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1. Over view of the company 02
2. Vision 02
3. Mission 02
4. Company profile 02
5. Objectives of the visit 03

6. Products of the Firm 04

7. Competitors 04
8. Production process 04
9. Packaging 04
10. Distribution channel 05

11. Group observation 06

12. Awards and recognition 06
13. CSR activities 06
14. SWOT analysis 07
15. Scope of Industrial visit 07

16. Conclusion 08

A Project report on

Karnataka State Forest Industrial Corporation Limited

Overview of the visit

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It was a wonderful experience visiting KSFIC, where I got to learn about the whole
process of wood manufacturing industry The wood industry or lumber industry is an industry
concerned with forestry, logging, timber trade, and the production of forest products, timber,
primary forest and wood products (e.g. furniture) and secondary products like wood pulp for
the pulp and paper industry. Some largest producers are also among the
biggest timberland owners. The wood industry plays a dominating role in today's wood
economy.

KSFIC is registered as a company under the Company Act, 1956. Sanctioned strength of all
employees is about 500. Working strength is only about 75 at present. Corporate Head Office is
located at III Floor. It is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 12 members (3 ex-
officio and 9 nominated). Logging, sale of pulpwood, firewood and furniture manufacture and
trade are the principal activities. The company has been in profits for the last several years.

Vision

'To be a world class organization in promoting sustainable use of forests and other natural
resources.'

Mission

"Offer value added forest products and services to deliver greatest satisfaction to largest
number of people while ensuring the well-being of forests, wildlife and other natural resources."

Company profile

Logging, sale of pulpwood, firewood and

furniture manufacture and trade are
the principal activities. The company has
been in profits for the last several years. Its present net worth is Rs.200 crore. KSFIC is

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registered as a company under the Company Act, 1956. It has an authorized share capital of
Rs.300 lakhs and paid up capital of Rs.267 lakhs. Sanctioned strength of all employees is about
500. Working strength is only about 75 at present. Corporate

Head Office is located at III Floor, Vanavikas, 18th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bengalore, 560003. It
is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 12 members.

Karnatak State Forest Industries Corporation Ltd,

Government of Karnataka

Address: Mysore Rd, New Timberyard Layout, Telecom Colony, Srinagar, Banashankari,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560026

Website: ksfic.karnataka.gov.in

Objectives of the visit

 The main objective of the visit is to observe the process of the production and the
different stages of the process.
 The first place was a storage compartment where all the tree barks and stored on top of
each and were stacked.
 The second process was the cutting of the tree trunks into various sizes depending on the
manufacturing products either door, window, box, table, chairs, etc.
 The next stage was like a boiler place where the wood are heated up with certain
temperature to get out any excess water or any unwanted liquid or bacteria.
 The plywood process is there the thin wood slabs are glued together and are pressed by a
heated hydrochloric press for a few minutes to make sure they stick together.

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Product of the firm

Dining Tables Chair

Sofa & Teapoys

Tables Chairs

Competitors

 Century Plyboards India Ltd

 Godrej Interio (Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co)
 Greenply Industries Ltd.
 Ikea India Pvt Ltd
 Indroyal Furniture Pvt Ltd

Production process
Selection of Log
The first step is the selection of a good log from selected tree wood according to the
demand of the type of plywood to be manufactured. This log is known as peeler. Peeler is
straight and has a good diameter as large number of layers are expected to make from it.

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Layer Formation
The large blade is used for the processing of thin layers inside sawmill and made sheets
of veneers. A horizontal placement of log under blade is maintained to get a better result.
Continuously blade is pressed and several layers are cut into pieces.
Exposure to Heat
The sheets are then exposed to heat for removing water content from those. An good
dehydration of sheets is confirmed before next step.
Gluing
After drying the sheets those are glued together maintaining the system of a different type
of plywood. In this step, caution is maintained to get the best result. After patching and
grading this gluing takes place.
Baking
The glued plywood primary sheets are sent for baking and pressing at required
temperature and pressure. The minimum temperature is 140 degree Celsius and pressure
is 1.9 Mega Pascal.
Finishing
Finally, defects of manufactured plywood sheets are solved. Holes, pits or any unfinished
edges are given finishing. Also resizing, reshaping takes place.

Distribution channel

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Group observation

KSFIC is the authorised logging agency for the Karnataka Forest Department. Logging
is taken up in forest areas as per the Govt of India approved Working Plans. After enumeration
of the trees to be harvested, the coupe is handed over by the Forest Department to KSFIC for
logging. Systematic logging work is taken up and the work is generally completed in about 3 – 4
months’ time. Pulp wood from the coupes is procured by KSFIC on the royalty rates determined
by Govt of Karnataka and further traded to paper industries. Similarly, firewood required for
retail sale depots is procure on royalty basis and sold. Secondary (plantation) timber and billets
are procured, converted to sizes, treated, seasoned and used in manufacture of block boards,
panels, furniture etc. Remaining materials including logs is delivered to the designated depots of
the Forest Department for eventual e-auction.

Awards and Recognition

 Government of Karnataka undertaking.

 Karnataka state forest department

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 CSR Activities

SCOPE OF INDUSTRIAL VISIT

 Industrial Visit brings clarity of important management concepts, as student practical
experience is a vital aspect like how these concepts are put into action.
 Industrial Visit Bridge the gap between classroom theoretical training and practical
learning in a real-life environment.
 It provides an opportunity for students to ask questions related to their area of interest.
 With regular industrial visits, the students are able to identify their prospective area of
work like marketing, finance, logistics, etc.
 This also gives students a platform to enhance their interpersonal skills.
 The students get to see the best practices opted by different companies for similar work.

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 Since the IV’s are planned in various sectors, students find it easy to select relevant
organizations for their assignments.
 Using the case study approach within the visit to bring out critical thinking among
students.

SWOT Analysis

Conclusion

The overall experience at the KSFIC was very educational and information .The facility
manager has briefed us about the process of wood and timber products and it is a government of
Karnataka undertaking as well as Karnataka state forest department. the guide explained us each
and every process of wooden doors and windows making process, and I got to meet many staffs

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of the company, which helped us to gain inter-personal relationship and to bridge communication
gap between students and employees the staffs where very friendly to us, I thank my faculties
and the management for organizing the industrial visit 29/1/2020.

FAHAD AHMED

BBA 'A'

18IABBA043

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