Recent studies outline WPC’s annual growth of 12%; the market share was $2,551 million in 2016 and set to reach $6,584 million by 2023 -By Staff Writer

The phrase, ‘Every Home Tells A Story’, emphasizes the fact that no home is the same and every homeowner wishes to evoke the same feeling when anyone looks at his/her home sweet abode. And to achieve that a homeowner leaves no stone unturned to make sure that their family abode is not only unique in layout and design but also equipped with the best of the available exteriors as well interiors.

And amid all the stuff arranged together in harmony to the liking of the homeowner, door frames and doors make everyone think. These frames not only make the main entrance to the cherished family abode but also allow a frontal face to the world to see from the outside and family members to enjoy from the inside. And as time passes, people develop emotional as well as physical attachments to it.

However, zeroing on the one material to go with often presents its own kind of challenges as the options are plenty in the form of the traditional Wooden ones, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), or more versatile and comprehensive Wood Polymer Composites (WPC) for the door frame and doors.

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Each of these options (Wood, PVC and WPC) comes with their own kind of advantages as well as disadvantages. A volume of write-ups has been written around the uses and applications of Wood and PVC in households for various purposes, be it furniture, frames and doors. And in the process almost all the aspects of the same have been observed, analysed and commented upon.

However, when it comes to the fast-emerging WPC over PVC, it is fast catching the imagination of people and industry alike and proving to be future ready premium solutions for the personal and commercial sector construction sector. Moreover, the 100 per cent precision customization of the WPC-based frames and door solutions as per the needs and requirements of the client make it the most preferable frame and door solution.

However, people often find themselves confused between the two – WPC and PVC – when the time is there to pick for. And, therefore, it’s essential to have some of the key features as well as peculiarities put out for the sake of the people out there to make their choices and selection easy.

As it can be observed in some of the earlier blogs available on the PathFrame website which deciphers the various facets of the WPC-based door frame and door solutions.

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Wood Polymer Composite (WPC):

The modern-age WPC is a hybrid material comprising the best of wood and virgin polymers to give a long lasting, versatile composite material suited best for the construction segment, especially personal and professional. As it can be manufactured from scratch and suitable for the 100 per cent customization capabilities allows it to be molded into any shape and size. The WPC frames and doors flawlessly combine the look, feel and texture of wood and unparalleled longevity, robustness of agility as being termite and waterproof. Besides, the V0 fire rating, no splinter issue, free of bending as well cracking and enhanced screw holding features make the WPCs best for the frames and door solutions. And perhaps the best alternative to the traditional wood-based solutions.

Some of the Key Features of WPC can be listed below as:

• Moisture-proof & Rot-resistant
• Customized with Print & Texture
• Environment-friendly
• Non-corrosive
• Antibacterial and Anti-warping
• No need of further surface coating
• Lightweight, Durable & Easy to maintain
• Cutting, Nailing, Drilling & Finishing possible with standard tools
• Affordable cost

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):

Polyvinyl Chloride is a high strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical devices, wire and cable insulation. It is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. Moreover, in the recent past people started utilizing it for the household use, like door frames, doors, cabinets beyond its established scope like plumbing, pipes, cables, window profiles, flooring and roofing. However, with time it started giving issues of frequent repairing, hardening, cracking, bending, screw holding issues and last but not the least, very limited self-life.

Advantages PVC:

• Abrasion Resistance
• Lightweight
• Mechanical Strength and Toughness
• Easy to process and long-lasting
• High clarity, Organoleptic Properties
• Less Carbon Footprint
• Fully Recyclable and Non-toxic
• Cost-effective

How WPC Scores over PVC?

So far it has been pretty clear that both – WPC and PVC – are polymer-based composite solutions. However, the manufacturing processes of these two are completely different. As to improve and reinforce the strength of the PVC, additional materials are used in the manufacturing process. However, when it comes to WPCs do not require any such reinforcing additive as the components used (wood fiber and virgin polymer granules) and the ratio maintained make sure WPCs have the comprehensively enhanced robustness, agility, strength and toughness throughout the door frames and doors made using WPC.

Some Key Comparative Parameters of WPC over PVC

However, looking at the above listed use, applications and various other aspects, one can say all is fine but what is the premium cost associated with. Then one would have to keep in mind one time investment with longevity and versatility, which is devoid of any future maintenance issue. Moreover, it is always better than a solution which needs regular repair and maintenance, thereby small-time expenses happening every now and then.

Moreover, according to a recent market study by Allied Market Research the global WPCs market is most likely to register a CAGR in excess of 12 per cent and of which was valued at $2,551 million in 2016 is likely to hit at $6,584 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 12.6 per cent from 2017 to 2023. And the Indian market is well poised for the same.

Another study by Mordor Intelligence puts a CAGR of 5 per cent on a year-on-year basis for the period of 2022 to 2027.

The Indian market and industry are all well poised for the WPC segment and the PathFrame is all set to ride the rising wave with its WPC hollow frame and door solutions. It should be noted that in the mere short span of 3 years’ time, PathFrame has successfully installed WPC solutions on over 22 projects – spread across public to the private sector and healthcare to the academic sector – and, so far, it has received 0 complaints of any kind.

PathFrame, with these spotlights, is ready to serve the ever-growing WPC sector. Want to know more about products and services from the PathFrame, please visit our website for more details and more.

“Aestheconomic product in true sense considering all the aspects”

The opening statement endorsed by one of the key PathFrame clients, operating out of Ahmedabad, aptly sums up the true value and aesthetic appeal that comes naturally with the Wood Polymer Composites (WPC) door frames and door solutions. It’s not just a statement, but rather a testament to what PathFrame offers to WPC offers to all its valued clients. As the WPC-based solutions facilitator, PathFrame (headquartered in Ahmedabad – a UNESCO World Heritage City) has successfully delivered three real estate projects to the Anaya Infrastructure. And a couple of ongoing projects are waiting to be installed with WPC frame & door solutions from PathFrame.

WPC Explained

The widespread use of wood and wooden materials for various purposes put our environment in great danger as it led to deforestation harming ecological balance and human sustenance. Governments across the world are trying to minimize the use of wood so as to safeguard the environment and ecology from further degradation. And the WPC-based solutions perfectly fit the billing as they can be the perfect replacement for the woods. And if the global market growth measured in the last four decades is to be considered then the WPCs can be the appropriate alternative to the woods in near future.

According to a recent study by a leading market research firm Mordor Intelligence, the global WPCs market is likely to register a Compound Average Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5 per cent on a year-on-year basis from 2022 to 2027. And the Building & Construction sectors are going to be the biggest market for WPCs. Another study by Allied Market Research, the global WPCs market set to register a CAGR of over 12 per cent. The overall market value was estimated at $2,551 million in 2016 is likely to hit $6,584 million by 2023.

The WPC is a wood and polymer composite composed of a major chunk of green virgin polymer granules mixed with wooden or saw-dust. The composites are so formed and offer higher flexibility to the material with respect to shape, colour and texture. Furthermore, reduction in need of a higher amount of material can be obtained through engineering of special shapes. The ratio of wood, plastic, and additives in WPC depends on the manufacturing process and desired properties of the end product. The WPC commercial products are increasingly replacing several products in various structural applications, especially in the construction sector.

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WPC-Based Solutions

The WPC-based solutions have not only been accepted widely and with open arms by one and all but also because of the various factors – like assurance of safety, sense of quality, aesthetic appeal, precision customization, value addition, etc. — associated with it. Moreover, what goes most in the favour of the WPC-based frame and door solution is the processing method of the WPC solutions. These methods make the WPCs to be formed into almost any shape and thus are used for a wide variety of applications, such as windows, door frames, interior panels in cars, railings, fences, landscaping timbers, cladding and siding, park benches, moulding and furniture.

Furthermore, the WPC-based door frames and doors are, practically, free of all the issues associated with the traditional wood-based frames and doors. Besides, it has a very long self-life, which is like installing once and forgetting about any issue or service thereafter. And that makes it a perfect alternative to wood and thereby it can be the best suited for installing it in your personal and professional spaces like kitchen, living area, bedroom, washrooms, offices and farmhouse as well.

WPC’s Market Positions

According to Fortune Business Insights (FBI) — an end-to-end solutions and flagship research technologies company based in Maharashtra — in the year 2019, the global WPCs market size was pegged at $4.77 billion and the same is projected to touch $9.03 billion by 2027 with a CAGR of 8.57 per cent. Looking at the WPCs market growth and CAGR on a year-on-year basis, the global market is looking at these solutions in a big way. And WPC solutions being environment-friendly as well as one-time investment, set to be the future market leader and, perhaps, the only perfect alternative to wood.

Global Market

The entire global market is divided into five major categories based on geography. And they are:

1. North America: US and Canada
2. Europe: Germany, France, UK, Spain, Australia, Switzerland and Rest of Europe
3. Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, South Korea and Rest of Asia Pacific
4. Middle East and Africa: South Africa, GCC, Rest of Middle East and Africa and
5. Latin America: Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America

According to the FBI research, North America has registered a steady year-on-year growth trend since 2016 and seems to tread the path for sustained growth (as indicated by the study) till 2027. The same is reflected in the FBI’s graphical representation.

According to the report, North America has dominated the WPCs market with a share of more than 35% in 2019, which stands at $2.12 billion in 2019. However, the North America WPC market was followed closely by the WPC markets in the Asia Pacific and Europe.

Moreover, as per the US Census Bureau, in February 2020 total construction was pegged at 1,366,697 units which are 6 per cent above February 2019 numbers. Besides, the various government policies and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has boosted the building and construction activities which act as growth drivers for the WPCs market in the foreseeable future.

When it comes to the Indian market, the segment has captured the people’s imagination which is reflected in the double-digit annual growth in the last 10 years. According to market research, the WPC market segment registered a growth of 12.2 per cent to $4,601.7 million from $2579.90 million in 2018. The CAGR of 12.2 per cent is anticipated to remain for at least another 5 to 7 years.

Door frames and doors are one of the invaluable assets to a perfect personal or personal immovable asset. Be it home or office, door frames and doors are the first thing to notice before passing through it. These door frames and doors are not just there but it adds a personality to your property, be it personal family spaces (home, weekend home, farmhouse, etc.) or professional spaces (office, hotel, restaurant, etc). And property owners have always aspired to deck it with the best of materials.

Traditionally various kinds of the woods have been the popular choice. However, with the advent of technology and range of issue – bending, cracking, splinter issues, termite, prone to fire and susceptible to water, limited self-life and so on — associated with the wooden door frames and doors gave rise to Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) based solutions. However, associated issues soon necessitated to the Wood Polymer Composites (WPC), which is actually a good combination of high-quality virgin polymer granules and wood fibres.

WPC Solutions In, Issues Out:

The WPC-based door frames and doors are, practically, free of all the issues associated with the traditional wood-based frames and doors. Besides, it has got very long self-life, which is like install once and forget about any issue or service thereafter.

Realising the great potential and nascent market capitalisation by a very limited number of exponents, PathFrame enters the WPC sector in the later part of 2019 and started serving the niche segment with high-quality WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions. What goes in the favour of the PathFrame is, its commitment to serve the market with highest possible quality by manufacturing products using 100 per cent virgin polymer granules.

Committed to Quality:

However, when it comes to maintaining the quality, PathFrame leaves nothing to chances and made it sure by setting fully-automatic state-of-the-art machines, which boast of Indian and European technologies, supporting whole range of customisations as per the clients’ needs and specifications. Moraeover, the WPC door frames are an intelligent alternative to wood as no trees are cut to produce them and they are environment friendly. Unlike wooden frames, WPC hollow frames are splinter free.

However, now the natural question is, what are the places best suited to install these WPC hollow frames and pre-hung doors?

The ideal places to install WPC-based frame and door solutions can be the variety of places as it being extremely versatile and perfect fit for almost any place. Be it personal or professional spaces.

Places Best Suited for WPC Hollow Frames

The WPC door frames are convenient to fit in various places. And being a manufactured product, it is consistent in design and texture, boasting of additional mechanical and physical properties over natural wood. The WPC-based PathFrame’s hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions are 100 per cent waterproof, termite-proof, V0 fire rated, durable and demonstrating enhanced structural strength due to matrix anatomy.

These features make the WPC frames and doors suitable for both interior and exterior applications and this is why one should select WPC solutions over the traditional ones.

Going by the setup of a personal and professional spaces, kitchen, living/bedrooms, washrooms, office and farmhouse can be the best suited to install the WPC hollow frames. And some of the reasons for the suitability of the WPC solutions at each of these places can be put as explored individually further.

Kitchen:

The WPC hollow frames are perhaps the best suited for kitchen (personal or industrial) spaces as they are always deal with fire while cooking. And, therefore, these places always susceptible to fire and wooden frame and door solutions always present a danger of spreading the fire.

However, the WPC hollow frame are certified with V0 fire rating (fire shut off within 10 seconds) which makes it more suitable for kitchen. As the possibility of any kind of the fire spiralling out due to WPC is non-existent. Moreover, use of high-quality polymer and wood fibre make it a pocket friendly and eco-friendly solution. Besides, the matrix anatomy of WPC frame does not only make it tough from inside but also allows it beautiful finish outside having range of textures.

Another danger from wooden splinter is always eminent around any kitchen. It’s a place with high number of people movement and, hence, there is always a change of nudging around the frame and door corners posing a danger from any splinter (high probability in wooden furniture) pocking out injuring people around. However, there is no such issue with WPC hollow frames, as they are completely free of splinter. Moreover, the WPC materials are also odourless. All these make the WPC-based frame and door solutions as the perfect choice for installation in a kitchen.

Living/Bedrooms:

The carpenters often struggle with their way to cut through one piece of wood while installing the wooden solutions, and also it takes a relatively longer time to finish the installation of wooden frames and doors. Customisation, subsequent installation and fixing around the wall can be high extraneous and laborious in case of wooden solutions. However, the WPC-based solutions make it easy and quick. It can be further coloured in variety of colours.

The installation is like solving a jigsaw puzzle by placing the pieces at the right place without any mental or physical stress, which makes it a carpenter-friendly solution. Not only that, just like wood, the WPC hollow frames and pre-hung doors can it can be cut, screwed, engraved, drilled and sawed through with ease and without any hustle. Another issue often posed is, what about the screwing and unscrewing issues? The reality is this is not even a matter of worry with WPC solutions as far as the instructions are followed carefully while screwing and unscrewing no matter how many times, as long as you have a small amount of time (couple of minutes) between screwing, re-screwing and unscrewing.

These features make them suitable for installing the WPC frames and doors in bedroom and living rooms.

Washrooms:

The washroom is one place, in any reality, which has to deal with lots of water-based activities which make it abundantly vulnerable to moisture due to presence of water and water vapours. And the water and moisture in any form present a big threat to the longevity of the wooden solutions. The moisture weakens the overall strength, makes it susceptible to bending and cracking when it gets dry in hot conditions. And the termite issue is like the last nail in the coffin for wooden doors as it, significantly, not only cut short the life but make its beyond repair.

However, WPC-based hollow frames come out triumphant as it is not only moisture-proof, fully water resistant but also immune to rot and mould. All these make it safe and ideal solution to install frame and door solutions in washrooms.

Office:

An office space is like a sacrosanct place for any organisation and it present a kind of highly professional and variety of texture, design and colour options with enhanced aesthetics make it an ideal offices’ frame and door solution. Last but not the least, WPC solutions can be installed easily and quickly.

Farmhouse:

A farmhouse is ideally a home away from a regular home and one goes with family to spend with some peaceful, quality time with family and / or friends. And any farmhouse is situated, primarily, in and around wide-open spaces around it, especially agricultural landscapes. It makes is vulnerable to pests and termite issues. As against the traditional wooden solutions, which are susceptible to pests and termite, WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions from PathFrame is the perfect answer to these issues. As it ensures safety of the property from any kind of damage caused due to pests and termite. Besides, WPC frames look and feel like real wood and do not house any pests. Additionally, one does not need to lose their sleep over possible damages due to fire in the area as hollow frames are V0 fire rated.

Open for interpretation:

By now, it has been made clear how cost-effective and futuristic WPC-based hollow frames can be in a variety of places. The advantageous features like V0 fire rating, moisture resistant, termite-proof and hassle-free longevity make it a perfect and sustainable alternative to wood. WPC door frames are the next great revolution and slowly it’s spreading its wings to areas beyond real estate sector.

If you are looking for some good WPC-based hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions, then PathFrame (one of the original manufacturers from Ahmedabad, Gujarat) can be the company you can look out to. Completed projects can be right showcase of the quality delivered over the last couple of years.

PathFrame – a indigenous pioneer in Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs) -based hollow frames for door and pre-hung door solutions company – is an original manufacturer from the UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The innovative company is setting the trend in the WPC market with its uniquely engineered hollow frames solutions shaped and casted out of the ultra-modern and cutting-edge technologies from best of both worlds – Indian and European. The PathFrame hollow frame solutions are framing paths for future ready personal and professional spaces aka homes and offices!

The PathFrame’s ‘WPC frames are not just any frame, it’s Future of Frames’ with enhanced agility, better strength, extended life and lighter in weight offering more strength over the traditional door frames.

Life:

The WPC hollow frames and pre-hung doors easily outclass the traditional wooden frames and doors as later has limited lifespan and it cannot be recycled readily. The short lifespan of traditional wooden frames and doors are due to various factors, like extreme weather conditions and susceptibility to water degrading the strength and durability of the wooden products, Moreover, the issues of termite further deteriorate the self-life of the wooden products. And, therefore, the wooden frame and door solutions are not highly suitable for the external installations. Besides, wooden frames and doors are not suitable for interior solutions like bathrooms due to regular exposure to water leading to dampness and termite issue However, when it comes to the solid WPC door frames and door solutions then it is highly prone to the issues like bending, warping and cracking due to various environmental factors like extreme heat and cold conditions.

However, WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions are completely free from such issues. And once it’s installed you don’t need to look back and probably you never have to scratch your mind for any kind of post installations maintenance as long as the it is there.

Fire Rating:

The WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions from PathFrame are not only best in its class with V-0 fire rating for all products. The rating V-0 (as per the standard for safety of flammability of plastic materials standard released by Underwriters Laboratories of the United States) burning stops within 10 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed. In layman terms it can be said that in incident of fire, the burning will stop within 10 second. Which is like giving a kind of assurance that no harm will come people in the proximity of the fire and also it would not spread further as the fire will stop in quick time of 10 seconds.

According to an overview on fire safety in India¹, “No comprehensive data is available in India on the economic losses suffered on account of fires. However, according to one estimate the major losses reported by the Indian Insurance Companies in the year 2007-2008 indicate, that about 45% of the claims are due to fire losses. According to another estimate about Rs 1,000 crores are lost every year due to fire. Fire losses are reported both in industrial and non-industrial premises like hospitals, commercial complexes, educational institutions, assembly halls, hotels, residential buildings, etc… According to Fire Risk Survey (FRS) 2013, carried out by Pinkerton & Federation of Indian Chambers and Industry, in India, fire accounted for 8.45% of the overall ranking of risks. FRS also revealed that fires has been rated as the 5th highest risk in industry in 2013.”

Going by the FRS report, 45% insurance claims are due to fire. Besides, fire also being the highest rated (5th) risk element in India by 2013, as per the FRS report. This clearly makes WPC hollow frames and pre-hung doors are the future of frames and door solutions. And the PathFrame is a pioneer and a leader in the segment with V-0 fire rating for all its WPC products.

Customization:

The WPC hollow frames are strengthened by the robust matrix structure inside making it highly customizable as per the needs, requirements and to the precise specifications of the order received. Moreover, the waste generation is at the minimal as the hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions are casted and moulded as per the specifications. And according the required amount of WPC raw materials are fed into the machine, which boasts of cutting-edge Indian and European technology to roll out best of finished products every single time.

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However, when it comes to customization to the wooden products, it is always given as the natural occurring woods have to be cut and shaped into the designed design after a considerable number of laborious manhours along with a lot of wood waste generation in the course of production. On top of that, the wooden solutions are always heavier which needs more time and effort to deliver to the final installation site. The installation again is time consuming and tedious process as the last-minute fine tuning are done while it is being installed.

However, WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions are designed using the computer added advanced designating applications to the exact specification extracted from the installation site. And the final products are delivered, with all its peripherals as one unit, as various parts of the jigsaw pieces clearly marked and installed in quickest possible time like an expert putting all pieces together in a jigsaw. Moreover, it does not invite any last-minute adjustment or fine tuning unlike similar wooden products.

Virgin Polymers:

In general, the WPC market is flooded with range of products, however, the majority of market forces are utilising raw materials which are made out using non-virgin polymers in order to match the cost. However, this often results in making the final products heavier resulting in inviting all the issues and problems associated with any heavier products, just like the wood. However, the PathFrame’s WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions are always made out of the 100% virgin plastic granule, resulting in final products being not only lighter but also reinforced with higher strength and structural stability. The quality of raw material makes sure the longevity of the final products, assuring the clients never have to the call back again for any problem or issue.

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Since the inception of PathFrame in later part of year 2019, the WPC hollow frame pioneer has served a host of satisfied clients from private to public sector and from corporate healthcare to academic sector. However, the Ahmedabad-based company has never received any complaints and issue about the WPC products and services rendered. And the very fact of 100 per cent client satisfaction, is the USP of the WPC pioneer which keeps PathFrame upbeat about its product and re-emphasizes its commitment to maintain the highest quality for every single future product and service.

What’s in the frame PathFrame?

When Willian Shakespeare used the phrase ‘what’s in a name? in one of his most revered literary works (Romeo and Juliet), he had little idea that it will become one of the most sought-after catch phrases. And whether one realises it or not, it has got proper significance and in fact name does really matter. So, what is it in the frame PathFrame? PathFrame with its uniquely engineered Hollow Frames along with complete pre-hung door solutions are framing paths for future ready personal and professional spaces aka homes and offices! Well, PathFrame is one of the indigenous Wood-Plastic Composites-based (WPCs) door frame pioneers serving individuals and industry alike.

However, one natural question is what is so special about the PathFrame door frames?

The speciality of the PathFrame door frames come from the fact that it is perhaps the only original manufacture in India which has employed the innovative technologies which make it more agile with better strength and durability having hollow core. These Hollow Frames are lighter in weight and also punch a lot more strength over its wood and plastic peers available in the marketplace.

Moreover, it serves the customised complete frame and door solutions on par with the best of industry standards and confirms the best of quality standards as certified by the testing lab authorised by the government. PathFrame is giving a complete solution to its clients from inception to installation with 100 per cent customised services. Be it visiting the site and taking all the important measurements in consolations with the valued customers, designing and developing the products as per the specification provided, delivering products at the site and finishing a neat and tidy installation.

Install upto 30 Doors Frames in a day:

It has been observed that traditionally a team of two people can install a maximum of 10-12 wooden frames, however, PathFrame’s ever-improving skilled workforce of two people can easily install 25-30 hollow frames at any ongoing project. This gives PathFrame the edge over its peers when it comes to serving the market. One can easily question, how is this possible? The solution lies in the way PathFrame finishes all its hollow frame solution at its manufacturing unit with each individual frame packed and supplied with all its parts just like a jigsaw puzzle. And, therefore, the especially trained and skilled work force install these hollow frames as solving the puzzle like a master, before giving a finishing touch.

Future belongs to WPC:

According to a leading market research firm Mordor intelligence the global WPCs market is likely to register a robust expected Compound Average Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the forecast period of 2022 to 2027. The major segment of WPCs market will be the Building & Construction sectors. However, amid the growing concerns on technical issues such as temperature sensitivity, wearability issues, etc. may likely hinder the market growth. However, the recycled plastics are expected to provide a major growth opportunity.

Green Solution:

Realising the industry estimate and thrust of the government to give green infrastructure development a boost, PathFrame is working on the mission mode to develop the green and highly fire-resistant frames solutions so as to align with the government vision of setting up high rise societies and infrastructures with environment friendly green materials. The complete frame and pre-hung door solution company’s research and development wing is already working on to develop the green and fire-resistant material which will go a long way in serving the people, society and environment in the best possible manner.

Another market study by Allied Market Research the global WPCs market is most likely to register a CAGR in excess of 12 per cent (12.6 per cent to be precise) and of which was valued at $2,551 million in 2016 is likely to hit at $6,584 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 12.6 per cent from 2017 to 2023.

PathFrame’s Vision:

The industry estimates and growth prospect of the WPC market in the near future is perfectly aligned with the growth trajectory PathFrame has outlined for itself. Be it developing WPC products and solutions which is 100 per cent wood replacement in frames and door solutions.

“We are a complete indigenous developed WPC hollow frame and pre-hung door solution facilitating company. We are working on developing green WPC materials which are not only highly fire resistant but also serve the government’s vision and fast paced market requirement at the same time,” said Achal Shah, Director, PathFrame Industries.

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“PathFrame has executed the work maintaining the best quality standards. I must say it is one of the best products for frames and doors that we have ever come across. Waiting to do a lot of work together and an association for many more years to come.”

Kaushal Shah (Director, Zircon Infrastructure)

The testimony exemplifies what PathFrame delivers to its valued clients every time a project is undertaken. A product and/or service provider can make all the towering claims, whereas if the same comes from the satisfied clients, it speaks volumes about the quality delivered and commitment honored. It further testifies the PathFrame’s motto i.e., ‘deliver a solution that your clients never call you back for after-sale service’.

PathFrame has been earning this distinction of honouring the 100 percent client satisfaction every single time. Based out of Ahmedabad – UNESCO World Heritage City – and barely having three years of serving the Wood Polymer Composites (WPC) industry, PathFrame has earned a niche market for itself by virtue of trust and belief.

The Clientele:

In the short span of 3 years, the PathFrame’s has successfully been delivered fully-customised WPC hollow frame and pre-hung door solutions to at least 12 clients belonging to private as well as public sectors spread from real estate premium housing development segments to the healthcare sector and to academic infrastructure installations. The successfully installed projects — Swati Parkside, Akash Homes, Orchid Exotica, Skydeck Privé, Monte 9, K B Royal Serenity, Kiara Opulent, Zricon Classic, Sankalp Grace 3, Aaryabhumi, Swati Crimson, Aarambh, Estella, Spectra, Riviera Woods and Orchid Legacy — are from the private sector reality sector. Moreover, the Roads and Building Department (Gujarat Government), Anant University, and Indus Hospital are some of the other important esteemed entities PathFrame has successfully installed the WPC hollow frames as well pre-hung doors to their satisfaction.

The amazing list of clienteles in the span of last three years, of which two years were completely marred by the global Covid-19 pandemic impacting every sector with real estate and business segments suffering the most.

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Quality and Standard:

The statement ‘PathFrame has executed the work maintaining the best quality standards … ’ by Zircon Infrastructure Director Kaushal Shah does not only augment PathFrame’s high standard quality assurance. But also re-emphasises the Ahmedabad-based company’s being one of the potent forces in the sector when it comes to deliver WPC hollow frame solutions and pre-hung door solutions.

PathFrame’s ability to deliver quality is based on sound work ethics, effective utilization of manpower, proper resource mobilization, and rationalization of costs involved, and hassle-free delivery and installations of WPC hollow frames and pre-hung doors. The quality is often facing the challenge of time as it dwindles with the passage of time, however, the PathFrame’s reputation in maintaining the quality is unmatched. And the same is ensured by using the premium raw materials available (wood fibre and virgin polymer granules) bound together by state-of-art-technology enabled high-end fabrication machines of international standard. The raw materials for the WPC hollow frames fabrication are tested in in-house testing whose quality and standard are approved by the highest government authorising agency. And this gives the PathFrame’s products self-life of manifold than a standard WPC frames available in the market. And so far, PathFrame has this distinction of not receiving any call for service after successfully installing the WPC hollow frames and pre-hung door solutions to a range of clients from private to public sector and from reality, academic to healthcare sectors.

Nature- and People-friendly solutions:

WPC hollow frame and pre-hung doors are best suited not only for the longer life but also well placed to be future ready solutions which are environment as well as people friendly. And PathFrames’ commitment to deliver products and services which are not only friendly to our ever-endangered environment but also viable and proper alternatives to wood-based products. And in the process, PathFrame is ensuring the preservation of nature and empowering the people also to lend their hands in saving nature by choosing these WPC products at their personal and professional spaces.

Besides, WPC products are pocket friendly — as unlike wood which involves a lot of cost in maintenance and care on the account of termite, susceptible to water degrading the strength and overall quality, heat and moisture causing bending and damage, etc – as it does not involve expanses on such maintenance and susceptibility. Moreover, unlike woods, the WPC frame and door solutions can be recycled depending on either need or requirement or as and when you want. And all these are done under the watchful eyes of workmanship of WPC experts delivering satisfied clients every now and then.

Future belongs to WPC:

Two of the recent international researches on WPC products have put Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in over 5 per cent range till 2026. However, it has to be kept in mind that the year 2021 as the base year, which witnessed its worst global health pandemic impacting many a global economy, for study. Looking at things from that perspective, in near future WPC is likely to clock more aggressive growth riding on the widespread acceptance of its use over traditional wood dependency and practical applications primarily in reality and automobile sectors.

And PathFrame is all set to ride the future course of action with the confidence of:

• Successfully delivering a host of clients and the clientele is growing at a reasonable pace
• Being a pioneer in the domain with the best of modern machines, skilled and ever-improving manpower
• Having in-house testing lab delivering the best of products every time
• Using virgin polymer granules in al lit products ensuring long life
• Developing eco-friendly, fire-standard, and damage-free WPC hollow frames
• Fully customized WPC frame and pre-hung door solution
• Last but not the least, never received any complaint post-installation in the last three years from valued clients spread over the public as well as private sectors

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