Food Processing

Paper Cup Manufacturing Unit

The project is a fully automatic paper cup manufacturing unit producing disposable, eco-friendly cups ranging from 50ml to 250ml. These cups are manufactured using food-grade, plastic or wax-lined paper to provide a hygienic solution for serving hot and cold beverages in various settings.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work5
Plant & Machinery7.97
Furniture & Fixtures2.5
Working Capital5.56
Total21.03

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.11
Term Loan13.92
Working Capital Loan5
Total21.03

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment1

Raw materials2

Manufacturing process

  1. Side wall paper transmission and shaping.
  2. Cup-bottom paper transmission, shaping, joining with side wall, and edge curling.
  3. Rim curling, bottom preheating, and final discharging of shaped cups.

Market

Paper cups have high market potential due to increasing environmental awareness and the shift away from plastic. They are in demand for events, catering, households, and hospitality businesses across India.

From the project report