Commissioner of Industries
Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh
Corrugated PP(Polypropylene) Boxes
1. Nature Of The Product & Its Applications
Reusing the packaging material wherever possible and for long cycles of repetition, using recyclable
packaging and using bio-degradable packaging has become the needs of the day as a measure of
energy saving methods. Of the total production of plastics in India, 15% is being used for
packaging. Areas like breweries, glassware, pharmaceuticals, ophthalmic lenses, etc use corrugated
PP boxes for reusability.
2. Market Potential
Advent of technology has widened the scope of service for PP boxes. In addition to the areas
mentioned above, confectionery, photography, electronic goods, etc too are switching for these
comparatively sturdier PP boxes for packing of their products.
3. Installed Capacity
Installed Capacity : 700 TPA
No. of working days : 300 per annum
Optimal Capacity Utilisation : 80%
4. Availability Of Raw Materials
Polypropylene granules, glue, stitching wire/staple, etc are the major raw materials required. All are
available indigenously.
5. Technology/Manufacturing Process
Longitudinal cutting, greasing, slotting and corner cutting and stitching operations are the major
steps involved. Indigenous technology is available.
6. Plant & Machinery
Five of the major machinery required are :
Rotary cutting machine
Greasing machine
Eccentric slotter machine
Stitching machine
Stapler
All machines can be fabricated/procured indigenously.
7. Location
Unit should be located near raw material producing area.
A plastic processing zone in any industrial area is suitable for the same.
8. Infrastructure
Manpower : 28
Power : 150 HP
Water : 5 KL/day
9. Cost of The Project & Means of Finance
Rs. in lakhs
Land & Buildings 17.75
Plant & Machinery 269.50
Other Fixed Assets 30.00
Testing Equipments 2.00
POP Expenses 9.25
Working Capital Margin 11.09
Deposits 0.25
Total 339.84
Promoters' Equity 126.15
Term loans 213.69
10. Annual Operating Expenses (At 80% capacity utilisation)
Rs. in lakhs
Raw materials 159.38
Consumables 8.40
Utilities 14.70
Packing material 4.94
Repairs, etc 5.41
Wages 4.68
Working Capital interest 7.62
The total variable expenses 14.32
Depreciation 1.12
Admn. Salaries 15.84
Admn. Expenss 29.65
Interest 29.65
POP Expenses 0.93
Sales Revenue = Rs-329.28 lakhs
BEP at 80% Capacity Utilisation = 49.82%
BEP at Installed Capacity = 39.86%
Profit after tax = Rs.50.11 lakhs (3rd year)
11. Machinery Manufacturers
1. M/s. Vulcan Laval Ltd.,
7A, Sir P.M. Road,
Mumbai - 1.
2. M/s. Printpack Machinery Ltd.,
Link Road, Faridabad
3. M/s. G.R. Polypapers P. Ltd.
2E, Miniland Tank Road,
Mumbai - 78