Monday, 21 May 2012

Start a Coconut Shell Powder Manufacturing Unit

   


(317). Start a Coconut Shell Powder Manufacturing Unit


Coconut shell powder is manufactured from matured coconut shells. The manufacture of coconut shell powder is not an organized industry in India. The product finds extensive use in plywood and laminated board industry as a phenolic extruder and as a filler in synthetic resin glues, mosquito coils and agarbathis. Coconut shell powder is preferred to other alternate materials available in the market such as bark powder, furfurol and peanut shell powder because of its uniformity in quality and chemical composition, better properties in respect of water absorption and resistance to fungal attack. The product is manufactured in sizes ranging from 80-200 mesh. Keeping in view of the vast industrial uses, the demand for coconut shell powder appears to be promising.



MARKET POTENTIAL
Coconut shell powder is mainly used as filler and thus it is an industrial product. It is used 
in the manufacture of thermoset moulding powders such as phenol formaldehyde moulding 
powder or bakelite and synthetic resin glues. Powder of different particle size is required for 
different end-uses. It would be better if the promoters have relevant marketing background. 
India has maintained fairly steady industrial growth during last 8-10 years. Indian economy 
is gradually coming out of the grips of demand recession and industrial production is once 
again picking up. Yet another favourable aspect of coconut shell powder is that it is a 
comparatively cheaper filler and hence preferred by many end-users.






Process

Coconut shells free from contamination of coir pith, etc., are broken into small pieces and fed into a pulverizer. The powder from the pulverizer is fed into a cyclone and the parallel product is collected in bag filters. The shell powder is then fed into a vibrating sieving machine and packed according to mesh size requirements for various end uses. The rejects from the sieving machine can be recycled in the pulverizer for size reduction. The main requirements for consistent good quality of coconut shell powder, are proper selection of shell of proper stage of maturity and efficient machinery.

Product Specification


AppearanceClear light brown free flowing powder
Moisture10 per cent max.
Apparent density0.6 to 0.7 g/cc
Ash content1.5 max.
Sieve analysis - BS sieveRetained on 200 mesh shall not exceed 0.1%


Project Cost


(One tonne / day capacity)
Land required (cost variable)40 cents
Building (2000 sq. ft. building area)Rs.10 lakhs
Plant and MachineryRs.14.5 lakhs
Preliminary & pre-operative expensesRs.3.0 lakhs
ContingencyRs.1.5 lakh
Working capital (Margin Money)Rs.5.0 lakhs


Machinery

  •  Hammer mill
  •  Storage bin
  •  Impact pulverizer
  •  Cyclone
  •  Bag filter
  •  Air blower
  •  Sieving machine

Yield


Raw material12,000 shell
Shell powder1 tonne

Salient Features


Annual salesRs.12.0 lakhs
Net profitRs.2.25 lakhs
Return on investment20 per cent

Coconut Shell based Products

Shell charcoal, shell based activated carbon, shell powder, shell handicrafts, shell ice cream cups and bear glasses, ladles, forks, show pieces, shell buttons, etc. are the shell based products available in the country.

Coconut shell charcoal


Coconut shell powder


Activated carbon



*Sources of Machinery / Equipment

  •  Kaps Engineers, 831, G. I. D. C. Makarpur, Vadodara - 390 030
  •  Pilots India, Kalletumkara - 680 683, Irinjalakuda Dist., Kerala
  •  Universal Enterprises, 99/77/1B Sri Rampura, H. O. Court Road, Mysore - 570 008

*Manufacturing units

M/s.Kongunad Agro Products, Olappalayam PO, Kangeyam Taluk, Erode District, Tamil Nadu Ph:            0491-2567232      , Mob: 9447503399
M/s.S.S. Agro Mills, Sidco IGC, Phase II, Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, Pin: 184121. Phone:            9419394038                  9906094038      
Machine Manufacturers

Company NameComm.AddressPhone(Off)
Amiable Agro Machines61,chinthamanipalayam,cheyur, avinashi, tirupur            9894818311      
Mosons EngineeringPalayad Industrial Estate Dharmadam, Thalassery Kannur, Kerala 670601            9388636181        
Perfect Machine TradersKalliath Royale Square Palace Road, PB No 553 Thrissur City            0487 2325245     






Thursday, 17 May 2012

Start a Traditional Footwear Manufacturing Business

  


(316).Start a Traditional Footwear Manufacturing Business



As per the traditional and modern demands of the people, footwear is made in various designs. The traditional footwear, e.g. chappal is made according to the market trend and requirements of the customers. This type of chappal, which serves multi-purpose needs, is used in villages, deriving the name “Ethnic Footwear”.
This chappal is prepared with leather/velvet upper. Embroidery work is done on the upper which is stitched on to the leather sole. This chappal is made completely as one piece. This is without lace so it is easy to wear and remove. It is famous among the people of Rajasthan and is known as “Jodhpuri chappals”. Similarly other regions have their special designs. According to the liking and demands of customers, various colours and designs of these chappals are made. Wearing these chappals has become fashion, including special occasions like marriages and festivals.
  
 Market Potential
At present, there is heavy demand for this item in the market. This item is also convenient for agro-work. The villagers, therefore, like to wear them. As it is also a fancy wear, embroidery work is done to make it more attractive and appealing. There is a lot of demand for this item in Haryana, Punjab , Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, etc. other than its home state Rajasthan. In order to exploit the said market potential, some units can also be started in States like Kerala.  
   

 Basis and Presumption
a) The unit will work for 300 days per annum on a single shift basis.
b) The unit can achieve its full capacity utilization during the 2 nd year of operation.
c) The wages for skilled workers are taken as per prevailing rates.
d) Interest rate for total capital investment is calculated @ 12% per annum.
e) The entrepreneur is expected to raise 20-25% of the capital as margin money.
f) The unit would use a rented building.
g) Costs of machinery are based on average prices of machinery manufacturers.
Implementation schedule
Project implementation will take a period of 6 months. Break-up of the activities and relative time for each activity is shown below:
Scheme preparation and approval01 month
SSI provisional registration1-2 months
Sanction of financial supports etc2-5 months
Installation of machinery and power connection3-4 months
Trial run and production01 month

 Technical Aspects  

The plant can be located at any suitable place keeping in view the marketing convenience, availability of raw materials, ingredients, power, water and skilled manpower.

 Salient Features of Process / Technology
First of all the pattern is cut according to the size for preparing such footwear. According to the pattern, foam velvet is cut and design is made and embroidery work is done. After embroidery work goat leather is stitched at lower side and cut. After preparing the upper sole is cut according to the pattern. After cutting the sole and upper these are placed at inner portion of sole and hand stitching is done by thread. A small piece of leather is stitched on the back portion of the chappal stitching the upper chappal putting chappal last. After finishing it is inspected and packed.
Quality Specification: At present there are no quality specifications for such traditional footwear. But for exports, specifications are provided by the buyers. The raw materials should have good quality of uppers and soft sole. Care should be taken to click the right components from the right portion of the leather. Before taking different components to the closing section, inspection is to be done to ensure quality. Good quality thread is to be used to ensure proper stitches between different components.  

Pollution Control
There is no major pollution problem associated with this industry except for disposal of waste which should be managed appropriately.
7.0 Energy Conservation Energy Conservation:
Not applicable.
8.0 Production Capacity
Quantity22,500 pairs
Installed capacity32,000 pairs
Optimum capacity utilization70%
Working days300
Manpower18
Utilities
Motive Power3 kWhr
9.0 Financial Aspects  
9.1 Fixed Capital  
9.1.1 Land & Building Amount (Rs. lakh)
ParticularsAmount
Land 100 sq.m, on rent-
Built up area 80 m 2-
Total cost of land and buildingNil
9.1.2 Machinery and Equipment Amount (Rs. lakh)
DescriptionAmount
Flat Bed Sewing Machine with Motor, Stand & Table Clutch Type-2; Combined Finishing Machine-1, Stapling Machine-1, Plastic Last for Chappal-100 pairs, Tools, equipment,3.80
Erection & electrification of machinery & equipment @10% cost0.38
Office furniture & fixtures0.32
Total4.50
9.1.3 Pre-operative Expenses Amount (Rs. lakh)
Consultancy fee, project report, training, deposits with electricity department etc0.50
9.1.4 Total Fixed Capital Amount (Rs. lakh)
(9.1.1+9.1.2+9.1.3)5.00
9.2 Recurring Expenses Per Annum  
9.2.1 Personnel Amount (Rs. lakh)
DesignationNo.Salary Per monthAmount
Footwear Technologist/Production Manager112,00001.44
Designer108,00000.96
Supervisor106,00000.72
Accounts/Office Assistant205,00001.20
Storekeeper104,50000.54
Technician105,00000.60
Skilled workers504,00002.40
Semi skilled workers403,50001.68
Unskilled workers203,00000.72
10.26
Perquisites @15 %01.54
Total  1826.80
9.2.2 Raw Material including packaging materials Amount (Rs. lakh)
ParticularsQty (t)Rate/t (Rs.)Amount
Velvet1620 m160/m02.60
Goat leather111600 dcm9/dcm10.04
V-T Sole5.4 t
2,00,000/t
10.80
Canvas/Foam1.08 km1,00,000/km01.08
Embroidery22,500 pairs9.50/pair02.14
Grindery items22,500 pairs8.00/pair01.80
Total28.46
9.2.3 Utilities Amount (Rs. lakh)
ParticularsAmount
Power00.92
Water00.08
Total01.00
9.2.4 Other Contingent Expenses Amount(Rs. lakh)
ParticularsAmount
Repairs and maintenance @10%00.45
Consumables & spares, others00.42
Transport & travel00.48
Publicity, postage, telephone01.40
Insurance @1%00.05
Rent @ Rs.10.000/ P.M.01.20
Total04.00
9.2.5 Total Recurring Expenditure Amount (Rs. lakh)
(9.2.1 + 9.2.2 + 9.2.3 + 9.2.4)  60.26
9.3 Working Capital Amount (Rs. lakh)
Recurring expenses for 3 months15.00
9.4 Total Capital Investment Amount (Rs. lakh)
Fixed capital (Refer 9.1.4)05.00
Working capital (Refer 9.3)15.00
Total20.00
10.0 Financial Analysis  
10.1 Cost of Production (per annum) Amount (Rs. lakh)
Recurring expenses (Refer 9.2.5)60.15
Depreciation on building @ 5%-
Depreciation on machinery @10%00.40
Depreciation on furniture @ 20%00.05
Interest on Capital Investment @ 12%02.40
Total63.00
10.2 Sale Proceeds (Turnover) per year Amount (Rs. lakh)
ItemQtyRate/pair (Rs.)Amount  
Chappals22,500 pairs33074.25
10.3 Net Profit per year
=
Sales - Cost of production
=
74.25 – 63.00
=
Rs. 11.25 lakh
10.4 Net Profit Ratio
=
Net profit x 100
--------------------
Sales
=
11.25 X 100
----------------
74.25
=
15.15 %
10.5 Rate of Return on Investment
=
Net profit x 100
--------------------
Capital Investment
=
11.25 X 100
----------------
20
=
56.25%
10.6 Annual Fixed Cost Amount (Rs. lakh)
All depreciations00.45
Interest02.40
40% of salary, wages, utility, contingency12.72
Insurance00.05
Total15.62
10.7 Break even Point
=
Annual Fixed Cost x100
----------------------------
Annual Fixed Cost + Profit
=
15.62 X 100
----------------
15.62+11.25
=
1562
-------------
26.87
=
58 %
 Addresses of Machinery & Equipment Suppliers

1. M/s. Leather & Packing Machinery Corporation,
1/23B, Asaf Ali Road ,
New Delhi 110 02
2. M/s. Harman Sales Union ,
24, Kala Bhavan, Mathew Road ,
Mumbai 400 004
3. M/s. Srinivasan,
No. 32, Bishop Garden ,
Chennai 600 028
4. M/s. NSIC Technical Services Centre,
Sector B.24, Guindy Indl. Estate, Eakkatuthangal Post,
Chennai 600 097
5. M/s. Solar,
Atur House, Worli Nagar,
Mumbai 400 018
6. M/s. Raj Machine Home,
35/118-D, Lashkarpur, Near Kamla Nagar,
Agra 282 005
7. M/s Twin Star Engineering,
No.2, Thiruneer Malai Road , Pammal,
Chennai – 600075
8. M/s. Sanghvi Shoe Accessories Pvt. Ltd.,
3, Hari Kripa, 10th Road,Chembur,
Mumbai 400 071
9. Apparel & Leather Technics Pvt Ltd,
515, Avanashi Road , Tirpur – 641602
10. M/s. Valliappa Leather Corporation,
3/5&6, Narayana Chetty Street , Periamet, Chennai 600 003
11. M/s. T. Abdul Wahid & Co., 26,
Veppery High Road ,
Chennai 600 003
12. M/s. Synthokem Industries,
5, Hindi Parachar Sabha Street ,
Chennai 600 017
13. M/s. Bharani Agencies,
126, Thanmbuchetty Street ,
Chennai 600 001

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