Ganga Papers to Set Up 300 TPD Kraft Paper Production

Pune, 5 OCT 2017:  Demand for better quality packaging of FMCG products marketed through organised retail, rising healthcare spends, over-thecounter medicines and increasing preference for readyto-eat foods are the key demand drivers for paperboard and Kraft Paper. The E-commerce industry is giving a proving sustainable growth for Kraft paper manufacturers. “Good Monsoon” and “Make in India” programme of Government are the main drivers behind the demand of Packaging Kraft paper.” Talking to The Pulp and Paper Times Mr. Sandeep Kanoria, managing director of Ganga Papers India said “We have planned to manufacture 200 GSM plus packaging Kraft paper from mid 2017. The expansion will be executed at the existing paper mill building. The capacity of the plant will be 300 TPD. We have already purchased Pulp mill line from Voith and the orders for plant and machinery have been placed.” Rural economy will have good buying power supporting packaging kraft paper and corrugated boxes demand in different segments. “We have estimated the project cost of Rs. 60 Crore to be funded by Bank and our own. Kraft paper production will be based on waste paper as raw material to be sourced from India and aboard. The paper machine will have 3400 mm deckle size (finished paper) and 250 to 300 m/min speed, Mr. Sandeep informed. 

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