Galilean Global Industries & Trades Pvt. Ltd.
Galilean Global Industries & Trades Pvt. Ltd. carries a rich legacy deeply rooted in the wood and plywood industry, spanning over four generations. This remarkable journey began with the visionary efforts of our founder, the Late Mr. P.I. Thomas. A pioneer in the field, he initiated what would eventually become a trailblazing journey into the wood and plywood industry, forever leaving his mark on the world of industrial timber.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Thomas Elias Paarel
Director and Founder
Thomas Elias Paarel brings decades of experience in the plywood and veneer industry. As the Managing Director of Paarel Imports & Exports Pvt. Ltd., he has overseen the company’s growth and contributed significantly to the plywood industry in India and Gabon. With a background in Shipping & Ship Management Sciences, his leadership is marked by innovation and commitment to sustainable forestry practices.
Elias Thomas Paarel
Director and Co-Founder
Elias Thomas Paarel plays a vital role in the strategic direction of Galilean Global Industries. With a wealth of experience from managing Nissiwood Veneers, Elias combines industry knowledge with a deep understanding of sustainable manufacturing practices. His educational background in Commerce and Business Management complements his role in steering the company towards a sustainable future in the plywood and veneer sector.
Our Expansion and Growth
The family’s enterprise didn’t stop with SIPI. Driven by a vision to expand, Mr. Thomas’s sons—Paarel Kuriakose, Markose, and Elias—took the business further by launching Sylvan Plywood Mills, Timpeck Plywood Mills, and Paarel Laminates. Under the leadership of Mr. P.T. Elias, Paarel Imports & Exports Pvt. Ltd. took on the challenge of exporting Okoume Veneer to various developed countries, marking the company’s global footprint in the wood export market.
To maintain a steady supply of high-quality timber, the company expanded its reach into Gabon, Africa, importing Okoume Logs—a decision that played a pivotal role in the company’s growth for nearly four decades. This partnership allowed the export of premium wood products to meet the needs of international markets, further solidifying Galilean Global Industries as a reliable name in the global timber industry.
Why Choose Galilean?
What sets Galilean Global apart in the industry:
- Four generations of expertise in the Veneer, Plywood, and other Wood Working Industries
- Sustainable, FSC-certified timber sourcing from Gabon
- High-quality veneer and plywood products with a focus on minimal environmental impact
- Partnership with the Gabonese government to create a model of sustainable production.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Galilean Global’s sustainable practices are evident, particularly in Gabon, where careful tree harvesting allows for regrowth from established root systems. This also explains the company’s no-wastage policy, ensuring each part of the wood is utilized.
Our Heritage
A brief narrative about the company’s journey, from its beginnings in Kerala in 1932 to its expansion into Gabon is explained here elsewhere, emphasizing the company’s long-standing commitment to quality and sustainability in the plywood & related industries, which has made it a respected name worldwide.
Company Background
1932
Beginning
- Started a Plywood factory at Kottayam, Kerala, India – M/S. South India, Plywood Industries
- 1st in Kerala
- 3rd of its kind in India, the others being European Factories
1932-1994
Expansion
- Expanded to multiple business lines
- Sylvan Plywood Mills
- Timpeck Plywood Mills
- Used timber from Kerala
- Expanded to further Business Lines
- Paarel Imports & Exports, a dedicated Veneering Factory
- Paarel Laminates a dedicated Bare-Core Making Factory
- Team Paarel, a Global Trading Company
- Asia Mercantile Pty. Limited, Singapore, a Global Trading Company
1995-2000
Decline
- Supply of Timber stopped by:
- The State of Kerala
- Most of the southern States of India
- Gabon Government from whom we sourced our Timber from the year 1990.
1988
Galilean Program for Backward Integration of Timber
1988 onwards we spearheaded the Indian farmers to plant tree saplings such as Vateria Indica (Mersawa) & Melia Dubia (Malabar Neem) for making available Timber for the future. Today timber from Melia Dubia trees being a fast growing species is available in large quantities throughout India. Now Galilean is also ready to reap its benefits.
2019
Rebirth
- Gabon (Africa) started discouraging exports of Okoume Logs and Finally Stopped
- Gabon started pitching for Indigenous production of Veneer & Plywood
- Invited us to set up factory In Gabon