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Sixty-five years of trust, timber and craftsmanship.

What began in 1960 as D.M. Thakkar & Sons in Lati Bazar is today a complete destination for premium plywood, MDF, laminates, veneers and hardware — serving architects, designers and contractors across India for over six decades.

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Our story

From a single counter
to a complete material destination.

Established in 1960 in Ahmedabad's iconic Lati Bazar, our legacy began with D.M. Thakkar & Sons, founded by Late Shri Dahyalal M. Thakkar and Late Shri Ratilal D. Thakkar. Built on a foundation of trust and quality, the business quickly earned a strong reputation in timber trading.

Over the decades, we evolved with the industry — from traditional timber to premium Assam wood, and further into plywood, particle boards, and modern panel solutions. In 2005, the next generation, Prakash Thakkar and Devang Thakkar, introduced R.D. Thakkar & Sons, transforming the business into a comprehensive destination for high-quality interior and building materials.

Today, we curate a refined portfolio of premium plywood, MDF, particle boards, laminates, veneers and hardware, partnering with some of the most trusted brands in the industry. With over 60 years of expertise, we stand for enduring quality, trusted relationships, and a commitment to excellence — serving architects, designers, and customers who value nothing but the best.

Our commitment

Six decades of unwavering standards.

With over six decades of experience, we have built our business on trust, quality, and long-term relationships. From traditional timber to modern engineered products, we continue to adapt and serve the evolving needs of architects, contractors, and customers. Our goal remains the same — to provide reliable materials, trusted brands, and consistent service to every client we serve.

Milestones

Six decades, one legacy.

A timeline of the milestones that brought us from a single timber shop to a complete interior materials destination.

1960
Founded as D.M. Thakkar & Sons

Late Shri Dahyalal M. Thakkar and Late Shri Ratilal D. Thakkar open in Lati Bazar, Ahmedabad. Core business in timber trading — key products: Sadad, Mulan.

1985
Expansion into Assam Timber

Premium woods introduced: Badam, Hollok, Chill and Lali — meeting demand from Gujarat's growing construction sector.

1996
Diversification into panel products

Entry into Nepal Particle Board and Assam Plywood, expanding beyond traditional timber into engineered wood panels.

2005
R.D. Thakkar & Sons is born

Prakash Thakkar and Devang Thakkar launch R.D. Thakkar & Sons, introducing branded products — Century MDF & Plywood, Action Tesa MDF & Particle Board.

2008
Strengthening the portfolio

Addition of Archid Ply, Century Ply, Century Moga and Treelogy Particle Board — completing the range for architects and interior designers.

Present
A complete interior destination

Plywood, MDF, HDF, particle boards, laminates, veneers, solid wood and hardware — all under one roof. Trusted by 1,500+ projects across India.

Leadership

The family on the counter.

Walk into the showroom on any working day and you will find a Thakkar on the counter. That has not changed since 1960.

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Co-Founder · 2nd Generation

Prakash Thakkar

Prakash co-founded R.D. Thakkar & Sons in 2005, continuing the legacy of D.M. Thakkar & Sons established in 1960. Together with Devang, he transformed the family business into Ahmedabad's most trusted destination for premium plywood, laminates, veneers and hardware.

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Co-Founder · 2nd Generation

Devang Thakkar

Devang co-founded R.D. Thakkar & Sons in 2005, continuing the legacy of D.M. Thakkar & Sons established in 1960. Together with Prakash, he transformed the family business into Ahmedabad's most trusted destination for premium plywood, laminates, veneers and hardware.

Values

What we keep in our grain.

Three principles our founders believed in. We have not edited them since.

01 · Quality

Only what we'd put in our own home.

Every sheet, every roll, every fitting that enters our warehouse is something we'd be comfortable installing for a member of our own family.

02 · Trust

As if the customer's grandfather were watching.

Fair, transparent pricing — the same number for a first-time walk-in as for a thirty-year client. No hidden grades, no fake discounts.

03 · Service

The handshake lasts longer than the receipt.

If something is wrong after the delivery, the same family that sold it to you will arrive — usually within the hour, almost always with a replacement.

Recognition

Awards from our partners.

A handful of the trophies and certifications our principal brands have presented us — each one earned on the showroom floor, not in a boardroom.

Durian · FY 2022–23
Highest Sales Performance — Projects

The largest project-specification volume of Durian decorative laminates across western India.

Century Prowud
Diamond Circle · Regal Club

Inducted into the Diamond Circle — the highest tier in Century's Regal Club programme for authorised dealers.

Multiple partners
Authorised dealer status

Held continuously with Century, Royal Touché, GreenPly, Airolam, Formica, Häfele, Hettich, Merino and others.

Let's begin

Walk into the showroom or send a list of what your space needs — we'll source, sample and deliver.

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