufacturing capacity and further strengthen its position in the category.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Rajesh Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, and Sanidhya Mittal, Joint Managing Director, along with over 35 dealers and channel partners from the region.

Rajesh Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, Greenply Industries Ltd., said, “The groundbreaking of our second MDF line at Vadodara reflects Greenply’s continued commitment to strengthening India’s manufacturing capabilities and supporting the evolving needs of the interior infrastructure sector. As demand for MDF products continues to grow across residential, commercial, and modular furniture segments, this expansion will enable us to scale our operations while maintaining our strong focus on efficiency, quality, and long-term value creation for our partners and customers.”

Greenply said the Vadodara expansion aligns with its long-term vision of building advanced manufacturing infrastructure and strengthening its MDF product portfolio through strategic investments.

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