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he Indian plastic industry has undergone revolutionary developments since its inception with the initial production of polystyrene in 1957. It is growing at a rapid pace, gradually achieving numerous milestones. The industry is enduring major technological advancements and developments in the field of polymer technology and machinery processing. Its cost-effective manufacturing is quickly replacing other materials in different segments and industries. Moreover, in terms of value added, India’s plastic products industry has a share of about 0.5% of the country’s GDP. Plastic products also contribute in around 1% of the country’s exports. This industry also provides employment to around 4 million people in the country, including more than 2000 exporters. It also has a major presence in the medium and small scale industries, which contributes for around 50% turnover.

Indian Plastic Industry: Approaching towards Growth and Innovation

This industry is gradually making its mark in the global markets with 12% growth rate. India is rapidly emerging as a center of gravity as it provides numerous opportunities for the global plastics industry. The country is on its way to become the world’s next plastic destination owing to its mammoth size and the rapid growing domestic demand.

Experts believe that the plastic industry will play a major role in assisting the government in achieving the goal to increase the exports to $900 billion by 2020.

Plastic companies have received the impetus to grow locally and internationally due to globalization, prompt technological changes, and growing consumerism. These have, in turn, introduced far-reaching changes and endless opportunities. In India, the per capita consumption of plastic is about 10 kg per person compared with around 90-100 kg in the US and 50 kg in Europe. With the increase in per capita consumption, the industry will also witness increase in investments in the years to come.

The Indian plastic industry is facing environmental and technological challenges. Moving forward, companies are expected to increase recycling and reusing of plastic to nurture sustainability and innovation. Emerging technologies and growth in the usage of polymers in various fields like construction, healthcare, and so on are increasing the demand of plastic products. In the years to come, the per capita consumption of plastics is set to escalate, which will in turn stimulate the growth of the plastic manufacturing sector.

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A.G. INDUSTRIES: A Leading Manufacturer of Plastic Components in the Automobile Space

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EXPERT’S STANDPOINT

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Opportunities and Challenges in the Indian Manufacturing Industry

Emerging Technologies Crafting a Robust Future of the Organizations

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MAYUR UNIQUOTERS LTD:

COSMO FILMS LTD:

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A Pioneer in Manufacturing PVC Vinyl & Artificial Leather

Flourishing the Plastic Films Manufacturing Space with its Innovative Products

A Global Manufacturer in Plastic Industry Delivering High-Class Products

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Bioplastics - A Strong Substitute for the Future

Rotomolding PlasticAn Advanced Plastic Manufacturing Process

Plastics – The Effective and Feasible Ways of Usage and Disposal

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Indian Plastic Industry Emerging as the Most Advanced Sector

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oday, the Indian plastics manufacturing is well developed with the presence of world-leading technologies. The high-tech entrepreneurs including advanced plastic processors are developed and produced in India, which is indeed a moment of proud for us. Also, new innovations in packaging development is spearheading in India which is reinforced by the current and upcoming domestic PE Capacities.

In the issue of “The 10 Most Admired Companies in Plastic Industry”, we have presented the prominent companies who have accomplished a remarkable position in the plastic industry with their unique products and services.

This issue specially presents A.G. Industries in the cover story. A.G. Industries is the leading manufacturer of diverse and quality plastic components for various automobile parts of two-wheelers as well as four-wheelers.

Besides, we have also listed; Cello Wim Plast Ltd which is India’s leading molded furniture & air coolers brand; Kuloday Technopack Pvt Ltd, the leading manufacturer of disposable products and industrial packaging and supplies their products to the diverse sectors; Swift Technoplast which is the leading manufacturer and supplier of the industrial plastic products with consistent product quality and variety of products & services; Biopack India Corporation, the market leader and the largest manufacturer of foam dinnerware in India; Grindwell Norton, that manufactures Abrasives, Silicon Carbide, High Performance Refractories, Performance Plastics and ADFORS; Kriti Group, a reputed manufacturer of plastic polymer piping systems,blow moulded plastic products and premium quality refined soyabean products with a loyal customer base both in India and Internationally; MPL Plastics, the Milton range of products speak of lifestyle enhancement and is a trusted brand amongst the consumers overtly synonymous with good quality; Peacock Industries, one of the leading manufacturers, exporters and suppliers of a wide range of high quality Industrial Plastic Products; and Supreme Industries , which offers a wide range of plastic products with a variety of applications in Moulded Furniture, Storage & Material Handling Products, XF Films & Products, Performance Films, Industrial Moulded Products, Protective Packaging Products, Composite Plastic Products, Plastic Piping System & Petrochemicals.

We have encompassed Tech-Talk ‘Emerging Technologies Crafting a Robust Future of the Organizations’, by Manish Sinha, the Head IT of Vectus Industries Ltd; and Expert’s Standpoint on ‘Opportunities and Challenges in the Indian Manufacturing Industry’, by Dhanesh Ghonge, the Co-founder at D G Group of Companies.

We have also enclosed ‘Interview with Insights Success’ with Chemco Group of Companies, the prominent company which manufactures a wide range of elite plastic products; Cosmo Films, the nation’s leading organization which is engaged in manufacturing specialty films for lamination, packaging, and various industrial applications; and Mayur Uniquoters, the largest manufacturer of synthetic leather and PVC vinyl for various segments like Furnishing, Automotive, Bags & accessories, Footwear, and many more.

Also, we have included ‘Bioplastics - A Strong Substitute for the Future’, ‘Rotomolding Plastic- An Advanced Plastic Manufacturing Process’, and ‘Plastics – The Effective and Feasible ways of Usage and Disposal’, scripted by our in-house editors in the delightful pages of this magazine.

So, flip through the pages of our magazine and treat yourself by the innovations in the plastic industry!

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he Indian Automobile Industry is one of the largest sectors in India which accounts for 7.1 percent of the country’s GDP. Over the last decade, the automotive components industry has grown into the US$ 39 billion while the exports have grown even faster to US $ 10.8 billion. The sudden growth of global OEM sourcing from India and the increased indigenization of global OEMs are turning the country into a preferable designing and manufacturing base. This complete scenario has hyped the vehicle components manufacturing segment and has taken the automotive sector to the new heights.

With the strong vision to flourish the Indian Automobile Sector, A.G. Industries stepped into the automobile space in April 1993. The company’s expertise lies in manufacturing a wide array of plastic components for the automotive sector. A.G. manufactures and supplies Steering Wheels and other molded components to all major OEM’s including Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra, Eicher, Tafe, Hyundai, and Ford. The company has a state-of-the-art commercial tool room which produces complicated molds up to 2000 Tonnage of injection molding machine and supply them to the OEM’s and Tier-1 companies.

The Visionary Leaders of A.G. Industries Arjun Anand is the Managing Director of the company, who is an enthusiastic, self-motivated and challenge driven management

professional. He has an extensive experience of over two decade in the Automobile Industry and has a strong business and operational background. Arjun has been recently accredited by the ‘Udyog Ratna Award’ from the Institute of Economics Studies. Under his excellent leadership skills, the company has been endorsed with the ‘TPM Excellence Award Category-A 2016’ from JIPM. Geeta Anand, the Chairperson of A.G. Industries, is the proud recipient of the prestigious ‘Bhartiya Udyog Ratan’ Award by IEDRA in 2006. She has also bagged the ‘Women Entrepreneur Award of the year 2015’ and the ‘Best Performing Female Entrepreneur Award’ by Plast India foundation in 2018.

A.G. Industries is the culmination of the far-sighted vision of this mother-son duo. The company has witnessed an exponential growth under their dynamic leadership and continues to prosper with new ventures and strategic diversification in its product range. Speaking about their source of inspiration, Geeta and Arjun assert, “We are inspired from Dr. Brij Mohan Lal Munjal, the Founder of Formerly Hero Honda Company. He is our leader, visionary, and mentor who guided and helped us in creating A.G. into a group.” They further added, “We pledge to take his vision forward and make A.G. a world leader in the industry by following his guidelines and moral values.”

Transforming the Automobile Space with the Diversified Products & Services A.G. Industries delivers a wide array of unique products such as Front Visor, Side Cover, Seat Base, Grip Rear, Air Cleaner Assy, and Painted & Decorative Parts of the automobile. It also provides front grille, rear bumper, floor console, panel ornament, back shell, garnish, instrument panel, door trims etc. The company is renowned for its ground-breaking services like Sheet Metal to Plastic conversions, Raw Material Selection, and other Plastics Processing. It has incorporated the recent technologies like Injection Moulding, PU molding, PU painting, Sub-Assemblies, Robotic Welding, and Sheet Metal technology which crafts the most unique and highly sustainable products.

A.G. Industries also manufacture steering wheels in diverse materials like PP, PU, and PVC. The company has a technical collaboration with KD Corporation of Korea which manufactures efficient airbag covers. It has also tieups with the overseas suppliers to accomplish the Magnesium Armature requirements of the clients and has also joined a supplier from Japan to support the development & supply of air bags. The company manufactures injection molded and painted parts for the two-wheeler and four-wheeler models.

The expert professionals of A.G. Industries follow the customer-centric approach and stay responsive to their customers. It also has a strong team of experts from plastics processing and engineering background who are always keen on bringing new advancements to their procedures.

High-Tech Infrastructure of A.G. with Advanced Facilities A.G. Industries has a meticulously planned manufacturing set-up which demonstrates its prime focus on quality, cost & timely delivery. Its high-tech manufacturing units have a combined production capacity of over 45,000 tons of engineering plastics annually. The company has installed more than 180 injection molding machines across the units having a range of 150 to 1300 tons of plastic production and these include electric molding machines from JSW (Japan), L&T, and Ferromatik Milacron.

Being a leading solution provider, A.G. has set up an assembly line in all its units to flawlessly assemble the

various parts of the vehicle along with the accurate polishing of different models of motorcycles, scooters, and interior & exterior of the passenger car. The company also possesses essential auxiliary equipment for precision molding. It’s manufacturing units are well-equipped with the innovative painting facilities from the Hayden & Wurster (Germany), Combat (Malaysia), and Jintech (Korea) for the excellent finishing and durability of the products.

A.G. is the eminent organization which is recognized as a top molder in the North India region. It has groundbreaking manufacturing units in Gurgaon, Haridwar, Halol, IMT Manesar, Dharuhera, Chennai, and Bawal Plant-I & Plant-II. A.G.’s Remarkable Contribution in Social Responsibilities A.G. Industries is the spearhead which is not only known for its excellent plastic products but also for making continuous efforts towards the wellness of the country through various social responsibilities. The organization is especially attentive towards the causes of the global warming and takes preventive measures to reduce its overall impact. Its eco-friendly and safe manufacturing methodologies have accredited the company with ISO 4001 & ISO 18001 certifications. A.G is also an active member of Green Vendor Development Program and has been endorsed by the Hero Moto Corp for its praiseworthy contribution in saving energy, water, and air. The company is been accredited with the ‘Best Safety Award’ by the Government of Haryana for its solid commitment towards the safe workplace.

Being a corporate philanthropic organization, A.G. holds a credible history of its social initiatives since its inception.

The company possesses its own CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policies which ensure the effective implementation of education, women empowerment, and environmental development activities. As an endeavor towards the employee welfare, the company claims facilities like medical, cafeteria, sanitarium, and recycling products. Being a committed member of CSR, AG has adopted the Tantwala village of Haridwar district to provide them with the core necessities like drinking water, playground, education, etc. A.G.’s robust initiative has

facilitated the villages with Solar-E Hub Centre for the effective computer training.

Envisaging the Roadmap of a Bright Future Since its inception, A.G. Industries has been highly contributing to the plastic industry with its innovative as well as sustainable products and regarding this, Arjun Anand states, “We contribute a good amount in our R&D department. We are always ready to adopt new technology and form JV/TA for manufacturing and supplying new technology products to our existing and new clients.”

A.G. has set a sterling business model in the injection molding industry and it is consistently striving hard to upgrade its services by introducing advanced machinery to its manufacturing units. The company is well-planned to expand in the areas of product diversification and new technology. It is also planning to establish the center of excellence for product designing, prototyping, testing and envisioning the introduction of new technology for BS-VI and Electric Vehicles. The company has a turnover of around USD 233 Million for 2017-18 and is forecasting a growth of around USD 350 Million by 2021-22. It is also looking forward to spread its roots in the West and South regions of the country in the near future.

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A.G. Industries agindus.com

Geeta Anand Chairperson, Arjun Anand Managing Director

A.G. Industries is the leading manufacturer of diverse and quality plastic components for the various automobile parts of two-wheelers as well as four-wheelers.

Biopac India Corporation bipoacindia.com

Harish B. Doshi Chairman

Biopac India is the market leader and the largest manufacturer of foam dinnerware in India.

Cello Wim Plast Ltd cellowimplast.com

Ghisulal Rathod Chairman, Pradeep Ghisulal Rathod Managing Director, Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod Joint Managing Director

Cello Wim Plast is India’s leading molded furniture & air coolers brand.

Grindwell Norton Limited grindwellnorton.co.in

Anand Mahajan Managing Director

GNO’s manufactures Abrasives, Silicon Carbide, High Performance Refractories, Performance Plastics and ADFORS.

Kriti Group kritiindia.com

Shiv Singh Mehta Managing Director

Kriti Group is a reputed manufacturer of plastic polymer piping systems,blow moulded plastic products and premium quality refined soyabean products with a loyal customer base both in India and Internationally.

Kuloday Technopack Pvt Ltd kuloday.com

AP Chokhani Founder, KP Chokhani Founder

Kuloday Technopack is the leading manufacturer of disposable products and industrial packaging and supplies their products to the diverse sectors.

MPL Plastics Ltd mplindia.in

Bansilal I. Vaghani Chairman

The Milton range of products speak of lifestyle enhancement and is a trusted brand amongst the consumers overtly synonymous with good quality.

Peacock Industries globalpeacock.co.in

Jignesh Geratia CEO

Peacock Industries is one of the leading manufacturers, exporters and suppliers of a wide range of high quality Industrial Plastic Products.

Supreme Industries Ltd supreme.co.in

M P Taparia Managing Director

Supreme Industries limited offers wide range of plastic products with a variety of applications in Moulded Furniture, Storage & Material Handling Products, XF Films & Products, Performance Films, Industrial Moulded Products, Protective Packaging Products, Composite Plastic Products, Plastic Piping System & Petrochemicals.

Swift Technoplast Private Limited swiftind.co.in

Krishna Marathe Managing Director

Swift Technoplast is the leading manufacturer and supplier of the industrial plastic products with consistent product quality and variety of products & services.

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owadays, the artificial leather is a trending concept among the leather manufacturing industries, due to its stylish appearance and flexibility in using the lightweight product. The rising environmental concern has led to the production of artificial leather on a large scale which has given a high rise to the leather manufacturers.

In an interview with Insights Success, Suresh Poddar, the CMD of Mayur Uniquoters, gave his perceptive views on the company’s uniqueness in manufacturing the finest artificial leather and PVC vinyl products.

1. Brief about Mayur Uniquoters Ltd. Mayur Uniquoters Ltd is a renowned superior synthetic leather manufacturer in India replacing genuine leather in many markets. In the year 1992, driven by a vision to manufacture world-class products for the leather connoisseurs and the trend-setters of the time, Mayur was borne out of the high level of competence, commitment, 16

stringent quality control measures and value addition.

Today, MUL, led by Suresh Poddar, has made its mark as a manufacturer of PU / PVC Synthetic Leather with the highly qualified engineers and technocrats who believe in delivering the best to customers always.

Today, Mayur has a total production capacity of 3.05 million linear meters per month, which makes it one of the largest manufacturers of Artificial Leather/PVC Vinyl in India. This scale of production is managed through their high tech production lines composed of the top of the line machinery from Italy and China. The Company employs approx more than 1000 people having a turnover of Rs 485 crores for the year 2016-17.

The company has received the following Awards and Accolades: · “Forbes Asia Top 200 Best under a Billion Company Award” in the year 2012-13 May 2018|

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INTERVIEW WITH INSIGHTS SUCCESS · World Wide Achievers – Business Leadership Award 2014. · THE SECOND INC. INDIA innovative 100 – Certificate of Excellence” for being ranked amongst 30 Most Innovative CEOs, 2014 & smart innovation. · Institute of Economic Studies “ UDYOG RATTAN AWARD to Chairman” and “ EXCELLENCE AWARD to the company” – 2015 2. What are the different products and services provided by the company which is setting you apart from your competitors?

We manufacture artificial leather/PVC Vinyl for automotive, footwear, Furnishing, Bags & accessories, Upholstery etc, segments. MUL works in a different way in the competition although everyone tries his best to be on top in the market. We have very strong marketing and R&D team. It is very important to know in which direction market is moving and analyze the change in the pattern of customer’s requirement.

Just to elaborate we are the only company from India who is supplying directly to US automotive companies – Chrysler and Ford & maintain very good quality. We are the preferred supplier to Chrysler, Ford, GM overseas & Honda, Lear,Maruti, GM, Mahindra, Tata, Nissan, Hyundai, LML, in India and VKC ,Purgeon, Action, Liberty, Relaxo in footwear sector. We export our products to USA, Srilanka, UAE, Russia, South Africa, Belgium, UK & Saudi Arabia.

3. Brief about the Founder/Director/CEO and what is the source of inspiration for the company to be in the plastic industry?

Suresh Poddar entered the Artificial Leather trade and distribution business in 1968 when he was 22 years old as a commission agent for the National Leather Cloth Company.

At that time, he used to supply to Hindustan Motors and Bata. By 1976, he got distributorship for eastern India. It was the time of early 80's when Sanjay Gandhi’s lifetime dream came true and Maruti Suzuki came into existence.

Maruti used to import door pads from Japan and Mr. Poddar began toying with the idea of manufacturing door pads for Maruti-Suzuki locally. Soon after that, he was offered to set up a manufacturing facility near the Maruti plant. That is how Mayur Industries came into existence and the first plant was set up at Jaipur and after that, there was no looking back.

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The main challenge is competition from China. In India, we manufacture PVC coated fabric for making artificial leather.

In China, most of the products are from PU coating which is very close to leather look like and very lightweight and more eco-friendly than PVC. Now India is importing 20 million meters from China of PU artificial leather every month. Therefore MUL decided to go for making PU leather for which 25 acres land has been bought in Gwalior, MP. 5. The Technology used in manufacturing our products.

We manufacture artificial leather/PVC vinyl using release paper transfer coating technology. We have spent more than Rs 4 – 5 crores on developing world-class laboratory to test any type of requirement of PU/PVC leather produced for the automotive industry. Today MUL is having wellequipped testing facility in-house which saves a lot of time in developing products and manufacturing quality product.

Today we are in a position to manufacture any type of knitting fabric required for this industry. We have more than 35 knitting machines & the process house.

6. How the company is contributing to its sector in the industry and what makes you a unique player in this field?

Customer friendly products presence & penetration in the market has changed the presumption of people to utilize the benefits of our products suitable to their needs which was not the case before. MUL could achieve this by offering various innovate products which can be used for multiple purposes. MUL has become the biggest exporters of artificial leather to automotive market in USA like Chrisler and Ford with its strict conformance to specifications given by these customers.

7. Explain advantage over peers.

Our great Focus on Research and Development: Rapidly progressing technological revolution has also created the need for the industry to focus on R&D and market intelligence to offer the right product mix to the market.

Environment-friendly approach: - Synthetic leather/textile industry consumes a large amount of resources. Hence it becomes much more important to adopt the ‘greenway’ for growth. The first step we have taken is building an Environmental Management system.

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Shortening of lead time: Lead time is shortened through continuous monitoring of production processes to reduce/eliminate faults and rework.

High-performance training: High-performance training is the need of the hour. People need to unlearn traditional/outdated methods and relearn the skills required by the industry today. It is important for our workforce to upgrade their skills so as to be able to operate the advanced technological systems.

8. Benefits gained by clients while doing business with Mayur.

We always strictly ensure that the customer gets the best quality product & services. We ensure Timely delivery of products & consistency in supplies and provide competitive & best pricing, innovative designs, and products suitable for the new generation scenario along with providing immediate and timely attention to customer complaints or issues & expressing willingness to serve and customers get a feeling that they have been heard and understood.

9. How do you see yourself and the company in the future ahead?

As a step towards expansion, we are setting up a PU leather plant in Gwalior, MP for which 25 acres of land has been acquired. Construction is going on and hopefully, production will start in April 2019. This will increase the company’s sales immensely since hardly any manufacturer in India exists in this segment. We are planning to add 3 more PVC lines in the next 3 – 4 year time looking at the future of the market. As per plan we have great opportunity for 20% growth on year to year basis. At the moment our full focus is on automotive industry, domestic sales and export. We have very good growth in sales for next 3 years since we are supplying to USA market and going well in European market. The new car models are going to enter India soon demanding very different quality of artificial leather for which we are equipped and qualified as we are already supplying to car manufacturers in USA.

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Implementation of standard systems & processes and lean manufacturing systems reduced/eliminated waste of the source thereby increased efficiency, better quality of products and resource optimization.

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ello Wim Plast Ltd, a Cello Group company was incorporated on 7th October, 1988.

In 1994, the company ventured into manufacturing of elegant, versatile and durable plastic molded furniture, made from special grade plastic and state-of-the-art moulds from Italy.

In 2005-06 turning to innovation in the field of Extrusion Technology, Cello Wim Plast set up processing of Bubble Guard Sheets with the most sophisticated manufacturing technology from Italy. Bubble Guard Sheets have wide applications from interior, display, packaging to construction.

In 2015, Cello Wim Plast launched Tools & Dies Company to service the automobile industry and has leading Indian automobile brands as its clients. It also has JV with one of the world’s leading moulds manufacturing company ‘Moldetipo’ from Portugal and Moldetipo’s clients are Porsche, Rolls Royce, Audi, Mercedes Benz and BMW In 2016, Cello Wim Plast launched Air Coolers range. In its first year, it launched complete range of desert, window & personal coolers. It leveraged its background in high quality plastics to bring sturdy yet light weight air coolers, with engineering quality polymer body and other

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Cello Wim Plast has spearheaded the modernization of Indian plastic industry with many technology advancements. It has a huge manufacturing base and has factories in all 4 zones in India. Cello has always invested in the latest technology available in the world. And the world acknowledges Cello’s outstanding quality, no wonder over millions of families in India and around the world trust Cello.

Leaders scripting Cello growth story Shri Ghisulal Rathod – Chairman, made a humble beginning from a small shed in Mumbai, manufacturing plastic bangles and PVC footwear. Even today is the guiding force for the group Shri Pradeep Ghisulal Rathod is the Managing Director & Shri Pankaj Ghisulal Rathod is the Joint Managing Director. Both entered family business at a young age and forayed into making Thermoware Products from a small factory in Mumbai. They started with seven machines and sixty workers and today the company has over 550 sophisticated machines, 3500 employees and a group company turnover of over INR 1500 Crores and is spread across following categories; Houseware, Thermoware, Stainless Steel, Opalware, Glassware, Melamine, Molded Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, Air Coolers, Cleaning products, Tools & Dies and Bubble Guard Sheets.

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Cello Strengths - One of the key aspects of Cello’s growth has been their product quality, in an unorganized market with host of low quality houseware products; Cello manufactures a range of houseware products made from hi quality hygienic material - Cello has always invested in latest worldwide technology available and

manufactures a range of house ware products made from hi quality hygienic plastic, melamine, steel & opal glass with superior performance - Quality of moulds is extremely essential for product quality, hygiene & finish and Cello has always invested in world class moulds - Cello’s has a huge manufacturing scale with factories across India - Cello’s category expertise and consumer knowledge, company is constantly innovating & launching new superior - And has a strong consumer brand

Awards and Achievements The brand ‘Cello’ is one of the most recognized consumer brands in India as per Super Brands India and has been awarded ‘The Readers Digest Trusted Brand Asia’ for six years in succession. Cello also has a well21

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Bioplastics A STRONG SUBSTITUTE FOR THE FUTURE

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ioplastics are offering the most promising solutions to plastic menace to disturb the ecology of the planet. These represent the group of materials with different properties and applications, composed of chemicals which are synthesized by microorganisms such as bacteria. Bioplastics are bio based, derived from the natural renewable resources, and are biodegradable. The inevitability of developing the economic system in accordance with the way nature works is increasingly recognized by the industry experts. Therefore, their efforts are directed towards the industrial scale production of bio-plastics.

Recycling of bioplastics is a big opportunity and has a potential to emerge as a major area of bio-plastic industry. It is worth noting that only nine percent of traditional plastic has been recycled since it became common all over the world. Bioplastics look and sense very similar to regular plastics and should be avoided in same recycle chain to maintain the quality of both categories. Separate dedicated recycling systems are required to operate everywhere to re-use each type of bioplastic with the aim to completely substitute the petroleum-based plastic.

Bioeconomy for the Sustainable Development

Bioeconomy is the novel concept of creating an entire economy based on renewable biological resources for sustainable production and their application in food and healthcare, energy, industrial products. Bioplastics are the important component of bioeconomy. Innovations in bioeconomy are creating numerous employment opportunities and can develop a diversiďŹ ed market in the rural and coastal regions. Around eighty percent of byproducts in petrochemical industry are used for manufacturing the polymer materials. Replacing them with biomass is the only way ahead for bioeconomy to cause a sweeping change.

In Search of the Absolute Material Bioplastics are essentially polymer compounds with a variety of chemical compositions. They can be broadly categorized into two parameters - one is bio-based and another is biodegradable. Commodity plastics like PE, PP, and PVC can be made bio-based with the renewable resources available in nature like the agricultural waste. Bio based and nonbiodegradable polymers are Bio-PE, Bio-PET, etc. The third category embraces the bioplastics materials such as PBAT, PCL and the fourth category is most eco-friendly which consists of starch blend polymers like PHA, PLA which are sourced from bio-based raw materials. Non-toxic additives are mixed to maximize the useful properties of these materials.

These materials have different chemical compositions which can be listed as below -

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- PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) is made by genetically engineered microorganisms and often used for medical applications - PLA (polylactic acid) is an edible plastic made from the sugars in cornstarch or sugarcane.

- PBAT (polybutyrate adipate terephthalate) is biodegradable and compostable.

- PBS (polybutylene succinate) is biodegradable polyester with properties like polypropylene.

- PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate) is temperature resistant, durable polymer.

Scientists and industry experts believe that these bio-plastic materials are the substitute in future for traditional plastic.

Implications of using Bioplastics on the Industrial Scale The environmental value of bioplastics is based on the level of its biodegradability.

Photodegradable bio-plastics use sunlight and oxo-degradable use heat and light to degrade more quickly. Biodegradable plastics use microorganisms to degrade within days and produce carbon dioxide and water.

There are challenges like the availability of biomass on industrial scale and complications involved in processing and reďŹ nement but alternative solutions are also being searched.

Independent studies have indicated that marine red algae were previously used for producing biofuels which can be a crop for bio-plastics also. Seaweeds can be an alternative biomass crop which is cost effective and has the minimum disturbing effect on ecological systems.

Bioplastics properties like weak water resistance and mechanical fragileness are found in certain materials produced from crops like maize and potato. This makes even more sense to use alternative biomass resources rather than food crops.

Bioplastics are the most effective substitute for many products of daily use and can have an immensely positive impact on the environment. It is contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It decreases the carbon footprint by providing energy savings in production for achieving sustainable development goals. According to independent reports, global bio-plastics market is estimated to increase from seventeen billion USD around a year to reach thirty-six billion USD in coming two to three years.

A Vivid Future of Bioplastics Research and development efforts are expected to provide solutions to improve the current situation and hurdles for the commercial use of bio-plastics. Universities are collaborating to establish a cooperative research center devoted to the development of biologically made plastics. This will further strengthen the environmental claims made for bio-plastic substitutes. Their efforts will be focused on increasing the biodegradability and the biomass content. The ultimate aim is to have accurate and speciďŹ c information on a variety of substitute materials available.

Bioplastic Packaging market is also booming across the world. Especially in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, it is expected to increase manifold in near future. Global annual production capacities of materials like PBAT are currently around ten thousand tons. Companies are strengthening the business with a considerable investment in research and development. They are co-operating with government authorities, regulators, and consumer forums. Initiatives are being taken by the manufacturers for implementing rigorous quality testing parameters of bioplastic materials and degradability.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dhanesh Ghonge, is the Co-founder at D.G. Group of Companies, who is an engineering graduate from NMIET College in Pune.

Dhanesh is a man with an extraordinary experience as well as deep knowledge. With these attributes, he is driving D G Group of Companies with superior excellence. His passion and curiosity for the trends in manufacturing sector has led him to start his own company.

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anufacturing is the efficient use of machines, tools, and labours to produce things for sale or use. This concept is mostly applicable to industrial production where raw materials are processed into finished goods on large scale. Indian Industry mainly focused on services instead of manufacturing. The base of manufacturing is determined by the various factors and productivity is the leader. The productivity of Indian Manufacturing industry is not more when we compare it with other international sectors. Greater Noida, Nasik, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Bangalore are the main hubs of manufacturing in India.

Benefits of Manufacturing in India: Make in India Campaign: Because of this campaign, Indian Government is giving lots of attention and high priority to manufacturing industry including sufficient investment and development.

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machines and tools to produce good quality products. Many Indian industries are well known for the care and trustworthy for their work and business deals. Unlike China, India does not carry the stigma of poor quality production.

Availability of labour and Cheap Labour Cost: As compare to China, labour cost is very cheap in India. India has a huge number of labours who are skilled as well as unskilled. The Skilled educated workers like researcher, engineers are able to contribute costeffective development support to manufacturing operations.

Domestic Market: Due to attractive domestic market, India can easily enter into in-country manufacturing operations Challenges of Manufacturing in India: Power availability: The major challenge in Indian manufacturing is Low power availability. Due to unavailability of power 24 hours per

day, there is decrease in productivity and efficiency, and lower output rates.

Labour Productivity: Labour productivity is lesser in India than many competing countries. This is because of lag in supply chain management, transportation, production planning, and maintenance.

Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement: IP protection and enforcement is an expensive and high risk in India. Another challenge with IP rights in India is that India is currently going through some significant IP reforms, which make things more complex and, at least for now, uncertain.

Cost and Fragmentation of Transportation and Logistics: Transportation is very costly and slow in India. It can take long delivery time to get products to the coasts from some places in India. Furthermore, logistics are inferior. The positive point is that the Indian government notice this problem in infrastructure and is working to resolve it.

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In an interview with Insights Success, the Cosmo Film’s CEO, Pankaj Poddar, gave his insightful views on the innovative products the company provides to the diverse range of customers. Pankaj Poddar is a qualified Chartered Accountant, took charge as the CEO of Cosmo Films in 2011. Under his aegis, the company has crossed multiple milestones such as being felicitated as top 25 value creators in Fortune’s Next 500 companies; being recommended by experts in top ten multibagger midcap stocks to buy in 2017 published by ET Markets.com and finding a place in the top 500 companies list published by Business Today. He has recently been awarded with the “Indian CEO of the Year award” by Association of Business Communicators of India.

1. Kindly brief us about Cosmo Films Ltd.

Ashok Jaipuria Chairman & MD

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hile the Indian Plastic Industry is experiencing numerous technological advancements, the BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film has come out to be a new buzzword in the industry. With its numerous advantages, this film has gained a lot of attention and great demand all across the globe from the industrialists. Presently, Cosmo Films is one such organization which is a pioneer in BOPP films manufacturing.

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Established in 1981, Cosmo Films Limited today is a global leader in specialty films for packaging, lamination and labeling applications. Its films offerings include biaxially oriented polypropylene (Be OPP) films, cast polypropylene (CPP) films and soon to be offered bi-axially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) films. Company is the pioneer of BOPP film manufacturing and introduced the country to its commercial applications. Today, the company is the largest exporter of BOPP films from India and is also the largest producer of thermal laminating films in the world. Apart from the widest portfolio of speciality BOPP and CPP films, our customers recognise us for the customised innovation that we provide them as part of our strategic relationship and the customer centric approach.

Cosmo has five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities spread across India, the US (at Hagerstown, Illinois) and Korea (at Asan); and global channel partners in more than seventy countries. In India, our facilities are located at Waluj (Aurangabad), Karjan (Vadodara), and Shendra (Aurangabad).

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was the source of inspiration for your company to be in the Plastic Industry.

from your competitors?

Cosmo Films which provides largest BOPP and CPP films portfolio has recently introduced the conduction retort lidding film for flavoured milk, juices etc as well as universal lidding film which can seal with any plastic material such as food trays, jams, sauces, butter etc. Some of our speciality products include high barrier films, overwrap films, velvet & black velvet thermal lamination films, scuff free and digital lamination films, PSA label face stock films, direct thermal printable films and synthetic paper. Also our commitment to creating value for our customers, collaborating with them on projects, offering them research oriented products and cost management clearly gives us an edge over competition.

Velvet Lamination Films: As the name suggests, these are thermal lamination films offering velvety touch and feel and intense black colour along with rich velvet finish to the printed surface respectively. Apart from the soft and velvety touch and feel, these films give excellent scuff resistance and are suitable for UV spot lamination and foil stamping as well. Engineered on special matte base films, these films not only protect the printed surface but also enhance the aesthetics.

The fallout of overcapacity in the industry can be witnessed in erosion of margins in the business and the price premium. Another challenge the industry faces is, more or We provide the less because of the frequent fluctuations in foreign currency and widest portfolio of raw material prices.

Our industry also faces a major BOPP as well as CPP challenge due to myths around plastics and government films for the various regulations. BOPP is an environmentally friendly and segments in plastic films recyclable material, so there is a key challenge as well as manufacturing opportunity in educating the consumers at large about this.

Synthetic Paper: It is a replacement of paper in applications where durability and longevity is desired. It is non-tearable, has moisture and chemical resistance and excellent lay flatness. It is printable with most available printing technologies which include wet & UV offset, wet & UV flexo, letterpress, screen, thermal transfer and most of the digital toner technologies. The versatility of synthetic paper is reflected in the vast number of applications where it can be used.

This includes areas such as commercial printing, tags & labels, retail & packaging, identification & credentials and outdoors.

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Ashok Jaipuria, Chairman & Managing Director of Cosmo Films is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist.

He pioneered BOPP Films manufacturing in India when he set up Cosmo’s first plant in Aurangabad in 1981. He is a renowned industry veteran and has been on the board of several academic and industry institutions like IITs and FICCI.

5. What is the technology used in manufacturing your products?

We are taking advantage of the technological advancements and have adopted them in our manufacturing facilities to increase productivity. We use PLC, sensory measurement, HMI, SCADA, Profibus etc for automation of manufacturing process.We ensure complete synchronization of manufacturing from raw material feeding to final mill roll production. Our inventory management is done through barcoding & RFID to reduce the loading & unloading time of materials and provides complete traceability. Implementation of CRM (customer relationship management) & Business intelligence tool ensures availability of all decision enabling business reports which help in real time decision making.

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well as the industry becomes more and more crowded.

Therefore speciality products (as tech/value added products get defined in our industry) become need of the hour. We at Cosmo Films have always focused on speciality segments through continuous product innovation.

8. What are the benefits gained by your clients while doing business with you?

We want to create symbiotic relationships with our clients that drive mutual growth. Their testimony is case in point which inspires us to continuously adhere to their requirement. We bring to the table excellent governance, management skills along with technology, quality products and historical industry knowledge qualifying ability to service the future growth of the industry.

9. How do you see yourself and the company in the future ahead?

Pankaj Poddar CEO

6. Share with us how the company is contributing to its sector in the industry and what makes you a unique player in this field?

We have a clear new product development process so that all developments are market and customers led. State of art R&D lab is the key differential in packaging sector. We have R&D labs (one each in India and the US) with most sophisticated equipment. We are developing biodegradable films to make the degradation of used BOPP films faster and in an environmentally friendly manner. Work is also on to support water based ink printing and complete replacement of solvent-based coating with water based coatings.

Our vision is to be the most preferred global brand offering value added oriented films for packaging, labels, lamination, and industrial applications. We also intend to become a packaging solution provider with variety of film substrates to offer when we meet our customers. Therefore, we have already ventured into production of CPP films. We have also announced plans to set up a speciality BOPET line at our Aurangabad facility which is expected to be installed by the end of FY 18-19. This is our first foray into PET based products and will come with an investment of Rs. 250 crores. As far as medium to long term targets are concerned, we do keep a look out for expanding in related areas of growth and have already announced acquisitions of 34 acres of land in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and 11 acres land in Karjan, Gujarat close to our existing plants with expansion on our mind.

7. Kindly explain us your advantages over your peers.

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oday, the perception of plastic being environmentally unfriendly is the biggest challenge for the plastics industry.

Plastics have been largely contributing in maintaining hygiene in the society since many years. Hence, the notion against plastics due to lack of waste collection system in the country needs to be resolved. Also, many organizations are coming forward to solve this issue.

Kuloday Technopack Pvt Ltd. is India’s largest exporter, manufacturer, and service provider of premium, highquality, day-to-day consumables. It is the prominent manufacturer of premium quality disposable products and industrial packaging. The company supplies its products to the diverse segments like packaging distributors, global retailers, importers, brand owners, e-commerce companies, bankers, pharma companies, and many more.

Kuloday is working with the most advanced processes to provide distributors and customers with the world class solutions. Currently, the company is trading with 54 countries which assist it to sustain a high growth in the continuously changing markets and protecting from the volatile world.

Kuloday has a turnover of around USD 56 Million and its large scale of

production and buying makes it one of the fastest growing enterprises in the plastics industry.

Innovators of Kuloday The two influential Founders, KP Chokhani & AP Chokhani established Kuloday Technopack in 1975 by recycling the plastic industrial waste and supplying to the pipe manufacturers. Further, they started producing wide width tubing and plastic bags in 1983. Gradually, the company initiated to export its products in 2001 and this gave a rise to the growth of its wide-range products.

Under their effective leadership, the company has progressed from manufacturing different types of plastic bags to the one-stop solution for the finest quality bags and specialty films.

While speaking on Kuloday’s prosperous journey, KP & AP Chokhani states, “Our success is a journey of creating a robust bond involving People, Products, Processes, and Partnerships. We work each day to make this bond special, stronger, and sustainable. ” Delivering Supreme Quality Products Kuloday Technopack is a renowned company which delivers a complete May 2018|

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Management team of Kuloday Technopack Pvt Ltd. range of products in PE films such as industrial stretch films, lamination films, shrink films, laminated pouches, cling and soft films, etc. The company also manufactures security bags and varied films for different agricultural production along with 300+ skus of plastic bags per month and produces carry bags from conventional as well as compostable polymers. The other sister concerns of Kuloday provide ISO and BRC Certified facilities like manufacturing aluminum foil containers and rolls, marketing & distribution of industrial raw materials along with household convenience and cleaning products.

Kuloday exports to 28 countries and its products are available in 720 towns across India with its robust team of 45 people in sales force who seamlessly communicates with 19 languages among them.

Hi-Tech Features of the Company Kuloday’s precise infrastructure consists of advanced European and American converting machines for developing specialized bags and films.

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with the giants in the plastic segment like Debatin Germany for manufacturing efficient security bags.

The company possesses technical projects with the leading polymer universities and departments to develop new products. It also has partnerships with the major petrochemical companies to develop new grades of polymers which reduce the plastic consumption and apparently enhance the quality.

Kuloday’s success mantra lies in investing in the best available processes, hiring experienced people and working consistently to upgrade the processes as well as the skill sets of employees & management. This mantra assists the company in developing best products for the customers and thus creating value across the supply chain which enhances their partnership. Besides, the crucial factors such as reliability in business dealings, on-time delivery of products, and surpassing the client expectations have made the company as the most preferred choice of customers.

the ‘Top Exporter Award’ for consecutive eight years and also holds numerous process and product certifications. The company is spearheading with 14 depots countrywide with well-organized logistics to handle the diverse operations.

Future Endeavors Kuloday aims to be South Asia’s largest Polyethylene film and sheet suppliers. The company also aspires to become a billion-dollar enterprise by the end of the next decade. “We feel the markets will consolidate in next few years and it will be an opportunity for focused and low debt companies like us to invest in proven technologies”, says AP & KP Chokhani. The company is also highly focused on investing in European and American proven technologies to craft innovative products. It is striving hard to build a team of expert professionals in sales & operations and aims to have a strong trading relationship with most of the countries around the globe.

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Rotomolding Plastic An Advanced Plastic Manufacturing Process

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oday, plastics have become a vital asset, and are transforming people’s life every day. Its usage is increasing and thus exceeding the annual production. Though, the researchers are inventing safer plastics with the advanced technology, but some plastics drawbacks and challenges have never been resolved. To resolve this issue, smarter plastics are being developed by advanced sorting and energy efficient ways. Rotomolding plastic is one of the smarter plastic which is the fastest growing trend in the plastics processing industry.

Insights of Rotational Molding Rotational Molding Plastic is also known as Rotomolding or Rotocast. In plastic product manufacturing, there are many new technologically advanced manufacturing processes which are used for developing the highly precise finished products. ™

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Rotational Molding is one of the specialized techniques that are used to create a hollow plastic product with a high precision. In this process, heat is used to melt and fuse the plastic resin in a closed mold.

This Plastic Rotational Molding embraces different stages, namely—loading the resin into the mold, heating and fusing the resin, cooling and finally extracting the product from the mold. With the great advancements in technology, a wide variety of materials are used to produce the plastic products using rotational molding. Materials such as polyethylene, plastisols, nylon, fluoropolymers, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyurethane, and elastomers can be used.

One of the important and economical plastic products can be developed in various sizes and shapes from Rotomolding plastic, which would be impossible to produce by any other process.

Rotational Molding Plastic for Manufacturing Advanced Plastic Products Though having many manufacturing processes; Rotational Molding offers a unique set of rewards. It is one the important plastic product manufacturing process, which is rarely used to develop highly durable and long-lasting plastic products. However, polyethylene is a commonly used material; this process offers the freedom to use the raw material. Ease of use is another advantage of this process.

As the process requires a mold; it can be built using different methods such as, casting, machining or fabricating a mold.

Plus Points of Rotational Molding One of the most unique manufacturing processes, Rotational Molding is the advanced method of manufacturing plastic products. In this process heating, shaping, melting, and cooling occur after the resin is placed in the mold. Interesting thing is that it can be used to produce small to large, simple to complex parts in a very less time.

Affordable manufacturing process, low initial tooling costs, economically help to manufacture large products and parts, developing durable products, less time consuming to develop plastic products are some of the positive points of Rotational Molding. It also offers designing flexibility,

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which is the attractive aspect, stress-free manufacturing of plastic products, multiple options in choosing raw materials, hollow part can be made in one piece with no weld lines, multilayer products can be possibly made, and inserts are relatively easy to mold.

Wide Applications of Rotational Molding Extremely versatile limitless products manufactured by the Rotational Molding plastic due to the customizable nature of the manufacturing process.

Rotational Molding finds applications in the varioussectors such as: • Automotive Industry • Agricultural Industry • Furniture Industry • General Industry such as lighting solutions, namely—double cone, lamp cover, spheres, and cubes • Packaging Industry such as stackable containers, pallets, and tanks • Sports and leisure Industry • Water Treatment Industry • Marina offshore buoyancy and marine safety equipment Industries- e.g. navigation aids, mooring and marker buoys, boom floats, SOLAS-approved lifebuoys, fuel tanks, and net floats • Construction Industry Futuristic Expansion of Rotomolding New materials are being developed by the major companies, including smaller compounding companies focused solely on the Rotomolding process. Future evolutions include biopolymers, and new versions of polyolefins. Rotomolding is occupying less than 2% of the global needs for polyethylene which will surely go on increasing. The positive aspects for Rotomolders can also bring in drawbacks in the sense that the industry is fragmented and limited in terms of materials or easy-toaccess product ranges. However, the scope is wide for the analysis, from political to environmental, from cosmic matters to microscopic and from people to robots.

Population trends, micro-finance, communication, artificial intelligence, climate change, the microbiome & microbiology are the prime areas whose relevance makes a broader background for Rotomolding.

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o begin their journey from a traditional organization to Intelligent Enterprise, now organizations have to be very careful in technological selection for them or for laying the future foundation along with technologies.

As currently following technologies are seen as very powerful and promising such as IOT, AI, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Big data, Robotics. But how they would be able to deliver their promise to business that is all depends upon careful selection and a solid planned roadmap for future.

Just following competitor’s footstep or copying trend based on promising nature of technology business do not

get success overnight. The key is to select use cases and then move on to technologies how they can deliver in the business. For e.g. Big Data is a word that is trending for the last 6-7 years but till now if we take SME Channel into consideration then merely 5-10% of the organization has placed only basic infra to cater its need.

Most of the customers are very fond of Cloud but if we drill down to their data size and its requirement then it becomes impossible to get that data onpremise if they exit any service provider’s setup. In the beginning, Cloud was the first choice as scalable solution but now again organizations are moving their mission critical setup to consumption base model- this is due to increased cloud maintenance cost.

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OF THE ORG ORGANIZATIONS OR GANIZATIONS ANIZATIONS About the Author

Manish Sinha, the Head IT of Vectus Industries Ltd is the Global & National level IT awards winner and a proven Digital Platforms Leader of over 16+ years of Experience (India & US) in the IT Infrastructure Management, Strategic Planning & Management, IT Operations, People Management, Project Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Process Improvement. Manish has successfully implemented SAP S/4 HANA 1511 Core Enterprise Management and also migrated it to SAP S/4 HANA 1610, SAP Fiori 2.0, SAP- BI/BO- Dashboards, SAP GST, SAP –ASP- Digital Compliance App, SAP- C4C Hybris (Sales & Service), and SAP- Ariba (Sourcing).

Manish has been endorsed by 25+ national-level IT awards such as Digital Transformation leader by IDC, SAP, SAP-Global, BSE CIOKLUB, SAP Innovation Award, SAP ACE Award- Emerging IT Leader, Core Media Group, Indian Express, Bit stream Media, Digital Edge, Media Agility & Google. He is also a distinguished speaker as well as the Business Enabler & Panelist for both India and abroad.

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When we move to manufacture industry now Smart Manufacturing trend is a word which we hear every day from system integrators but the catch is- do organization really want to be smart as require a courage to get out of not only legacy software’s but from old manufacturing machines also. That requires a huge-capex investment and if we do it half way then your recording, tracking and analyzing data will not lead to any fruitful decision making.

On the other hand, if we have an objective such as machines at shop floor operate autonomously and can communicate directly with manufacturing systems and that should that employs computer control and high levels of adaptability to achieve the goal of Smart Manufacturing.

Crises Definitely, there is a shortage of skilled personnel to control these emerging for e.g. Artificial Intelligence that has become so powerful in some cases that we have to have a Kill Switch to control else it becomes a problem for creator itself.

So business needs to understand their working model and with the help of these technologies, they have to prepare a final wish list for achieving success. It could be used to change customer experience, for predictive maintenance, creating new business model or disrupting the existing ones.

So crises are at the both end that is at Skill and also with the business understanding level the key here is opting by getting engaged for some time during POC and post seeing the applied results to the business.

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work force and that employment will last longer so this change will keep both organization and employees on their toes of achieving success.

Revolutions Currently Prevailing in the Current Industry Environment Yes, definitely there are different revolutions we are seeing which are prevailing in the industry and we have examples all around be it a Cab Service, Delivery Service, Grocery Service, Mobile Wallets etc. all of them have created a better market completion and place for their customers and delighted their customers with their service experiences.

This has given a shift from reactionary practices to predictive ones which deal with predicting customer mood, buying the pattern, and pursuing them till closer.

This helped the organization to achieve the goal of optimizing concept generation, production, and product transaction and this is a value addition towards addressing a dynamic and global market. It has also given an insight to the manufacturer to create a Safe Work Environment to attract the future workforce.

So, future is only promising for thosewho are really serious and adopting the path of digitalization but never forgetting the basics of a support system which is very much required.

As going digital will rapidly open channels where your customers would find you but same way you have to follow the revolutionary idea to support that customer, when they need you else your complete work would be a failure. As people value most of the brands because they really care about their customers and about innovatively giving new experiences.

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In an interview with Insights Success, Shri Ramawatar Saraogi, the Founder, Promoter, and Chief Managing Director of Chemco Group of Companies, gave some perceptive views which highlights the unique, innovative, and high quality products the company manufactures and delivers to its customers.

1. Kindly brief us about Chemco Group of Companies.

The Chemco Group laid its foundation in 1980. Quality has remained the backbone of the company. Due to faith and belief in excellence, Chemco today supplies to various quality conscious big brands, that know if a superior product is desired – Chemco is the only way to go.

With various manufacturing facilities around the world, Chemco has over 150 machines including Husky, Krauss Maffei, Nissei ASB, Dr. Boy, Automa, Ferromatik Milacron, Fong Kee and Reifenhauser among others.

Chemco’s customers always remain one step ahead of their competition. The group celebrates market leadership in various products along with a strong global presence.

Chemco is the only company that can provide its customers with an entire range of high-quality products. World class manufacturing facilities with strict norms ensure that products manufactured are of the highest quality standards and conform to all industry requirements. Using only the

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latest machines and equipment, Chemco can provide better efficiency and quality compared to alternatives and remains the go-to supplier for medium and large-scale customers.

2. What are the different products and services provided by your company, which is setting you apart from your competitors?

Chemco has various products that can be broadly summariZed into the following groups: 3Preforms FMCG, Bottles and Containers, Jars, Caps and Closures, Baby Feeding Bottles, Liquid Silicone Rubber Teats and Feeding Accessories, Multilayer Film, Injection Molding including engineering parts, Blow Molded Parts, Nettings and Mesh, Bath Loofah, Insulation, Insulated Roofing Systems, Bubble Film, Metallic Film etc.

3Injection and Blow Molded Products | Shrink Films | Multilayer Metallic Bubble Rolls Each product is manufactured using only the best in class machines and equipment while utilizing the highest quality approved raw materials. Every product has a separate team of marketing, accounts, operations, logistics, after sales and management individuals that are experts in their fields.

Chemco is One Stop Solution for all Packaging Needs.

3. Brief us about the Founder/ Director /CEO, and what was the source of inspiration for your company to be in the Plastic Industry.

The Founder, Promoter and Chief Managing Director (C.M.D.) of the Chemco Group of Companies, Shri Ramawatar Saraogi, has an M.S. in Plastic Engineering, U.S.A. He holds quite a few patents in his name. His

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vision and technical expertise have made the group a pioneer in many products. His two sons, Mr. Gaurav Ram Saraogi and Mr. Vaibhav Ram Saraogi, have also joined the business after completing their education from U.S.A, they bring a fresh approach to the operations of the group.

4. What are few of the challenges faced by the company in the plastics industry, today?

Plastic Industry in India is currently facing a lot of heat from various environmental bodies and state governments.

There is a constant threat to the longevity of the business, and hence customers are scared of new investments in this industry. The issue originates with the littering of plastic flexibles such as carry bags etc.; however, the entire plastic packaging industry (including rigid plastics) is facing serious review by governments worldwide. In addition to this, price stability on major raw materials and low customer loyalty are some of the other challenges faced by the plastics industry today.

5. What is the technology used in manufacturing your products?

Chemco believes in investing in the latest and best technologies available. We work with Industry leaders like HUSKY and Krauss Maffei for PET preform manufacturing through Injection Molding Process. We work with Industry leader ASB, Kautex for our container Division and Reifenhauser’s multi-layer shrink film line. Chemco has a thin and heavily monitored list of machine suppliers, only the very best concerning efficiency, quality, and overall superiority are selected.

6. Share with us how the company is contributing to its sector in the industry and what makes you a unique player in this field.

Chemco has the most extensive variety of products to meet all our customers’ requirements. We continually play a vital role in light-weighting and cost reduction of packaging to help our customers reap greater benefits while helping the environment. Chemco works with all its customers at a deep level to provide value without compromising on the fundamental defined purpose of the packaging.

locations are strategically located to serve our major customers, we are always one step ahead in terms of technology and related investments compared to some of our peers. Chemco executes not only local (Indian) contracts but also global agreements that allow customers to benefit from Chemco’s locations around the world with the same level of precision and savings.

8. What are the benefits gained by your clients while doing business with you?

Constant up-gradations in all aspects of business allow our customers to stay one step ahead of their competition at all times. Ever changing norms of the industry and the government and strict adherence ensure sustainability, which allows customers to bank on Chemco for all their requirements. By providing various processes under one roof, Chemco reduces the time spent by the customer with various vendors and allows them to concentrate on their core activities. In addition to this, Chemco also has multiple support departments such as design, testing, 3D and rapid prototyping etc. that helps the customer reach a decision faster and more efficiently. We work on a 360-degree model which allows scalability and quick turnaround times for any new project and constant improvement whenever possible with existing customers.

9. How do you see yourself and the company in the future ahead?

Chemco intends to grow faster than the overall industry’s generic growth. Various new projects are already in the execution phase, including new Greenfield projects in Halol and Sanand. In addition to this, Chemco is also close to announcing the launch of some very innovative products that will change the direction of the packaging industry dramatically. These new investments would leapfrog Chemco to a new league in short to medium term. We are intending to increase our customer base across segments and further enhancing our product portfolios.

7. Kindly explain us your advantages over your peers.

Economies of scale and intense quality focus are some of the advantages Chemco brings to the table. All plant

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Swift Technoplast Private Limited: A Prominent Manufacturer and Supplier of Plastic Pallets in the Plastics Industry Era

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oday, with the increasing demand for hygiene, sanitization, safe movement and storage of products, the plastic pallets are gaining much popularity among the industries. Plastic pallets are extensively used in the grocery, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce industries mainly for transportation and other purposes. A recent market research has estimated that in terms of units, the market of plastic pallets will grow steadily at a CAGR of almost eight percent by 2022.

One such trusted name which is transforming the era of plastic pallets manufacturing is, Swift Technoplast Private Limited. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of technically advanced industrial plastic products which was established in July 2008 by a young and dynamic duo, Suryakant Shinde & Krishna Marathe, with a strong vision of becoming efficacious leaders in the plastic pallets manufacturing space. The consistent efforts of the company’s expertise have given Swift the accreditation of ‘The Best Plastic Pallets Manufacturer and Suppliers in India’ Award by the Worldwide Achievers. The clientele of Swift are the diverse industries’ giants such as Hindustan Unilever, Welspun, L&T, TATA, Kellogg’s, MRF, Aditya Birla, and many more.

An Indigenous Leader of Swift Technoplast Krishna Marathe, the Managing Director of Swift Technoplast, is the young, creative, and zealous leader who holds an extensive experience of over fourteen years in the plastics industry. He is holding a thorough knowledge and is a technical expertise in plastic pallets.

Krishna is well-known for his contribution in the development of the plastic pallets since the inception of the plastic pallets in the industry. He possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the diverse segments like product designing, administration, manufacturing, marketing, and product development.

With his clear vision, strategic planning, an organized system and quality oriented approach the company has stood on the crest of the wave.

Delivering Groundbreaking Plastic Products Swift Technoplast is an expert in manufacturing and supply of plastic pallets for food, pharma, and chemical industries in a hygienic environment. The company’s comprehensive product range which constantly undergoes various research and development procedures includes Drum Spill Containment Pallets, Returnable packaging pallets, One Way Cargo Plastic Pallets, Printing Industries Pallets, and HDPE Plastic pallets.

Swift is the leading company in India which has launched the spill containment plastic pallets and set a tough benchmark for its peers. The company has specially designed drum spill containment pallets for the safe storage of oils, chemicals, catching any leaks, drips, or spills. These pallets are made up of high quality polyethylene materials under reliable construction, along with ergonomics and safety on the shop floor. Being proficient in every stage of the production, the company precisely selects the raw material which has a reliable chemical compatibility and resistance-preventing corrosion, apparently assuring a lifelong service.

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Krishna Marathe Managing Director Swift’s Wide Array of Plastic Pallets Swift has developed a wide variety of plastic pallets for different segment of the industries as company believes on the root principle that every customer has their unique products, way of handling, so it is very crucial to also offer unique solutions.

Food & Pharma GMP compiled Plastic Pallets: These pallets are manufactured with the steel reinforced technology and mainly focus on the stringent hygienic requirement of food and pharma industries. They are plain outer surface top and bottom surface which is easily cleanable, hence compiling with GMP or FDA norms also.

Printing Industries Pallets: Swift is pioneer in developing a complete range of plastic pallets for printing industries.

These pallets are developed as per the specific need of printing industries, paper size, auto feeder machines, and load bearing capacity.

Export One Way Cargo pallets for Export Packaging: Swift has a dedicated economical range of plastic pallets for export packing, which are light weight, economical in cost, compiles with ISPM 15 norms of export packaging and the sizes are available as per the container size & export packs.

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Multi Trip Reusable Plastic Pallets: Swift has introduced reusable packaging plastic pallets which are specifically designed to deliver high strength, low weight & longer life even after its repeated use. By adopting the reusable packaging plastic pallets, the organizations can save huge amount of money by investing on the one-time cost for reusable plastic pallets. This eventually reduces the overall wooden consumption and apparently contributes to the ‘Save Trees, Save Environment’ initiative.

The Marvelous Features of Swift’s Pallets Swift Technoplast manufactures the plastic pallets in the most meticulous way with the help of its in-house professionals. The USPs of the company’s plastic pallets is their plain top, easy washable, weatherproof, fungus resistant, zero maintenance cost during the whole life of pallet, safe handling, and improved workers safety.

The biggest advantage of manufacturing such pallets was eliminating the labor costs for repairing the conventional wooden pallets.

The company’s unique product, the drum spill containment pallets comprises of different features such as one piece molded seamless construction, food grade polymers, heavy duty steel

reinforcement, and durable as well as strong ribbed design. This innovative product avoids slip and fall injuries to safeguard the employees on the shop floor during material handling and also reduces loss due to the damage of material.

Futuristic Strategy of Swift Swift Technoplast is endeavoring hard to achieve milestones in the industrial space by incessantly making new advancements in their products. The company is completely focused on maintaining its brand promise which is ‘Zero % rejection at the customer end’.

It is also looking forward to achieving better quality by the continual innovations and improvements in the technology. Swift is adopted Quality Strategy and is continuously following the Total Quality Management (TQM) principal at all levels of designing procedures with which they can meet the expectations of the customers and thereby foster good partnerships with them.

The company is also undertaking custom development for reusable packaging where it will completely focus on preparing its detailed analysis to save repeated cost spent on wooden pallets. Also, customers would get a dual benefit of contribution to SAVE Environment by reducing wood.

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Plastics The Effective and Feasible Ways of Usage and Disposal

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hen Leo Hendrik, a Belgian born American invented plastic in the year 1907, little did he know that humans would exceed its usage limit and bring forth chaos in nature. The world as we know it is a complete contrast of the 1900s and it requires a lot of efforts to bring it back to its former glory.

Plastic was initially not a much sought after material, because it couldn’t maintain its shape or stay stable at high temperatures.

But, when Charles Goodyear unexpectedly discovered the process of vulcanization, it opened up an array of discoveries. This is where the workability of plastic was found.

Post this, the material became pervasive in medical as well as technological fields. It was used in the manufacture of computers, prosthetics, automobiles etc.

Though the rising consumption was an advantage, the bigger

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Ascent to Universality Plastic was a material that started finding a lot of uses. From the tiniest of items such as a spoon to a massive Boeing Dreamliner aircraft – all of it majorly consists of this easy to make substance.

The material can be found in packaging with regard to food as this helps in keeping it fresh, thus reducing wastage. That aside, plastic also keeps food clean and safe from contamination. This has also made the lives of humans easier as it lasts longer and if it isn't required it can just be disposed of. It is also a major component in the transport industry with most vehicles consisting upto 50 % of plastic like the steering wheels, windshield wipers and also the protective features like the airbags and seatbelts. Majority of the electronics such as the

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television, radios, microwaves, hair dryers etc are plastic products. The medical field uses plastic as a life saver.

Hearing aid, prosthetics, syringes, X ray machines, medicine bags etc. are just a few of them. When an element like this, is easy to produce and use, it’s bound to be excessively used.

Easy Access, Easy Riddance Upon knowing the extent to which plastic is used, we can perceive how easy it is to create it as well. Bakelite was one of the first synthetic plastics to come into large scale use.

Originally created as a natural insulator, it could be forged into any shape. Soon enough a trail of newer forms followed such as nylon, polyester, plexiglass etc. All these new material were put into full production mode for various other products. During World War 2, the use of plastic rose immensely and this led to worldwide consumption of the same. It slowly turned into the most convenient material to have in any form. Apart from its availability, the easy to dispose part also worked well with people.

Plastic is one such element that can be used and thrown without a fuss. For instance, a pack of noodles remains in its cover until the contents are removed. The wrapper easily goes into the bin. In this way, there are around seven billion people doing the same, which doesn’t seem like best thing.

Let’s Talk Numbers India was initially a country that depended upon ecofriendly ways of packaging as well as consuming food in bio-degradable materials such as the banana leaf. But, over the years technological advancements as well as awareness have given rise to the usage of plastic in the country. The concept of how plastic is more durable and economical compared to the other products. It can be observed from a recent survey that in the year 1996 the amount of plastic used was calculated to be 61,000 tonnes. Though it may seem like a lot, the difference 11 years later is alarming where the consumption is calculated to be 8,500,000 tonnes.

1996 onwards the country was starting to develop and adapt to all the changes in the food, travel, technology industry etc. Indians were now slowly getting used to the concept of microwaves, food processors, printers, laptops etc. And by 2007, the number of plastic products in a household increased. For lunch purposes, steel boxes were replaced with plastic ones, stone grinders were replaced with processors and so it went. This tremendous rise also meant that the country would now go overboard with plastic.

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And to add to the statement, it’s said that an average Indian uses approximately 25 pounds of plastic every year. This includes 27% plastic bottle. This is leading to a large scale imbalance where the plastic consumed has nowhere to go and most of it is dumped in the sea. And as far as predictions go, researchers say that in a span of 30-40 years there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean.

Ways to Solve the Impasse The element causing imbalance in the environment, plastic, has a decomposition timeline of about 500 years, depending on the kind of product. A normal plastic bag takes close to 200 years to disintegrate. So to see, the amount of plastic present on the earth today will take thousands of years. But, with advancing technology, the best solution that is available today is recycling. Plastic as said earlier can be turned into any shape and size. Presently the only kinds of plastics that can be recycled are PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and PVC (Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride). The various recycling units across the country gather plastic segregated by rag pickers and upon recycling turns it into a different object within a month. Various startups have also been taking the initiating the need for recycling.

A lot of states in the country have taken to banning plastic entirely to curb its usage and encourage the use of cloth or jute bags. Though the ban will indeed not add on to the existing crisis, a more efficient mode of recycling is yet to be developed.

Self-starter solutions The people of the country need to do their own bit and voluntarily reduce how much plastic they use. Where plastic plates are used in weddings, social occasions etc. plates made of banana leaves or coconut leaves can be an option. These were already in use since the age old times.

Copper bottles can be used instead of normal water bottles, apart from its added health benefits; it’s an element that can easily be broken down into a new product. As far as storage is concerned, instead of food being stored in plastic containers, it can be replaced with glass jars or glass mugs which will help in making sure that plastic is limited indoors.

These minuscule steps if taken by each and every individual can make a huge difference in the way the world changes.

The environment can breathe a sigh of relief and so can human beings.

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