Paper and paper-based products continue to hold a prominent position among packaging materials, alongside metal containers and foils, glass, plastics, cellulosic films, textiles, woven plastics, jute and wood. Packaging papers include bleached and unbleached kraft, corrugated and solid fibre boards, as well as converted products such as wax-coated, plastic-coated and bitumen-coated papers.
Corrugated and solid fibre board boxes have increasingly replaced conventional wooden transport containers because of their light weight, satisfactory strength, cushioning properties, easy handling, low cost and adaptability to different packing requirements. Corrugated boxes also provide advantages such as small storage requirements, attractive printing and broad availability.
Paper is extensively used for boxes, bags, sealing tapes, drums, tubes and cushioning applications. The report notes that approximately 35 per cent of total paper production goes to the packaging industry and anticipates continued growth in packaging papers and boards with industrial development. The project proposes manufacturing corrugated boxes from corrugated cardboard sheets purchased from established corrugators, representing a converting operation within the SSI sector.
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 30 Ton/Day |
| Land & Building (12,000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 5.19 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 6.39 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 3.68 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 15.80 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 42% |
| Break Even Point | 44% |
A corrugated box manufacturing project involves converting corrugated cardboard sheets into finished cartons and packaging boxes. The project described in the report proposes purchasing corrugated cardboard sheets from established corrugators and converting them into boxes. Typical operations can include printing, punching, creasing, slotting, forming, pasting and bundling. The finished products can serve diverse packaging requirements because corrugated boxes combine relatively low weight, cushioning properties, ease of handling, storage efficiency and adaptability to different product dimensions and packaging designs.
The main types described in the report are single faced, double faced, double wall and tripple wall corrugated fibre boards. Single faced board has one liner attached to a corrugated member and is commonly used for cushioning and interior packing. Double faced board has liners on both sides and is widely used for shipping containers. Double wall construction combines additional liners and corrugated members for greater strength, while tripple wall construction provides still higher structural strength for large or heavy articles.
The principal materials identified in the report include kraft paper, corrugating medium, liner boards, cardboard and adhesives. Sodium silicate and starch are also listed in connection with corrugating adhesive requirements. The specific material combination depends on the board construction, box specification, required strength, printing requirements and end-use application. For a converting unit purchasing ready corrugated sheets, the primary incoming material is the corrugated cardboard sheet, while printing and bonding operations may require additional consumables and supplies.
Corrugated boxes are commonly used as transport, shipping and protective packaging for a wide range of products. Their cushioning properties make them suitable for fragile goods, while their strength-to-weight characteristics support the packaging of heavier products. The report identifies applications across packaging-intensive sectors and discusses uses for products requiring interior protection, partitions and containers. Printing capability also allows corrugated cartons to carry product information, branding and handling instructions.
The report lists equipment such as a single face corrugating machine, board cutting machine, pasting machine, sheet press, heavy duty eccentric slotter, corrugating sheet printing machine, bar rotary cutting and creasing machine and partition slotter. The exact equipment configuration depends on whether a unit manufactures corrugated board itself or only converts purchased corrugated sheets into boxes. Printing, cutting, creasing, slotting, forming and bundling equipment can be selected according to the required box designs and production workflow.
Corrugated boxes are preferred in many applications because they offer a combination of low weight, lower cost, easy handling, cushioning and efficient storage. The report also highlights their adaptability to interior packing and attractive printing. Corrugated packaging can be produced in different board constructions and box styles to accommodate varying product sizes and protection requirements. These characteristics have enabled corrugated and solid fibre containers to replace conventional wooden containers in several transport and packaging applications.
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