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Handmade Paper Manufacturing Unit

This business focuses on the manufacturing of handmade paper using waste paper and cellulose fibers. The final products include various office stationery items like writing pads, envelopes, drawing sheets, and decorative packaging materials.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery9
Furniture & Fixtures0.3
Working Capital5.37
Total14.67

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution1.47
Term Loan8.37
Working Capital Loan4.83
Total14.67

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment7

Raw materials6

Manufacturing process

  1. Shredding waste paper into smaller pieces
  2. Pulping the shredded material using water and chemicals
  3. Deinking the pulp to remove impurities
  4. Forming sheets using vats and fine screens to drain excess water
  5. Pressing the wet sheets using a hydraulic press to remove moisture
  6. Calendaring for surface finish and drying
  7. Cutting the paper to desired sizes for final packaging

Market

There is a growing demand for handmade paper in both domestic and international markets, particularly in developed countries like the USA, Germany, and Australia. The product is used for stationery, luxury items, and industrial applications like filter paper.

From the project report

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