TNPL
TNPL
Paper has a long history, beginning with the ancient Egyptians and continuing
to the present day. For thousands of years, hand-made methods dominated and
then, during the 19thcentury, paper production became industrialized. Originally
intended purely for writing and printing purposes, a wide variety of paper
grades and uses are now available to the consumer. Of all the writing and
drawing materials that people have employed down the ages, paper is the most
widely used around the world. Its name derives from papyrus the material used
by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Papyrus, however, is only one of
the predecessors of paper that together are known by the generic term Tapa
and are mostly made from the inner bark of paper mulberry, Fig and Da Tapa
has been found extensively in nearly all cultures along the Equatorial belt and is
made by what is possibly the oldest papermaking technique one still
practiced in some parts of the Himalayas and South East Asia. Indeed, recent
archaeological excavations in China have revealed some of the oldest Tapa
paper ever found which shows that paper was being produced in China before
western records began.
The tapa technique involves cooked baste, which is flattened with a wooden
hammer to form a thin, fibrous layer and then dissolved in a vat with water to
make a pulp. A screen consisting of a wooden frame with a fabric base is then
laid in a puddle or big basin and floats with the fabric just under the surface of
the water. The papermaker then pours the quantity of pulp needed to make one
sheet into this floating mould and spreads it evenly, by hand, across the
surface. The screen is then carefully lifted out of the water, allowed to drain off
and a sheet of paper forms on the wire. Once the water has dropped off, the
screen is placed in the sun or near a fire to dry. When dry, the sheet easily peels
off and, apart from possible smoothing, requires no further treatment. This
technique has two basic drawbacks. Firstly, a separate screen is needed for each
new sheet, and is only available for use again after the last sheet has dried. And
secondly, an increase in production can soon lead to a shortage of raw material,
since fresh baste is not always available everywhere in the required quantity.
The fibres normally used for textiles, like flax and hemp, also served as
substitutes for baste. In later times, the fabric was replaced by fine bamboo
sticks, which freed the papermaker of the need to let the paper dry naturally in
the mould, since the poured or ladled sheet could be couched off.
India is not just the second most populous market for paper in the world. It is
also the most demanding. Indian paper industry not only serves a public utility
but fulfils a critical national requirement. It possesses an annual production
capacity of five million tones. It generates an annual turnover of approximately
120 billion. It directly and indirectly employs nearly 1.3 million people.
The Indian paper industry has been historically divided on a three dimensional
matrix identified by size, grades manufactured and raw material utilized.
Generally, tariff rates have protected smaller units utilizing unconventional
raw material. Over the years, the growth of various segments, investments
levels in specific segments, technological changes, industry fragmentation and
intensity of competition have been significantly influenced by the Government
tariff policy. The present Excise duty on Paper is 12 %.
The Government of India from time to time has given some benefits to small
industries in order to protect them i.e. the first 3500 tons produced by a mill is
chargeable only @ 8 % and thereafter it is @ 12 %. The three main grades of
paper manufactured in India are:-
1. Newsprint
Over 550 players currently populate the industry and the estimated capacity is
about 7.00 million Metric Tons Per Annum (MTPA). Fragmentation is severe in
the industrial (packaging) grades, which rely on unconventional raw
material such as waste paper and partly agro residues. This division generally
comprises of units with an average size of about 10000 MTPA and contributes
to 45% of the output of paper and paper boards in the country. Although the
other divisions in the Indian paper industry are also fragmented by international
standards, the degree of fragmentation is less severe.
Newsprint till about 1995, was the sole preserve of large public sector units
and was well protected by high import tariff barriers. Nevertheless, imports
contributed to about 50% of the domestic consumption. Since then, new
domestic capacity with private investment has been allowed to be created. This
growth has relied namely on De-inked waste paper as a source of raw material.
Currently import duty on newsprint is about 5% and domestic manufacture of
newsprint is exempted from excise duty.
The processes used to produce pulp and to dry paper are the major energy
consumers in the industry. The main production facilities are either pulp mills or
integrated paper and pulp mills. Integrated mills have better energy efficiency.
Mechanical pulping produces weaker fibers but it has a high yield, giving it a
lower specific final energy demand. Higher efficiencies are enabled by
applications such as thermo-mechanical pulping, where heat is recovered at
diffent grades. However, as electricity is the main energy used, this technology
may have high primary energy demand and CO2 emissions.
Application of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) can significantly enhance the
energy efficiency of pulp and paper industry. The CHP potential in the paper
and pulp industry is estimated to be in the range of 0.3-0.6 EJ/year. Typically,
the introduction of CHP can result in fuel savings of about 10-20% and energy
savings of 30% compared to traditional technologies.
Global Demand
Globally demand for Paper and Paperboard is likely to keep its growth
pace intact
Writing and printing paper demand to be on slower side with many firms
in west going paperless.
Robust demand for paper by Chinese household would to keep Asian
demand on high note.
Packaging and container board to be the major demand segment
Rising concern for environment with many firms discouraging use of
paper to impede demand growth
Persistent concern over economic recovery and monetary tightening steps
taken by Chinese Govt. to impact demand.
Revival in industrial production across the world and increase in global
trade stands crucial for incremental demand.
Increasing use of packaged goods to further boost demand sentiments
Persistent concern over economic recovery and monetary tightening steps
taken by Chinese Govt. to impact demand
Revival in industrial production across the world and increase in global
trade stands crucial for incremental demand.
Current signals of improving industrial output and trade in certain pockets
provide encouraging scenario for industrial papers in the coming year
Global Supply
India Demand
Indian Supply
1. Central Excise:
Central Excise is levied @8% for the first 3500 MT production and thereafter
@12% on the value of the invoice. The Company is availing permitted Modvat
benefits as per Central Excise regulations. For import duty paid on waste paper
procured from overseas the Company is entitled to adjust the entire duty paid
component as that of Modvat credits .
VAT replaces the existing multipoint taxes levied by various states with effect
from April 05. As that of other industries, the paper trade is also covered under
VAT for domestic sales done in the state of Kerala. However for interstate sales
CST is continued to be levied as per existing Government regulations.
3. Service Tax:
Being classified as a manufacturing industry, the industry even for Job Work on
conversion basis will not be subjected to Service Tax requirements. A recent
notification from Central Government also confirms such a stand.
4. Factory Licenses:
All the licenses required under Municipality Act, Factories Act are obtained and
duly renewed.
5. Pollution Control:
Necessary permission under effluent discharge Act is obtained and the facilities
required to maintain the permission are in place.
2. 2 COMPANY PROFILE
TNPL was formed by the Government of Tamil Nadu in April 1979. The
primary objective of the company is to produce Newsprint, Printing and Writing
paper using biogases a sugarcane residue as the primary raw material. The
registered office of the company is situated at Gundy, Chennai.
The products are being marketed throughout the country and also being
exported to 20 countries around the world. The factory is situated at
kagithapuram in Karur district of Tamilnadu. The initial capacity of the plant
was 90,000 TPA of Newsprint, Printing and writing paper, which commenced
production in the year 1984. The capacity was doubled to 1, 80,000 TPA in
January 1996 after implementation of the first project. Recently the capacity has
been further enhanced to 2, 30,000 TPA in April 2003 through up gradation of
both the paper machines.
The largest production capacity in India at a single location and paper machines
with built in flexibility for manufacturing Newsprint, Printing and writing
papers in the same machine.
TNPL has the unique arrangement with the sugar mills for sourcing the raw
material in the form of exchange of steam/fuel for baggasse. TNPL is
committed to manufacture and supply eco-friendly papers to customers
satisfaction with the emphasis on continual improvements in its quality
management systems. Meeting customers requirement with eco-friendly raw
materials (viz.., Baggasse) for paper making through continuous process
improvements is TNPLs Quality policy, Quality standardization without
compromise on environment is being accomplished with online quality control
at various stages of production. Despite opening up of Indian markets for
imports, TNPL has been consistently recording increasing in year by year,
which demonstrates the companys commitment to Quality. Direct interaction
with customers through customer service cell has helped the company in
meeting the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) ranging from 7.01 to 7.50.
Customized products are also being manufactured by TNPL to meet the
customer delight.
The Online Integrated Information system (OIIS) a mini ERP package
developed by CMC ltd.., for TNPL integrates the flow of information from all
the section of the company covering Production, Materials, finance and
Marketing etc.., Thus OIIS has greatly improved information for faster and
timely decision making for assured product quality. The automated process
control facilities ensure complaint free products at various stages upto the final
packing and dispatch.
By using bagasse as the primary raw material instead of wood. TNPL is saving
deforestation of about 30,000 acres of forestland every year. Due to the usage of
bagasse the chemical consumption in the pulp bleaching process is lower.
TNPLs effluents completely comply with the norms set by Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board. TNPL is adopting activated sludge treatment system.
Further the treated effluent water is being used to irrigate 1500 acres of land
around the factory. The farmers are cultivating cash crops such as sugarcane,
groundnut etc.., and using TNPL effluent water. TNPL has obtained the
prestigious ISO 14001 certificates from RWTUV, Germany for successfully
establishing and applying environmental management system for development
manufacture and supply of paper.
TNPL has installed a bio methanation plant to generate methane gas from the
effluent water and use it as a field as substitute for furnace oil in the lime kilin
saving 10 KL of furnace oil every day.
THE MISSION:
Innovative Project
Green Rating
ACHIEVEMENTS OF TNPL
The centre for science & economics, New Delhi has awarded TNPL 3 leaf
green rating awarded in appreciation for its environmental management
system.
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Production Department in TNPL headed by the General Manager and has the
following two major areas.
Paper Machine
Pulp Mill
The main task of this development is to achieve the target production with good
quality of Newsprint and Writing paper. Chief Managers, Deputy Managers,
Engineers and operators assist him.
PAPER MACHINE
The paper machine area has two machines namely PM#1, and PM#2. The
machine 1 was supplied by Beloit Walmsely, UK. It is twin wire former having
a deckle width of 6.8m, which produces newsprint of 49 GSM paper. The
machine is also capable of producing printing and writing papers between the
weight ranges of 40-80 GSMs. The paper machine 2 is designed to achieve high
quality paper. This machine has an on line process basis to weigh moisture and
ash. Converting, finishing and packing lines have been provided for production
of finished paper in reels or sheets of required dimensions. Facilities automatic
reel handling and reel wrapping systems. The sheeting system consists of 3
cutting machines salvage sheeter and micro processor based 2 guillotine
machines with an aggregate capacity of 180 tpd.
PULP MILL
MECHANICAL PULPING
CHEMICAL PULPING
SEMI CHEMICAL PULPING
For all these process wood is mainly used as raw material. In this process the
undesirable components like sand, stone etc., can be removed
MECHANICAL PULPING
It is a process in which wood pulp is ground well and mixed with steam.
The presence of heat softens the lignin and grinding process pulls the
fibre out. This process is not often used because the paper obtain from
this are less strong. They are mainly used for printing papers such as
Newsprints, Telephone Directories.
CHEMICAL PULPING the chemical pulping includes Soda pulping,
Sulphate pulping and Sulfite pulping. The important one among these is
Kraft pulping. Soda pulping process is carried out by treating the wood
and chips with caustic soda solution to fibre by cooking them in
pressurized vessels. In Sulphate pulping the wood chips is cooked with
Sulphurous acid and salt of this acid. Sulphate pulp is used I the
manufacture of bond writing high grade book and other fine papers.
SEMI CHEMICAL PULPING It is a process involving an essential
chemical treatment followed by a treatment in advanced mechanical
fibering equipments. In this pulping process the wood is treated with mild
chemical to soften lignin to loosen the fibres. It is also known as Sulphate
process. It was invented by a French Chemist named F.Dhal in Germany
in 1884. In this process wood chips and cooking liquor is heated.
Digesters for about 90 minutes at 701-173c. The cooking liquor is
aqueous solution NaoH, Na2s. The other cooking liquor is Na2Co3,
Na2So4. Thiosulphate and Polysulphide which are present with them in a
little amount.
COOKING PROCESS
Batch Process
The chips are cooked in an individual digester with loading.
Cooking and Dumping done in sequence.
CONTINUOUS PROCESS
The chips and cooking liquor are fed at a constant rate into the top of the
digester and the chips moves downwards in a continuous manner for discharge
from bottom.
In both the process the cooked chips are discharged from digester under
pressure. The pulp coming out of the digester is very dark in color and could
brow stock. It is thin washed and further sent to bleaching process. In this
industry they follow continuous process.
BLEACHING PROCESS
Bleaching is a process to remove the unwanted particles and to increase the pulp
properties. Chemical pulp bleaching is based on removal on elimination of
colored groups.
Most of the pulp cannot be used for paper making as it comes directly from the
pulp mill. The obtained final desired qualities, pulp having different
characteristics are blended with dyes and special additives. These operations
referred to as stock blending to impart mechanical strength to the final sheet.
The pulp is refined in a variety of machines typical of which the refined Jordan
are and beaters. Basically, this operation consists of passing the pulp repeatedly
between sharping moving bars that cut and abrade the fibers. This improves
fibers- the fiber bonding, uniformity, more dense, less porous depending on the
king of paper to be made.
The following are the main parts of paper machine and its functions.
1. THE STOCK INLET THE HEAD BOX
2. THE FOUR DRAINER LINES
3. THE PRESS SELECTION
4. THE DRYER SECTION
5. THE CALENDER SECTION
6. WINDING
7. ROLL FINISHING
1. STOCK INLET The objective of the inlet into piping is to distribute the paper
making fibres uniformly across the machine from back to front.
2. HEAD BOX The pressurized flow box distributes the pulp the moving
forming wire.
3. FOUR DRINER LINES The endless moving wire forms the fibres into a
sheet enables a furnish to drain by gravity and dewater by suction.
5. DRYER SECTION Most of the running water is evaporated and the fibre
bonding develops as the paper contacts a series of steam-heat cylinders.
7. WINDING SECTION The function of the winder is to be to cut and wind the
full width, large diameter paper reel into suitable size rolls. It is then wrapped
and sent to the customers directly. 8. ROLL FINISHING The steps in roll
finishing are weighing, wrapping, crimping, heading and labelling.
The quality control function in many paper mills is now undergoing with some
changes. The old approach to quality consisted of setting up of a quality control
department, making spot checks on incoming material, alone end of the plant
performing some in process tests and finally conducting evaluation of the
finished product. Some statistical analysis was included if such specialized
talent was available. The competitive market of the future will demand much
more. In progressive mill the classical quality control function just described is
beginning to be replaced by the concept of total quality management.
This involves the orderly co-ordination of all functions that relate to product
quality even to seemingly unrelated areas such as purchasing, engineering and
accounting shipping and warehousing. If starts with a management commitment
to a total quality effort that impacts every phase of the company.
The function of the quality control department is to measure quality keep the
score and measure the performance. The responsibility for quality lies with
everyone in the production system.
2) Grade Report
3) Profile Report
5) Day Report
2) Analyzing the complaints and advising the production department for quality
improvement.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
The marketing functions are done at corporate office in Chennai and the factory
at kagithapuram. The company has branch offices at Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi,
and Mumbai. Each branch office has its own go down and is functionated by the
company. It also operates in place like Cochin, Luck now, and Cut tack, which
are not maintained by the company. The marketing is headed by the director
(Finance) the marketing operations are comprised.
There is a good demand for the companys products, despite the premium
prices. Quality of both Newsprint & printing & writing paper are comparable to
imported products prices much lower.
OBJECTIVES
This has assured that TNPL not only meets requirements of the customer but
ensures their satisfaction also. Online quality control has been the hallmark of
TNPL. TNPL sells its entire production printing & writing paper is being sold
through a network of dealers and distributors speed across the country. The
following are the distribution network for TNPL products.
JK
ITC Bhatrachalam
SPB
Bathravathy Paper Mills
Ballarpur Industries
SPB Ltd.
Sirpur Papers
FUNCTIONS OF MARKETING DEPARTMENT
In TNPL the marketing functions start from Madras Corporate office and the
factory and pugalur. The company has branch office at Calcutta, Delhi, Bombay,
Cuttack, pune, Bangalore, Cochin, Chandigargh, Visagapatnam, Jaipur. Each
branch office has the go down and is functioned by the company. The marketing
department is headed by the Director finance. He assists the day-to-day affairs
at the corporate office by the manager marketing, who in terms assisted by
senior sales officers and sales assistants. The site office is assisted by the chief
manager marketing.
TNPL offers high-quality surface sized and non-surface sized paper to suit the
needs of modern high speed printing machines. TNPL's cutting edge technology
backed by experienced professionals ensures quality products to customers.
For printing and writing paper (PWP) TNPL distributes through indentors and
through direct sales.
1) Direct sales
Manufacture (TNPL) -> Consumer
TNPL is also making direct sales to certain major customers. Some for the
major direct customers are Navneet Publications Ahmadabad, Tamil Nadu Text
Book Corporation, Director of Stationary and Printing Govt of Tamil Nadu etc.,
TNPL has recorded the highest production of 30248 Mts.
TNPL is having the Inventors network covering the length and breadth of the
country. The inventors procure order from a customer and are responsible till
the payments received by the company.
TNPL is poised to achieve 40,000 Mts. Of branded Note book production
during 2005- 2006.
The inventors are appointed by the company based on the past experience in the
field, his financial status and past performance, they will collect orders from
various retailers and the same will be forwarded to the marketing department.
The payment is guaranteed by the inventor on behalf of the part. The
compensation for risk taking and processing the orders from the consumers and
retailers will be rewarded in the form of turnover discount per metric tonnes
basis to the inventors of the retailers those who have more retail shops will be
considered for stockiest level. For other than Tamil Nadu and other southern
states, the retailers and consumers are not ready to purchase from Tamil Nadu
because of lorry freight as if increase the cost of the paper per metric tonne.
There are around 59 inventories in India. Exports are done through exports
dealers. Major direct consumers are
Banks
Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation, Chennai.
Transport Corporation
Kerala book and publication society, cochin
Universities
2) Indenters sales
Manufacturer (TNPL) -> Indenters ->Wholesaler-> Retailers->
Consumers.
TNPL is having the Inventors network covering the length and breadth of the
country. The inventors procure order from a customer and are responsible till
the payments received by the company.
ORDER PROCESSING
Mostly the indenters are appointed by the company based on the past
experience in the field, this financial status and past performance. The Indents
should be sent in the prescribed format and should be complying with all
respects like codes of materials, indenter, and consignee are must. Received
indents will be processed at Chennai and sent to the site office every month of
production, production plan for the next month. Indents of those parties who
names are the outstanding list will not be processed. Two copies of processed
indents one for the consignee and another for the indenter with order acceptance
number will be sent to the indenter.
The orders are collected from the various retailers and the same will be
forwarded by the inventors to marketing department TNPL. The marketing
department consolidates the orders and gives information to production
department for manufacture of required paper with the date of paper dispatch.
The production department produces the particular variety of paper and delivers
it to the marketing go down. Then the marketing department will inform to the
customer and the head office marketing department. Then the finished product
will b arranged for transportation.
EXPORTS
Being an ISO 9001 accredited company, TNPLs efforts have been oriented
towards developing new products to suit specific customer and specific endues.
This ISO 9001 quality assurance procedure ensures consistent quality and
assures in carrying out timely corrective action.
Exporting countries are: Australia Kenya Philippines Taiwan Egypt Malaysia
Singapore Turkey Greece Myanmar Sri Lanka U.A.E Indonesia Nepal Sudan
U.K
TNPL is having marketing offices at the major cities of the country to regulate
the marketing activities. Regular customer meets are arranged for continuous
customer feedback corrective action.
During 2004- 2005 the company has sold 7708 tonnes of Newsprint and 1,
93,532 tonnes of printing & writing papers. Of this, 41264 tonnes of printing &
writing papers exported valuing Rs. 127.68 cores. The exports recorded a
growth of 37% in quantitative terms and 47% in value terms during the year
2004-2005 compared the previous year. Thus TNPL recorded now peak in
Exports during 2004-2005.
The company has achieved all time highest production of 1, 96.240 MT and all
times highest sales of 2, 01,279 MT during the year 2004-2005.
Symbolic of TNPL commitment to the environment, the World Wide Fund for
nature (WWF) has entered into a pact with TNPL to use the panda logo in
TNPL branded products.
EXCISE DUTY
Seshasayee Paper and Board Ltd the second major Paper Industry next to TNPL
is SPB Ltd., in Tamilnadu. It is situated near the bank of river Cauvery in
Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1960. SPB
produces high quality papers which are highly demanded in National and
International Market.
The Motto of the company is Zero defect and zero complaint. The company
has a well developed marketing, sales, and research & development section. The
main markets are India, china, Dubai, Sudan, and Srilanka. It regard nationally
as a clean paper mill and has to its credit to several achievement in productivity;
Capacity; Utilization; Energy conservation, Environment at preservation and
safety. Several national and international safety awards are got by this mill. 146
Around 1500 employees are working in SPB.
The company provides better working conditions, safety and welfare to the
employees. Five paper machines are erected in SPB. They are MF-1 (Black
Clawson USA), YANKEE (KMW, SWEDEN), MG (BLACK CLAWSON
USA), MF-III (GERMANY). Total production of paper per day is 450T. The
main raw materials are bagasse and wood , mainly eucalyptus, casuarinas,
wattle and globular are the wood species used here. It is equipped with two lines
of evaporation and two recovery boiler. Gotaverkan boiler, Babcock & Will Cox
boiler Electrostatic precipitators are used to control the air pollution. The
company provides a power plant having 25MW capacity.
Effluent treatment plant is provided to treat the waste water from various stages.
SPB, the flagship company belonging to 'ESVIN GROUP', operates an
integrated pulp, paper and paper board Mill at Pallipalayam, Erode-638 007,
and namakkal district in Tamilnadu, India. SPB, incorporated in June 1960, was
promoted by Seshasayee Brothers (Pvt) Limited in association with a foreign
collaborator M/s Parsons & Whittemore, South East Asia Inc., USA. After
commencement of commercial production, having fulfilled their performance
guarantee obligations, the foreign collaborators withdrew in 1969.
The same was part financed by term loans from Institutions and Banks to the
extent of Rs. 145 Millions and the balance out of internal generation. It
undertook various equipment balancing and modernization programmes, since
then, for improving its operating efficiency, captive power generation capacity,
etc., up to 1992-93.
ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Certification : The Company's quality systems continue
to be covered by the "ISO 9001" accreditation awarded by Det Norske Veritas,
the Netherlands. The Company has also been accredited with "ISO 14001"
certification by Det Norske Veritas, the Netherlands, for its Environmental
Quality Systems. The day to day affairs of the Company are looked after by the
Chairman and Managing Director and supported by Director (Operations), and
Director (Finance) & Company Secretary. They are ably assisted by a team of
qualified and experienced professionals in operations, personnel, finance and
marketing disciplines.
Seshasayee Paper have been producing Fine Paper since 1960. Quality and
reliability have been our by-words for over four decades We are constantly in
touch with the market and stay in tune with the industry standards. We regularly
improve ourselves to meet the ever growing demands of the printing world. Our
customer base spans over 20 countries, with an extensive range of products that
cater to varies needs.
SPB produces a wide range of products such as printing and writing papers,
packing and wrapping papers and speciality papers. SPB also has branded
products namely, "SPrint", "Colour Sprint", "Index", Sprint Plus", "Success"
etc.
JK PAPER LTD
The company has turnaround in a short period of time with the rehabilitation
package by HS Singhania Group companies JK Corp Ltd and JK Industries.
JK Paper today has an combined installed capacity of 150000 tpa with two
integrated Paper Mills at JK Paper Mills, Orissa (Inst. Cap 100000 tpa) and
Central Pulp Mills, Gujarat(Inst. Cap 50000 tpa). The company's paper mills are
operating with an health average capacity utilisation of 115%. Further the
company has purchased a Pulp Drying Plant from Finland in 2001 to increase
the output and realisation of market pulp. The plant was commissioned during
the year itself.
J K Paper has also been consistently exporting its products to markets such as
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and several West Asian Countries. The company is the
first paper mill in India to have been accredited with ISO 14001.
J K Paper has been a pioneer in every field related to the manufacture and
marketing of paper. It has the distinction of being the Largest manufacturer of
branded copier paper in India.; First to introduce surface sized maplitho in
India.; First to introduce high quality bond paper 'Finesse' in A4 size consumer
friendly retail packs of 100 sheets. The company has introduced two new value
added products i.e. MICR Cheque Paper and Cup-stock Board.
The company which is well known for its success in creating brand in paper
industry with having top two paper brand (i.e JK Copier[contributing 140 cr. to
co's turnover in FY02-03] & JK Easy Copier) in its basket the company has
initiated outsourcing of paper products in India. This outsourcing activity was
kick-started in the end of 2001-02 and gathered momentum last year. The
company has outsources JK Cote (positioned in upper art paper segment) from
an international producer who produces as per the specification of JK Paper.
The company outsources domestically JK Eco Cote (caters to price conscious
Chrome paper segment) and 'JK Eco Print'.
Vision of company:-
Product mix includes well known brands like JK Copier, JK Copier Plus, JK
Easy, Copier Sparkle, Cedar, JK Excel Bond, JK Bond in the Multi-functional
Office paper segment; JK TuffCote, JK Ultima, JK TuffPac, JK IV Board, JK
Endura and JK Club Card in high-end packaging boards. In Printing &
Writing papers, it has brands like JK Cote and JK Ledger; in Specialty papers,
MICR cheque paper, Parchment, and Cedar Digital. In addition JK Paper has
premium brands like JK excel, Notepad, JK Photovista under Stationery
Business.