Event Overview

Merino Industries Ltd. participated in MATECIA 2026, the premier interior and building materials exhibition held from 20‑23 August 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Sector 25, Dwarka, Delhi (Hall 2, Booth G1). The company presented a portfolio spanning seven distinct product and solution categories.

New Product Launches

The showcase introduced two variants of the Merino Marine Board line. Marine Board FR+ is a fire‑retardant chipboard engineered to comply with European fire‑safety standards and to emit lower pollutants. Marine Board Plus integrates an HMR (high‑modulus resin) core with an enhanced 18 mm surface layer, delivering a one‑panel solution that eliminates the need for multiple components, offers higher durability, improved screw‑holding capability, and a refined aesthetic finish.

Prakriti Collection – “Stories of Nature”

Merino unveiled a first look at its upcoming Prakriti range, themed “Discover the poetry of nature.” The collection draws inspiration from flora, fauna, wildlife, trees, jungles, and flowers, blending two design directions: one reflecting high‑end international designer aesthetics and the other echoing high‑end Indian art and traditional labels. Each design originates from hand‑drawn and hand‑painted artwork, making the collection unique. The panels are available in feather‑touch and linen textures, sized at 8 ft × 4 ft with a 1 mm thickness. Cultural motifs such as Punjab’s Phulkari embroidery are incorporated, reinforcing an Indian design vocabulary. Merino positions Prakriti as a durable alternative to conventional wallpaper, particularly suited to hospitality environments that experience continuous wear.

Additional Product Highlights

  • Merino Senses Art by Nature: a pre‑laminated board range that translates natural wood and other organic visual cues into expressive surfaces.
  • Feather Touch Mar‑Resistant Surface: developed for interiors where tactile appeal must coexist with everyday performance.
  • Merino Armour HPL Facades (branded “Color Meets Endurance”): exterior cladding engineered for harsh outdoor conditions, offering resistance to weather, UV exposure, climatic shocks, corrosion, graffiti, termites, fungal attack, moisture, impact, and abrasion. Special editions are available in flame‑retardant grades for fire‑critical applications.
  • Flooring Portfolio: includes the Nature Line LVT (available in 3 mm glued‑down and 5 mm interlocking formats, each with a 0.5 mm wear layer), wooden flooring (multiple grades, offered in 8 mm and 12 mm thicknesses), engineered flooring (14 mm variants), and woven solutions, all targeting high‑footfall and hospitality settings.
  • Merino Restroom Range: a pioneering product for high‑performance restroom environments, already deployed in major infrastructure projects such as Indian airports and the FIFA World Cup 2025.

Executive Commentary

Mr. Manoj Lohia, Director of Merino Industries Ltd., stated that MATECIA provides a platform to engage with a design community that appreciates both creative and technical aspects of materials. He highlighted the launch of fire‑retardant boards meeting international safety standards and the Prakriti range’s blend of authentic Indian art with contemporary global design, emphasizing detail, originality, and craftsmanship.

Company Background

Merino Industries Ltd. is a versatile manufacturer and marketer of interior solutions for homes, offices, commercial and public spaces. Sustainability underpins its strategy, with initiatives to minimize production waste and conserve water. Since launching plywood in 1974 and high‑pressure laminates in 1981, the Merino Group now operates in over 80 countries and reports an annual turnover exceeding USD 245 million, spanning interior architectural products, information technology, and food & agro businesses.

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