Diyan Papers touches 700 TPD production levels, PM-2 of High RCT Kraft liner commenced

The evolution of the packaging industry across the globe acts as one of the major factors driving the growth of kraft paper market. The increase in demand for sustainable and recyclable material from packaging and various other end-use industries, and advancements in packaging and wrapping applications accelerate the market growth.

The emerging trends in packaging paper such as low GSM kraft paper has a potential market demand across the globe. “We started of duplex production on 29th December 2017 and now we are feeling very proud in touching 700 TPD total productions (Duplex and Kraft) in Diyan Papers in a very short span of time. We have just started producing Kraft liner paper on the PM-2,” said Mr. Manish Patel, Managing Partner of Diyan Papers LLP.

Diyan Papers starts its much-awaited PM-2 which will be a 100 percent export-oriented unit. “We have invested around INR 100 cr in best paper technology, leaving no stone unturned in achieving smell-free quality paper matching the requirement of international standards. Our aim is to get production of 350 Tonnes on daily basis out of 300 tpd installed capacity” Mr. Manish exclusively told The Pulp and Paper Times.

The new unit is targeting to export its entire production to Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and other countries.  

Diyan Papers is considering manufacturing paper in the lower GSM & high BF segment to cater the growing demand of paper bags and lightweight packaging trends, “We will manufacture paper from 80 to 260 GSM with up to 35 BF. Our paper can be used either in paper bag production or carton box making.

“The demand for these paper bags is estimated to shoot up rapidly year by year, as they are great for reducing infestation and act as good moisture barriers. The user-friendly formats and sizes are propelling exponential demand for paper bags among end users," Mr. Patel stated.

According to the report, increasing focus on environment-friendly and cost-effective packaging formats are contributing to the build-up of paper bags market through 2029. Consumer preference for sustainable packaging, which is easy to handle and has good strength, will also continue to provide a fillip to the sales of paper bags in 2019 and beyond.

“We have paid a lot of attention to the quality of the paper so that it does not break on the high speed corrugation machines and the loss of corrugators is minimized,” Mr. Patel informed.

The paper machine in the second unit has been installed above the surface level (first floor). “We have chosen Saloni Paper Machine for supplying entire plant and machinery. Saloni Paper has long experience and excellence in designing & framing of paper machines, and provides tailor-made solutions to the customer accommodating all their requirements,” Mr. Patel said.

On the question of further enhancement of machine’s capacity in unit-II, Mr. Manish says “We have bought entire pulp mill  section from Parason Machinery. Parason is a pioneer in providing customized solutions and best engineering to its clients. We have already considered the pulp mill of 350 TPD which has the further scope of increase in capacity up to 400 TPD,”

“Our unit–II will be completely guided by distributed Control System (DCS), the entire process of papermaking can be monitored automatically by the help of critical components, and we have installed rewinder from GLOBE and disperser from Cellwood” Mr. Patel informed.

The plant and machinery in new unit have a finished deckle of 4.2 meters and speed is designed at 500 m/min. New unit has a wastewater treatment plant (ETP) from Krofta Engineering limited.

“Diyan paper essentially for the search of knowledge and driven Organization, a lot of emphasis is laid on new product development, quality improvement and cost-cutting methods, thus providing to its clients 'Quality Products with Brilliant Results,” Mr. Manish concluded.

Diyan papers LLP is a manufacturer of quality paper board products by recycling of waste paper and marketing in domestic and international markets. Established in 2017, was promoted by Uday Group of industries. Diyan Papers is committed to 'Serve Paper Products all over India, consistently providing high-quality Papers to Packaging & Printing Industries, The manufacturing unit situated at Sarathanpar Road, Wankar, Morbi, Gujarat in India till Jan- 2018.