The Indian Wood Products Company has commenced commercial production of catechins from gambier through solvent extraction at PT Sumatra Resources lnternational, at Pangklan, West Sumatra lndonesia, a unit owned by company’s joint venture company namely Agro and Spice, Singapore.
The commercial production has commenced from April 18, 2018 after extensive trail runs undertaken during the previous months. 100% production from this plant will be imported and consumed by company for manufacturing of better quality Katha. Considering the innovative technology and the process being used for the first time ever in the industry, it is expected to benefit the company by cost reduction and improved quality of Katha.
The Indian Wood Products Company is engaged in the manufacture of Katha, cutch, and catechins in India.
