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Casts Smart City Drains
Faster & Smarter

One modular system for lined drains, stormwater channels,
and roadside drainage - built for India's smart city
infrastructure.

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      Lightweight
      Modular
      Corrosion-Free
       100+ Reuses
      Faster Installation
      Easy Handling
       Low Maintenance
      Excellent Concrete Finish
      No Crane Required

      Why Sites Are Moving Beyond Traditional Drain Shuttering

      Brick-and-mortar drain lining is slow and labour-heavy.
      Steel shuttering rusts under constant water contact,
      and plywood swells within weeks of site use.

      Nova Drain Formwork was built to remove these problems
      at the source – a modular plastic panel system engineered
      for long, repetitive drain runs, corrosion-free performance,
      and site-friendly handling.

      It was developed after studying real site complaints across
      hundreds of Indian infrastructure projects – from urban stormwater
      networks to national smart city missions. The result is a system
      that contractors don’t just tolerate, but actively prefer.

      Timber Construction

      Rusted Steel Shuttering

      Heavy Crane Dependency

      Water Leakage & Poor Finish

      See Where It Makes the Biggest Difference

      Smart City & Municipal Projects

      Consistent drain sections across long stretches, with panels that adjust to repeat cross-sections without new inventory. Suitable for: Lined stormwater drains, roadside drains, municipal drainage upgrades

      Residential & Township Projects

      Clean, uniform drain runs along roads and boundary walls. Suitable for: Internal roads, township perimeter drains, rainwater channels

      Highway & Road Projects

      Fast, repeatable drain casting alongside road construction schedules. Suitable for: Highway side drains, service road drainage, culvert approach channels

      Government & Infrastructure Projects

      Built to standards that hold up under inspection - used across national smart city and urban infrastructure missions. Suitable for: PWD drainage works, municipal corporations, PSU infrastructure

      BUILT FOR REAL SITES

      Designed Around Real Site Challenges

      We don't just make formwork. We solve the real problems you face on site, every single day.

      THE CHALLENGE
      OUR SOLUTION
      Slow, Labour-Heavy Lining
      Snap-fit modular assembly cuts erection and stripping time significantly compared to brickwork or bolted steel.
      Heavy Lifting
      Panels are light enough for two workers to handle by hand. No crane, no heavy machinery.
      High Labour Costs
      Minimal skill needed to assemble. Site labour can be trained on it within a day.
      Frequent Repairs & Replacements
      No rust, no swelling, no warping - the same panel performs pour after pour, even in standing water.
      Water-Damaged Shuttering
      Plastic panels are unaffected by water, humidity, or waterlogged trench conditions.
      Poor Internal Finish
      Low surface tension stops concrete from sticking, giving a smooth internal surface that keeps water flowing without silt build-up.
      Storage Space Issues
      No special storage facility needed - panels can sit outdoor, indoor, or in waterlogged areas without damage.
      Material Wastage
      Reusable 100+ times, with a Panel Exchange Program that recovers value even at end-of-life.

      Built to Perform
      Across Every Project Stage

      100+ Reuses Per Panel

      Benefit: One-time investment covers dozens of projects

      Business Impact: Lower cost per square metre than steel, aluminium, or timber over the project lifecycle

      Lightweight Modular Panels

      Benefit: No crane, no heavy crew required for handling

      Business Impact: Lower site logistics cost and faster mobilization across long alignments

      Smooth, Consistent Finish

      Benefit: No plastering required after de-shuttering

      Business Impact: Direct savings on finishing labour and material across every drain run

      Panel Exchange Program

      Benefit: Trade in used panels for new ones at a fixed ratio

      Business Impact: Recovers residual value that steel scrap rarely matches

      Everything You Need in One Modular System

      Modular by Design

      One system, every drain cross-section - from small roadside channels to large stormwater drains.

      Benefit:

      Less inventory, more flexibility.

      Prefixed Tie Rod Holes

      Come with caps built in - ready to use, or seal instantly when idle.

      Benefit:

      No last-minute drilling or misalignment.

      All-Weather, All-Water Performance

      Performs equally well in salt water, fresh water, or freezing conditions.

      Benefit:

      One system for every site condition, anywhere in India.

      100% Recyclable

      Fully recyclable at end-of-life, reducing the project's carbon footprint.

      Benefit:

      Supports sustainability goals without compromising performance.

      What Your Project Gains

      Nova Plastic Formwork System is engineered to help you save time, reduce cost and deliver better - every single time.

      Area Gain
      Time Faster drain cycles - long runs cast in repeatable sections
      Labour Up to 30% savings; minimal skilled manpower required
      Quality Smooth, consistent, plaster-free finish on every section
      Safety Built-in safety features, no crane dependency along roadside works
      Cost Lower cost per running metre over 100+ reuses vs. brickwork or steel
      Maintenance No annual maintenance cost - no rust, no swelling
      Storage No special storage facility required
      Reusability 100+ reuses per panel, with Panel Exchange for old stock

      Why Builders Keep Choosing Nova

      Real experiences from the sites.
      Real results with Nova Plastic Formwork Systems.
      “We have used it in one of our most challenging projects, and the finish turned out excellent.”

      - Mr. Pranavat Singh, Director, GSBA Builders

      Still Replacing Wood After Every Few Uses? It's time to talk!

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      It's a patented, modular plastic formwork system used to cast lined drains and stormwater channels with a smooth finish, faster cycles, and no crane dependency.
      It shapes and supports concrete while it sets, forming lined drains and drainage channels for municipal, highway, and smart city projects.
      The panels are plastic, so they're unaffected by standing water, humidity, or wet trench conditions - unlike steel, which rusts, or plywood, which swells.
      Lightweight handling, 100+ reuses, no rust or corrosion, and a smooth finish that keeps water flowing without silt build-up.
      Yes - the modular panels repeat along the length of the run, and site labour can be trained to assemble them within a day, without cranes or welding.
      Yes. Nova drain panels are part of stormwater and drainage rollouts across India's smart city and urban infrastructure programmes.

      Steel formwork reduces speed, tires labour, and stretches the day.

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