Innovative use of plastic in formwork systems is critical to the foundation of any construction project and can make or break it. 

The world around us is changing. It is changing faster than we could imagine. The new #NewNormal era has arrived, and every industry is being pushed to discover new horizons and explore opportunities in the pandemic. Needed change in the construction industry was also triggered by this pandemic. The companies that stood out were the ones that had first mover advantage. One such company that has been thriving for sustainability in the future and changing the perspective of an obsolete construction framework is NOVA Formwork Pvt. Ltd.

NOVA Formworks, with a legacy of over 40 years in plastic manufacturing, is known as a key change agent in the construction industry’s formwork arena, replacing classic old school Ply formworks and iron moulds with up to 100 times reusable and 100 percent recyclable plastic formworks. NOVA Formworks Pvt. Ltd. was awarded as the best company in the scaffolding and formworks category (small) in 2021 by CII WORLD AWARDS. Nova has been advocating green innovationbased changes in the construction industry for over a decade now. Nova represents a new age of construction. An era that is not just innovative in its applications but is replacing the traditional methods of old school construction methods like ply-based formworks with more environmentally friendly solutions like formworks that can be reused more than 100 times for projects.

With tech entrepreneur Vikas Mittal as CEO, and Tina Mittal as Director, NOVA is aiming high, and this award is just another milestone in the new age construction era they have envisioned together.

Vikas Mittal, CEO, NOVA Formworks, passionately adds, “Change is imminent; that is the only truth. The entire industry needed a little trembling in India and perhaps we need to see this as an opportunity in disguise in the pandemic for the construction industry because it was forced to look into more sustainable solutions and plan for a better tomorrow. 

Tina adds, “While it was very difficult for us to explain to people that not all plastic is bad, if used smartly, it can be used for any sustainable solution.” But this award has given us a platform and an opportunity to prove this point. Research and development have been our core strength in product development. 

It has been quite a journey and we are glad that today people are embracing change with open hands and accepting plastic formworks as their first choice for their projects. “ 

A global exporter and innovator, Nova is a key example of the Make in India spirit. Nova currently exports its products to more than five countries like Africa, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Doha, and Sri Lanka and with a clientele like Ahluwalia contracts (India) Ltd, Shapoorji Pallonji, L & T, to JMC, and TATA Project-Nova now aims to be present in more than 30 countries by 2030. 

The only exporter of formworks in India to hold innovation patents like the “unique locking system of formworks” that makes it extremely easy to reuse and also cuts down on labour costs by a significant percentage because it requires minimal training to accommodate the product in projects. 

In an age where plastic is only seen as a hazard, NOVA Formworks presented an innovative usage of plastic in formwork systems that is strategic to the foundation of any construction and turns any construction project into a goodwill milestone for its clients.