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Gypsum Plaster Board Manufacturing Unit

This unit manufactures gypsum plaster boards by processing gypsum into panels used for interior walls and ceilings. The product is reinforced with additives to provide strength and fire resistance for residential and commercial construction applications.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work5
Plant & Machinery12.1
Furniture & Fixtures0.75
Working Capital6.44
Total24.29

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.43
Term Loan16.07
Working Capital Loan5.8
Total24.29

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials3

Manufacturing process

  1. Pulverize raw gypsum using a disc pulveriser.
  2. Calcine the pulverized gypsum in a rotary drum oven to remove moisture.
  3. Mix the calcined gypsum with water, additives, and reinforcement fibers in a slurry tank.
  4. Pour the mixture into moulds or onto a production line between facer and backer sheets.
  5. Allow the boards to set and dry to achieve required structural strength.
  6. Trim and inspect the finished boards for quality before packaging.

Market

The market for gypsum plaster board is growing due to rising demand in the construction industry for internal wall and ceiling solutions, as well as the 'do it yourself' (DIY) sector.

From the project report

Gypsum Plaster Board Manufacturing Unit