Paper bags making in different shapes and sizes is a profitable investment opportunity for the entrepreneurs in India. Because of the biologically non-disposable nature of the plastic bags, the plastic carry bags are being banned in many cities and urban centres. Here paper bags are fulfilling the gaps of consumer product packaging. Paper bags making process is simple and it does not require any complex technology. According to the demand and production projection, initiative can be taken as small scale manufacturing operation.
PAPER BAGS MAKING MARKET POTENTIAL
Paper bags are common packaging material being used by bakers and confectioners, grocers, textile and cloth merchants, dry cleaners, sweet-meat dealers etc. Due to some distinct advantages particularly lower prices over the other conventional packaging medium, paper bags are even used by the hawkers and vendors on the footpath of packing fruits, vegetable and candys etc. Paper carry bags are widely used in all types of trade. Some of the majors are textile shops, bakeries, shoe / chappal shops, grocery shops, fancy shops, book shops, sweet shops, meat / fish Shops, vegetable Shops, stationery Shops, hardware Shops, all departmental shops & consumer shops
Due to the increasing awareness of the hazards of plastic bags to the environment among the public and the ban imposed on plastic bags throughout India and abroad by the governments, there is a great demand for eco-friendly paper bags. The Eco-friendly Paper bag manufacturing industry is poised for a higher growth with a bright future.
Most popular and high demand paper bags sizes:
| Size in Inches | Sizes in cms |
| 4.25X 6 | 11X15 |
| 5.25X7.5 | 13X19 |
| 6.75X8.5 | 17X22 |
| 8.25X10 | 21X25 |
| 9.75X12.75 | 25X34 |
| 10.5X16 | 25X34 |
PAPER BAGS MAKING BUSINESS REGISTRATION & LICENSE
In initiating paper bags making business, you will need to obtain following registrations and licenses:
1. Business registration with ROC (Register of Companies)
2. Trade License
3. Udyog Aadhaar MSME
4. VAT Registration
5. BIS Certification
FINANCE FOR PAPER BAGS MAKING BUSINESS
As any manufacturing business, paper bags making business requires two types of capital investment. Fixed capital investment includes land, building and machinery. Either you can satisfy all the investment from your own fund or you can apply for term loan. Working capital investment includes man power cost, raw material cost, rent and day to day other operational cost. You can also apply for working capital loan as over draft or cash credit facility from your nearby banks or any financial institutions.
PAPER BAGS MAKING MACHINERY & UTILITY
1. Paper Bags Making Machine. Medium with gazetting facility, Bottom& Centre Pasting, with 3 set o size plates& gear; with 2 HP Electric Motor & Control Panel, complete in all respects.
2. Stereo Press
3. Stereo Grinder
4. Rolls slitter motorized machine
5. Eye letting Machine
6. Bag cutting machine
7. Testing equipment scale etc
Consumption of power and fuel have been arrived at on the basis of consumption norms of the industry.The unit will require a total connected load of 30 KWH and Water requirement is about 50KL per annum. Requirement of water mainly for washing of film developing etc and drinking purpose.
PAPER BAGS MAKING PROCESS & RAW MATRIALS
The required size of the bag is obtained by fixing the exact size plate for flat or satchel to the size plate holder on the machine and the length to the tube is obtained by changing the size gear wheel, each Tooth of which represents One Centimeter in length. The tube, after being cut by the beater into exact size as per the size gear, is carried forward by means of conveyor rollers to the delivery cylinder. The delivery cylinder at the bottom folds the bag. It is pasted and the bag is carried by the folding cylinder to the delivery table. The bag is then released and delivered in a vertical stack.
You will need to arrange following raw materials in initiating paper bags making business
1. Paper sheets 40”x60”, 18000 sheets
2. Paper in Roll colours & White 500 Reams
3. Printing Ink, Chemicals etc
4. Packaging consumable etc.
QUALITY STANDARD FOR PAPER BAGS MAKING BUSINESS
Quality as required by the customers is to be supplied, however BIS IS 10106 : Part 2 : Sec 2 should be maintained in paper bags making process.
