Glass Mirror Making Unit
The unit manufactures glass mirrors of varying thicknesses ranging from 2mm to 7mm by applying chemical coatings for reflectance. The product is essential for residential, showroom, and industrial use, with significant demand in the replacement market.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 5.5 |
| Plant & Machinery | 13 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.85 |
| Working Capital | 5.65 |
| Total | 25 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.5 |
| Term Loan | 17.42 |
| Working Capital Loan | 5.09 |
| Total | 25 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment2
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Raw materials4
- Glass sheetBuy on Amazon ↗
- Silvering ChemicalsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Copper Coating MaterialsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Paint and VarnishBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Selection of glass sheet
- Cleaning and surface polishing of glass
- Sensitizing the surface to improve silver adherence
- Silvering the glass using spraying or pouring methods
- Coppering for protective coating
- Painting with red lead or enamel varnish
Market
Demand is supported by 8% annual growth and a 5% replacement market demand due to the fragility and limited lifespan of current silvering. There is strong potential for both domestic growth and exports to south-eastern countries.
From the project report
