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‘More’ the Merrier Nothing ‘more’ motivating than success. However, for success, we need to know ‘more’. Know your markets ‘more’, know your customers ‘more’, know their needs ‘more’. We, at POLYMERS Communiqué, have put in a little ‘more’ and built

this special edition comprising of industry relevant surveys.

We have asked industry stakeholders ‘more’ and ‘more’ questions. So, many ‘more’ pages on research reports in this

edition will help you with this insight. Today, it’s ‘more’ than

just products, price, people, promotion...it’s all about knowing your right audience ‘more’. Thus, to continue to stay relevant,

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

This survey touches upon matter relating to ‘human capital’, as its criticality knows no bounds. It is an asset that sadly does not find way into the balance sheet of a company.

Changing Dynamics of Human Capital

Plastics Processors Scalability Index

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There is no doubt of the ability of the Indian processing industry; however, with ‘globe’ as the marketplace, an introspection of the scalability index is essential. Thus this survey.

Circular Economy and Plastics

With the industry concern being so evident and the need to ‘know more’ about circular economy ever so significant; we, at POLYMERS Communiqué, felt it as our responsibility to add to the available data by conducting this survey.

India Plastics Business Story

At the grassroot level, the Indian plastics business story continues to be strong, making its mark felt across the globe.

The phenomenal response evoked by this survey is yet another indication of the latent energy set to be unleashed towards a positive and sustainable growth.

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3D Printing Technology Update

The 3D printing technology survey surely provides the 4th dimension to the perceptions and opportunities (current and the future) as regards 3D printing.

Plastics Export Sentiment Survey

The plastics export sentiment survey adds wings to your flight of fancy for exports. With costs of mistakes getting expensive, we thought a business survey on exports will be relevant and necessary; a service to our very deserving industry.

Online Survey for Understanding Impact of Reviews in e-Commerce

This survey well serves as a guide post for the companies who wish to go online with business. Most times, all macro parameters of going online are debated and well deliberated on by the management; one of the more frequently ignored aspect is ‘impact of reviews’.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Circular Economy With Technology is the New Opportunity: The Message at the CIPAD Meet Arvind M. Mehta, CMD - Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd. Chairman - Governing Council, AIPMA Past President - AIPMA & Plastindia Foundation

SWEET SPOT

India has been a Favourite Destination for FDI

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Office

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BUOYANT BUSINESS

EVs, Feeders and More: Forthcoming Market Opportunities

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A BIG STEP

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This Partnership is on a Mission

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Okeanos Group LLC

Ashwin Agarwal, President,

Okeanos India

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Editorial Advisory Board

edition endeavours to put you on the

Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

page of POLYMERS Communiqué. This path of answers vide its ‘exclusive’ industry opinions to suit the taste buds of a discerning reader

SIVaRAM SPEAKS

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Molecular Recycling Technologies: Can Polymers be Converted to Monomers Efficiently?

and INSA Senior Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

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ADVERTORIAL

ECON Crystallization Systems: A Special Solution for PET Recycling

Vinu Chavda, Managing Director

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DELHI CALLING

ECON Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara

Plastindia 2021: Focus is on Responsible Environment-friendly Innovations

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ENABLING BUSINESSES

PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020: A Showcase of Strength By the Industry and For the Industry

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MEETING GROUND

CHINAPLAS 2020: Plastics Manufacturing ‘Going Digital’ in Numerous Ways

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BUILDING DREAMS

Celebrating the Unlimited Potential of Plastic Pipes Industry at the SPE Pipes Conference

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SIGNATURE LAUNCH

Electronica Launches PLATINA 2P Injection Moulding Machine Series

In series...

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Shailesh Sheth, Corporate Strategy Advisor

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Rakesh Shah, RS Coaching and Consulting, New Delhi

Strategic Planning for a Better Marketplace

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Millad® NX™ 8000, a Versatile and Eco-friendly Milliken Solution: A Go-Green Houseware Success Story

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Sustainability in the Era of Plastics

S. K. Ray, Hon. Secretary & Member of Executive Committee Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE), Mumbai

How CHROs Deliver Business Impact

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Mind Speak Arvind Mehta S. K. Ray

ent (Polymers) at

formerly Sr. Executive Vice Presid Reliance Industries Ltd.

isation The primary goal of a business organ for the

is to maximise the return only by shareholders. This can be sustained rs. Meeting optimising it across all stakeholde al variable the needs of the market is a cruci rtance of a in this process. Thus, the impo needs can deep understanding of market through only is It d. asise mph overe be r neve rces at resou that ding rstan unde such an isation can the command of the organ ise all be judiciously deployed to optim stakeholders’ interest.

Rakesh Shah

formerly Managing Director at Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt.

Arvind Mehta

needs to succeed in any venture, one understand market needs. through Today, the plastics industry is going ally in the environment challenges, basic littering and packaging sector, because of rtunities exist waste management. Big oppo society and there as well. The need of the changed. government regulations have to turn to able is one if g, engin chall gh Thou t it. bio-packaging, the market will accep of Reliance ani Amb bhai Dhiru like ary vision A through cell thought of affordable calling n costing India each of s hand the phones in 25 years ago less than a Post Card of 10 paise y, his vision when it was non-existent. Toda lation of India has come true. Over 70% popu understood use the cell phone today i.e. he rs and thus the market need ahead of othe harvests the opportunity better. succeed, the In each and every sector, to funda is the same.

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formerly Director at Indian Institute of Packaging

Packaging is always considered as a tool or an instrument for mark eting. In other words, packaging and marketing are interlinked to each othe r. At the same time, the consumers’ dem and and market requirements are also cons idered as the basic parameters for desig ning of any new package prior its launc h in the market. Hence, one has to unde rstand very carefully about the needs of a market which might vary depending upon many important factors like dem ography, consumer preferences, logis tics and supply chain management etc.

In short, understanding the market need s plays an important role for the succe ss of packaging business.

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Market needs are customers’ needs over a wider area and population. This means that a marketer can sell only what the market needs, irrespective of what type of need or want that may be. You can only sell what someone needs. Customers may have different motivations and emo tional drivers behind their purchase decis ions. If the marketer does not know what the customer needs there will be no sale and no revenue, and he would be staring at a failed business in the face. Even when there is a latent need and a marketer perceives it, he can either work to evolve or modify exist ing products or services and pull out the prod uct from the plateau or decline into a fresh growth cycle, or invent altogether new products to satisfy those needs. This knowledg e sets the direction for R&D, helps the inves tments in R&D to produce returns, create innovations and establish market leadership . Summing up, that is the most critical need for the survival and growth of any busin ess.

Pushp Raj Singhvi

Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha

N. K. Balgi

formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

Early

ness I learnt from my mentors - “Busi exists if you ess Busin g. sellin but ing, noth is products.” find customers to serve with your rving the So, we built our products obse -how and market, harnessing the know arsenal. We technologies available in our ing to our improved our products listen developed customers. Some brilliant brains needs of products to meet anticipated automobile loped deve Ford like , mers custo ment, while for transportation for fast move ge’ with many worked to build a ‘horse carria more comforts. needs to For staying in business, one Otherwise keep products market relevant. ent’. business will face the ‘Kodak mom ged with enga in rema to has n An organisatio the market at all times.

Rajesh Nath

Rakesh Shah

N. K. Balgi

Rajesh Nath

Managing Director German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Office

It is important for organisations to understand the markets and need s of the customer. The needs of the custo mers may vary depending on disposable income, demographical structure and socia l status, amongst other factors. In today’s market, the ‘one size fits all’ formula is not applicable.

Effective customisation is going to be the distinguishing factor to succeed.

Those who recognise this and adapt themselve s to fulfill this would be successful.

S. K. Ray

Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha

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ABB and B&R Launch First Fully-integrated MachineCentric Robotics Solution

investments. Traditionally, the robot

is a self-contained system, with its own controller and its own control

F

ully integrating ABB’s robots into

its automation systems means that

Ampacet introduces ReVive™ compatibiliser masterbatch, a blend of functional additives that can reduce the amount of material sent to landfills

B&R will now be able to supply machine builders with machine automation and robotics from a single source. Machine

builders will be able to buy their robots

from B&R along with all their control, I/O and drive components.

“The integration of ABB’s robot fleet ARBURG to debut its freeformer 300-3X in Asia at TCT Asia 2020

into the B&R portfolio makes us a true one-stop shop. We are the only

company to offer industrial automation

customers the entire range of integrated hardware and software solutions around control,

Asahi Kasei presented a broad range of advanced battery materials at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference Europe (AABC) Europe 2020

actuation,

robotics,

sensing

and analytics, and electrification. Our strength lies in our ability to combine ABB and B&R products into one solution,

supported by our deep application expertise. This will help manufacturers increase their flexibility, at all levels including machines, to support shorter

product cycles and to make much Braskem, Biowash and Greco and Guerreiro sign partnership to launch packaging made from renewable plastic and post-consumer resin

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smaller lots of greater variety,” said Sami Atiya, President of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business.

“Our

newly

developed

integrated

solution enables us to support machine builders,

enhancing

their

processes

and future-proofing their automation

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cabinet. Engineering, diagnostics and

maintenance are all performed using dedicated systems, and with specific robotics language, you often need a

specialist

programmer.

With

the

incorporation of ABB robots into one simple architecture, we create a fully integrated

automation

system.

For

machine developers, it now makes no difference whether they must integrate

a single motion control axis or an entire robot into the machine,” said Hans Wimmer, Managing Director, B&R.

Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs) for MSME Exporters With 400+ International Buyers from 48 Countries Held at 5th CAPINDIA 2019

E

xisting and new budding Indian exporters

directly

engaged

with

400+ international buyers from 48 countries during the Reverse BuyerSeller Meets (RBSMs) at the 5th CAPINDIA

2019 exposition.

Addressing

Rajivlochan,

the

I.A.S.,

audience,

Additional

Meeta

DGFT,

Mumbai who was the Chief Guest at the event said, “Plastics sector has grown up

by over 16 per cent on FY’19, from over $ 15 Mn to $ 19 Mn. There is still lot of

Lamp lighting at CAPINDIA.

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scope to grow our exports further. The

customised solutions for our customers.

Mn workforce, which is over 72 per cent

the latest software in combination

MSME sector employees to over 445

Digest Brüggemann and Fraunhofer LBF have joined forces to offer a new generation of stabilisers for high-quality polyolefin recyclates

Buss COMPEO compounding system already in industrial use for colour masterbatch

of working population in India. The IT

solutions, internet of things and artificial

intelligence is yet to be implemented in its full scale in the MSME sector.”

with

technologically

advanced

machinery to provide our customers with

an

unmatched

experience

in

entrance automation and loading bay equipment,” highlights the company.

Ashvani Kumar Chaubay, State Health Minister Presents WASME Award of Warehouse & Logistic Innovation Award to Gandhi Automations

Nordson: BKG Pelletising Systems - The Complete Perspective. The Detail in Focus

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orld Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) is

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engineering

technology

that is not only impacting logistics, but also the supply chain as a whole. Thus, Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd. once again bagged the ‘Innovation Award’

for advanced tech innovation as the logistics

and

manufacturing

sectors

move beyond the rudimentary manual Dellner Bubenzer Group complemented its polymer engineering company Dellner Woodville Ltd. with vibration control specialists Silentbloc UK Ltd. to pursue growth and new opportunities for their polymer solutions business

operations in the supply chain.

hydraulic blade pressure regulation are available for throughputs ranging from

2 - 35,000 kg/h and provide superior and constant cutting quality for all viscosities.

They can be combined with any suitable BKG tempered water system.

Gandhi Automations has successfully

evolved into an innovative company

catering to all kinds of needs. “We have an extremely talented in-house research and development team which designs

With

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customised turn-key systems.

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its improved blade design, Nordson has developed a cutter hub that will elevate

your pelletising process to a whole new

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BKG pelletisers Type AH and AH D with

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ROMA Inaugural Summit 2019

Digest

T

he maiden conference of ROMA (Rotomoulding

Association),

the

Inaugural Summit, was held at New ENGEL reactive unit is now available in two sizes for even gentler plasticising

Delhi on 23rd November, 2019. The conference

included

presentations

by eminent international and Indian CEOs of leading companies from the rotomoulding industry.

Evonik strengthens its focus on adhesive and sealant solutions with a new multipurpose silicone production facility in Germany

A record of 120 distinguished delegates (including

Directors,

Technocrats,

Consultants, Market Experts) attended

the conference where 9 international and Indian speakers presented the

seminar on different topics covering

materials, processing, moulds, powder, Huhtamaki introduces Future Smart Duo fibre lid, a sustainable and new way to enjoy hot and cold beverages - a new fibre product in the family

labels, skill development, designing etc.

The event well sponsored by 8 major resin

producers,

powder

suppliers,

additive suppliers and label suppliers.

and thereafter recycle the plastics waste

constituents was put up on display during the stone laying ceremony of the R&D centre at CIPET: School for

Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP) APDDRL

in

Bengaluru,

inaugurated

by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.

S.

Minister

Yeddyurappa

of

and

Chemicals

&

D. V. Sadananda Gowda.

Union

Fertilizers,

UFlex, a pioneer in multilayer plastics manufacturing and waste recycling, is

the brain behind the technology that has been put together towards helping the state government of Karnataka to

ensure that there is significant decrease in municipal waste piles. In the plastics

INEOS Styrolution invests in ABS world-scale plant in China with a planned capacity of 6,00,000 tonnes per year KRAIBURG TPE offers customised solutions for white goods sealing applications

LyondellBasell grants 400 KTA Hostalen ACP License to Shandong Jinhai Chemical Co., Ltd.

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waste management space, UFlex will support CIPET: SARP - APDDRL with the

research on techniques and technology.

Lamp lighting by Founding Governing Council Board, ROMA.

Use of infrared radiation, laser optics

The event turned out to be the marking

and

devices

will

times to come for the rotomoulding

garbage

great excitement in the Indian roto

metals, debris, ferrous and non-ferrous,

forward to more such quality events

segregated

from ROMA.

can be further used to make numerous

of a revolutionary beginning of great industry in India. The event has created

industrial and other sources into paper,

industry and the members are looking

glass, plastics and organic waste. The

as well as other beneficial activities

recycled to produce granules, which

A

collected

plastics

from

household,

waste

will

be

household and industrial articles.

Karnataka Chief Minister Launches R&D Centre for Automated Sorting of Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling of Plastics Waste in Bengaluru

VDMA Symposium on ‘Electric Mobility Disrupting Technology in the Transportation Sector’

model proposed by MLPFST, a

Trust formed by the Association

of Plastic Film Manufacturers, to set

up an advanced municipal solid waste (MSW) sorting and segregating plant to separate the recoverable from garbage

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hydro-pneumatic

ensure sorting and segregating of mixed

I

n light of the increasing use of electric vehicles, VDMA India along with the

VDMA

E-Mobility

Forum

Frankfurt,

organised two symposiums on, ‘Electric

Mobility - Disrupting Technology in the Transportation Sector’ in Pune on 20th November, 2019 at Hotel Hyatt

POLYMERS Communiqué l December 2019 - January 2020

Regency and on 21st November, 2019 in

Bengaluru at The ITC Windsor.

Digest

The participants in Pune were addressed by the Chief Guest, Anand Deshpande,

Senior Deputy Director and Head of OQ, the new brand regrouping Oman Oil and Orpic Group’s nine business units, debuted this January during Plastex 2020 with their expansive range of chemicals and polymer solutions

Automotive

Electronics

Department,

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

Amit Puri, Director - Sales & Marketing, ALOK during the launch of EnvoPlast at PVI 2020.

introduce the EnvoPlast range of non-

toxic and ecologically safe solutions.

The development of this product range stands testament to ALOK’s continued commitment to ‘Making Better Plastics’

SABIC debuts new copolymer family offering excellent chemical resistance to highly aggressive healthcare disinfectants at MD&M WEST 2020

SACMI outlines the future of plastics at UPAKOVKA 2020; new tethered cap manufacturing solutions showcased alongside the new range of flexi labellers

Solvay’s new HMW HALS capacity now online, satisfies demand for light stabilisers

that are safer, sustainable and meet the evolving needs of our partners across In Bengaluru, the Chief Guest was

Speaking at the exhibition, Amit Puri,

Karnataka

Transport

“There couldn’t have been a better

Honour for the day was, Peter Schmid,

range solutions EnvoPlast, than PVI

General of Germany, Bengaluru.

and world-class manufacturing facilities,

Shivayogi Kalasad, Managing Director,

Director - Sales & Marketing, ALOK said,

Corporation (KSRTC). The Guest of

platform for us to launch our latest

Head

2020. With robust distribution network

State

of

O-T

Consulate

we are not only looking at catering to

ALOK Launches Latest Range of Biodegradable Solutions, EnvoPlast, at PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020

A

LOK

Masterbatches

introduced

non-toxic, and

its

latest

biodegradable

masterbatches,

Pvt.

range

the Indian plastics industry, but also to global markets.”

Ltd.

of

solutions

EnvoPlast,

at

PLASTIVISION INDIA (PVI) 2020. conceptualised

and

developed at the ALOK Technology Incubation Centre (ATIC), offers fully

compostable, non-toxic, biodegradable

ECON Pyrolysis Furnace to Serve the Indian Industry

E

CON is always concerned about developing new products to save

energy and emission of carbon in the atmosphere. ECON has launched the

‘Made in India’ version of pyrolysis furnace to serve the Indian industry

at competitive prices to save carbon emission in the atmosphere.

solutions that can be used as an alternative

to

biodegradable The

EnvoPlast

conventional

polyolefinic range

of

non-

products.

solutions,

which are made using biopolymers and naturally occurring materials, leave no

toxic residual and are fully degradable in

comparison

with

conventional

polymeric materials, such as PE and PP.

Vikram Bhadauria, Managing Director, ALOK

30

Road

Administration,

EnvoPlast, Toray creates revolutionary PPS film for 5G circuit boards that balances outstanding dielectric characteristics and thermal dimensional stability

industries.”

The event at Bengaluru.

said

“We

are

delighted

to

Reach to ECON for support required

for cleaning of die plates, breaker plates, elements, shafts etc. used in the polymer industry.

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

Changing Dynamics of

Human Capital

Sample Size: 81

Response n: Tabulatio r la u g Sin

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

Man is changing

‘Capital’ continues to be the growing need of every business.

The results here will continue to serve as a light post;

no bounds. It is an asset that sadly does not find way into the

Read the results within the comfort of your offices /

When the matter relates to ‘human capital’, its criticality knows balance sheet of a company, but is the lifeline of every single organisation - small or large!

an

objective

achieved

by

POLYMERS

Communiqué.

homes filliping through the pages of the ever-elegant POLYMERS Communiqué.

The talk in corporate circles is clear - build capabilities and

Industry surveys from POLYMERS Communiqué are crafting a

going to be ‘that’ business differentiator which does not get

insight into this fiercely competitive market. The responses

not just capacities. This clearly implies that human capital is captured in the imitation cycle of a product. And, ‘man’ being a social animal, companies need to find ways to be in sync with his changing aspirations; thus, this survey!

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new niche for itself and providing the readers a very valued would serve as a general guide; you would, however, need to evaluate, validate and map responses for your business in specific. Have a read...

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64.20% 58.02% 43.21%

Retaining talent

Training and development related Current HR Challenges...

Compliance to changing rules and regulations In a fiercely competitive industry, it

35.80%

was expected that ‘retaining talent’ Sourcing talent would stand tall, and it did, with close Performance assessment to 65% respondents in agreement of its tools and processes importance. It’s also a clear indication Compensation related of the importance of quality people in

19.75%

Management changes

40.74% 38.27%

growth of businesses in current times.

The hunger to know more by wish and industry demand, puts pressure on the

HR on the training and development related issues. Sourcing talent secured the

third

position.

Surprisingly,

compensation related challenges came 6th in the list of 7. Guess we are coming

of age! Interpret in your way...

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

66.67%

51.85%

Online portals

Head hunters

The best way to get the best...

‘Get in some of your friends’...a

distinct number one. Close to 84% respondents references’

as

made the

‘employee

source

to

recruit. Infact, some corporate also give referral benefits. Head

45.68%

Walk-in interviews

83.95%

Employee references

51.85% Campus

hunters, are you charging a little

too much? Meet the HR Head to To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

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Plastics Processors Scalability Index

Sample Size: 60

‘Being Big’ is the new mantra. All cannot be big...correct? It’s important to understand our readiness to be big. In this fiercely competitive market, opportunities they say knock only once and, in current times, do not last too long. It is, thus, important to be prepared and, thus, relevant in this survey.

There is no doubt of the ability of the Indian processing industry; however, with ‘globe’ as the marketplace, an introspection of the scalability index is essential.

The results here will continue to serve as a light post; an objective achieved by POLYMERS

Response n: Tabulatio r la Singu

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

Communiqué. Read the results within the comfort of your offices / homes filliping through the pages of the ever-elegant POLYMERS Communiqué.

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into this fiercely competitive market. The responses would serve as a general guide; you would, however, need to evaluate, validate and map responses for your business in specific. Have a read...

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High Speed Frictionless Movement Enhanced Clamp Specification Superior Mold Safety 110 to 550 Tons

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73.34%

Processing capabilities from a global perspective...

Good and not so good! Good, because over 90% of the

Capabilities need to be improved

respondents believe that capabilities have already been identified. And, the not so good is that over 70% believe

that the identified capabilities need to be honed. Let’s get

18.33%

our act together. Product, price, place, people and packaging...

Capabilities still need to be identified

Sufficient

all need to be spot on to make a mark globally.

8.33%

Minimal

25.00%

58.33%

Sufficient for the foreseeable future

It’s about numbers...capacities Visionaries

16.67%

seem

to

head

our

processing

businesses! 75% of the respondents affirm that the capacities are sufficient or scalable. Mapping this to an earlier answer, capacities seem okay, but capabilities need to be worked upon.

Scalable

48.33% Supply chain maturity...

It is in its formative years, that’s what every

Supply chain concept is yet nascent in plastics

second respondent opines. With such a diverse cost per product, the logistics cost needs to be efficient, effectively delivering products at

meaningfully prices. If you analyse, as 16%+ respondents are on the other end of the spectrum highlighting that supply chain is

35.00% Big changes are underway in this department

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16.67%

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Circular Economy and Plastics Sample Size: 98

T

he prevailing times can be most certainly touted as the ‘defining period’ for the plastics industry. The industry is trying to comprehend ‘circularity’ as the new ecosystem, trying to

modify product, processes and ideologies to suit ‘circularity’. This is a huge task must say.

Response n: Tabulatio r la Singu

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

With the industry concern being so evident and the need to ‘know more’ ever so significant; we, at

POLYMERS Communiqué, felt it as our responsibility to add to the available data by conducting this survey. It’s imperative that every stakeholder of this industry does that bit possible to navigate this versatile industry through these waters-of-change.

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Economic benefits of plastics...

Is there merit in the complaints against plastics, opine

19.39% Yes

64.28% No

16.33% Maybe

close to 65% of the respondents, who believe that the prevailing system itself does not correctly capture the economic benefits of plastics. To elaborate, impact assessment of a product or material needs a macro

understanding of its impact on human life, and the evolution of plastics in the last few decades as a material of choice is evident.

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Impediments to implementation of circular economy...

All know or for that matter believe that there are many hurdles. The one that came on the top is the one that the industry has no control on! It is the lack of

discipline amongst consumers. Lack of viable technologies and quality of plastics

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

waste add to the bother. Surprisingly, sustained investments came a distant fifth!

40.82%

62.24%

71.43%

Sustained investment

Quality of plastics waste Lack of discipline amongst consumers

Demand of Recycled Products...

Will rise

On a rise for sure...exponential or gradual seems to

gradually

Set to

exponentially rise

Lack of clarity of thought Commercially viable technologies

47.95% 37.76%

54.08%

71.43%

be the debate. Close to 40% opine an exponential

14.29% Minimal

rise, while close to 50% opine a gradual rise. The indications surely show that the rise would be

contagious...well hinting that starting gradual, it

could soon get exponential. The industry needs to

be there. Circularity is not a mere obligation, it is a business opportunity on its own.

Designed for Sustainability...

It’s an attribute that is not challenged by the pundits of the industry. However,

Well understood and well implemented

13.27%

14.28%

Not understood well, simply implemented

on deeper investigation, it surfaced that over 85% believe that as an attribute, it is either not well understood or not well implemented. Both scenarios do not

augur well for the industry. On still further

17.35%

investigation, it is highlighted that over

55% believe that it is well understood (we seem to have got it right at the first time, which is crucial), but not

55.10%

Not understood, not implemented

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

India Plastics

Business Story T

he India plastics business story continues to surge making its mark felt across the globe. And why not...don’t we deserve it? After the stone age, it was the metal age and we are today fortunate to be living in the plastics age, a material that has perhaps touched lives more than ever! The

phenomenal response evoked by this survey is yet another indication of the latent energy set to be unleashed towards a positive and sustainable growth. Candid as it can be...

The results here will continue to serve as a light post; an objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué. Read the results within the comfort of your offices / homes filliping through the pages of the ever-elegant POLYMERS Communiqué.

Industry surveys from POLYMERS Communiqué are crafting a new niche for itself and

providing the readers a very valued insight into this fiercely competitive market. The

responses would serve as a general guide; you would, however, need to evaluate, validate

Response n: Tabulatio r Singula

Sample Size: 252

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

and map responses for your business in specific. Have a read...

The biggest challenge facing the Indian plastics industry...

Curious...a wee bit surprising...it’s beyond the business parameters. Majority of the respondents selected ‘Government policies’ as the biggest challenge and the second choice being on the similar line – ‘the environmental myths’. The message is loud and clear ‘business toh set hai bhai, just give

us some good space to work and we will truly excel’. Industry fragmentation, which was so much spoken about, came a poor 7th rank (last!). As an industry, we have genuinely evolved.

Others* Lack of infrastructure & Fragmentation of the processing industry

8.73% 14.29% Extent of adaption of technology and automation

28.17%

Availability of skilled manpower

22.62%

Environmental myths Government policies

11.11% 15.08%

Volatility in raw material price

Others*

Being extremely significant, the upcoming surveys have been taken from our archives.

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53.78% Positive

27.09%

7.18%

9.56%

Very Positive

Unsure

Negative

2.39%

Very Negative

The sentiment of doing business in India...

‘Dhando kem chale che?’ a very spoken question of the day. With a never say die spirit of the plastics industry,

the response was positive to very positive by over 80% of the respondents. Only a handful of respondents were very negative about the sentiments. Guess, one will find such a minority everywhere.

The top 3 product assessment criteria include...

It’s important to get our product

Element of innovation in products

positioning right, isn’t it! So, are we in

‘Green’ nature of the product

sync with the customer perceptions?

This POLYMERS Communiqué survey

Return on investment

Product specifications

Differentiation in technology

Brand of the company supplying the product

will help you gauge this! It’s a tie

for the top spot...if you have got an innovation in your product and if it is green...you’ve got it right! Close to

59% of the respondents have chosen these 2 attributes. Then comes product

specifications with a close 58%. If you

have got this combination right nothing

58.74%

58.73%

54.76%

57.54%

26.98% 43.25%

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

else seems to matter. For interest, ROI also scores well on position 4.

Transparency in business

73.41%

Trade experience

20.24%

Delivery schedule

36.51% Sales network

43.25%

Committed customer support

69.84%

Knowledge base

56.75%

The top 3 business process assessment criteria include...

The operations guys will be keen to test their scores here. Seems like people are fed up with the earlier ways of doing business. Transparency in

business came numero uno with a healthy 73.41%.

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(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

3D Printing Technology Update

T

he 3D printing technology update by POLYMERS Communiqué surely provides the

4th

dimension

to

the

perceptions

and

opportunities

(current

and

the

future) as regards 3D printing. Constructive technology or disruptive, accepted

or rejected, promising or overhyped; the survey tries to capture the sentiment and

Response n: Tabulatio r la u g Sin

Sample Size: 122

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

demystifies the vagaries; a service to our very deserving industry. An objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué!

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Parameters for hastening the acceptance of 3D printing It’s all about material - options and availability as the numero uno reason. Lower investments and higher production speeds with 3D printing may make the project

excel sheets look healthier, enticing investors and owners alike...Not many would have expected availability of ‘simulation software’ as the number 3 parameter for acceptance of 3D printing! IT companies, please make note!

52.54%

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

44.07% 36.44%

44.07%

23.73%

23.73%

Clarity of norms related to IP protection in context to these products

Availability of simulation software

Higher production speed

Integration of these solutions into the current IT setup

More material options / ease of availability of raw materials

Lower investments

The intention of offering 3D printing solutions Answers as these only motivate us to continue our

‘survey initiatives’. While an earlier question clearly indicated the strong optimism for 3D printing, the intention of offering a solution was clearly a dampener. Over

28% of the respondents did not wish to offer a solution

for now; inspite of so much promise. Our enterprising entrepreneurs surely will have their valid concerns. It’s

time to address these concerns for a meaningful and sustainable adoption of this revolutionary technology.

28.81%

Not for now

48.31%

Most certainly

22.88% Unsure

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

Plastics Export

T

Sentiment Survey

he plastics export sentiment survey by POLYMERS Communiqué adds wings to your flight of fancy for exports.

Exporting to ‘these many’ countries is a feather that every CEO would like to place on his / her cap. It is imperative to test global waters before the plunge as you wish to stroke your way to success. With costs of mistakes getting

more and more expensive, we thought a business survey on exports will be relevant and necessary; a service to our very deserving industry. An objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué!

The results here will continue to serve as a light post; an objective achieved by POLYMERS

Communiqué. Read the results within the comfort of your offices / homes filliping through the

Sample Size: 98

pages of the ever-elegant POLYMERS Communiqué.

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28.77%

Africa

25.77%

Asia

22.27%

Middle East

9.13%

Europe

9.00%

North America

4.11%

South America

0.95%

Australia

Response n: Tabulatio r la u g Sin

Survey Basics

Format: Electronic

The most promising global market...

Africa pips Asia here by a whisker! Middle East comes somewhere in the middle of the rankings as well (and snaps the 3rd position). North America

and Europe combine attract over 18% of the respondents...with death of distance and increasing

levels of quality globally, this number need to be

closely watched...it could more than just inch up!

This issue of POLYMERS Communiqué, thus brings out the essence that ‘globe is the true marketplace’!

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47.19%

4.72%

Volatility of currency

Role of exports in business

Others

Exports is no longer namesake. In many-a-cases, it is the cornerstone of

business in current times. Close to 70% of the respondents feel that exports play more than just a significant role

for them in their businesses. For many (and growing fast), it is the basic reason for being in business.

45.14%

20.05%

Foreign culture and processes

Fraud

30.65%

Minimal

42.31% Logistics

31.26% Very Significant

30.76%

Access to exports finance

Challenges faced by exporters of today...

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

Phew! Close contest for the top 3 spots. No...no...don’t assume that our respondents resorted to mass copying. It is just genuine concerns. Every

second company feels of the burden of currency volatility. If you map this

question with another question which indicated ‘making more moolah’ as 38.09% Significant

the basic reason for exports, this concern is very relevant. Understanding global markets (indicating need of skill and knowledge) came a strong To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at subscriptions@polymerscommunique.com

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A STATISTICAL DELIGHT

Online Survey for Understanding

T

Impact of Reviews in e-Commerce

he online survey by POLYMERS Communiqué well serves as a guide post for the companies who wish to go online with business. Most times, all macro parameters of going online are debated and well deliberated on by the management; one of the more frequently ignored aspect of ‘impact of

reviews’ is what POLYMERS Communiqué picks up this time for industry benefit. An objective achieved

by POLYMERS Communiqué! Online reviews have in them to provide a strong support to make

your online presence and enable purchase! Capturing this B2C flavour, the B2B segment could well benefit and take cue! Review building, a new marketing speciality is in the offing!

Response n: Tabulatio r la Singu

Sample Size: 151

Survey Basics

The results here will continue to serve as a light post; an objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué.

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Format: Electronic

How often do e-purchases get?

Less than 10 years ago, this question would have been irrelevant. Today, close to 7/10 people have been buying online, very often or moderately. The rise will be

exponential from here on. Virtual reality is only going to add on to the buying experience. We all have to ready ourselves

90.15%

to sell online; be it products, services or consumables...be there or be extinct. The writing is clear on the wall!

Yes

No

9.85%

Use of e-commerce...

It’s not just a wave, it’s a reality that the B2C

has well adopted; and some who could not, do not exist today! The B2B segment needs to understand the ode, ‘e is the way

forward’ and make it a part of its strategy.

Well, when 90%+ of the respondents say

so; it’s now up to you...to-be-or-not-to-be on the internet.

17.29%

Very Rarely

45.12%

Moderately

12.78%

Infrequently

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24.81%

Very Often

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Weekend Delights Friday night to Monday morning, a time to unwind, rejuvenate and be geared to face another grueling week. Each one of us use this ‘my time’ is different ways. And why not, weekend is a time for expressing ourselves. We all have known the personalities featured here as astute business stalwarts; as life is more than just business, we at POLYMERS Communiqué, have started this section called ‘WEEKEND DELIGHTS’. Live life...

Vallabh Viradiya Technical - Director

Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd.

For me, a weekend is all about travelling and driving my cherished Bullet and Jeep car with family and friends.

Anil Agarwal

Managing Director

Malsons Polymers Ltd.

I love catching up with friends and family on weekends for dinner and movies as a recreational activity. I am regular to the gym and try not to miss it even on holidays.

I am passionate about cricket and do not miss an opportunity to practice or play matches so much so that our company has been instrumental in organising and participating in cricket matches as well.

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Reema Trivedi

Manager - Marketing and Sales Promotion Gandhi Automations Pvt. Ltd.

Water always mesmerises me and my love for beaches is something all my friends can swear by. This weekend was extra special as I celebrated my birthday doing one of my favourite things, enjoying the sea side café with a cup of coffee, a good novel, ‘The Lost Symbol’ by Dan Brown and doing some impromptu photography are the best ways to have a chill lazy Sunday.

Accompanied by good food, this is the best ‘me time’ that helps me rejuvenate from the hectic work stress and bounce back with revived energy levels and clearer perspective.

N. K. Bhattacharjee Managing Director

Techcon India (Pvt.) Ltd.

On weekends, I prefer to spend time with my family. It starts with spending some time in the home garden.

Cooking being my hobby, I usually try something new in the kitchen.

Besides this, listening to music, reading some books and watching Netflix are also regular weekend activities.

Evening is usually spent for a good movie with family and friends, followed by eating out.

Alok Tibrewala

Managing Director

Swastik Plastoalloys Pvt. Ltd.

Weekends compulsorily means catching up with friends and family. A movie is on the must-do list. Laying hands on service keeps me blessed and helps repay the universe in my own small ways. It’s just the right time to pen down my thoughts in a poetry.

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KEEP WATCHING

Introduction There appears to be a clear and widely held belief among marketing

gurus

and

management

pundits

that

two

mega trends will force companies to rethink their purpose

and business models to realise that purpose. These are

‘changing market dynamics’ or also known as shifting growth patterns, and second that there will be no single path to

overcome it, yet, guiding principles will endure. So, what is market dynamics?

Post

industrial

revolution,

dynamics

were

determined

by fundamental principle of economics i.e. supply and demand. When market economy came in, the shape of

dynamics changed to ‘quality’, ‘cost’ and ‘delivery’ (QCD).

The oncoming era of consumer and technologydriven market behaviour, on the other hand, will demand complete transformation. Frequently changing market dynamics will be the new normal. What are the facets requiring this transformation?

The oncoming era of consumer and

technology-driven market behaviour, on the other hand, will demand complete

transformation. Frequently changing market dynamics will be the new normal.

Changing Market Dynamics The New Reality Shailesh Sheth Corporate Strategy Advisor Management & Manufacturing Technology, Mumbai

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I can’t change the direction

Speed of Change dynamics is the speed at which such

years

later,

Motorola

introduced first mobile phone in 1973.

them, count 50% less market. Can

Jimmy Dean

examples. Bell Telephone Company 100

to compromise. Those unable to satisfy

destination...

changes do and will occur. Take some

Nearly

Such millennials assert choices, unwilling

my sails to always reach my

The most striking change in market

introduced first telephone in 1876.

their laptop is another story altogether!

of the wind, but I can adjust

any of them survive? So, be prepared.

Youngistan is what you want to cater to.

rapid changes can be catastrophic if one is not prepared for it.

That too is the new normal!

eCommerce

Then within a span of 20 years, Simon

Demographic Shocks

than 12 years then on, the legendary

With nearly 50% of our population

technology and marketing strategy are

communication and connectivity.

groups

platform

Let us now look nearer home at the

will be driven by these new age

transaction capability; why drive, park,

aspirations are at complete diversion

to pick up something you want? The

are uncomfortable with status quo.

is

new every day. Want to live life to the

to FMCG or consumer goods. Even

savings, insurance policies and what

e-commerce platforms. Visit Alibaba.

is opportunity-driven, not ‘rainy day’

You can buy machines costing US$

younger days. New types of cuisines and

change how a supplier can reach the

Goli and Jumbo Vada Pao outlets have

without the need for costly all India sales

KFC and Pizza Huts. Why? They want

opting for it. Are you prepared for it?

smart phones came along and in less

iPhone revolutionised the world of

Indian automobile industry. Currently, it is grappling on several fronts with

speed of change that is truly disruptive.

Diesel price slowly gaining parity with

petrol changes the product mix at both,

the OEM vehicle producers and engine manufacturers.

Bharat

VI

emission

norms coming into effect from 1st April,

2020 meant large scale retooling at

Tier 1 and OEM engine manufacturers.

Potential advent of electrical vehicles

will also be as disruptive as new business opportunities it opens up. Future of

mobility itself will dramatically change, they say. Why should I own a car? Simply

Uber it. All these significant changes are occurring in a span of less than

below the age of 25, over 2,000 ethnic

combined to create a new business

female population, consumer demand

‘at

millennials. Their choices, priorities and

spend hours in the madding crowd

with consumers of yesteryears. They

convenience

Want something different, something

more popular. It is no longer confined

full today, are unwilling to invest in

industrial products are now traded on

you have. Their global perspective

com and click on workshop machinery.

scenario that we all prepared for in our

2,00,000++!!!

new restaurants have a lower shelf-life,

end customer even at far away locations

mushroomed, challenging McDonalds,

network. More and more customers are

to eat ‘on the go’. Long hours

It is said that the impact of e-commerce

five years!

Consequences

of

such

‘Online’ is the new buzz word. When

and

rising

percentage

of

spent at Starbucks in

India is expected to add

company of

that

home’

making

on

the

offers

service

customers

and

shopping

experience

e-commerce

This

Indian

an

electronic

more

will

and

completely

economy

may

somewhat as follows:

be

NN

Faster financial development,

and 2050 with median age of <26. This

NN

Develop markets at unreachable

the new market dynamics. Can we

NN

Providing employment,

NN

Increased exports,

NN

Changing the face of retail,

NN

Growth

nearly 273 million people between 2019 powerful Next-Gen force will influence gauge the impact it will make?

places,

of

companies, and

B2B

e-commerce

Attracting global players.

NN

Green Products All

businesses

are

now

becoming

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Circular Economy With Technology is the New Opportunity The Message at the CIPAD Meet Sustainability and circular economy were the main topics discussed at the 50th Meet of CIPAD in London.

C

ouncil of International Plastics

has impacted the world, especially

was

identify new recycling technologies,

Associations Directors (CIPAD) established

in

1968

at

Birmingham during Interplas. It was formed as a confederation of plastics associations of the world to meet

every year and look at the problems, The elite team at the 50th Meet of CIPAD in London.

challenges,

opportunities

in

the

global plastics industry, today having 49 member countries.

Europe and all are now pressing to something at K 2019.

that

was

very

evident

One such emphasis being conversion

of plastics waste to oil through pyrolysis.

A lot of development is happening in this direction.

On 10th November, 2019 at London,

Also evident at the meet, was the

representatives across 14 countries.

faced by the automotive sector and

this forum.

in specific) added to the gloom. Bans

UK the 50th Meet was held with

sluggish global economy; challenges

I was delighted to represent India at

to some extent, packaging (Germany,

Sustainability and circular economy

were the main concerns discussed.

The countries presented their country papers, capturing the issues faced. All, except USA (primarily because of Shale Gas), experienced a slowdown.

Banning of plastics import by China

Arvind M. Mehta CMD - Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd. Chairman - Governing Council, AIPMA Past President - AIPMA & Plastindia Foundation

Read on to have an insight into the current status and outlook of the plastics industry, along with the current pointers affecting it, presented for the country(ies) mentioned alongside.

and increased taxations across a few

geographies will continue to add worries to the stakeholders. However, the silver lining being that recycling economy

has in it to bring new development

opportunities to the plastics industry. In

the new circular economy, technology will play a big role.

Country Pg No.

Country Pg No.

Austria

92

India

92

Europe

94

Italy

94

China

Germany

(Converting Industry)

Germany

(Machinery)

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96 96

Israel Mexico Nepal

96 96 96

South Africa 92 Switzerland UK

92 94 91

Country Reports at the CIPAD Meeting South Africa

India

Status NN

Status

Apparent consumption (polymer demand) in

NN

2018: 15,44,000 tonnes NN NN

NN

Total exports product wise from India (2018-19): USD 10.0 bn

NN

Number of organised recycling units: 3,500+

NN

Number of unorganised recycling units: 4,000+

especially China

NN

Manpower in the recycled sector: 16,00,000+

Plastic per capita consumption: 27 kg/person

NN

Quantum of plastic recycled: 5.5 MMT

Increase in waste recycling: 12.2% Recycling created jobs: 58,500

NN

Constant increase of imports from East,

Pointers NN

from China

Plastics waste collected for recycling: 46.3%

NN

NN

Negative

sentiments,

perceptions

Pointers

and

NN

products e.g. carrier bags, straws, earbuds

NN

Application for the issuing of import permits

NN

for plastics waste is increasing since China’s NN

developing countries will become dumping

Plan’

over funding for EPR.

Created a South African initiative to end plastics waste. It is a collaborative initiative

that works within the extended packaging value chain.

NN

Plastics SA is training over 3,500 students every

year

in

plastics

and

production

technology, maths and material science.

NN

NN

with

possible waste tax, removing industry control NN

and development of new reusable items.

Introduction of a ‘Paper and Packaging Management

Lack of information and public opinion tend to require complete

bans rather than the improvement of collection/recycling systems

ground for plastics waste.

Waste

Increasing attention and consciousness relating to environmental problems.

National Sword policy. Concerns are that

Industry

The most threatening issue is represented by the overall attacks on plastics.

etc. - has increased.

NN

The hard Brexit, The China-US commercial war, recession of the automotive industry etc.

publicity of plastic products - single-use

NN

Total imports of finished goods (2018-2019): USD 7.0 Bn, highest

Improvement in the processing technologies as it plays a determinant role for circular economy.

Switzerland Status NN

Export growth in 2018: +7.9%

NN

Export growth in 2019: -6.2%

Pointers Issue of plastics waste and marine litter is also affecting Switzerland.

NN

Skills shortage, specifically on high technical level remains a problem.

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Austria Status

Pointers NN

The decreasing automotive business.

NN

Packaging industry is looking for smart solutions in order to

NN

Imports of products in 2019: 21,27,02,771 or -5.40%

NN

Imports of products in 2018: 43,90,11,432 or 6.69%

NN

Exports of products in 2019: 95,57,46,087 or -5.10%

NN

Exports of products in 2018: 2,01,11,68,803 or 4.76% Plastic consumption in 2019: 31,59,55,084 or -3.97%

NN

NN

Diverse raw materials need requisite machinery capability.

Plastic consumption in 2018: 61,86,19,629 or 20.40%

NN

Suitable product design for recycling.

NN

Employees in 2018: 7,107 or 8.62%

NN

The new European commission will impose a huge effort for

NN

Employees in 2019: 7,024 or 2.20%

NN

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make innovative offers to the market.

NN

Awareness

recyclability.

needed

as

regards

recycling

quotas

and

the industry dealing with plastic and rubber.

NN

Instability in the export market.

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MENTORSHIP

Strategic Planning for a Better Marketplace

The increasingly tough regulations and bans worldwide have impacted the plastics industry in unforeseen ways and there is a scramble finally to find alternatives within the polymer family as well as outside. The companies in these businesses need strategies to survive.

I

f you do not know where you are

in unknown ways, for the better or

Without

competitors

nowhere. - Henry A. Kissinger

perception of plastic littered all over

purpose

of

going, every road will get you

Strategy is derived from the Greek word ‘strategia’, which means ‘the art of troop

leader’; office of general, command. In that sense it has a military etymology.

The idea is to achieve goals in conditions of uncertainty. Business is much like the

battlefield and competition will always arise, no matter how new or innovative

a business idea or product may be.

To stay on top of the competition is a dream of every business owner.

Business

conditions

are

constantly

changing and countless imponderables

that have not been factored in a

business plan can impact a business

the worse. Currently we see that the making an ugly sight has transformed from

casual

conversation

into

cacophony against plastics; single-use plastics, in particular. The increasingly

would

strategic

planning

is

to enable the company to gain, as efficiently as possible, a sustainable edge over its competitors.

tough regulations and bans worldwide have impacted the plastics industry in

Critical Components of Effective Strategic Planning

unforeseen ways and there is a scramble finally to find alternatives within the

Planning

polymer family as well as outside. The

planning, therefore, needs great amount

of vision, farsightedness and analytical

companies in these businesses need strategies to survive.

New ventures need strategies to debut in the marketplace. New or developing products need the same. And these conditions

and

the

necessity

to

is

a

futuristic

idea.

And

skills to be effective. It has to be dynamic as strategies must be adapted and

honed to changing business demands and

competitive

pressures.

There

are many things that need to be put together for effective strategic planning.

survive, and to stay ahead of others’

The plan determines the direction of the

management thinker, Kenichi Ohmae

type of business and its complexities,

needs ‘strategic planning’. The famous has put it very simply, but perfectly Rakesh Shah RS Coaching and Consulting New Delhi

there

be no need for strategy, for the sole

‘what business strategy is all about -

what distinguishes it from all other kinds of business planning - is, in a

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word,

‘competitive

advantage’’.

organisation. Depending on the size and the plan document can be a simple

and short one or a voluminous one.

The process of developing a strategic plan helps the management to critically

examine where they are, what their

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Strategic goals are and how to achieve planning is the them. This helps them to continuous process of making examine their resources, present entrepreneurial (risk-taking) decisions strengths, weaknesses, systematically and with the greatest knowledge time frame, competitive of their futurity; organising systematically the advantages etc. The efforts needed to carry out these decisions; and processes of various measuring the results of these decisions activities that are used against the expectations through to manage the activities of the organisation help to organised, systematic feedback. allow the day-to-day work to go - Peter Drucker on, but they do not set targets

and without a plan.

The

strategic

plan

must

core

values

align with the vision and

the

of the organisation. They form the foundation

products that incorporate high technology for the individual.’

Mission Statement The mission statement concerns itself more with what we do. This is a tool to reach your vision. As mentioned, this could be combined with the vision

statement just as well. Take a look at the Coca Cola mission statement:

‘To refresh the world in mind, body and spirit.

To inspire moments of optimism and happiness through our brands and actions.’

The team for strategic planning must be selected

carefully, and it should be aligned to the core

values and the vision of the company. The strategic planning team needs to answer some questions such as: NN

What is the core purpose of your business?

state the purpose and goals based on these

NN

What are the core values you embrace and

These could be separate or one statement to

NN

What is your target market / customers?

NN

How do you intend to differentiate your

of the business. The management needs to

through the vision and mission statement(s). cover both.

define for the business?

business from competition? What value can

Vision Statement

you deliver better?

Vision statement defines the way in which the

founders / managers envision their business. This

NN

organisation. It communicates the vision to its

NN

What resources do you have to achieve your vision?

statement should state the objective(s) of the

How

employees to follow the dream and stay with the

way the business has been envisioned. Again, due

to continually changing business environment, growth and other factors impacting the future

course of the organisation, the vision statement should be subject to revision while still being

aligned with the way you envision your business and organisation.

The vision statement should be inspirational.

It should clearly state the direction and should inspire the team to align with and subscribe to it with the idea to grow together. Imagine how you would want the business to be like in five to ten years.

NN

The core values should be reflected in the statement.

NN

It should be easily understood.

NN

It should be brief and straight forward.

Take a look at the vision statement of Apple:

‘To produce high-quality, low cost, easy to use

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do

you

product / service?

employees and customers. It should inspire the

want

to

position

your

Core Values These are behaviours and practices that enable you to achieve your vision. These define the ethical values that will guide the behaviour of the

employees,

and

how

they

handle

the

business. They are visionary, philosophical and have to do with the convictions with which a

business

organisation

should

behave

and

respond to challenges. They form the foundation on which the business may be built.

Target Market Without defining to whom your business will

serve and in what manner, we cannot develop a

vision statement, nor can we operate a business.

In order to develop a strategic plan, a detailed and

in-depth

understanding

of

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SWEET SPOT

India has been a Favourite Destination for Foreign Direct Investment

The top sectors attracting FDI equity inflows included

services, automobiles and chemicals as the major categories.

This pick-up indicates the improvement in confidence of the

I

foreign investors in the Indian economy.

ndia continues to remain the fastest growing major economy in the world in

2018-19, despite a slight moderation in its GDP growth from 7.2 per cent in 2017-18 to 6.8 per cent in 2018-19.

India has been a favourite destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Net FDI

inflows grew by 14.2 per cent in 2018-19. The top sectors attracting FDI equity inflows included services, automobiles and chemicals as the major categories. This pick-up indicates the improvement in confidence of the foreign investors in the

Indian economy. Per capita income of Indians has reached € 1,580 per annum Rajesh Nath Managing Director German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Office

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during 2018-19 indicating their growing purchasing power.

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Don’t Just Have

Improve Your

a To-Do List -

Critical Thinking

Timebox It

Skills

Timeboxing is a way of converting your

To make good decisions, it’s important

calendar, so you have a plan for what

start by questioning your assumptions,

to-do list into blocks of time on your

to do and when. Start by looking at your to-do list and figuring out each task’s

deadlines and duration. If a promotional video has to go live on a Tuesday, and

the production team needs 72 hours to incorporate your edits, then put a

hold on your calendar at least 72 hours before Tuesday.

to think critically. To develop this skill, especially when the stakes are high.

Second, poke at the logic. When evaluating arguments, consider if the

evidence builds on itself to produce a sound conclusion. Third, seek out fresh

perspectives. Get outside your bubble and ask different people to question and challenge your logic.

Adapted from ‘How Timeboxing Works

Adapted from ‘3 Simple Habits to

Productive’, by Marc Zao-Sanders.

Helen Lee Bouygues.

and Why It Will Make You More

Improve Your Critical Thinking’,” by

Are You Still

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Do certain types of people or decisions make you second-guess yourself? It can also be useful to distance yourself from negative thoughts by labelling them as feelings rather than conditions. Instead of saying, “I’m inadequate,” say “I’m feeling like I’m inadequate.” You can also try distracting yourself: When your To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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BUOYANT BUSINESS

EVs, Feeders and More

Forthcoming Market Opportunities “Electric vehicle switchover will be a

major driving force for the replacement

of metal by plastics in automotive parts.

In addition, it also leads to an increase in the material production related to lithium batteries. These will have a significant positive impact on our

business,” opines Tomohiro Fukihara, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communique.

Q. ‘High accuracy material feeding’ How well does the industry accept this important concept?

As the demand for lighter cars has been increasing by the rapid development of EVs, the need of high accuracy material feeding is also

continuously increasing. Engineering plastics or high-value-added resins used in automotive

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parts exhibit their own characteristics by

compounding multiple materials, such as fillers and additives with the resin, in an extremely

precise ratio. Many material manufacturers

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in India are now actively investing in R&D and production

facilities

to

capture

new

market

demands. It will be the turning point of their

success if they have the technology of accurate bulk material feeding.

Q. What do you believe are your strengths in plastic material manufacturing process?

Along with Japanese material manufacturers that

operate

globally,

Kubota

feeders

have

supply

high-

achieved innovations unique to Japan. Japanese plastic

material

manufacturers

performance and high-quality products to the world. We are proud that our gravimetric feeders have contributed to their production as the key equipment. In order to improve productivity and

safety

performance,

Japanese

material

Leading companies in plastics

are increasing investment in R&D facilities for new technological innovations. The twin-screw

extruder manufacturers have

been developing a new type of

extruder for R&D, different types of feeders that never existed are thus required.

manufacturers have continued to develop their own equipment design philosophy and on-site improvement ideas. Many of these ideas have

been incorporated into feeders that serve as key equipment. Kubota’s feeders have not only

the powder handling know-how, but also these technical knowledge and experience of ‘Madein-Japan’, which is a source of differentiated competitive advantage.

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A BIG STEP

Florencio Cuétara Founder & CEO Okeanos Group LLC

Ashwin Agarwal President Okeanos India

This Partnership is

E

on a Mission

veryone around the world is aware of the

Okeanos™,

environment. Only a few take the initiative

single-use plastic with a stone-based alternative,

impact of single-use plastics towards the

to find a solution to the problem. Who else can really come up with a better solution, other than

the one in the plastics industry? After all, it’s the

duty of experts to fix issues for a better future of the entire world. Such is the partnership initiative from Okeanos India.

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creator

of

a

new

category

of

biodegradable packaging which aims to replace unveiled samples of their ‘Made From Stone™’ technology for the first time at PLASTIVISION INDIA

2020. ‘Made From Stone’ is a new category of stone-

based biodegradable packaging in which calcium carbonate, a naturally occurring renewable material, would be used along with a small percentage of

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In dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué...

“Today, the products created using ‘Made From Stone’ technology

look incredible. We can achieve

packages made up of nearly 80%

stone,” explains Florencio Cuétara.

“We are happy to be associated with this kind of mission as we

are getting into something where plastics can be replaced easily in

areas where they pose a challenge,” highlights Ashwin Agarwal.

POLYMERS

in today’s scenario is how we can reduce

I would like to highlight here that our

Cuétara, Founder & CEO, Okeanos Group

There are many solutions around, but,

fact, 100% of the royalties that will

biodegradable Communiqué

plastic.

spoke

with

Florencio

and Ashwin Agarwal, President, Okeanos India about this ‘brand new’ initiative and how does it work practically.

the plastics consumption in packaging. most of them are either expensive

or have various practical difficulties.

However, packaging can be done very

effectively by using calcium carbonate.

Q. Let’s start with the first step; where did it all start?

We came up with this solution with practical

implementations.

This

Florencio Cuétara: Our joint venture

address at least 70% of the issues.

smiles); the connection and objectives

Q. How will your products be identified with?

agreement happened in a day (he between us were so obvious. After

2 months, here we are discussing the formation of teams - technical, marketing,

logistics

actually remarkable.

and

QA.

It’s

Ashwin Agarwal: The need-of-the-hour

will

Florencio Cuétara: We are addressing a global problem, and thus are becoming a global brand. We have the message

for the consumers. There is a branding solution. The truth is, this can’t happen with technology alone.

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thought-process is very different. In be generated will be going to the

Okeanos Foundation (Okeanos has also started a foundation that will fund its environmental

research

and

study),

which will be used to educate and do research on this subject.

We would be excited to generate new

ideas and methods. We want to have clean and healthy oceans.

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virgin

plastics

as

quality is vital for them. Their products are uniquely designed, have touch of

innovation, aesthetically superior that the world loves and respects them for.

They cater to customers through their PAN-India distribution network, direct and

in-direct exports to over 20 countries, and corporates like Nestle India, Tata Tea etc. besides modern trade retailers.

Permission to get a convertor label is dependent on carried out by UL Environment.

Nakoda Plast Industries went through the audit process of UL Laboratory and cleared the process

based on numerous data about the company,

process description and testing of Venus containers.

Benefit of Adopting Millad® NX™ 8000 UL Validated Green Label for Venus Container “By close working with Milliken & Company, we understood the whole concept of UL green label.

Other Resin Reduce T with different Clarifier nd Ta e c du cle Re Cy Magnitude of Energy Consumption (kW*hr/kg)

Millad® NX™ 8000 Resin

Millad® NX™ 8000 Resin

Injection Moulding Temperature (° C)

It was felt that product differentiation is possible

“It is a new concept to Indian downstream market

Millad® NX™ 8000 in the current competitive

environment-friendly image to Venus Container,”

through this prestigious UL validation mark of business environment,” says Chandulal M. Shah.

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Cycle Time (seconds)

Reduce Cycle

the successful completion of the validation process

and for the converters, but it definitely gives an he further adds.

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SIVARAM SPEAKS

Molecular Recycling Technologies

Can Polymers be Converted to Monomers Efficiently?

The question to address now is how do we unstitch the

polymer molecule that we so painstakingly learnt to stitch from the monomers over the past one hundred years!

C

urrent

interest

in

the

concept

of

circular

economy

has

sparked

renewed scientific interest in better understanding how polymers can be converted cleanly into their constituent monomers. Interestingly, the year

2020 marks the centenary year of the discovery of ‘concept of macromolecules’

by Hermann Staudinger (Nobel Laureate 1953) (Refer Figure 1), in a seminal paper

published on 12th June, 1920 in Ber. Dtsch. Chem. Ges., 1920, 53, 1073-1085,

titled, ‘On Polymerisation’. He predicted that large molecules (called polymers or macromolecules) connected by hundreds of covalent bonds are real and

can exist, both in nature (Example: cellulose, natural rubber) and can also be

synthesised (polyether, polystyrene) [1]. This was a revolutionary hypothesis since no synthetic polymers were known at that time nor were the structure

of natural polymers been clearly elucidated. This hypothesis was met with Dr. S. Sivaram Former Director, CSIR-NCL Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

severe resistance from the scientific community of that time; nevertheless, within a decade and a half of the publication of this seminal paper, synthetic polymers became a reality, industrial production began and its wide spread application in everyday life was established.

One hundred years hence, our society is confronted with a completely different problem. We have learnt the science of making polymers from monomers

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very well and can produce any polymer at

via pyrolysis of vinyl polymers to oil and

with a great diversity of structures and

as catalytic hydrogenolysis tandem alkane

will

from

properties.

the

Now,

constituent we

are

monomers

gases - They also include processes such

confronted

metathesis / transfer hydrogenolysis and selective

with the challenge of how to take them

hydrocracking (scheme). The challenge here is

apart and convert the polymers back to

the cracking selectivity (ability to break carbon-

monomers. While the issue of how to

carbon bonds of longer chains in preference to

connect monomers to make polymers

shorter chains) and lowering the temperature

challenged the scientific community in the Figure 1: Hermann Staudinger (1881 - 1965).

1930s and 1940s, the chemistry of selective polymer depolymerisation poses several challenges to scientists today. Our success in achieving a truly circular economy

with respect to polymers depends on how well we master this chemistry and translate it into viable technologies.

Comprehending the Chemistry of Selective Polymer Depolymerisation There is much chemistry for depolymerisation. I broadly classify them as follows: NN

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Thermal flash and catalytic depolymerisation

of cracking (better energy efficiency).

NN

Hydrolysis of polymers to their constituent monomers - Such processes are uniquely suitable for polymers that have an ester, acetal, carbonate or amide bond (example: polyesters,

polyamides

etc.).

Chemical

recycling of PET into Bis (hydroxy ethyl

terephthalate) by glycolysis is a well-known example of this class of depolymerisation, where the monomer for making PET can be To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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ADVERTORIAL

ECON Crystallization Systems A Special Solution for PET Recycling

In dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué, sharing the importance of the ECON

Crystallization System, Vinu Chavda highlights, “With this system, there is no loss of material. Thus, there is a clear saving for the customer and also there is no powder contamination in the atmosphere.”

Q. How was your showcase at K 2019 and thereafter at PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020? What new did you launch and how did the industry respond to it?

K 2019 was very successful and a satisfying show for ECON. We launched the new

version of underwater pelletising system,

‘ECONia’ at K 2019 and exhibited its running production line. ECONia is equipped with a robot which helps in automatically operating the knife arms, cleaning of the die surface and changing of the knife arms. This clearly indicates our intentions to

be

positioned

as

an

innovative

solution provider and as a technologically

advanced company, fulfilling our vision of being a worldwide technology leader.

ECONia is a solution for the future to save

labour cost on one side and avoid human errors on the other.

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PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020 was also a key show for ECON where we exhibited the underwater pelletising

system

with

servo-driven

pressure

adjustment. The servo motor provides constant pressure on the die through the operation helping in producing uniform pellet quality.

At PVI 2020, we also exhibited ‘Made in India’ version of ECON pyrolysis furnace EPO. We are also committed to save the environment with energy saving solutions. EPO is a solution for the Indian industry for thermal cleaning of components

like

die

plates,

breaker

plates,

filters, shafts, screw assemblies and many more. It is a gentle cleaning process without affecting the metallurgy of the steel.

Q. What is your current manufacturing capacity? Do you see an investment there in coming years?

ECON is equipped to manufacture 100 underwater pelletising systems annually along with 50 pyrolysis furnaces EPO.

In our sector, we are the fastest growing company in India and believe in investing in human capital.

We hire good engineers, train them, elevate them and thus they are our real assets. The reason for our

success is our team. So, we have clear intensions to invest in our team to stay as a unique company.

Vinu Chavda Managing Director ECON Machinery Pvt. Ltd. Vadodara

The ‘Made in India’ version of ECON pyrolysis furnace EPO, is a solution for thermal cleaning of components; a gentle cleaning process without affecting the metallurgy of the steel.

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Underwater pelletising system, ECONia, is equipped with a robot which helps in automatically operating the knife arms, cleaning of the die surface and changing of the knife arms.

Q. Circular economy is the nerve centre for the development of today. What is ECON’s position here?

very strong potential in coming years. The Indian industry is very much conscious about the environment and we, thus, expect very strong

We believe recycling will be a key area for the

growth of ECON pyrolysis furnace EPO business to

public-private

Recycling,

future.

We

need

a

focused

partnership

and

approach support

with

from

the government. ECON is keen to work as a development

partner

jointly

to

use

plastics

more responsibly and develop new solutions for recycling.

avoid carbon emission in the atmosphere. speciality

products

and

high-

performance plastics market is increasing now

and hence we have developed some solutions

in the last few years and expect good business from it. For example, for PET recycling, we have

ECON’s thermally insulated technology can be

a special solution called ECON Crystallization

of plastics waste.

pellets by 35 - 40% immediately after pelletising,

Q. How do you see your business in FY 2020-21? Any new markets / sectors within markets that you will focus on?

it multiple times. Normally, in strand pelletising

used as a good solution to handle various kinds

System (ECS) using which one can crystallize PET

so PET recycling companies do not need to process systems

and

in

solid-state

polycondensation

system, there is almost 3 - 4% powder formation;

The Indian market is in a very promising position

however, in the ECON underwater pelletising

power increasing day-by-day. We have grown by

clear saving for the customer and also no powder

and the economy is very young with the spending

system, there is no loss of material. Thus, there is a

25% in 2019-20 and we expect the same kind

contamination in the atmosphere.

of business growth in 2020-21. We have also developed new products in India and we see

Q. What are the key applications ECON is focusing and looking for strong growth over the years?

ECON is very strong in cable compounding, TPE

compounding,

white

masterbatch,

filler

masterbatch, black masterbatch, micro pelletising and many other applications. We have new

solution for colour masterbatch application with new design of water treatment and drying system

to clean the entire machine very quickly. To add, the footprint of the entire machine is very small

thereby saving valuable space. Hot-melt is also a fast-growing application in India. ECON’s thermally insulated solution is superior to handle even very low viscous applications.

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Grounded in the Present but Aligned with the Vision for

Your Future

HyLock

Dedication

Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd. Gat No 399, Hissa No 1 & 2, At Post Bhare, Tal Mulshi, Pune 412 115 Tel : +91 20 66933535 | Web : www.elpml.com Email : enquiry@electronicapmd.com

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0 9 9

Sayeed Ahmed CEO, Biesse India

It was early days for Sayeed in 1990, when he was a Management Trainee at HMT, Bangalore (then). His career has taken him places though he still continues to be in Bengaluru even today, as CEO, Biesse India.

Change being the only constant, we thought it

would be wonderful to capture this and freeze

‘time’. We associate with the ‘current look’ of

our industry colleagues and would it not be

exciting to know of their persona, decades

ago. That’s what we did, had them dig deep into their archives and share this just for your ‘read’... or should we say ‘see’!

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A visual delight!

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6

Samir Gandhi Director, Goldmine Group of Companies

From money matters to masterbatches, Samir continues to innovate and excel in all he does. This explains his journey from handling financial services to diversify into production of colour masterbatch, white masterbatch, additives and fillers.

Technology is his big favourite.

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1

99

7

Prabir Das

1

Business Director - Performance Materials, South Asia, BASF India Ltd.

5 9 9

Prabir has been the man with the material, then (developing makets for GE Plastics) and now (with BASF India). Bonding well with the molecules and the industry.

Rajan K. Velani Director, Plastene India Ltd.

1

The 1995 picture carries a trademark St. Xavier’s look; that is the college in Ranchi that Rajan attended. 15 years in polymers marketing he worked in the initial phase of his career and today is an Independent Director of Plastene India Ltd., contuning to market polymers.

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2

D. M. Sheregar Executive Council Member, TAGMA INDIA and Managing Director, Devu Tools Pvt. Ltd.

A tool makers delight, Devaraya M. Sheregar as in 1992 while he was working as a machinist. This first-generation entrepreneur started Devu Tools Pvt. Ltd., which is today one of the largest tool makers in the country.

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DELHI CALLING

T

he 11th edition of PLASTINDIA, which will be held

at New Delhi in February, 2021, will be bigger than the previous editions, and will focus on responsible

innovations to conserve the environment.

PLASTINDIA, the third-largest exhibition of its kind in the world and the largest in India, is held once every three years. Its 10th edition had taken place in Gandhinagar

in 2018 and the 11th edition will take place at

Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from 4th to 8th February next year, and will also showcase India as a global hub for sourcing processed items related to plastics, raw

material, machinery and other products for use in different segments.

Over the years, PLASTINDIA has emerged as the biggest

and the most successful platform to showcase worldclass innovations and products from the Indian plastics industry that are also used in a host of other sectors.

“The plastics industry is making a significant contribution to economic development across sectors in the country, and its growth is critical for the overall economy.

Plastics are an integral part of automotive, agriculture, horticulture, healthcare,

construction,

irrigation,

medical

sanitation,

equipment,

sports,

plastic

composites, packaging and other sectors, and the

industry continues to make advances into newer areas.

We are confident that the next edition of PLASTINDIA will further consolidate its position as the largest such

show in India. Technology advancements will also cover current focus areas of artificial intelligence, robotics and

sustainability,” emphasises Ajay Shah, Chairman, National Executive Council, PLASTINDIA 2021.

Focus is on

Responsible Environment-friendly innovations The 11th edition of the country’s largest plastics industry event at Pragati Maidan in

New Delhi will see the participation of over

2,000 exhibitors from India and overseas. The team shares their views at a recent press conference in Ahmedabad.

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While their efforts are dedicated to the growth of the

plastics industry, Plastindia Foundation is proactively engaged in enabling sustainable growth of the industry, touching upon quality, human health and environment.

“In tune with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister

Narendra Modi, the focus of PLASTINDIA 2021 will be on

using plastics responsibly to minimise its impact on the environment. There is a need to create awareness about

recycling and reusing plastics, and adopting better waste management techniques,” adds Ajay Shah.

The 10th edition of PLASTINDIA saw 1,800 exhibitors, of

which 550 were international exhibitors representing PLASTINDIA provides an excellent opportunity to

explore business and investment avenues, and to create partnerships for joint ventures and tie-ups.

Jigish Doshi President, Plastindia Foundation

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44 countries, with close to 2.50 lakh

PLASTINDIA 2021 will see participation

will surpass the milestones created in

industry

visitors. The 11th edition of PLASTINDIA

terms of exhibitors, participants, size of the exhibition, overseas participation and visitors.

“PLASTINDIA 2021 will see presence of

over 2,000 exhibitors from India and

of exhibitors from across the plastics resins

including

and

raw

compounds,

materials,

chemicals,

primary processing machineries, new

technologies, printing and decorative

equipment, associations and institutions, semi-finished and finished products,

Ajay Shah, Chairman, National Executive Council, PLASTINDIA 2021 and Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation at the press conference in Ahmedabad.

moulds and dyes, auxiliary equipment,

supported

PLASTINDIA 2021 as a world-class event

“PLASTINDIA is an ideal platform to

of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government

ensure a memorable and rewarding

thousands of potential customers from

over 45 countries, and with quality business visitors. Our vision is to make

at the modernised Pragati Maidan to experience to all,” expresses Ajay Shah.

We are confident that the next

edition of PLASTINDIA will further

consolidate its position as the largest such show in India.

Ajay Shah Chairman, National Executive Council, PLASTINDIA 2021

among others.

showcase products and services to across the globe, to meet customers, interact

with

industry

leaders,

and

to enhance brand awareness. It also provides

an

excellent

opportunity

to explore business and investment avenues, and to create partnerships for

joint ventures and tie-ups,” says Jigish Doshi, President, Plastindia Foundation.

The

PLASTINDIA

2021

International

Plastics Exhibition & Conference is

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by

the

Department

of

Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of India.

“Our mission is to enhance the image and growth of the Indian plastics industry

by

holding

world-class

exhibitions in India at regular intervals.

Plastindia Foundation has been taking this initiative over the years to bring together the best in this field globally,

which has provided a platform for our domestic industrialists to share their experiences with their global counterparts,” adds Jigish Doshi.

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Integrated Automation

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n Ancillary Equipment

and Recycling

n Blow Moulding Machines

Bry-Air (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.

Rakesh Chandra Jha, National Sales Manager

419-420 Udyog Vihar Phase 1, Gurgaon-122016, Haryana.

Davis-Standard, LLC

Debbie Crowley, Global Marketing Administrator 1 Extrusion Drive, Pawcatuck-06379, CT T: +860-599-1010 E: dcrowley@davis-standard.com W: www.davis-standard.com

T: +91-124-4184444 E: rcjha@pahwa.com W: www.bryair.com

n Colour Pigments & Masterbatches Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd.

Pradeep Chudasama, Asst. Manager - Marketing

Plot No. 147, 148 & 154, Devraj Industrial Park, Piplaj-Pirana Road, Piplaj, Ahmedabad-382405, Gujarat.

Prasad Group of Companies

Sanjiv Parikh, General Manager (Sales & Marketing)

Plot No. 14 & 16, G.I.D.C. Estate, Phase-I, Vatva, Ahmedabad-382445, Gujarat.

T: +91-79-25830112 M: +91-9377752617 E: plastics@prasadgroup.com W: www.prasadgroup.com

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Rajesh Kumar, VP-Sales

C-65/1 Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi-110020.

T: +91-11-41612244 M: +91-9810000461 E: info@alokindustries.com W: www.alokmasterbatches.com

T: +91-79-29708147 M: +91-9712928201 E: marketingindia@conairgroup.com W: www.conairgroup.com/india

ALOK Masterbatches Pvt. Ltd.

Blend Colours Pvt. Ltd. Sharad Rathi, Director

Plot No.35, IDA Kattedan, Hyderabad-500077, Telangana, India.

T: +91-40-24361499 / 24360887 M: +91-9885118511 E: info@blendcolours.com W: www.blendcolours.com

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Innovation and the latest technologies offer our customers a decisive competitive advantage. be the first.

www.engelglobal.com

Deep Plast Industries

Ramesh Patel, Partner

Block No.553, Rakanpur (Santej), Kalol, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad-382721, Gujarat.

Rollepaal Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. Pankil Patel, Asst. General Manager-Sales

Ashwamegh Industrial Estate, Block No. 394, Plot No. 2, Near Nutan Nagrik Bank Post: Changodar, Taluka: Sanand, Ahmedabad-382213, Gujarat.

T: +91-9898598712 / 13 / 14 M: +91-9824208456 E: p.patel@rollepaal.com W: www.rollepaal.com

T: +91-2764-286032 / 286450 M: +91-9825035472 E: rameshpatel@deepplast.com W: www.deepplast.com

n Extruders & Extrusion Lines

Brueckner Machinery and Service India Ghanshyam Shilamkar, Vice President Sales Indian Subcontinent

Davis-Standard, LLC

Windsor Machines Ltd.

Jitesh R. Patel, Sr. General Manager

Plot No. 5402-5403, Phase-IV, G.I.D.C., Vatva, Ahmedabad-382445, Gujarat.

T: +91-79-25841111 / 25841591 M: +91-9825048939 E: jitesh.patel@windsormachines.com W: www.windsormachines.com

Venus Building-3rd Floor, Plot no 8/A, Kalwa MIDC Block, TTC Ind. Area, Opp. Digha Lake, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai-400708, Maharashtra.

T: +91-22-61674991 E: ghanshyam.shilamkar@brueckner.com W: www.brueckner.com

n Fillers and Reinforcements

Debbie Crowley, Global Marketing Administrator

Golcha Minerals India Pvt. Ltd.

Sumeet Verma, Sr. GM – Sales & Marketing

Golcha Trade Centre, 4th Floor, MI Road, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan T: +91-141-4056666 M: +91-9116196171 E: sumeet.verma@golchagroup.com W: www.golchaminerals.com

1 Extrusion Drive, Pawcatuck-06379, CT T: +860-599-1010 E: dcrowley@davis-standard.com W: www.davis-standard.com

n Injection Moulding Machines

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Econ Machinery Pvt. Ltd.

Vinu Chavda, Managing Director

181, Por Industrial Park, Adjoining Por G.I.D.C., Behind Hotel Sahyog, NH 8A, Por, Vadodara-391243, Gujarat.

T: +91-7046263000 M: +91-9624091901 E: v.chavda@econ-in.com W: www.econ-in.com

Guru Nanak Engg. & Plastic Works Rohit Wadhan, Owner

908/1/5, Kiran Motor Lane, Makarpura G.I.D.C., Vadodara-390010, Gujarat M: +91-9687582708 E: gurunanakengg13@gmail.com W: www.gurunanakengg.in

Yizumi Precision Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. Pramil Das, Sales Manager

No.7, Mahagujarat Ind. Est., Moraiya Patiya, Village Moraiya, Ahmedabad-382210, Gujarat.

M: +91-7575009363 E: sales.india1@yizumi.com W: www.yizumi.com

Kumar Engineering Works Pradip Nayyar

48B, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata-700007, West Bengal.

T: +91-33-22691195 M: +91-9330862742 / 9830083467 E: kumar_engg1956@yahoo.co.in

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n Moulds and Dies

Windsor Machines Ltd.

Manoj Singh, DGM - Sales & Marketing

Plot No. 6 & 7, G.I.D.C., Chhatral, Tal. Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar-382729, Gujarat.

T: +91-2764-307100 / 233646 M: +91-9910273951 E: manoj.singh@windsormachines.com W: www.windsormachines.com

n Integrated Automation

Mifa Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Davis-Standard, LLC

Debbie Crowley, Global Marketing Administrator 1 Extrusion Drive, Pawcatuck-06379, CT T: +860-599-1010 E: dcrowley@davis-standard.com W: www.davis-standard.com

n Machines & Equipment for Preprocessing and Recycling

Davis-Standard, LLC

Debbie Crowley, Global Marketing Administrator 1 Extrusion Drive, Pawcatuck-06379, CT T: +860-599-1010 E: dcrowley@davis-standard.com W: www.davis-standard.com

Davis-Standard, LLC

Debbie Crowley, Global Marketing Administrator 1 Extrusion Drive, Pawcatuck-06379, CT

n Raw Materials

n Machinery for Foam, Reactive or Reinforced Resins

Bldg No. 3, Unit No. 3, Sampada Sagar Manthan Ind. Estate, Sativali Road, Bhoidapada, Vasai (East), Thane-401208, Maharashtra.

M: +91-8691088515 E: sales@hitechmoulds.com W: www.hitechmoulds.com

T: +860-599-1010 E: dcrowley@davis-standard.com W: www.davis-standard.com

703, Akik, S. G. Highway, Opp. Rajpath Club, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380015, Gujarat.

T: +91-79-26870825 M: +91-9327220008 E: au@mifasystems.com W: www.mifasystems.com

Sanjiv Kadu, Business Partner

n Parts and Components

Abhay Upadhye, Director

Hitech Moulds

Apar Industries Limited

Kamal Sharma, Sr. DGM, Polymer Division

Flat No. 303, Welworth Regency , S. No. 24/3, Near Shivajinagar St Stand, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005, Maharashtra.

T: +91-20-25514572 / 73 M: +91-9823311662 E: agency.polymers@apar.com W: www.apar.com

AVAA Polymers India Pvt. Ltd. (Polymet Group)

Girish R. Handigol, Chief Operating Officer

AWFIS Space Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 7th Floor, East Wing, Raheja Towers, M. G. Road, Behind Petrol Pump, Bengaluru-560001, Karnataka.

M: +91-98410 20314 E: girish.h@polymetsa.com W: www.polymetsa.com.sg

Be a part of the exclusive Golden Pages for as low as Rs. 2500

Call Bhavesh at +91-96640 61103; bhavesh@custage.com to book your slot.

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ENABLING BUSINESSES

PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020

P

A Showcase of Strength By the Industry and For the Industry

LASTIVISION INDIA 2020, held in

2020 knowledge terminal that had field

January, 2020, left an impregnable

the benefit of the attendees, exhibitors

Mumbai between 16th and 20th

impression with the plastics industry.

Just like each edition since 1992, this exhibition has also drawn attention overseas as well for its veracity. This

doesn’t happen in a day or a month.

It’s years of constant hard work and dedication

of

the

members

and

networks of The All India Plastics Manufacturers’

Association

(AIPMA).

AIPMA reached out to the deepest corners of the country (through the

well-attended, close to 50 roadshows) and

nodal

location

overseas

to

communicate to the stakeholders of the industry, the growing importance of PLASTIVISION as a brand for business.

The exhibition with over 1,500 exhibitors from across the world had a wide range of machineries and products to showcase to the plastics industry. As a part of the event, was the ElitePlus - PVI

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experts sharing their experiences for and visitors alike. An initiative that received acclaim.

Committee,

PLASTIVISION

INDIA 2020 and his team received much applause for having built a business

platform

environment challenging.

that

The

Kick-starting the five-day exhibition, the show started with a grand inaugural ceremony

with

as

this

was

positive

in

an

extremely

feedbacks

that came from exhibitors is a sure sign that the industry will witness

several partnerships in coming times.

Here is snapshot in brief on one of the significant events in the country PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020...

of

Guest,

Kashi

Chemicals

Executive

Committee,

AIPMA;

Arvind

Mehta,

Chairman

-

Governing Council, AIPMA and Raju Desai, Chairman - National Advisory

Board, PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020 by lighting up the lamp. Welcoming the

exhibitors, the President of AIPMA, Jagat

Killawala thanked the Government of India for approving financial support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

This clearly signified the passion with

development

towards

showcasing their capabilities to the industry at PVI 2020.

PLASTIVISION

INDIA 2020; Jagat Killawala, President -

Chief

worked

Petro-Chemicals;

(MSMEs) to participate in the event.

launches across product categories. companies

and

Kailash B. Murarka, Chairman - National

The event witnessed a plethora of new

which

Chief

Nath Jha, Joint Secretary, Department

Kailash B. Murarka, Chairman - National Executive

When Curtains Raised...

Guest,

expressed

Kashi

Nath

of

the

confidence

Jha

over

had

the

industry

mentioning how this second largest polymer

show

in

the

contributes for its upliftment.

country

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To believe in one’s dreams and dare to make all the like-minded people to come together to explore the true strength and power of the industry, this is how PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020 presented itself to the world of plastics.

There were nearly 500 international exhibitors from 25+ countries and over 2.3 lakh visitors who attended the show. Among all, China was the single

largest country present after India with 300+ exhibitors displaying injection

moulding machines, blow moulding machines, hot runners, raw materials, chemicals and more.

To continually add more value to the exhibitors and visitors, the organisers

built a lot around the core exhibition the consultancy clinic, finance zone, medical plastics pavilion, solar energy

pavilion, Indiamould pavilion, agriculture

pavilion, job & career fair, automation

& robotics pavilion, recycling pavilion, Industry 4.0 pavilion - making it a

basket to cater to diverse needs, wants and desires.

There was also an interesting bazaar for the first time in the history of

PLASTIVISION INDIA 2020 - the Scrap and Dana Bazaar. It had series of stalls

allotted for scrap sellers who came from various parts of India.

energy-saving

methods

along

with

continuously improving the products’ quality. In the future, there will be more

B2B India-China Meet

Chinese plastics machinery companies

The bilateral meeting of India and China

to make direct investments or enlarge

of buyers and sellers discussing their

Circularity for Business

had been a fruitful event with lots

products and making their first move for partnerships.

Yang Ming, General Manager, CMEC International Exhibition Co., Ltd. said,

“It is believed that China and India will

have

great

potentials

in

in-

depth cooperation, which will for sure benefit the people of both countries and contribute to the entire world. We

believe that the Chinese exhibitors will harvest a lot in this exhibition.”

Excited

with

the

response

at

the

show, Su Dongping, Executive Deputy President,

China

Plastics

Machinery

Industry Association commented, “The

association has been strengthening the industry standards of safety and

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the factories in India.”

Leaders and policy makers of the plastics industry are the ones who are

most

concerned

about

the

environment and they are working every day on what improvement can

make plastics more sustainable and eco-friendlier.

That

was

the

main

idea behind the topics that were discussed during the ElitePlus - PVI 2020 Conference on Day 2 of the event, ‘Circular Economy and Recycling’.

Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Nayak, Director General

and Chief Executive Officer, CIPET made an

excellent

presentation

on

how

we mis-use and mis-manage plastics and elaborated on how recycling and other

techniques

will

help

the

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industry and government to improve environmentally and economically.

“It’s been 15 years since we build roads using plastics waste and there are

no potholes. What else do we need from plastics then? Today, the plastics waste costs about Rs. 30 per kg. So, nothing is called plastic waste for me,”

mentioned Dr. R. Vasudevan, Dean ECA

and Professor, Department of Chemistry, Thiagarajar College of Engineering.

Sharing his thoughts, Vijay Merchant, Chairman, Polycraft Group said, “It’s the right approach and everybody

has to follow this method. Having a

proving

record

relevant for India.”

of

success,

it’s

And More With Conferences In this fast-pace of life, we need to think ahead of time to improvise our industry.

In addition to ‘Business Ka Booster’ and the ‘Packaging Seminar’, one of

the topics that experts and innovators

discussed during the ElitePlus - PVI 2020

Conference

was

‘Emerging

Technologies and Processes to Improve Productivity’ that gave glimpses of the future technologies in the plastics industry where international speakers

shared their ideas and discussed various perspectives of its implementation.

The next topic on ‘Advances in Materials Technology’ gave the industry a clear

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idea about the latest innovations and

2,500 essays from four zones - East,

a better and brighter future. It was

distributed to three winners from each

experiments in this field so as to build an insightful sharing of knowledge and practical solutions in terms of advancements in raw materials.

The job fair at the event drew attention young

visitors.

Speaking

on

the current employment trends in

the industry, Kishore P. Sampat, Vice President - West Zone, AIPMA said,

“There is very good demand for technical sales and service jobs. Employers are

looking for technically qualified sales people who can promote their products

in a very effective way. We suggest young people to opt for sales and services to reach great heights.”

a

With equal finesse, AIPMA organised a grand celebration for its exhibitors

to make sure that business days were coupled with as much pleasure by organising a wonderful performance

by Mika Singh and his troupe on one of the evenings.

All-in-All The five-day exhibition was a perfect

blend of sustainability and innovation for the plastics industry. The leaders in the environment and, at the same

‘Consultant Clinic’ which aimed to give entrepreneurs,

given to all the participants.

the industry are truly concerned about

A Clinic for Your Business aspiring

zones and participated certificate was

Gala Nite

Job Fair from

West, North and South. Prizes were

one-stop

solution for their business ideas. Harshad

time, they have a genuine willingness to

eradicate

common

misunderstandings

people

about

of

plastics.

Desai, Chairman – Consultant Clinic said,

Both the issues were discussed widely

aspects right from how to produce new

putting real efforts to make this world

to invest in business, to how to take the

have resources; we have technologies;

“We provide consultation for various

during the event and they are sure of

products on existing machinery, to how

more environment-friendly to all. We

business overseas too.”

we have great minds; we have hard

For Young Minds

which we already possess and there

workers - these are the essentials

AIPMA also conducted a nation-wide

essay contest for students of class IX and X across the country and they received

is no doubt that the plastics industry will reach even greater heights in near future.

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CHINAPLAS 2020

Plastics Manufacturing ‘Going Digital’ in Numerous Ways CHINAPLAS 2020 is expected to

present 3,40,000

square metres of exhibition space,

bring together 3,900+ global exhibitors and 1,80,000+

visitors, to join

hands to overcome

the challenges, and together create a

W

prosperous future.

hile sustainability and circular

Take, for example, the KraussMaffei

that unit connects Milacron equipment

most

has formed a new ‘Digital & Service

to a full range of services such as

headlines

these days in the plastics and rubber industries,

the

quiet

shift

toward

digitalisation may be just as monumental a trend in those sectors.

strategies - from Industry 4.0, the Internet

of

Things,

and

additive

manufacturing to augmented reality and blockchain technology - promises to reshape the industry as dramatically

as anything we have seen in recent

our customers, we are deepening our

existing offerings such as in predictive maintenance

and

are

establishing

services

analytics,

related

controlling,

to

individual

faster growth.

enable

maintenance.

The

and

ei3

predictive

predictive

maintenance system currently works

M

platform-based connectivity

‘plug-and-play’

offerings,

machine

and

while

new

also

helping them to control their machines remotely from anywhere in the world. machinery

maker,

Milacron

Holdings Corp., meanwhile, recently

for its digital solutions business, called ‘M-Powered’. Working with ei3 Corp.,

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Remote Monitoring

data

announced it is tripling its workforce

to

troubleshooting

across all segments benefit from digital

monitoring are proving to be pivotal helping

customers

remote monitoring of its equipment,

analytics.” The aim is to help customers

U.S.

technologies

linking

new offerings around platform-based

years. Additionally, quality management, analytics, mobile apps and real-time

cloud,

red

The adoption of digital tools and

states, “In close collaboration with

the

e ow -P

Digitally-driven Businesses to Come to the Fore at CHINAPLAS 2020

Solutions’ unit. CEO, Dr. Frank Stieler

to

Machine red

the

Technical Support

e ow -P

of

Group. The German machinery giant

M

economy may be grabbing

Parts Service

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with Milacron’s hydraulic pumps, heater bands and extruder screws.

Another

major

machinery

maker,

Arburg GmbH & Co. KG, is expanding internationally the digitalisation strategy

it calls ‘arburgXworld’. The company recently

announced

in

languages.

the

previously

German-only portal is now available 18

Customers

can

configure machines online and buy

both, presses and aftermarket parts, on

the site. ArburgXworld also includes various apps that can assist users with material

processing

and

predictive

Still, it’s not just injection moulding that

is benefitting from digital technologies.

Canadian polyolefins producer, Nova Chemicals Corp. - which shares common

ownership with Borouge and Borealis Group - recently added more modules

to its web-based software program called ‘Bonfire’, which enables film

designers to ‘virtually’ build complex multilayer film structures (up to 11

layers), then predicts their performance properties. The tool, Nova says, can help

to reduce the number of physical trials, saving both, time and money.

maintenance at the screw, simulate the

Italian plastics and packaging machine

faults and downtime issues, and other

updated its patented computer vision

machine controller, analyse and remedy such tools.

maker

SACMI

software,

Imola

S.C.

‘CVS3000’,

also

which

has

applies

artificial intelligence and deep learning

to perform tasks that the firm claims ‘previously proved to be impossible or, at least, very challenging with traditional algorithms’.

Additive

manufacturing

is

perhaps

the digital manufacturing technology garnering the most attention these Austrian machinery maker, Engel Group, also is leveraging digital technology in

various ways to optimise the moulding process. The company, together with 24 other mostly German and Austrian

partners such as Borealis, Covestro and Erema - recently opened the Linz

Institute of Technology (LIT) Factory at a university in Linz, Austria. The 1,480-square-metre LIT Factory aims to leverage the potential of digitisation

alongside the value chain of materials

ranging from product development and tool-making to production and ecologically recycling plastic. In the

long run, it says, the LIT Factory wants to become an internationally visible flagship

for

and digitisation.

polymer

processing

Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH, meanwhile, is

busy

developing

intelligent

machines that adjust themselves using adaptive algorithms.

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days,

as

sophisticated

3D

printers

and software systems are enabling

the production of incredibly complex polymeric

and

metal

components,

while significantly reducing the material waste

commonly

associated

with

Domo Chemicals, Covestro and Circularise are partnering to bring blockchain technology.

use blockchain technology to set up

an open standard for sustainability and transparency within this field.

Meantime, others are beginning to use augmented or virtual reality tools

to assist in such matters as worker training, machine maintenance and

product design. Sophisticated software

today also can help brand owners and manufacturers selection

and

with

colour

precise

colour

matching

for

their moulded or painted components.

And, primary and auxiliary equipment makers, industrywide, are increasingly connecting

their

factory-floor

equipment to the cloud, to enable faster,

more reliable monitoring and execution across their entire network.

subtractive technologies. 3D equipment

CHINAPLAS 2020 Calling...

Carbon

is increasingly becoming a digitally-

suppliers such as Stratasys, HP Inc. and options

are

that

offering

often

manufacturing complement

traditional plastic moulding techniques,

and allow cost-effective production of low- or medium-volume parts.

In

a

recent

development,

some

companies are leveraging blockchain

technology to aid with supply-chain traceability and circularity. Belgium-

It’s clear that plastics manufacturing driven business, with huge potential benefits for those who wisely embrace

the available technologies. Visitors can

learn more about these options firsthand at CHINAPLAS 2020 in the National

Exhibition and Convention Center, in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China on April 21 - 24, 2020.

based Domo Chemicals announced

This iconic industry event is expected

advanced materials producer, Covestro

of exhibition space, bring together

recently it has joined with German

AG and with Circularise, a Netherlandsbased

tech

collaborative

innovator,

effort

it’s

in

a

calling

new, the

‘Circularise Plastics’ project. It aims to

to

present

3,40,000

square

metres

3,900+ global exhibitors and 1,80,000+ visitors, to join hands to overcome the challenges, and together create a prosperous future.

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GREEN ALL AROUND

Sustainability

in the Era of Plastics High visibility of plastics waste has drawn global attention vilifying this family of materials. On

hindsight, it may turn out to be an advantage.

Mitigating a visible pollution (plastics waste) has

better chance of success than invisible pollution like GHG build-up and climate change. Ironically plastics

can significantly contribute towards mitigation of this invisible pollution facing this planet.

Sustainability

As world is waking up to growing

The concept of sustainability can be traced back to 1713 when German

of

climate

change

and

depleting resources (materials, energy

mine administrator and tax accountant,

and water), sustainable development

use of timber in mines to the extent

business world has shifted from profit

plantation. This prognosis overlooked

reporting of 3Ps - Planet (Ecology),

of the seminal report in 1972, ‘The Limit

Business organisations are now closely

couple and others brought the debate

energy footprints in products, operations

Hans Carl van Carlowitz postulated the

has come under sharper focus. The

that it can be replenished with fresh

maximisation to triple bottom line

growth and development. Publication

People (Equity) and Profit (Economy).

to Growth’, authored by the Meadows

monitoring their material, water and

on sustainability in the forefront.

and services. The plastics industry is no

While there are multiple definitions

exception to this trend.

of sustainable development, the most

The

Commission

Figure 1) as three concentric circles

widely shared is UN backed World on

Environment

and

Development version framed under

the chairmanship of Dr. Gro Harlem S. K. Ray Hon. Secretary & Member of Executive Committee Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE) Mumbai

challenges

Brundtland

in

the

document,

‘Our

Common Future’. It defined sustainable development

as

one

that

meets

the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’

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conceptual

framework

of

sustainability is often depicted (Refer postulated by well-known sustainability economists Peter Victor and Herman Daly. In this, both economy as well as equity sits within the overall boundary of ecology or the environment.

Plastics The genesis of plastic goes back to

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growth helped humanity to meet the

a one-to-one basis, wherever plastics

also brought along an unprecedented

material footprints of plastic products

burgeoning demand for materials, it Economy (Profit)

challenge in management of waste. As

plastic products are highly durable, the

Equity (People)

waste takes a long time to disintegrate

Ecology (Planet)

in

Figure 1: Sustainability - Conceptual framework.

Aryan

civilisation

with

nature.

The

rapidly

increasing

quantity of waste and its high visibility has drawn public attention to its impact

‘Jatugriha’

mentioned in the Mahabharata where an entire palace was constructed with shellac. Shellac, a resinous secretion from female lac bug, is a natural polymer

with thermoplastic properties. Modern day plastic era, however, dawned in

1856 with the invention of ‘Parkesine’ by Alexander Parkes, a compound created from nitrocellulose and camphor, later

became known more as ‘Celluloid’.

The first truly synthetic plastic, phenol formaldehyde (PF) was commercialised in 1907 by Leo Baekeland, widely

known by its trade name ‘Bakelite’. This

ushered an era of plastics that set the

stage for invention and development of a wide variety of synthetic materials, both thermoplastics and thermosets.

on flora and fauna around us. Loud condemnation of such negative impact has drowned the feeble voice on the

role of plastics for sustainable growth. It

is important to explore this interplay and place plastics in its true perspective in the context of environment.

a wide range of synthetic polymers

that initially supplemented traditional materials,

but

eventually

overtook

most of them due to their versatility, affordability

and

convenience.

No

wonder, the twentieth century came to

materials. This has huge implications in not only achieving lower material

footprints for products made from

plastics, but also on energy saving in

subsequent steps of transportation and

distribution. A well-designed plastic bag of 10 grams can carry a load of 10 kgs

of grains or pluses. To carry the same

4 - 5 times.

5 grams of plastic film whereas the

glass bottle for the same quantity of

milk would weigh 650 grams (Refer Figure 2). Same would be the case of plastic housewares, building products,

transportation and appliance parts. On

be termed as the ‘Age of Plastics’.

700

There are over twenty-five different

600

eight thousand grades, blends and

400

types

of

plastics

compounds.

While

and

from

more

the

than

mid

twentieth century (1950), the demand

for steel and paper grew by a factor of eight; in contrast, demand for plastics grew by over two hundred times. Before the close of last millennium, demand

for plastics overtook that of all metals in

volumetric term. While this phenomenal

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Most plastic materials start as fossil

fuels. The building blocks for plastics are largely derived from crude oil. All

major plastics, except PVC, have densely compacted energy and hence may create an impression that the energy

footprints of plastic would be higher than that of the alternatives. This is not

products with lowest energy footprints.

weight ratio as compared to alternative

To pack a litre of milk, the dairy needs

and technologists invent and produce

of plastic products.

Most plastics have superior strength to

quantity of grocery items, a paper bag

with a deeper understanding of the

contributor to lower material footprints

energy footprints at the raw material

process of catalysis, allowed scientists

chemistry,

to weight ratio has been the key

Interplay

or a cloth bag would possibly weigh

of

are substantially lower. High strength

the case. Plastics may start with higher

combined

Knowledge

can meet the functional requirements,

650

temperature at which conversion takes place as compared to metals.

Plastic

products

are

processed

at

temperatures ranging between 250° C

to 350° C, depending on the type of plastic raw material used. Whereas,

steel is processed between 1,400° C and 1,450° C, aluminium between 700° C

and 750° C and glass between 1,400° C and 1,600° C (Refer Figure 3). Smelting temperature of aluminium is, however,

higher at about 1,000° C. Energy footprint

of plastics further goes down when the waste is recycled since the process employs much less energy as compared

to metal or glass. There may, however, be a small penalty on physical properties of recycled material.

Other contributor to lower energy

footprints of plastics is their lighter reflecting

consumption

in

in

lower

energy

transportation

and

distribution. Light weight plastic parts

in automobiles and aircrafts also results

300

in lower body weight and, consequently,

200 0

The reason is the substantially lower

weight,

500

100

production stage; however, it ends up in

higher fuel efficiency. Besides this, there

50 PE Pouch

is also substantial energy savings during Glass Bottle

Figure 2: Weight of material in grams to pack a litre of milk.

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Choose Your Best Answer

colour matching Mastermind: Prof. (Dr.) D. D. Kale

A quick check on how updated you are, a few not so difficult questions.

A 3-minute quiz...give it a try!

1.

Visible light has seven major

colours. The wavelength range of

5.

a. 2.997 x 10 cm/sec

2.

1: d; 2: c; 3: d; 4: d; 5: a; 6: c; 7: b; 8: c; 9: b; 10: c; 11: d; 12: a

c. Blue and green

The D65 light source is light

d. Red and blue

emitted by heated tungsten at

10. Scattering of light is connected to:

absolute temperature, ° K is: a. 65

a. Transmission of light

a. Specific green and blue pigments

b. 650

b. Absorption of light

b. Emission of light

c. 6,500

c. Refection from many angles

c. Interference of light

d. 1,650

d. Absorption and transmission

7.

The specifications of colour are

11. For colour measurement, the

through Labch values. The letter ‘b’ denotes:

In most colour matching

instrument used is:

a. Camera

instruments, the incident light is:

a. Blue colour

b. X-ray producing device

a. Artificial blue

b. One of the co-ordinates (y axis)

c. Oven

b. Green

c. Black colour

d. Spectrophotometer

c. Yellow

d. Brightness of colour

d. Artificial daylight

While specifying the colour

(Labch), the letter ‘L’ denotes:

8.

When pigments are incorporated in transparent plastic, it could lead to:

a. Concentration of lavender shade

a. Different levels of absorption of light

b. Thickness of the sample or the length

b. Total transmission of light

of light travelling through the sample c. Linear measurement d. Lightness of given colour

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6.

due to:

rough surface

4.

b. Red and yellow

d. 777 metre/sec

The colours of peacock feathers are

d. Transmission of light from

3.

a. Green and yellow

c. 70,000 km/sec

b. 1,000 to 7,000

If the colour specification has both

a and b having values more than zero, then the shade lies between:

b. 7,777 metre/sec

a. 10 to 70

d. 384 to 746

9.

8

visible light in nanometres is:

c. 701 to 777

The velocity of light in vacuum is:

c. Scattering d. Emission of different colours in cyclic form

12. Metamerism is loss of colour matching due to:

a. Measurements made under different illuminants b. Pigment of same shade supplied by different supplier c. Different pigment batch from the same supplier d. Different person making the colour matching

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BUILDING DREAMS

Celebrating the Unlimited Potential of Plastic Pipes Industry at the SPE Pipes Conference

Having all industry experts gather on a common platform to discuss the future of the plastic pipes industry, is indeed a landmark occasion. Especially if the platform is one designed for

knowledge sharing, receiving and mutually benefitting the plastic pipes industry. All this and more was witnessed at the recently

held Plastic Pipes 2019 conference organised by the Society of

Plastics Engineers (SPE) India. Read on to know all about this event...

T

he Plastic Pipes 2019 conference held on 21st and 22nd November, 2019 at

Mumbai - in its third edition - proved to be a massive success. What made this conference unique is the fact that it welcomed industry stalwarts from across

the globe to share knowledge about the future of the plastic pipes industry and how sustainable can the industry at large be made. This event was organised by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) India. Opening the two-day conference, Vijay Boolani,

President, SPE India spoke about the inception of the plastic pipes industry (PPI) in India

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Research suggests that oil and

gas innovation in these markets is bound to lead the market for

PPI. While the European market

will attain a healthy compounded

growth rate of 5.18% during 2019 2023, it is said that the Indian

market for PVC, in terms of CAGR will grow over 14% till 2025.

as well as globally and how far it has

infrastructural

world relied on materials like metal,

urbanisation in these geographies.”

come.

He

shared,

“Historically,

the

concrete and clay; however, thanks

to the technical innovation and rapid development

by

the

stakeholders,

plastics too have become a material of choice and sees application in sewage

systems, oil and gas industry, chemicals, clean water and many more areas.”

Further talking about the growing

plastics market trends globally, Vijay Boolani shared that North America alone

is one of leading trend accelerators in

the plastics industry. As an economy, the United States of America itself plays a key role as the world’s largest market.

Therefore, any change in demand and

trends here cannot be ignored. “Closely following North America is APAC, in

which China is closely followed by India.

And in the times to come, will occupy more markets than before, by clocking impressive

growth

by

2023,”

Vijay

Boolani said, sharing his projections.

Vijay

Boolani

also

mentioned

that

research suggests that oil and gas innovation in these markets is bound

investments,

Further leading the discussion on the

roadmap for PPI and its last five decades in MENA and South Asia, Robert J. Lawrence, CEO, ProjAC shared, “The last 5 decades have been exciting

for the industry and have laid strong foundation for our next decades to

come. Companies in Middle East have taken chances and earned from their

risks. All thanks to them and their innovative hats, two decades down we have a catalogue of firsts. We have giant

offshore pipelines and have huge large diameter horizontal directional drilling poles. We have, as an industry, seen such rapid growth. When we did our market research 5 decades ago, plastics was projected at 2 - 5% of the market; however, we now stand at 35%.” Yet, he emphasised, that the industry still

needs to work on a consistent regional approach

and

specifications

clean

and

the

ensure

industry

that

the

quality controls remain to be the key to businesses.

to lead the market for PPI. While the

Also present at the conference, Dr. Brian

compounded growth rate of 5.18%

his views on forming the sustainable

European market will attain a healthy

during 2019 - 2023, it is said that the Indian market for PVC, in terms of

CAGR will grow over 14% till 2025. “All

these changes are a chain-reaction to the favourable government policies,

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growth,

rapid industrialisation and booming

G. Landes, President, SPE Global shared future for plastics. He questioned the

industry players on their innovation and

end-results. He asked, “While innovation is key to plastics industry, and we believe

we are doing a good job there, but we

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are questioned on how much our industry is changing for

the societal impact?” He further shared that all one hears is that plastics are a threat for our planet, never hear how it changes ones’ lifestyle and, “Thus, it’s important that

we, as an industry, have this conversation within ourselves

and with our communities and make them understand how we can change a few things amongst ourselves to be more successful. We have to share the positive impacts

of the industry and make people understand them too.

What we need is a perspective change and that needs to come in quick.”

Closing the two-day conference, Patrick Farrey, CEO, SPE USA shared his take on how SPE India, as part of

SPE Global, is trying to build a bridge within the industry for a better future. He shared, “SPE Global is spread

across the globe, has over 22,000 members worldwide.

We are a global society with stakeholders across the value chain. We are a diverse organisation, but have a

commonality that we all work in plastics business. Our forte

has

been

organising

seminars

and

technical

conferences, in addition to journals and reports that add value to members and industry, at large. Our content is

turned into educational content for market awareness.”

Further highlighting on SPE, he mentioned, what SPE

takes pride the most in is the fact that seminars like

such help companies to create business opportunities at this common accessible platform - creating a win-win opportunity for all.

This event later culminated into an industry connect platform with Rajendra Pawar, Secretary, Water Resources Department addressing the gathering on the status and

prospects of irrigation projects in Maharashtra and the role of plastic pipes. Also giving their insights at the conference Business

were

Murali

Development

Adhyatmabhattar,

Manager,

United

Technical Special

Services LLC who shared his knowledge on innovative, high-performance

internal

lining

solutions

while

Dr. Niranjan Swarup, Director General, IndSTT spoke about converting pipe dreams to dream pipes in trenchless applications.

Also

present

at

the

conference

was

Dr. Purnima Jalihal, Sc G and Head, Energy and Fresh

Water, NIOT who spoke on HDPE pipes in innovative configurations for ocean thermal desalination. All this

and more made this event a wholesome learning experience for all.

It’s noteworthy to mention here that the event would not have achieved such resounding success had it not

been for the efforts and guidance of Ramesh Parasuraman, Vice

President

(President-Elect),

SPE

India

Rajiv Sanghavi, International Counsellor, SPE India.

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and

SIGNATURE LAUNCH

Electronica Launches PLATINA 2P

Injection Moulding Machine Series

The excitement was evident as over 25 customers across

17 cities converged onto the Electronica facility in Pune.

W

hile on one hand, the open house conducted by

Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd. on 24th January, 2020

witnessed the launch of the landmark PLATINA 2P

series, two-platen hydraulic injection moulding machines, the

industry also witnessed an open house of a different kind! The recipe of this Electronica Open House had ‘warmth’ as its key ingredient. A very grounded Team Electronica was sharp and alert making sure of the comfort and need of every guest! Be it the pre-function area, the factory tour or the elegant setting of

the function area, the act was well conceived of, well instructed, well implemented and, most importantly, well spearheaded by Amit Pendse, President, Electronica Plastic Machines Ltd.!

And Why this Open House...

With the challenging and ever-growing demands by the

plastic injection moulding industry and keeping with the latest developments in the international markets, Electronica wished

to launch PLATINA 2P series 650T, a two-platen injection moulding machine, another energy efficient, compact sizes, mid tonnage solution for the global markets.

The

excitement

was

evident

as

over

25

customers across 17 cities converged onto the Electronica facility in Pune. The Electronica sales managers from across India, representatives from the media and the team from the Electronica factory, made the event a very successful one.

The customers, or should we say an integral

part of the Electronica extended family, seemed excited to come back ‘home’ and see the process how the machines they use are To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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STRATEGIC MOVE

How CHROs

Deliver Business Impact Deep understanding of

organisational dynamics is important, as is the ability to identify the impact of

external and internal trends to the business, and the

CHRO must be comfortable challenging the status quo

so he or she can serve as a

true advisor and partner to the CEO and the Board.

I

am writing this article based on my knowledge and experience in all aspects of human resources, including the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

In my opinion, CHROs, by virtue of their strategic view of inter-related issues

across the enterprise and their deep knowledge and understanding of all aspects

of talent, can add substantial value to organisations. They understand all aspects of how companies work and interact. They are a key guiding hand when major

transformations are taking place, involving all manner of change from significant acquisitions to layoffs. CHROs understand the implications of cultural change and how to keep the company on track for a desired outcome.

This said, superior human resources skills alone are not merely enough because

there continues to be a widespread view that the ‘standard’ CHRO is simply not strong enough to be considered as a strategic contributor and, in addition, there

remains a perception among many CEOs and Boards that human resources, in general, is not as strong a function as other C-suite roles.

Talent, everyone knows that it can give an organisation a competitive edge. But whose

job is it? Does it belong to the CEO or HR? The answer is both. The responsibility for talent is not a chicken-or-egg question of who comes first. Instead, C-suite and HR are partners in developing talent excellence and business success. Great business leaders believe in the ability of HR to transform an organisation.

As Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz said in The New York Times, “The discipline I believe so strongly in is HR, and it’s the last discipline that gets funded. Marketing, manufacturing - all these things are important. But more often than not, the Head of HR does not have a seat at the table. Big mistake.”

However, simply having a CHRO does not guarantee results. How can

HR deliver? There are five key ways that CHROs can deliver an impact on the business.

Dr. Naveen Malhotra Senior HR Professional Ahmedabad

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Establish a foundation of talent data.

Focus on strategic business issues,

Build for the future.

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Have strategic guidance ready for your executive partners.

We shall touch upon 3 of these

points in this issue and 2 in the subsequent edition.

Establish a Foundation of Talent Data problem is usually not of getting the data itself, but the problem is getting the right data, at the right time. An effective

CHRO understands this dilemma and

will build a scalable foundation of data that can provide visibility into every crucial talent area in an organisation.

Some of the insights that talent data can offer include:

Who are your top performers? If a few key people are driving most

of the value for your business, do you know who those people are?

If you know who they are, can you

develop other employees to be like them or hire people with the same qualities?

Who

are

employees?

your

Who

high-potential

are

the

new

people in your organisation with potential to grow into future top

performers and leaders? Can you

help them develop the knowledge and skills needed to develop faster,

and can you monitor their progress over time?

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What are potential talent gaps?

Every organisation has key positions

and people who drive significant value. Do you know which positions these are and your bench strength?

If a few people leave, is your business in jeopardy?

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to

managers

reward

top

and low-performing employees?

see if your organisation is taking the necessary steps to keep people happy and sustain productivity.

What are you doing to engage

are essential core services, such as

recruiting, on-boarding and basic skills development. Not only should these

functions not be ignored, but also solid execution of fundamental HR services is essential to demonstrate competence

and building credibility with leaders

outside the function; this is important for the effectiveness of an organisation.

Now let me put forth a question, what is

the primary role of your CFO? Chances are, you would answer - managing

the financial actions of the company, risk

management, record-keeping, financial

reporting and similar responsibilities.

What if you asked the same question about the CHRO? Other than consensus on the role of leader of the HR function,

the responses most likely would vary widely - the role would extend beyond a functional leader.

Today’s CHRO role requires a wide

range of strengths beyond the expected people management and coaching skills.

The ability to use data and analytics to

drive strategy and organisational design is a key along with a structured way of thinking. People-assessment skills are critical; I believe these are important

strengths a CHRO should have. Deep understanding

of

organisational

dynamics is important, as is the ability

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and the Board. These are the talents

vital to the CHRO role, but how many organisations involve CHROs? As a

matter of fact, setting the stage for the

state, desired state and leadership

more complex. Tactical HR functions

financial

a true advisor and partner to the CEO

focus that best fit the company’s current

time on tactical issues. The reality is

planning,

the status quo so he or she can serve as

identify the specific skills and areas of

is not strategic, they spend too much

financial

internal trends to the business, and the

CEO and CHRO to work together to

Focus on Strategic Business Issues, Not Tactical Administration I have heard a number of times that HR

We live in a data-driven world. The

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CHRO must be comfortable challenging

steps

your

With the right data, you can actually

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taking

Are

performers and improve average

Position your company to handle growth and manage change.

to identify the impact of external and

productive?

not tactical administration.

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your people? Are your employees

culture would impact the business in a positive way. With this, CHRO can

model potential future risks and how the organisation would handle them. HR can seek the right mix of employees, in

the right jobs, with the right capabilities, to

prepare

the

potential changes.

organisation

for

Serving as the HR functional business

leader is the foundation of the CHRO’s role. CHROs are also expected to quickly acquire business acumen, specific to the company they are serving, as well

as to work with executive peers to shape and influence business strategy.

These areas of expertise are considered

non-negotiable, they are essential for

success in this and any C-suite position.

The CHRO role as outlined is much richer and more complex than that of a functional leader.

Position Your Company to Handle Growth and Manage Change One main lesson of the 2008 downturn remains on the top of the mind

for many business leaders. Change happens suddenly, and one needs to be prepared. To be an effective partner, a CHRO needs to be able

to facilitate growth, yet prepare for sudden change.

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