Case Study: Green Bamboo Creation
Green Bamboo Creation: creating a bamboo future
A graduate in Electronic engineering, Pranab Pradhan was always interested in manufacturing. While doing his Master’s degree in London, he got to work in the field of manufacturing and design, where he worked for eight long years. After returning back from London, he joined one of Nepal's leading Bamboo industry, as a manager.
After working for about two years and gaining experiences, he decided to invest in the wood and bamboo industry instead of only working as an employee. Hence, he started his own business- Green Bamboo Creation Pvt. Ltd. in May 2015, with an authentic and eco-friendly approach.
He states, "My investment decision was due to my passion in this area and my confidence to make …show more content…
At that point of time, one of his friends came by and dropped the first order. The main concern was if the work could be finished in duration of three months. Hence, he took up the order. "This is how I started working. I started working after the order was received," he said.
Green Bamboo Creation (GBC) is a Kathmandu based company with a production unit in Hetauda. It is centered in the manufacturing and supply of eco-friendly bamboo products such as bamboo furnitures, bamboo houses, bamboo handicrafts and home décor materials. The raw materials are procured from places like Jhapa, Dharan, Hetauda and Damauli among others. They have also collaborated with different stakeholders who are involved in sourcing, pre-processing and manufacturing bamboo products.
GBC follows ISO-9001 documentation in the manufacturing process and quality control. For the quality management, some of the specifications they apply include use of bamboos with 6-inch diameter, straight bamboo wood, taken from at least 3 years old plant. The bamboos are also treated with Copper Chrome Boron (CBC) for termite resistant and making it more durable, dimensionally stable and occurring very less cracks. Furthermore, eco-green paints are use in the furniture. The bamboo houses are earthquake resistant
A graduate in Electronic engineering, Pranab Pradhan was always interested in manufacturing. While doing his Master’s degree in London, he got to work in the field of manufacturing and design, where he worked for eight long years. After returning back from London, he joined one of Nepal's leading Bamboo industry, as a manager.
After working for about two years and gaining experiences, he decided to invest in the wood and bamboo industry instead of only working as an employee. Hence, he started his own business- Green Bamboo Creation Pvt. Ltd. in May 2015, with an authentic and eco-friendly approach.
He states, "My investment decision was due to my passion in this area and my confidence to make …show more content…
At that point of time, one of his friends came by and dropped the first order. The main concern was if the work could be finished in duration of three months. Hence, he took up the order. "This is how I started working. I started working after the order was received," he said.
Green Bamboo Creation (GBC) is a Kathmandu based company with a production unit in Hetauda. It is centered in the manufacturing and supply of eco-friendly bamboo products such as bamboo furnitures, bamboo houses, bamboo handicrafts and home décor materials. The raw materials are procured from places like Jhapa, Dharan, Hetauda and Damauli among others. They have also collaborated with different stakeholders who are involved in sourcing, pre-processing and manufacturing bamboo products.
GBC follows ISO-9001 documentation in the manufacturing process and quality control. For the quality management, some of the specifications they apply include use of bamboos with 6-inch diameter, straight bamboo wood, taken from at least 3 years old plant. The bamboos are also treated with Copper Chrome Boron (CBC) for termite resistant and making it more durable, dimensionally stable and occurring very less cracks. Furthermore, eco-green paints are use in the furniture. The bamboo houses are earthquake resistant