INTRODUCTION:

India first Machine-made paper was manufactured in 1812. During this time there were 15
mills with a total production of lakh tones. In India the Soft wood is the principal raw
material used for making paper especially newsprint and high class printing papers. With rise
in population and broadening of education the demand for paper has been constantly
escalated. Owing to very narrow forest resources wood pulp is in a shortage. As soft woods
grow in temperate climate India is in short supply of such woods. Thus, in such
circumstances the Bamboo became the major raw materials for the manufacture of paper in
the country as it grows very quickly even after cutting.

Paper industry in India is mainly plantation based and is essential that more land must be
brought under plantations of eucalyptus and other trees apposite for the making of papers.
The paper industry also requires huge amount of soft water and paper utilized for newspapers
is called newsprint. Its requirement is bound to grow noticeably. The Nepanagar Newsprint
plant in Madtiya was set up to meet these aforementioned demands. The capacity of Indian
Paper Industry has been raised to 75,000 tonnes a year. West Bengal and Maharashtra are the
leading states for the industry. The total newsprint production has now reached well over
400,000 tonnes. A large number of expansion programmes & expansion of capacities with an
outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores have been announced covering the various sectors like paper,
paperboard, newsprint, etc.

Indian paper industry is a vast industry comprising more than 157 paper-producing divisions
all over India. These 157 functional units manufacture handmade paper worth around Rs.21
cores and provide employment to approximately 10,000 people. Sanganer village is the
biggest center in western India humming on the rhythm of the sound of paper making
activities.

Brief Introduction

Indian Paper industry has created sustainable livelihood in rural areas and has helped
generating employment for the local population especially for women to earn their
livelihood.
The Indian Paper Industry has emerged as a diversified and specialized industry that produces
numerous types of papers that comes in various use such as watermark, filter paper, drawing
sheets, etc.
Other products including Paper Bags, paper diaries, paper photo Frames, Greeting Cards,
Handmade paper Boxes, paper Albums, etc, are manufactured and exported across the world.

Today, the Indian exporters export nearly Rs.400 crores worth of paper products per annum to
the developed nations.

Market capitalization
The Indian Paper Industry has the top 15 global players with an output of more than 6
millions tonnes annually with an estimated turnover of Rs. 150,000 millions. Indian Paper
Industry is riding on a strong demand and on an expanding mood to meet the projected
demand of 8 million tonnes by 2010 & 13 million tonnes by 2020.

Size of the industry

Indian Paper Industry accounts for about 1.6% of the world's production of paper and
paperboard. The estimated turnover of the industry is Rs 25,000 crore (USD 5.95 billion) and
its contribution to the exchequer is around Rs. 2918 crore. The industry was delicensed
effective from July 1997 by the Government of India & foreign participation is permissible.
Most of the paper mills are in existence for a long time and hence present technologies fall in
a wide spectrum ranging from oldest to the most modern. Paper in India is made from 40% of
hardwood and bamboo fibre, 30 % from agro waste and 30 % from recycled fibre. Newsprint
and publication paper consumption account for 2 million tonnes, of which 1.2 million tonnes
of newsprint paper is manufactured in India and the remaining 0.8 million tonnes is imported.

Total contribution to the economy/ sales

Demand of Paper has been around 8% and during the years 2002-07 while newsprint
registered a growth of 13% and Writing & Printing, Containerboard, Cartonboard and others
registered growth of 5%, 11%, 9% and 1% respectively. So far, the growth in paper industry
has mirrored the growth in GDP and has grown on an average 6-7 % over the last few years.
India is the fastest growing market for paper globally and it presents an exciting scenario and
paper consumption is poised for a big leap forward in sync with the economic growth and is
estimated to touch 13.95 million tons by 2015-16. The futuristic view is that growth in paper
consumption would be in multiples of GDP and hence an increase in consumption by one kg
per capita would lead to an increase in demand of 1 million tons.
As per industry estimates, paper production is likely to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% while paper
consumption will grow at a CAGR of 9% till 2012-13. The import of pulp & paper products
is likely to show a growing trend. During last few years, the Indian paper market witnessed a
five-fold jump in the import of coated paper. The total import of this paper rose to 10,000
tonnes in 2008 from 2,000 tones.
Employment Opportunities
The industry provides employment to more than 0.12 million people directly and 0.34 million
people indirectly. Some of the paper products are sheet paper, paper boxes, tissues, paper
bags, stationery, envelopes, and printed-paper products such as books, periodicals, and
newspapers. Specialty papers like sandpaper, blueprint paper, carbon paper are not a part of
paper products industry. Stationery includes greeting cards, printing and writing papers,
school and office papers, etc. The toiletry products include paper towels, tissue paper, and
bath tissue.

HISTORY OF PAPER
Paper has a long history, beginning with the ancient Egyptian and continuing to the present
day. For thousand of year, hand-made methods dominated and then, during the 19th century,
paper production became industrialized.

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 derived from papyrus the material used by
the ancient Egyptian, 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 Daphne. 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. AD 105 In AD 105, the Chinese court
official, Tsai Lun, (if we are to believe the chronicle recording the claim) invented
papermaking from textile waste using rags. This can be considered as the birth of paper. AD
610 Chinese papermaking techniques reached Korea at an early date and were introduced to
Japan in the year 610. In these two countries, paper is still made by hand on a large scale in
the old tradition, preferably from the fresh bast fibres of the mulberry tree (kozo in Japanese).
Very soon, knowledge of papermaking spread to Central Asia and Tibet and then on to India.
When the Arabs, in the course of their eastern expansion, neared Samarkand they too became
acquainted with the production of paper and paper mills were subsequently set up in
Baghdad, Damascus and Cairo, and later in morocco, Spain and Sicily. 14th Century In the
course of the rapid expansion of trade in the late middle ages, more and more merchants dealt
in the commodity called paper that was growing in importance for public and intellectual
life. The Nuremberg councilor Ulmann Stromer (Stromeir) mulled over the advantages of
making his own paper and, with the help of skilled workers from Italy, transformed the
Gleismuhle by the gates of his home town into a paper mill. The dates noted in his diary, 24
June 1390 (start of work on the waterwheel) and 7 and 11 august 1390 (oaths sworn by his
Nuremberg foremen), are the first assured records of papermaking on German soil.

16th Century The advantages of this mill-based papermaking technique, which spread
throughout Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries: far outweighed the disadvantages of
considerable outlays of time and capital for building and fitting out with new machinery and
equipment.
17th Century Technical progress continued in the 17th century. Smoothing the sheet by
hand, using a creasing knife or blood stone was supplemented by the use of a smoothing
hammer (similar to a forging hammer). Towards the end of the 17th century, a new and much
more efficient beater, called a Hollander, was invented. This supplemented, or even
replaced the stamping mill and further divided papermakers into two new camps.
18th Century During the 18th century there had been some concentration of craft activities
in large operations, the manufactories, which were dependent on skilled papermakers
organized into craft groups. The initial model was the vat that was used by J.N.L. Robert,
who built the first flat-screen papermaking machine in 1798. This was further developed in
England, mostly by Donking and the Fourdrinier brothers.
19th and 20th Century The history of the paper industry in the 19th and 20th centuries can
be broken down into following five partly overlapping periods, each marked by definite
trends:
In the first stage (from about 1800 to 1860), all work sequences previously performed by
hand were mechanized.
During the second stage (about 1840 to 1880), efforts were made to obtain rag substitutes on
an industrial scale (ground wood pulp and chemical pulp) and appropriate industrial plants
(ground wood and chemical pulp mills) were developed.
The third stage (1860 to 1950) was marked by the enlargement of the web width, an increase
in working speeds, the introduction of electric drive and further improvements to various
machine parts.
The fourth stage (1950 to 1980), which was still dependent on the old methods as far as the
mechanics were concerned, brought unprecedented changes in papermaking.

The fifth stage leads into the future. The evolution of new sheet-forming principles (with
fluid boundaries between paper and non-woven fabrics) and chemical pulp processes have
been the main process improvements
. During the 20th Century machines were designed specifically for the production of
particular paper and boards. New materials and chemicals were introduced into the process
and automation occurred. New sheet forming principles and chemical pulp processes also
evolved .
21st Century & Beyond Paper is an amazing product: it is renewable, clean and incredibly
versatile. It continuously offers new possibilities, applications and end-uses. Paper can be
impregnated, enameled, creped, waterproofed, waxed, glazed, sensitized, bent, folded,
twisted, crumpled, cut, torn, dissolved, molded and embossed. Who knows to what uses it
will be put in the future? (http://www.paperonline.org/).

Latest developments

The US government's recent move to clamp anti-dumping duty against the paper
imports from China and Indonesia has affected the Indian paper manufacturers.The
Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has urged the Centre to raise tariff
walls or at least retain the 10% current level of import duties.

Indian paper and newsprint industry has a huge potentials and prospects in coming
future. In our, country, demand for paper and newspaper is rapidly increasing. There
are vast demands in the area of tea bags, filer paper, tissue paper, medical-grade
coated paper, lightweight online coated paper, etc.

Indian paper industry is one of the underestimated industries for quite some time
because India's per capita consumption of paper is just about 5 kg. Whereas it is 337
kg in North America, 110 kg in Europe and 30 kg in China. Compared to this
scenario, India' par capita consumption is one of the lowest in the World.

The Rs. 22000-crore paper industry in India, rated 15th largest in world engages about
1.5 million people with the help of Rs. 2500 crore Government subsidy. Government
has given paper industry as one of the 35 high-priority lists.

There are about 515 manufacturing units of processing and production of paper.
Newsprint and paperboards in India which have the annual capacity of 8.3 million
tonnes, is likely to be 16 million tonnes by 2014. There are few state owned and
private players in the emerging paper industry like Hindustan Newsprint Ltd (HNL),
Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd (TNPL), Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BUILT),
Seshasayee Paper & Board Ltd. (SPBL), ITC Paper.

Virtually paper industry is decontrolled and there is no price control on finished

product. As a result entire cost has shifted upon the end-users. Newsprint prices
increase sharply by 24% in a short span of three months to touch a high of $760 per
ton, an increase of $145 since December 2007. India also, imports bulk of newsprint
from foreign countries. From North America we have imported 18.9 lakh tonnes in
2004 to 26.45 lakh tonnes in 2007, a CAGR of 11.9%.

Domestic consumption move up by 6.40 lakh tonnes to 9.70 lakh tonnes, a CAGR
14.9%, while import went up by 12.50 lakh tonnes to 16.75 lakh tonnes, a CAGR of
10.3%.

Indian handmade paper industry is a vast industry comprising more than 157
handmade paper-producing divisions all over India. These 157 functional units
together manufacture paper worth around Rs. 21 crores and provide employment to
10,000 people.

FUTURE SCENARIO
The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the
rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing
sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry
of India. BILT and ITC are among the largest producers of paper and paperboard in India.
Many of the existing players are increasing their capacity to meet the growing demand. The
focus of paper industry is now shifting towards more eco-friendly products and technology.
Government of India has established rules and regulations to control the population and
degradation of forest. These measures taken by the government has brought the significant
changes

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industry

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India.

According to India Paper Industry Forecast & Opportunities, 2017 the paper industry in
India is expected to grow at the CAGR of around 9.6% during 2012-2017, which will make
the revenues of paper industry of India to reach up to USD 11.83 Billion by 2017. About 70%
of the total installed capacity of paper production in India is accounted by Gujarat, West
Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
Haryana, Kerala, Bihar and Assam together account for about 25% of the total paper

production in India.

India Paper Industry Forecast & Opportunities, 2017, discusses the following aspects
related to paper industry in India:

Global Paper Industry Market Size, Share & Forecast.

India Paper Industry Market Size, Market Share & Forecast.
Market Trends & Opportunities.
Raw Material Analysis
Competitive Landscape & Strategic Recommendations.

CHAPTER- 2
OBJECTIVES & METHODOLOGY

Demand forecasting methodology

The role of the expert panel is to convey the visions of the industry and end uses into the
forecasting process so that the essence of semi-quantitative and qualitative market
information available from recent field studies and industry interviews are taken into
consideration and
utilised to the extent possible. This includes the evaluation of the most up-to-date information
on the following market related issues:
End-use trends in specific grades
Shifts in advertising and media mix trends
Raw material potential (like lack of suitable raw material for LWC paper in India)
Changes in trade barriers and their impact on market patterns
Changes in institutionally imposed market regulations
Impact of new technology and innovations with particular reference to their impact on
manufacturing costs and product pricing
Substitution trends between different paper grades and between paper and other materials
and systems

CHAPTER 3
TOP COMPANY PROFILES:
1. J K PAPER

2. TAMILNADU NEWSPRINT
3. WEST COAST PAPERMILLS
4. SESHASAYEE

1. JK PAPER
PROFILE:
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
J K Paper Ltd (formerly Central Pulp Mills), a member of HS Singhania group is originally
promoted by Parkhe Group of Pune to manufacture Paper and Paper products. The company
which fell sick and referred to BIFR was taken over by JK Corp Ltd a member of the HS
Singhania Group in 1992. JK Corp. holds 44.76% in the equity of this company as on Nov 6,
2003. 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 consistenly 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. The company enjoys the locational advantage
inrespect of sourcing raw material. It sources all its bamboo requirements with in the 200 kms
radius of the plant. Further for long term continuous source of rawmaterial the company is
running social forestry and farm forestry programmes in 11 districts of Orissa and 3 districts
of Andhra Pradesh,covering a total area of over 20,000 Ha. In 2001-02 it has disturbuted 27
million saplings, covering over 5200 hectares under plantations in Orissa,AP,Gujarat. 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. ; First to introduce laser
paper in India. The company has introduced two new value added products i.e. MICR Cheque
Paper and Cup-stock Board and both of them have well recieved in the market. 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 kickstarted 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
outsouces donestically JK Eco Cote(caters to price consious Chrome paper segment) and 'JK
Eco Print'. The Scheme of Compromise and/or Arrangement between JK Corp Limited and
The Central Pulp Mills Limited was approved and sanctioned by the High Court of Orissa
and High Court of Gujarat and become effective on 5th November,2001. Subsequent to this
the name of the company was changed to JK Paper Ltd from The Central Pulp Mills Ltd.
Latest Development:JK Paper is planning to upgrade over half of its paper manufacturing
capacity to manufacture coated paper. The upgradation(Conversion from non-coated to
coated) to cost around Rs.60 crs.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
JK Paper Ltd. has two large integrated paper manufacturing units JK Paper Mills,
Rayagada, Odisha and Central Pulp Mills, Songadh, Gujarat with a combined capacity of
4,55,000 TPA. It is the market leader in Branded Copier paper segment and among the top
two players in Coated Paper and high-end Packaging Boards.
Its products are sold through extensive distribution network of 188 wholesalers, 10 depots &
4 regional marketing offices, and covering nearly 4,000 dealers. It offers a wide product
range and its brands are synonymous with premium quality paper.
Wide Product Portfolio

Office papers- JK Cedar , JK Copier, JK Easy Copier, JK Sparkle ,JK Copier Plus
and JK Excel Bond. New brands 'JK CMax' and JK Max have established presence in market
place.

Packaging boards- JK TuffCote, JK Ultima ,JK TuffPac , JK IV Board

Printing & Writing Papers- JK Cote , JK Ledger, JK SHB, JK Evervite, JK

Finesse ,JK Elektra, JK Lumina, JK Ultraprint, JK Esay Draw

Speciality Papers- MICR Cheque paper, Parchment , Cedar digital

Leading exporter of Branded Copier Papers from India with exports to 35 countries.
JK Paper has recently invested substantially (about Rs 1775 crore) in expanding and
modernising our capacity at JK Paper Mills Rayagada. It involved state-of-the-art machines
with 1,65,000 TPA of paper capacity and a pulp mill with 2,15,000 TPA. This has
significantly reduce water and energy usage.
As part of a larger commitment & respect for environment, the Company has sustained its
efforts for increasing the green cover within 200 Km area from the plant sites at Jaykaypur,
Distt. Rayagada (Odisha) and Fort Songadh (Gujarat). It has planted close 17,000 Ha in
2014-15 under this programme. Most of these are planted with Eucalyptus, Casurina and
Subabul clones as per requirement. The planted area was 14% higher than previous year thus
taking the total coverage under the programme to 1.33 Lakh Ha.

MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

JK PAPER MILLS
JKPM was commissioned in 1962 with an integrated pulp and paper plant with 18000 TPA
installed capacity.
Over the years, production capacity been enhanced with the addition of 4 more paper
machines.
It manufactures a diversified product range from 58 GSM to 300 GSM of different grades of
paper & boards.
As we expanded our capacity over the years, we have been able to bring in modern
technology as well. Technology has been upgraded both in pulping and paper
manufacturing. Modern technology has helped us to achieve scale economies as also led to
resource conservation especially in energy (power consumption) and water usage per unit
output.

Our new paper machine PM VI uses state of art technology in all the areas, such as Fiber line,
Paper machine, Power block, A4 converting and packaging line etc.
CENTRAL PULP MILLS
Established in 1966 and taken over by the Group in 1992-93 and rehabilitated within a couple
of years.
It is an integrated pulp and paper plant producing writing and printing paper and virgin
packaging board.
TOTAL CAPACITY
With the recent expansion, our present total capacity is 4,55,000 tonnes per annum

PHILOSOPHY

Much more than the technology, it's how well equipped we are to harness it, that determines
the road to transformation. We are focused on continuous and consistent up-gradation of
processes and people.
CORPORATE VISION
To be a dynamic benchmark and leader in the Indian paper industry
CORPORATE MISSION
To be a World Class company, creating Shareholder Value by achieving growth and
leadership through:

JK Brand Equity

Customer Obsession

Technological Innovation

Cost Competitiveness

Environmental and Social Care

QUALITY POLICY
To provide 'customer delight' - both internal and external - through our products and services
at lowest cost by continuous improvement in processes, productivity, quality and
management systems

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MILESTONE)

MILESTONES

First paper company to get TPM Certification from JIPM, Japan - 3rd Paper Company
in the world

First Paper Mill to get ISO 9001 & ISO 14001. Also obtained OHSAS 18001

First to Invest in World class Pulp Mill (Fiber line from Metso)

First to Brand Paper in Indian Market

First to introduce Surface-size woodfree paper

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 9001

ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001

FSC

PRODUCTS:
JK COPIER PLUS:
Features Hi end copier for superior aesthetic job Long lasting whiteness Crisp
& Brighter colour impression Superior performance on copier machines
Compatible with all modern printers End Uses Ideal for Quality Photocopying,

Project Reports, Resumes, Inkjet & Laserjet printers, Presentation copies or any
aesthetic job Sizes Available in A4 GSM- 80 500 sheets pack
End Uses

Ideal for Quality Photocopying, Project Reports, Resumes, Inkjet & Laserjet printers,
Presentation copies or any aesthetic job

JK COPIER:
Features Compatible with all types of photocopying systems Suitable for both
side printing Trouble free Performance in any type of printing machine Superior
photo imaging Crisp image formation End Uses Ideal for Quality Photocopying,
Assignments Suitable for any job on Office printer, Inkjet and Laserjet Sizes
Available in A4, A3, FS, B4 sizes GSM- 75 500 sheets pack
End Uses

Ideal for Quality Photocopying, Assignments

Suitable for any job on Office printer, Inkjet and Laserjet

JK Easy Copier:
Features A Value for money product Double sided copying advantage
Minimum machine jamming Trouble free machine run Minimum wear & tear to
machine due to ideal characteristics End Uses Ideal for Photocopying Sizes
Available in A4, A3, FS sizes GSM- 70 500 sheets pack
End Uses

Ideal for Photocopying

JK CMAX:
Features

Engineered to improve machine efficiency & optimize running cost

Compatible with all types of photocopying systems

Suitable for both side printing

Trouble free Performance in any type of printing machine

100% Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)

End Uses

Ideal for Quality Photocopying & printing

Perfect for colour copying laser, inkjet & digital printing

JK SPARKLE:
Features

Trouble free Double side photocopying

Sparkling white paper

Trouble-free performance

A Value for money product

End Uses

Ideal for photocopying & desktop printing

JK MAX
Features

Smooth runnability in all copiers & printers

Consistent print quality

Jam free Performance in any type of printing machine

Value for money Copier paper

Acid free paper

End Uses

Ideal for Photocopying

JK CEDAR:
Features

Presents ultra sharp text & reallife colour images on colour copier, laser & inkjet
printers.

Customized to give the most professional & premium impressions

Perfect for preprint applications

End Uses

Ideal for color printing, digital photocopying and desktop printing

JK EXCEL BOND

Features

Watermarked Bond paper

Superfine Ultra white

Excellent Stiffness

Compatible with all type of Inkjet/ Laserjet Printers

End Uses

Ideal for Letterheads, Brochures, Certificate, Presentations, Project Reports,

Envelopes, Pamphlets, Manuscript writing, Corporate Stationery

JK BOND
Features

Bright & white watermarked paper

Long lasting aesthetically appealing paper

Compatible with all desktop printers Inkjet & Laser

End Uses

Ideal for Projects, Presentations, Resumes and Letterheads

JK LEDGER
Features

Laid marked paper

Uniform smooth surface

Precision cutting

Longer shelf life

Compatible with all kinds of offset, laser and inkjet printers

End Uses

Perfect for Legal documents

Exclusive media for correspondence, manuscripts

Record keeping needs of government offices, banks, courts etc.

CEDAR DIGITAL(COATED)
Features

Fully coated super smooth paper

Sharper images and more intensive solid colours

Clear crisp text comparable to offset print quality

Compatible with Inkjet/ Laserjet Printing systems

End Uses

Perfect for digital printing of brochures, annual reports, menus, cover, flyers, direct
mail and postcards etc.
Sizes

Available in gloss and matt finish in standard sizes 12" x 18", 13.2" x 19.2"

GSM 170, 210, 250, 300

Available in 100 and 150 sheets pack

SELECT YOUR PAPER

End Use

Paper Type
JK Copier Plus (Premium)

Photocopying

JK Copier (Regular)
JK Easy Copier/Sparkle Copier (Economy)

Desktop printing
Laser printing
Inkjet printing
Letterheads
Resume
Project Report
Proposal
Greeting card High end printing product
advertisement

JK Copier Plus (Premium)

JK Copier (Regular)
JK Copier Plus (Premium)
JK Copier (Regular)
JK Copier Plus (Premium)
JK Copier (Regular)
JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)
JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)
JK Bond
JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)
JK Bond
JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)
JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Brochure

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Folders

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Calendar

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Book Jacket

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

JK Eco Cote

Magazine

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Direct Mailers

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Catalogue

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

Pamphlet

JK Cote (Matt / Gloss)

JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)

Envelopes

Unwatermarked JK Excel Bond

Cheques

JK MICR

Ledger Books, Stamp Paper Documents

added Sheet

JK Ledger

Premium Diaries

JK Excel Bond (White unwatermarked),

Parchment

Premium Notepads

JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)

Premium Scribble Pads

JK Excel Bond (White watermarked)

Induction Sealing

High Bulk FBB

Label, poster, wedding card

JK Cote Chromo (Matt/gloss)

Packaging box

Coated Packaging Board

Book Marker

JK Cote (Matt/gloss)

Paper Cup

Uncoated Laminated - FBB

Prepaid cards

FBB

Paper Buckets

FBB

JK PAPER & ENVIRONMENT

Our thrust on environment is visible in various eco-friendly processes at our plant sites for
production of pulp and paper. This is done by adopting modern technology and process
innovations.
The farm forestry development program, started in 1991, has created employment and
livelihood opportunities for significant number of people even as the company sources its raw
material requirement from the farm forestry on low-productive land.
Through its R&D work, we have developed a large number of improved varieties. These
provide 2-3 times higher yield as compared to traditional seed route plantations.

ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVES

Continuously pursuing enriching the green cover through its Social Farm
Forestry drive

Till date in excess of 1,16,000 Ha of land has been planted covering states of
Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra & West Bengal

On average it has added 7000 Ha annually to its plantation drive by

distributing over 40 million saplings to farmers

This farm forestry activity since 1990 has cumulatively provided income for

over 45,000 farmers

Have signed an Emission Reduction Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with the Bio
Carbon Fund of the World Bank covering 3500 Ha mainly owned by small and marginal
farmers associated with JK Paper's plantation program. This program provides additional
income for participating farmers, besides reducing harmful green house gases and global
warming

Better technology, Process innovation, Recycling, Re-use and minimizing Wastewater discharge has helped significantly reduce fresh water consumption & effluent
generation per metric ton of paper in recent years
ENVIRONMENT REPORTS

Environment Clearance Compliance Report -Jul 2015

Environment Clearance Compliance Report -Jan 2015

Fresh Water Consumption (Annex - I)

PAPRI Lab. - Effluent Analysis Report (Annex-II)

Kalyani Lab. Test Report (Annex-III)

PAPRI Lab.- Upstream Down Stream Analysis Report (Anx-III)

PAPRI Lab.- Ground Water Analysis Report (Annex-IV)

CSR Expenditure 2014-15 (Annex - V)

Environment Clearance Compliance Report (Dec-2013 to May-2014)

Compliance Report of EC Conditions Dec-2013

Compliance Report of EC Conditions Jun-2013

JK PAPER & SOCIETY

EDUCATION

Schools - Three schools providing education to over 3000 students with significant
portion of them from SC & ST

Adult Literacy Programme enabling - 3250 illiterate to become literate.

Adoption/ Upgradation of Industrial Training Institute ( ITI), Ukai, Gujarat under PPP
route:Providing training in line with industry requirements. Close to 425 students trained in
various trades

The Classroom with a Difference

HEALTH CARE

Organising regular General/Disease specific Health Check up camps at the peripheral

villages near the factory sites.

Providing Financial assistance and support to District Administration for organising

'Swasthya Mela' (Health Fair)

Helping tribal mothers to benefit from Janani Surakhya Yojana

Inauguration of LV Prasad Eye Hospital : View Photos

LIVELIHOOD INTERVENTIONS

To improve quality of life of rural poor in and around our Mills by helping them to
organise self help group. Recognising the good work, Banks coming forward with loans to
build confidence of SHGs & help them scale up their income generating activities.

JK PAPER & PEOPLE

Great companies are the result of motivated employees who act as leaders in their own sphere
of work to drive the Company into the future. At JK Paper, we have always believed that true
leadership is about developing leaders at all levels. Because it is they, who with their passion,
initiative and teamwork, anticipate change and lead their Company towards higher goals.
Perhaps that is why, despite our 50 years in the business and a mindset that cherishes human
values, we remain young, vibrant and ever alive to the challenges of today.

Extensive investments are made toward people and people practices. Fostering the spirit of
entrepreneurship has enabled JK Paper to be the "change leader" in the Indian paper industry.
Talent pool at JK Paper would rank among the very best in the Indian Paper Industry today.
As we march forward to take on the challenges of tomorrow, it is these self-motivated
individuals of JK Paper who are leading the journey of change from the forefront.

JK PAPER & TECHNOLOGY

Over the last decade the constant endeavour of JK Paper has been to upgrade its
manufacturing processes at grass-root levels to help create customer value. Be it the most
modern Pulp Mill or an automatic cut-size line for branded products, it has been a saga of
continuous process development with an eye on the customer.
JK Paper Ltd. has always leveraged technology for constant product upgradation and has
been a pioneer in many arenas, of the paper industry. Some of the landmarks which JK Paper
achieved much before the rest of the Indian paper companies are:-

These pioneering moves have given JK Paper pride of place as the change leader, ushering in
a phase of complete makeover in the Indian paper market. On the pathway of moving focus
from commodity to branded and high value categories, JK Paper Ltd. has undergone major
technical upgradation in the machines and processes for manufacturing paper.

The Company has a world class Enterprise Resource Planning system. This transformational
technology enables to bring together best practices across all functions of the organization to
deliver highest value to all external and internal customers.
JK PAPER & QUALITY
The Company's commitment and success in delivering high quality products and services to
customers has been a major reason for its attaining and retaining a leadership position in the
Indian Paper Industry. JK Paper's obsession towards Quality and Customer Satisfaction is
reflected in understanding and fulfilment of expectations of the customers, big or small. This
in turn has been a key factor in its growth and the advantage that the Company has been able
to build over the years in terms of a wide and loyal distribution network.
JK Paper became the first Indian Company to produce and sell ColorLok copier paper in
India. This exclusive tie up with HP, helps us in bringing in world class printing paper for the
increasingly demanding India customers.
The Company continues to conduct regular audit for its quality standards and customer
satisfaction through research conducted in-house and also by an independent agency. This
helps it to be in constant touch with changing customer preferences and develop its products
to stay well ahead of the curve.
In all its product segments, JK commands an undisputed Quality leadership position in the
Industry. No wonder, with quality being a way of life at JK Paper, we do not attempt to
restrict quality to a mere definition.
MARKETING & PROMOTIONS.
NEWS
Budget Coverage

Aaj Tak

Bloomberg TV

Financial Results Coverage

ET Now

Bloomberg TV

CNBC Awaaz

JK Paper Q3 Net up 37.63% at Rs 15.69 crore - Business Standard

JK Paper Q3 net up 37.63% at Rs 15.69 crore - The Economic Times
'Paper' THE original and the best 'Wireless communicator'!
LPS - Golden Jubilee Ceremony
Writing a new script - A.S. Mehta, president, JK Paper, speaks to Daksesh Parikh about
the prospects and challenges for the industry and the growth path his company is moving
along
Genius HR Excellence Award 2015 for Best Training Initiatives in Category B (Rs.501
crores and above)
Inauguration of LV Prasad Eye Hospital
View Photos
Golden Jubilee Bell Ringing Ceremony - JK Paper completing 50 years with
Bombay Stock Exchange

Online Clip 1

Online Clip 2

Business Standard Clip

DNA Clip

Financial Chronical Clip

Navbharat Clip

Prahar Clip

The Pioneer Clip

Financial Results Coverage

ET Now

CNBC Bazaar

JK Paper Q4 net at Rs 18 crore - Deccan Herald

JK Paper reports Q4 net profit at Rs 18.07 crore - Business Standard

JK Paper Q4 net profit at Rs. 18.07 Crore - India Infoline

JK Paper reports Q4 net profit at Rs 18.07 crore - The Economic Times

JK Paper reports Q4 net profit at Rs. 18 cr - The Hindu Business Line

"JK Organisation expects greater push to reforms in Budget" - Harsh Pati Singhania,
Director, JK Organisation, and vice-chairman & MD, JK Paper Ltd.

JK Paper Reports Q3 Net Profit at Rs 11 cr - Hindustan Times

JK Paper back in black with Rs 11.40 cr Q3 profit - The Financial Express

JK Paper Reports third quarter net profit at Rs 11.40 crore - DNA

JK Paper Reports Q3 Net Profit at Rs 11.40 crore - The Economic Times

Profit of 11.40 crore to JK Paper - The Economic Times (Hindi)

Company Result - Navbharat Times

5 WAYS TO Chalk Out a Career Path - TK Mandal, VP, HR, JK Paper

JK Paper expands in Nepal Karobar

FDs of Top Cos in Demand as Clamour for Rate Cut Gets Louder

"Why India Inc is getting impatient" - Sh. R Srinivasan

Building bonds in the market

"Some patience, please, for achhe din" - Sh. H.P. Singhania

Victory in Jharkhand crucial for PM Modi's "Make in India" policy

Paper Manufacturers' inventory builds up as sales slow

Mamta to meet barons at Ficci Meet

"We want JK Paper to be a synonym for excellence" - Sh. AS Mehta, President, JK

Paper

The Turning Point - Indian Economy will become robust under Modi's Leadership...

MARKETING INITIATIVES

Exports
JK Paper is actively involved in market expansion beyond the shores of India to ultimately
have a global footprint for its products. The Company is exporting to more than 40 countries

including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Middle East, Africa, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia etc. JK
Paper's flagship brand JK Copier is the largest selling copier brand in Sri Lanka.
Taking advantage of its advanced and extensive global network, JK Paper is today also
exporting products sourced from other Paper Mills in India and abroad.
Outsourcing
JK Paper pioneered outsourcing activity in the Indian Paper industry in 2002 with the
objective of providing customers a wider variety and range of products. For this, JK
contracted the capacities of other Mills in India and Abroad to manufacture various grades of
paper, maintaining the same quality and service assurance which JK Paper is known for.
Some of the paper grades outsourced include Chromo (one side coated), Maplitho (uncoated
woodfree), CG (copier grade) and some varieties of coated paper (C2S) and packaging board
to meet Indian market requirement. The Company is also looking at suitable international
mills to tie up for outsourcing certain speciality grades to give the Indian consumer the
complete basket of paper varieties.
Trading
JK Paper Ltd. aspires to become a humble "Global Trading House" in
the Paper, Pulp and Paper based stationery products. JK Paper has been engaged in trading of
various grades of Paper through sourcing or buying from both domestic and international
mills. Export trading was started by JK Paper in november 2005.
Through trading the company is able to get various grades of Paper
from different Paper mills. Leveraging its experience in the field of technology, sourcing and
marketing of Paper, JK Paper has thus been able to provide its consumers, a wider variety and
range of quality products. The various grades handled are copier, newsprint, creamwove,
maplitho and poster paper.

Customer Voice
JK Paper has always focused on customers in all its operations. Be it our products or services,
they are all designed to enhance customer satisfaction. The Company's customer obsession is
best demonstrated by its representative customer list covering some of the major Corporates,
Printers and Publishers and their acknowledgement of our product and service quality.
WHAT SOME OF OUR CUSTOMERS HAD TO SAY

"We at Navneet, are most pleased to say that we have been using JK's International quality
papers for over 3 decades in our premium products"
Navin Shah/ Raju Gala-President, Navneet Publications (I) Ltd.
"JK's product is superb and their service is excellent."
Mohan Rao. K., Titan Industries Limited
"I use JK Paper for its consistent good quality."
P. Narendra Managing Director, Pragati Art Printers
" 'Nightingale' is proud to print high-end diaries on JK Maplitho. The company produces the
finest quality of Printing and Writing paper."
R Chokalingam-Chairman, Srinivas fine Arts
"JK Paper' is providing us the best value for money."
L. S. Shanbhag
Vice President Procurement, Reliance Industries Ltd.
"We would like to place on record our appreciation for the quality of JK Maplitho SHB and
Evervite paper, which have been used by us for our export jobs."
S. Chanda , Chief Manager Commercial, Thomson Press (India) Ltd.
"We have been using JK SS Maplitho for publication of our multicolour books, which have
been well received by the student community. We look forward to continued relationship with
your mills for mutual benefits by enhancing the quality of our books printed on your papers."
R. S Mathur, Manager Purchase, S. Chand & Company Ltd

ADVERTISEMENT & PROMOTIONS

In order to provide information about our products and services and to constantly stay close
to our customers, JK Paper Ltd. has been practicing a wide range of advertising and
promotional activities.

Print Ads

Radio Ads
ADVERTISING
JK Paper Ltd. regularly advertises in Magazines, radio and internet to ensure that our
valuable customers and business partners are kept informed and updated about the
innovations and improvements we bring about in our products and services.
LOYALTY PROGRAMMES
Loyalty programmes are one of the ways to reward our business partners for their association
with the Company as well as for showing trust and confidence in us and our products. In line
with this, we have been running a trade loyalty programme since 2005-06 called JK Paper
SuperSitare Trade Relationship Programme. This Programme is the first of its kind in the
Indian Paper Industry.
FREE SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION
Free samples are mostly distributed to our customers to generate awareness and then product
trials through sampling of our various retail brands.

POINT-OF-SALE DISPLAYS
Special displays using Danglers, Posters etc. are being done to display product features and
other information about our retail products in and around our retail counters to generate
awareness.
NATIONAL CONSUMER PROMOTION SCHEMES
We periodically conduct national level sales promotion schemes, of limited duration, to
incentivise our product sales among customers. These schemes are in various forms like gifts
through scratch card coupons or lucky draws.
EXHIBITIONS

The Company regularly participates in National and International Exhibitions like Stationery
Fair, Paperex and Asian Paper to promote the Company and its Products and have first-hand
interaction with prospective customers.
ROADSHOWS
This is a forum to facilitate one-to-one interaction between the Company and its Customers ranging from Printers to Jobbers to Trade. These Roadshows are held periodically at various
locations across India and help to exchange information on a range of issues like the market
in general or the products and services of the Company in particular.
Paperex
Career Fair
Career Vision
Come on Kids
Dealer Meet 3
Jaipur Book Fair
Office Expo

Office Today
Stationary Fair

2. TAMILNADU NEWSPRINT

Tamil Nadu Newsprint And Papers Ltd., incorporated in the year 1979, is a Mid Cap
company (having a market cap of Rs 1,602.57 Cr.) operating in Paper sector.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint And Papers Ltd. key Products/Revenue Segments include Paper
Writing & Printing which contributed Rs 1943.05 Cr to Sales Value (86.92% of Total Sales),
Notebooks which contributed Rs 134.02 Cr to Sales Value (5.99% of Total Sales), Cement
which contributed Rs 70.42 Cr to Sales Value (3.15% of Total Sales), Sale of Energy which
contributed Rs 32.55 Cr to Sales Value (1.45% of Total Sales), Waste/Scrap which
contributed Rs 21.41 Cr to Sales Value (0.95% of Total Sales), Pulp which contributed Rs
14.62 Cr to Sales Value (0.65% of Total Sales), Export Incentives which contributed Rs 8.47
Cr to Sales Value (0.37% of Total Sales), Other Operating Revenue which contributed Rs
7.23 Cr to Sales Value (0.32% of Total Sales), Burnt Lime & Lime Stone which contributed
Rs 2.62 Cr to Sales Value (0.11% of Total Sales), Paper which contributed Rs 0.92 Cr to Sales
Value (0.04% of Total Sales), for the year ending 31-Mar-2015.
For the quarter ended 31-Dec-2015, the company has reported a Standalone sales of Rs.
468.13 Cr., down -14.05% from last quarter Sales of Rs. 544.63 Cr. and up 0.72% from last
year same quarter Sales of Rs. 464.80 Cr. Company has reported net profit after tax of Rs.
46.83 Cr. in latest quarter.
The companys management includes Mr.C V Sankar, Mr.M R Kumar, Mr.Mahesan
Kasirajan, Mr.N Kumaravelu, Mr.V Nagappan, Mr.V Narayanan, Mr.V Sivakumar,
Mrs.Sarada Jagan, Mr.A Velliangiri, Mr.V Sivakumar, Mr.A Velliangiri.
Company has Raman Associate as its auditors. As on 31-Dec-2015, the company has a total
of 69,210,600 shares outstanding.

The Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL)[2] was established by
the Government of Tamil Nadu[3] to produce newsprint and writing paper using bagasse, a
sugarcane residue. The Government of Tamil Nadu listed the paper mill in April 1979 as one
of the most environmentally compliant paper mills in the world under the provisions of the
Companies Act of 1956. The factory is situated at Kagithapuram 11.0488N 77.9977E in
the Karur District of Tamil Nadu. The registered office of the company is located
in Guindy, Chennai.
HISTORY:
The Company commenced production in the year 1984 with an initial capacity of
90,000 tonnes per annum. TNPL has started the commercial production of
newsprint on its new Paper Machine No. 2 from January 1996. The machine was
supplied jointly by Voith Sulzer Paper Technology[4] and its licensee in India,
Larsen and Toubro Limited and has opened up new vistas for newsprint making.
The machine is designed to run with 100% bagasse. Over the years, the
production capacity has been increased to 2,45,000 tonnes per annum and the
Company has emerged as the Largest bagasse based Paper Mill in the
world consuming about one million tonnes of bagasse every year. The Company is
in the process of implementing the Mill Expansion Plan for increasing the
capacity to 4,00,000 tonnes per annum from July 2010.
VISION:

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL) was formed by the Government of
Tamil Nadu in April 1979 as a Public Limited Company under the provisions of the
Companies Act, 1956. The primary objective of the company is to produce newsprint

and printing & writing paper using bagasse, a sugarcane residue, as the primary raw
material.
OUR BUSINESS

The company is in the business of manufacturing and marketing of Newsprint and

Printing & Writing Papers. 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 Tamil Nadu. The initial
capacity of the plant was 90,000 tpa of Newsprint and Printing & 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 expansion project. Recently, the

capacity has been further enhanced to 2,30,000 tpa in April 2003 through up-gradation
of both the paper machines.

Some of the key features of the Mill are listed below:

The largest bagasse based plant in the World and a mill with largest production
capacity in India, at a single location.

Appropriate for India, which is one of the largest sugarcane producers

in the World.

The only paper mill in India assisted by the World Bank.

Doubled the capacity within a period of 10 years from inception.

State-of-the-Art paper machines with built in flexibility for

manufacturing both newsprint and printing and writing papers in the
same machine.

Unique arrangement with the sugar mills for sourcing the raw material
in the form of exchange of steam / fuel for bagasse.

COMPANY VISION
"To be the market leader in the manufacture of world class eco-friendly papers by
adopting innovative technologies for sustainable development".
COMPANY MISSION

Attain leadership in Paper Technology

Promote the usage of bagasse in the manufacture of Newsprint and Printing & Writing
Paper.

Minimise environmental impact and become an environment friendly organisation.

COMPANY COMMITMENTS :

TNPL has obtained the ISO 9001-2000 certification from RWTUV of Germany for
development, manufacture and supply of Newsprint and Printing & Writing Paper.

TNPL`s effluents completely comply with the norms set by Tamil Nadu Pollution
Control Board. TNPL is adopting state-of-the-art activated sludge treatment system.
Further the treated effluent water is being used to irrigate 1500 acres of land abutting
the factory. The farmers are cultivating cash crops such as sugarcane, groundnut, etc,
using TNPL effluent water.

TNPL has obtained the prestigious ISO 14001 Certification from RMTUV, Germany
for "Successfully establishing and applying environmental management system for
development, manufacture and supply of paper.

TNPL is 100% self sufficient in power generation through the 61.18 MW Power
Generation Capacity (TG Sets) installed at the paper mill site. The surplus power

generated is being exported to the State Grid.

TNPL also generates green power through the 21.75 MW wind farm installed at
Devarkulam and Perungudi of Tirunelveli district. The entire power generated at the
wind farm (about 370 lakh units per annum) is being exported to the State Grid.

Installed a Bio-methanation plant to generate about 20,000 m3/day of methane gas

from the effluent water (bagasse wash water) and use it as fuel as substitute for
furnace oil in the lime kiln saving 10 KL of furnace oil every day.

TNPL MARKETING
The broad product range of TNPL is given below:

NEWSPRINT

PRINTING & WRITING PAPER :

Cream wove

Super printing

Hitech Maplitho

Excel Maplitho

Ultrawhite Maplitho

Magazine Printing

COPIER PAPER

TNPL Copier

TNPL OS 2000

TNPL Eco-Friendly Note Books

TECHNOLOGY/PROCESS:
TNPL has ventured with nearby sugar mills such as Sakthi Sugar Mills for
continued supply of Bagasse for the Paper mill where Steam will be provided to
the sugar mill in exchange of bagasse.
QUALITY STANDARDS:

TNPL has obtained the ISO 9001 - 2000 certification from RWTUV[6] of Germany for
development, manufacture and supply of Newsprint and Printing & Writing Paper. TNPL

uses automated process control facilities for various process till final packing and despatch. It
is implemented by The Online Integrated Information System (OIIS) a mini ERP package
developed by CMC Ltd for integrated flow of information from all the sections of the
company covering production, materials, finance, marketing etc. The TNPL using Enterprise
resource planning (ERP) business management software to integrate all facets of an
operation, including product planning, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing etc.,
(from 2012 itself).
TNPLs in-house Research and Development facility is recognized by the Department of
Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) New Delhi. The R&D department has sophisticated
state-of-the art instruments and equipments. TNPL has recorded Customer Satisfaction Index
(CSI) of about 7.01 to 7.50.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION MEASURES:
TNPL is accredited with ISO14001:2004 certification for an effective
environmental management system. By using bagasse as primary raw material,
TNPL preserves over 40000 acres of forest land from depletion every year
TNPL Effluent Water Lift Irrigation Society (TEWLIS)[edit]
Under the TNPL Effluent Water Lift Irrigation Scheme, the farmers will be provided treated
effluent water for irrigation purpose. TNPL uses a state-of-the-art sludge treatment system for
treatment of Effluent water. The treated effluent water is used to irrigate about 1,250-acre
(5.1 km2) of dry land with about 250 farmers who belong to the TNPL Effluent Water Lift
Irrigation Society. TNPLs effluents have to comply with the norms set by the Tamil Nadu
Pollution Control Board.
TNPL Plantation Programme[edit]
As per the National Forest Policy, 1988, forest based Industries should raise the raw material
needed for meeting their own requirements. In accordance with the law, TNPL has embarked
upon development of a plantation in the year 2004-05 and launched two plantation schemes,
namely Farm Forestry and Captive Plantation.[7]
Farm Forestry[edit]

Under the farm forestry scheme, the Company motivates and facilitates the marginal and
small farmer to take up pulpwood plantation. The salient features of the Scheme are a supply
of quality planting material at subsidized cost, arranging credit facilities for the needy people
through banks, providing timely technical advice through a team of qualified professionals,
and buy back arrangement with minimum support prices or prevailing market rate at the time

of felling, whichever is higher, and harvesting and transport of pulpwood from the farmers
field to Factory at companys cost.
Captive Plantation[edit]

In the captive plantation scheme, Captive plantations are raised in the lands belonging to the
Company, Government Departments, and Educational institutions and in the large landholding individuals on a revenue sharing basis or on a lease rental basis. The minimum
criteria for captive plantation is that the land should be a block of 25 acres (100,000 m2) &
above in a single location whereas less than25 acres (100,000 m2) is also considered only in
the case of adjoining lands of existing captive plantations, provided the adjoining areas
should be contiguous to the existing plantation. TNPL enters into a MoU with the owners of
such lands for raising a Captive Plantation and undertaking the responsibility of land
development, establishment of plantations, maintenance of plantation and harvesting the
pulpwood at TNPLs expense. The land would be taken either on long term lease spanning
over a period of 6 to 30 years lease or on a gross revenue sharing basis. In the revenue
sharing pattern, if the plantation is raised in a barren land, the produce is shared between
TNPL and the landowner on a 70:30 basis and in case of wet lands, the revenue sharing
pattern is 60:40. In the case of lease mode, the lease rent for a barren land is Rs.1000/- per
acre, whereas for an irrigated land it is Rs.3000/- per acre every year paid to landowner and
the entire product is taken by TNPL.
In the last five years of operation (2004-05 to 2008-09), TNPL has raised plantation in 37,556
acres (151.98 km2) involving 8235 farmers in twenty eight districts in Tamil Nadu under the
Farm Forestry scheme and 2,735 acres (11.07 km2) under the Captive Plantation Scheme. In
all, TNPL has established pulpwood plantations in about 40291 acres (as on 31 March 2009).
[8]

Clonal Propagation and Research Centre (CPRC)[edit]

To cater to the need for a huge amount of planting material to the tune of 15 million plants to
cover 15,000 acres (61 km2) every year, TNPL established a state-of-the-art clonal
propagation and research centre (CPRC) to achieve self-sufficiency in planting material and
production of quality clonal/ seedling plants with a capacity of 15 million plants per annum.
[9]
The clonal production centre was started with a mini clonal hedge garden of 4000 sq.m, a
mist chamber of 8000 sq.m, 5300 sq.m of hardening chamber and 20000 sq.m of open
nursery with updated technological innovations as per international standards. The clonal
production center was established at an outlay of about 500 lakhs. This is considered to be a
milestone in the plantation activities and assures quality planting material availability
throughout the year The above plantation schemes are being implemented throughout Tamil
Nadu through 10 regional offices in Karur, Manaparai, Tirunelveli, Karaikudi, Pudukottai,

Namakkal, Trichy, Tanjore, Jayangondam and Panruti providing advice and technical
assistance to tree growers.
FORESTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

TNPL has partnered with the NAIP-ICAR sponsored project titled "A value chain on
industrial Agro-forestry in Tamil Nadu" for Promotion of tree husbandry with improved short
rotation clones/genotypes through contract farming.[10] Forest College & Research Institute
(FC & RI), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam is the Consortium Leader of
this project. This project is being implemented for raising 500 acres (2.0 km2) of cluster
plantation in 10 Taluks covering 5 Districts in Tamil Nadu.
Solid waste management[edit]

Fly ash generated at the power boilers is being sold to the cement plants

Effluent sludge is being sold to the Board manufacturing units

Lime sludge generated is being recycled in the Lime Kiln

TNPL has obtained the prestigious ISO 14001 Certification from RMTUV, Germany for
"Successfully establishing and applying environmental management system for development,
manufacture and supply of paper". This certification duly acknowledges TNPLs commitment
for environment protection and sustained efforts to minimise the overall environmental
impact.

TNPL has commissioned the Bio-methanation plant, which generates around 23000
m of biogas (methane) per day, to be used as fuel in the lime-kiln in replacement
offurnace oil. The biogas e replaces around 10-12 KL of furnace oil per day in the limekiln. During the year 2003-04, the bio- methanation plant generated 41.45 lakh
m3 ofmethane gas and replaced the use of furnace oil worth Rs.2.48 crores
3

TNPL obtained the 3 Leaves Award[11] under the Green Rating project of the Centre
for Science and Environment, New Delhi during October 2004, in recognition of the
Environment Management System.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT POLICY:
TNPL has installed its own power generating facility to make it 100% selfsufficient through the installation of 61.18 MW Power Generating equipments
(TG Sets) installed at the paper mill site. The surplus power generated is being

exported to the State Grid. TNPL also generates green power through the 18
MW wind farm installed at Devarkulam and Perungudi of Tirunelveli district. The
entire power generated at the wind farm is being exported to the State Grid. The
wind farm capacity has been enhanced to 21.75 MW in March 2004 by installing
3 wind turbine generators of 1250 kW capacity each. It has installed a Biomethanation plant to generate methane gas from the effluent water (bagasse wash
water) and use it as fuel as substitute for furnace oil in the lime kiln saving 10 KL
of furnace oil every day. During the year 2004-05 TNPL generated 34.12 lakh
m3 methane gas from its bio-methanation plant and used the same in lime-kiln
replacing 1886 KL of furnace oil valuing Rs. 2.02 Crores. The confederation of
Indian Industry has recognised the bio-methanation project implemented by TNPL
as an Innovative Project. This project contributes to sustainable development in
terms of generating in-house renewable energy and reducing green house gases.
TNPLS PRODUCTS:
The paper produced by TNPL is eco- friendly as the pulp is manufactured out of renewable
raw material and is subjected to Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) bleaching. As the paper is
acid free, it has a longer colour stability and enhanced permanency in terms of strength
characteristics. TNPL caters to the requirements of multifunctional printing processes like
sheet-fed, web offset, and digital printers. The paper reels have uniform profile with strength
properties to cope even with high speed machines. TNPL manufactures Printing and Writing
Papers in substances ranging from 50 GSM to 90 GSM. Newsprint is normally manufactured
in 49 Gsm reels and directly sold by the company to the various newspaper establishments
such as The Hindu, Malayala Manorama, Ananda Bazaar Patrika and so on. Printing &
Writing paper (PWP) is manufactured in reel and sheet forms with the Gsm (Grams per
square meter basis weight of the paper) varying from 50 to 80. Various sizes of reels and
sheets are also cut to suit the customer requirements. Some of the major end-use segments of
PWP are printing applications, note books, computer stationery, office stationery, etc.

TNPL Ultra White Maplitho

Radiant Printing

Hardbound Notebook

TNPL Offset Printing

Cream wove

Copy Crown

TNPL Copier

Students' Favorites

Super Print Maplitho

Perfect Copier

Ace Marvel

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES:

Environmental Strategy of the Year Award
TNPL won the Environmental Strategy award for the year 2011 at the PPI Annual Awards
ceremony at Brussels.
Green Business Leadership Award
In recognition of its environmental conservation initiatives, the Tamil Nadu Newsprint and
Papers Limited (TNPL) has been awarded the Green Business Leadership Award[19] in the
Pulp and Paper Sector for the year 2009-2010.
The TNPL Managing Director, T.K. Ramachandran, received the award from the Union
Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Farooq Abdullah, in the presence of TERI
Chairman and eminent environmentalist R.K. Pachauri in New Delhi recently. The TNPL was
adjudged the best performer at the national level in the Pulp and Paper category in EVI Green
Business Survey conducted by The Financial Express and Emergent Ventures India, an
integrated climate change company with the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad as the
knowledge partner.
The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) Corporate Award
TNPL has been awarded second prize in the prestigious "TERI Corporate Environmental
Award 2008"[20] at 7th TERI Corporate Awards Ceremony : 31 May 2008, New Delhi in
recognition of its various initiatives taken in Corporate Environment Management
Excellence in Corporate Governance
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), New Delhi has conferred on TNPL, the
"ICSI National Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance" for the year 2004 in the
Public Sector category . This is the first time such a prestigious award in Corporate

Governance has been given to a State Public Sector Undertaking. So far, in the last two years,
only major Central Public Sector Undertakings, viz. ONGC and IBP got the award.
Best Paper Mill 200102 and 200708
TNPL has been given the prestigious award Paper Mill of the year 2001-2002 & 200708[21] for TNPLs overall performance, approaches for meeting social obligations, ensuring
global competitiveness, sustainable development & technology options by the Indian Paper
Manufacturers Association, New Delhi.
Certificate of Excellence
TNPL won the Certificate of Excellence in Productivity, Quality, Innovation and
Management from the "Institute of Economic Studies", New Delhi.
Environment protection
Need to take more attention for environmental protection. However near outside people are
getting heavy noise due to the new plant. Requested to them to take necessary action to keep
the outside people environment safely. Recognising TNPLs concern for the environment, the
Rotary Club of Chennai (East) and Earth Care bestowed the "Dr M.S. Swaminathan Award
for Environment Protection 2002" on TNPL.
Export award (by Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India
TNPL has secured the CAPEXIL "SPECIAL EXPORT AWARD" for eight consecutive
years for its outstanding export performance during the year 2003-04. The Government
of India has given "TRADING HOUSE" status to TNPL recognising the export
performance. TNPL has been bestowed the " Niryat Shree Award" by Federation of
Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) for the high degree of excellence it has
demonstrated in exports.
Safety award
TNPL was awarded the commendation award on "CII Leadership & Excellence in Safety,
Healthy & Environment (SH&E) year 2002" during the month of February 2003.

Energy award
TNPL won the National Energy Conservation Award for the year 2001 from Government of
India, in recognition of its outstanding achievement in energy management.

Best Corporate Citizen

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai has adjudged TNPL as the "
Best Corporate Citizen 1999" and bestowed the Mother Theresa Award by recognising its

Outstanding social commitment

Exploring eco-friendly technology

Professional Management

Customer friendly and community caring enterprise.

3. WEST COAST PAPAER MILLS LTD:

The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. is one of the oldest and largest producers of paper for
printing, writing, and packaging in India. Established in 1955, soon after Independence, the
paper mill is located at Dandeli in Karnataka near the banks of River Kali. The variety of
quality paper that we produce serve the needs of numerous industries that include food
packaging, printing and publishing, garments, stationary, and notebooks to name just a few.
We believe in constant innovation to keep abreast of the changing market scenario. Our
growth, achievements, and the satisfaction of our clients and investors are a testimony to our
zeal for creativity and innovation. The modern paper manufacturing technologies that we
have adapted ensure sustainable development over the years.
While looking for profits and business development, we have chosen to stay alert regarding
the environmental consequences of our endeavours. We follow an eco-friendly environmental
policy that works towards increasing the green cover of our land, helping to develop a
sustainable environment for the health and well-being of current and future generations.
The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. has an excellent track record, earning us coveted awards as
conferred by the National Productivity Council (Government of India) and various other
reputed organizations. We follow a Total Quality Management (TQM) system in order to
provide our customers the best quality products at the lowest price possible.
The research and development wing at the organization continuously strives to bring
innovations in the use of paper from wood and to improve the production process. At The
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd., stringent policies for pollution control and industrial safety are

followed in order to provide a safe working environment for all employees and to cause the
least amount of damage to the environment.

WCPM enjoys a pedigree of standing over the past 50 years. The companys vision in
constant upgradation of its process and technology to offer uniform quality of customized
products, the wood to paper process mastery and product research have enabled the mill to
produce a wide portfolio of woodfree papers and boards of highest quality.
The product-line features well-established brands of commercial to premium grades of paper
and boards ranging from 54 to 600 GSM catered to across six different product segment
namely; Writing, Printing, Business stationery, specialty, industrial and packaging.
The company operates six versatile machines with an installed capacity of 3,20,000 TPA.
With the latest addition of 500 TPD State of Art Voith Paper Machine, the quality standards
have risen to international standards.
With the installation of worlds most renowned Bielomatik online cut-pack converting
line ,the quality standards of copier papers have been elevated to international standards.The
overwhelming success of is Copier grades namely B2B, Copy Gold and Copy Plus have
created a revolution in the market for cut size papers in a record short time.
As an ISO 9001:2008 company, WCPM has been consistently striving to improve its quality
benchmarks. At the heart of WCPMs success is its strong customer focused research
initiative backed by a sophisticated research center and a team of qualified professionals who
have translated into a high degree of customer satisfaction, reflected in its loyal offtake.

Mission and Vision

Mission:
To achieve customer loyalty by providing the highest standards of quality products suitable
for
various
business
segments
and
all
age
groups.
To focus on innovation through constant research and development in production and
processes using a raw material and technology that protect the environment and the interests
of future generations.
Vision: To excel in serving demands of paper and paper products worldwide.

Philosophy:
Eminent industrialists are at the helm of The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd., steering it towards
a future envisioned by its founders. We believe in nurturing an atmosphere of creativity and
innovation besides maintaining a disciplined approach to strive relentlessly towards our

goals. Since its establishment in 1955, we, at The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd., have focused
on growth from all aspects alongside the growth and development of our nation. In order to
fulfill our dreams and dreams of thousands of our stakeholders, we have made forays into
technological research that helps us in augmenting our growth.
Chairman's Message
"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together." James
Cash Penney
The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WCPM) has evolved in the last 61
years and is indebted for your constant support and encouragement
that has instilled in us the momentum to go ahead with our dreams.
We believe and envision a bright future for our nation and strive hard
to fulfill all requisites to achieve the same through innovation and
hard work. What we are today is a result of thousands of hands
working together to build this company that serves the nation in its
growth and development.
The government has supported our endeavours to build a strong industry, while we have
supported our nation by providing quality paper products that serve numerous industries like
printing and publishing, writing and packaging. Even when the world was hit by recession,
we successfully maintained our stability through our vision and strength.
Often we hear that we will become a paperless culture in the near future. However, in India it
will take many more years to become a reality due to less access to technology such the
Internet, boost in primary education, and the culture to keep a copy of all important
documents. Even then a paperless society will not happen in future as books will get
published and products will need to be packaged. Over the years, we aim to increase our
turnover rate through incremental sales.
The increasing demand for paper is fuelled mainly by the demand in developing countries
such as those in Asia and Africa, while demand for paper has decreased in developed
countries all over the world. WCPM has acted proactively to identify the market trend and
augmented its capacity on time. Therefore, we are poised to gain from the 'first-movers
advantage' in the paper market.
WCPM has invested wisely in securing raw materials, focusing on research on technological
development, complying with government policies on environment, and locking in capital
requirements. We have started to get results from these investments in the form of increased
profits, greater customer satisfaction, and a healthier environment.
I would like to use this opportunity to thank all our stakeholders as together we are about to
enter the premium segment in the industry. With hard work, innovation, and ambition, the
future is ours.

Board of Directors

Mr. S.K.Bangur
Chairman & Managing Director
Bangur

Mrs. Shashi Devi Bangur

Mr.

Saurabh

Vice-Chairman

Mr. Rajendra Jain

Executive Director
Lt.Gen[Retd]

Mr. Premal N. Kapadia

Director

Sri Amitav Kothari

Utpal

Bhattacharyya

Director

Mr. Krishna Kumar Karwa

Mr.MP.Taparia

Director

Director

Director

Milestones
The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. is one of the pioneers in India and in Asia for using
advanced technology in paper production. Creativity and innovation are at the core of all the
milestones that we have achieved till date. With a large number of "firsts" up our sleeve, The
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. is truly the leader in paper manufacturing in India. Some of our
noteworthy milestones are as follows:

We are the first company in Asia to install twin-wire Papriformer paper machine.
We are the first to use synthetic wire on paper machine in India.
In India, The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. is the first company to install Drum
Chipper (supplied by Pallmann, Germany), Disk Refiners, Rotary Limekilin to
reburnlimesludge, 330 TPD Sids Chemical Recovery Boiler, and FBC Coal-fired
Boiler.
We are the first to establish and use sulphuric acid in India as a protective agent in
conventional bleaching.
In India, we are the first company to use 100% hardwood, replacing 100% bamboo.
We are the first company in India that has successfully established a well equipped
Research Centre attached with a paper mill.
We are the first to introduce captive plantation in India.
In India, we are the first to introduce a chemical recovery boiler of 500 solids per day
capacity.
Our net profit increased from Rs 31.86 crores to Rs 36.04 crores and the earnings per
share from Rs. 35.64 to Rs. 40.31.
We have successfully installed a 100 TPD Duplex Board Machine and 350 TPD
brown stock washing equipments at our paper manufacturing plant.

Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Facilities
Location: The West Coast Paper Mill is located in Dandeli town on 240 acres of leasehold
land. The mill is connected through a broad gauge railway line on Miraj-Bangalore section at
Alnavar Junction, with railway lines that run up to the factory. We have additional 80 acres of
leased land for projects like railway siding, effluent treatment plant, and so on.

Raw Material: Wood derived from Casuarina, Eucalyptus, Subabul and other hardwoods are
the 100% ingredient for manufacturing paper in our units. In 1989, use of bamboo for paper
production was disallowed by the National Forest Policy. However, bamboo is not so much
endangered now, and is therefore, used in small quantities for manufacturing paper.
In order to manufacture some speciality papers, The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. imports pine
wood pulp in small quantities. Our paper mill consumes up about 9,50,000 MT of raw
material per year. For raw materials we are dependent to a great extent upon private
cultivators in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Pondicherry. We strictly adhere to
eco-friendly environmental norms.
Water: At The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd., we require about 90,000 to 1,00,000 KL of
water per day, which is drawn from River Kali. We use pure and potable water having low
iron content for manufacturing paper.
Power: We use both self-generated and purchased power for production purposes. We have
achieved complete self-sufficiency in power generation. We also have surplus power capacity
upto 20 MW for export. Apart from self generation, we also have the provision for grid
connectivity of 8250 KVA. Our captive power generating capacity is 82.14 MW.
Steam: Our requirement for steam for manufacturing paper is met by four coal fired FBC
boilers with a steam generating capacity of 330 Mt/Hr and two chemical recovery boilers
with a capacity of 258 Mt/Hr.
Quality Control/Central Laboratory: For quality control and research on raw material and
processes, we have a fully equipped research lab near the paper mill. The central laboratory
carries out detailed analysis of water, process materials, effluent stack gases, and intermediate
product. Our quality control laboratory focuses on complaints, customer service, product
development, and testing, inspection, and monitoring of products and processes.
Research and Development Centre: The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. has set up a separate
centre for research and development purposes in order to carry out research on various
activities using modern facilities.
Industrial Safety: In order to ensure the safety and security of all our employees, we have
set up a fully equipped Safety Department having trained and qualified professionals. We
have a fire brigade of our own and have positioned hydrants at strategic locations throughout
our manufacturing unit. At The West Coast Paper Mills, we are striving hard to reduce water
consumption for paper manufacturing.
Our production standards meet the requirements set by the Pollution Control Board for
treating air and water based effluents. The Consents under Air & Water Acts granted by
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board are valid.
Social Activities: We maintain a self-sufficient colony with temple, shopping complex,
hospital, club, theatre, cable TV network, and gym. Dandeli Education Society is our
education wing through which we run schools, two colleges for pre-university and degree
courses, and post-graduation courses in paper and pulp technology.
Labour: We have employed 2,442 individuals as on 31 March, 2012.

Environmental Policy
ENVIRONMENT AND WCPM
As a responsible corporate, WCPM recognizes the importance of aligning its business
interests with that of the world's critical need for a cleaner environment. This conviction is
enshrined in a comprehensive environment management policy, which is practiced across the
organization. Guided by the principle of environment responsibility, the company
manufactures paper and Boards using a raw material and a technology that protects the earth's
resources and bio-diversity for generations to come.
The Company is committed towards green production, resource conservation, and responsible
waste management. This commitment from wcpm has reflected in its 'minimum impact-best
process' technology: green production, resource conservation, responsible waste management
and a reduced pollution load. Evident record in each of these areas makes the company one
of the most environmentally - compliant paper mills in the country.
We at West Coast Paper Mills Pvt LTD Dandeli, Karnataka are committed to:

Comply With all applicable environmental legislation

Continously improve upon the environmental performance by:

o Afforestation by social and farm forestry on degraded and unproductive
lands by clonal technology supported by micro and macro propagation.
o Recycle critical resources like water, lime mud and pulp mill fibrous
solid waste.
o Set environmental objectives and targets and periodically review them
o Upgrade all plants with stato of the art technologies and operating
practice to minimize generation of pollution at source.
o Generate and use energy efficiently and to become self sufficient in
power.
o Green belt development to protect and preserve the ecosystem.

Group Companies
Sudarshan Telecom, Mysore
Sudarshan Telecom is a unit of The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. It is a leading producer of
telecom cables in India. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of Sudarshan Telecom is
located at the Hi-Tech electronics zone in Mysore (140 Km from Bangalore). The company
has the capacity to produce 50,000 Km of optical fibre cable and 1.5 million CKM of PIJF
copper telephone cable per year.
Visit www.sudarshantelecom.com for more information.

The Thirumbadi Rubber Company Ltd.

The rubber plantation estate of this company is spread over 1,800 acres at Mukkom, Calicut
(Kozhikode) Kerala. Seven lacsKgs of Single and Double Centrifuged Natural Rubber Latex
and Natural Dry Rubber-ISNR 10 & 20 are processed and manufactured by Thirumbadi
Rubber Company.

Quality Policy
QUALITY POLICY
"WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDE QUALITY PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES AT OPTIMUM COST AND TO CONTINUALLY
IMPROVE THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THROUGH TQM APPROACH
FOR ENSURING CUSTOMERS' SATISFACTION ON A SUSTAINED BASIS"

PRODUCTS:

A FEATURE-PACKED PRODUCT MIX

The West Coast product-line features well-established brands of commercial to premium
grades of paper and boards ranging from 54 to 600 GSM, catered to across six different
product segment namely; Writing, Printing, Business stationery, specialty, industrial and
packaging.
Sudarshan Brand Premium Printing papers
WCPM offers Sudarshan brand premium printing papers to suit high-end printing
applications. Paper made on new generation former that features a combination of
Fourdrinier wire section with a top former that facilitate uniform basis weight Profile and
excellent sheet formation with least two-sidedness and MD/CD tensile ratio. Surface sizing is
imparted through metered size press to give the paper the extra finish typical of a niche
segment product.
The shoe press and soft-nip calendaring facilitate achieve high bulk, good dimensional
stability with low two-sidedness. The ECH bleached, alkaline sized Papers are made using
100% wood fiber with high grade fillers to ensure excellent optical and surface properties
with lasting freshness and with least abrasion factor. The range comes in 58 to 90 gsm
possess high strength with uniform profile ensuring excellent reel quality to cope with higher
print, meeting the demands of a modern print shops.

Business Stationery
An exclusive range crafted especially for the hi-tech business
West Coast Paper Mills present the finest Range of premium office papers of international
standards, tailor-made to suit all kinds of high-end office printers. The feature-rich branded
range comes in a right blend of surface, optical and physical properties to give business
document a face lift. Reel-cut and packaged using state-of-the-art automated precision cutpack system that ensure dimensional perfection and crisp packing a value addition to
customer. A one-stop paper house for quality, variety and affordability. Made available in A4,
A3 and folio size in 70,75 and 80 gsm. Copy Gold :

B2B : 70GSM
Multi-purpose Office Paper

A Single paper solution for multiple office needs.

A popular multi-purpose office paper.
Preferred by most offices and corporate for commercial usage.
Offers a combination of economy and quality
Best suited for hi-speed Copying, inkjet , laser and general-office-stationery.
Great value-for-money.

CopyGold:75GSM
A Versatile Multi-functional paper

Super-bright Paper with excellent dimensional stability

for hi-speed, hassle-free copying and printing.
Excellent surface & optical properties that offer higher print resolution.
Ideal for Speed-copying, Laser, Inkjet and Digital printers.

CopyPlus:80GSM
Premium Business papers

Premium business stationery crafted for hitech business.

The whitest of the Range in pleasing shade.
Hi-strength, Hi-bulk paper with enhanced visual appeal and feel.
A premium, multi-functional paper for hi-end office needs.

PAPER FOR QUALITY PRINTING

Great
value
for
money
WCPM presents a range of quality printing & writing papers from 54 to 120 gsm that suits to
the entire needs of modern print-houses who demand high quality papers for commercial to
premium printing of at reasonable price. High bright, strong, stiff and bulkier papers offer
excellent surface, optical and physical properties to suit all kinds of commercial grade
printing & writing applications. Good reel condition uniform profile makes it a better choice
for web based printing
High bright, strong, stiff and bulkier papers offer excellent surface, optical and physical
properties to suit all kinds of commercial to premium grade printing & writing applications.
uniform profile with good reel quality makes it an ideal choice for reel-printing.
Classic Maplitho SS

High-bright surface-sized Paper suited for multiple applications.

Hi-bright, hi-strength and hi-stiff paper with a pleasant shade.
Enhanced visual appeal and feel.
Excellent surface and optical properties leading to quality printing.
Ideal for quality notebooks, diaries, calendars and annual reports.

Specification of Classic Maplitho SS:68 gsm/80 gsm

Copy book Paper

Hi-bright, hi-strength, hi-stiff paper with best optical properties in a pleasant shade makes the
paper ideal for Notebook manufacture.

Hi-bright, Hi-bulk , Hi strength paper with a pleasant shade.

Economical and ideal for commercial grade printing.

Specification of Classic Maplitho SS 54 gsm / 58 gsm

Maplitho Ptg Deluxe

A hi-bright paper that comes in a pleasant shade.

Excellent surface properties.
Ideal for web-offset printing and continuous stationery

Specification of Maplitho printing Deluxe: 58 gsm / 68 gsm

Value Added Products

VALUE ADDED GRADES
The company enjoys the distinction of being a strong player in some of the value added,
customized and niche product segments for high-end applications. The Westcoast made
MICR Cheque Papers, Parchment, Azure Laids , alkali-resistant papers and the colored range
of papers & boards are very popular and most sought after grades in the industry. The
companys Packaging grade base papers which goes into the manufacture of cup-stocks and
the tetra packaging industry are most sought after by the customers.
The products are FSC certified
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Security & Hi-value grades papers

MICRChequePapers:95gsm
Almost every Bank in the country (private and Nationalized) is known to be using our
customized water-marked security-papers in printing cheque leaves and security bonds etc.
Besides, the company exports sizable quantity of security papers to the neighboring countries.
Azure Laid: GSM: 70-90 WCPM Azure laid is one of the most preferred and traditionally
used Ledger paper over the years. The unmatched shade is Popular in the market and in the
Bank
segment
for
its
quality
and
consistency.

Sudarshan Parchment Paper: offered in 90 135 gsm, is well received in the high-end
application segments as bond paper, for making certificates etc.

CoatingbasepapersandCartrigePapers(90-140gsm):
Base papers offered in a wide GSM range are fondly used by the offline coaters as a coat
base paper for a wide range of printing applications. The Cartridge papers are widely used as
children drawing books and in the chart paper for draft plans etc.
Nova Print: 54 to 80 gsm: High bulk paper offered in white and natural shades is well
accepted in the publication segment for the shade, stiffness and print quality.

ICR/OCR : GSM 90 : WCPM enjoys unique position in complying with the stringent norms
slated for the ICR and OCR grade papers, wherein the product specifications, print quality
(off tone reproduction) , quality consistency are of paramount importance.
West Coast papers most preferred range of customised speciality papers that enjoy market
leadership
in
the
high-value
product
segments.
Products offered:

Azure laid
Parchment Papers
MICR Cheque Papers
Cup Stock
S.S. Pulp Boards UHB
Nova Print (Hi-Bulk)
HQ Poster HL
MF Buff
MG White & Colour Posters

Coated Duplex Board

Duplex Board
The West Coast Paper Mills presents a wide range of boards to the packaging industry viz;
single and double coated Boards with Grey-Back, white-Back and kraft-Back options, offered
in
230
to
600
GSM.
The WCPM product range also includes value added products like Cup Stock Board for
paper cups and Folding Box boards for high end packaging segment.

Among the uncoated range we offer Grey-Back and kraft-Back boards to the Garment and
Footwear industry.
The feature packed multi-layer boards are made of state of Art technology using virgin fibers
in top layers and recycled fibers in the middle that ensure good bulk, extra strength and
stiffness to the boards to suit to the needs of packaging industry. The Duplex range possesses
excellent box making properties.
The products are used in a wide range of application segments viz; Pharmaceutical, Apparel,
Match Box, Cigarette, Liquid Packaging, Food Packaging and various other Packaging
applications.
At West Coast, the Paper and Boards are manufactured using eco-friendly production
process, maintaining highest level of quality Standards.
Excellent Surface and Optical Properties with good Feel and Visual Appeal have made the
West Coast boards a "printers' favorite".

Products Offered

GSM

End Uses

Duplex Board Coated Super

230
450

Pharmaceuticals, Food Packaging, Garments,

Liquor Cartons, Agarbati etc.

Duplex Board Coated

230
450

Match box, Agarbati, Garment, Sweet Boxes,

Hosiery, Spare Parts etc.

Duplex Board White Back

(HWC) / (LWC)

230
450

Pharmaceuticals, Food Packaging, Garments,

Liquor Cartons, Agarbati, Wedding &
Greeting Cards, Paper Plates, Notebook &

Text Book Covers etc

Sudarshan Cup Stock

170 - 180 Paper Cups

Sudarshan-UltraWhite
Coated Board

230
450

Garment, /Saree-Boxes, Agarbati segment

Duplex Ultra White Coated 230

Premium Board
450

Pharmaceuticals, Premium-saree
Cosmetics and varieties of cards.

Duplex
Board
Uncoated Boards

Garments, Foot Wear

(Deluxe) 230
600

boxes,

Coated Duplex Board LWC

200
600

Match Box, Agarbati, Garments, Hosiery,

Spare Parts

Duplex Bd. LWC Kraft Back

230
600

Top liner for Corrugation Segment, Garment

Inserts, fruit boxes, etc..

M G MACHINE PM-II
WCPM presents a range of high quality machine-glazed paper and boards offered in
grammage ranging from 80 to 250 GSM , that enjoy a special position in the market. The MG
Poster Paper and boards are designed as per the set industrial norms .The posters and boards
are made of 100% virgin wood fiber are popular for its quality, durability and reliability and
are
well
received
by
the
customers.
The range is also offered in four standard colors viz; blue, green, yellow and pink, besides
offered
in
buff
and
natural
shades.
The Sudarshan grade natural greeting cards are popular in the greeting and wedding card
segment.
Further, the coating base papers and the stiffener papers offered in MG varieties complete the
range
much
to
the
expectations
of
the
customers.
The products can also be made available with FSC certification in both FSC-pure and FSCmix category.

PAPER MACHINE-2

deckle : 300-315

mg machine

PRODUCTS

GSM

APPLICATION

80-175

mg File Board,

WESCO Poster [WHITE/natural/buff]

Greeting cards,

WESCO POSTERs

Wedding Cards

[ALL COLORs]

WESCO
PULP
[WHITE/natural/buff]

files, folders,

BOARD

WESCO PULP BOARD [ALLCOLOR]

register covers

180-300

wesco cover paper

File Board

card covers,
80-175

[white/natural]

textbook covers

Greeting cards,
WESCO Natural Greeting

90-220
Wedding Cards

WESCO STIFFENER

100-175

Stiffener

wesco coating base

100-175

base paper for coating

Environment Management
ENVIRONMENT AND WCPM
As a responsible corporate, WCPM recognizes the importance of aligning its business
interests with that of the world's critical need for a cleaner environment. This conviction is
enshrined in a comprehensive environment management policy, which is practiced across the
organization. Guided by the principle of environment responsibility, the company
manufactures paper and Boards using a raw material and a technology that protects the earth's
resources and bio-diversity for generations to come.
The Company is committed towards green production, resource conservation, and responsible
waste management. This commitment from wcpm has reflected in its 'minimum impact-best
process' technology: green production, resource conservation, responsible waste management

and a reduced pollution load. Evident record in each of these areas makes the company one
of the most environmentally - compliant paper mills in the country.

RAW MATERIAL & CAPTIVE PLANTATION

RAW MATERIAL
The conventional raw material i.e. pulpwood required is around 9.80 Lac MT per annum,
which consists of farm grown material such as Eucalyptus, Subabul, Acacia and Casuarina.
The species wise requirement ia as under:Species Qty in MT
1
2.
3.
4.
TOTAL
9,80,000

.Eucalyptus
Casuarina
Subabul
Acacia

5,00,000
3,30,000
1,00,000
50,000

The procurement is done from the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and
Maharastra.
The Company is having Branch offices in Cuddlore, Ongole and Bangalore.

CAPTIVE PLANTATION
The research wing of The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. works towards the promotion of
technology-based plantations. We have successfully made use of captive plantation
techniques to increase the productivity and sustainability of our plantations. The method of
clonal forestry used in captive plantation has gained wide acceptance in India.
Plantation managers and foresters having a progressive mindset have accepted this advanced
technology for increasing the green cover over land affected by deforestation. Over the years,
we have effectively adapted the clonal technology strategy for our tree improvement
programme. This is because clonal technology profitably captures and exploits the best
combinations and re-combinations of plant genes in the shortest possible time.
We ultimately aim to produce quality seeds through our tree improvement programme. A seed
carries the improvement made in one generation to the next generation. Therefore, promoting
only the best quality seeds will help in the faster and healthier growth of trees in captive
plantations as the improved and superior seeds are the most important source of propagation.
At our captive plantation centres, we collect and propagate full sib seeds or half sib seeds that
are the ones gathered from known sources or partially known sources. We use the well-

established practices and principles for plant breeding of trees. Our industrial plantations are
equally benefitted from these well known principles and practices.
Apart from this "Seed Orchards" are a means of obtaining large quantities of genetically
improved seeds by allowing selected outstanding trees (plus trees) or their progeny to cross,
usually under natural conditions. Cutting from the plus trees are used to establish clonal seed
orchards or seedlings raised from seed collected from the plus trees are used to make seedling
seed orchard. In both cases, the orchards are isolated and managed for seed production.
With a view to provide genetically superior, fast growing, disease resistant and best quality
planting stock for improving the yield from the plantations, vegetative propagation is an
excellent
approach.
Local community plantations and small holder agroforestry are also the ones that have
benefitted from our clonal forestry techniques for captive plantations. We aim to increase the
effectiveness of land in surrounding districts using tree improvement techniques for
agroforestry. Through our efforts we want to help rural communities to enhance the
productivity, suitability, and sustainability of their land use.
Our
tree
improvement
programme
consists
of
the
following:
Research on the types and causes of variability within a species.
Geographic sources within a species and germination of the species in a given area.
Using improved individuals for planting purposes through mass production.
Enhancing the qualities of improved individuals by packing them with the desired qualities.
Development and maintenance of a genetic base of tree population for advanced
generations.
The tree species and the source of seed within the species are the main determinants of the
success of our efforts and the productivity that we derive from captive forestry plantations. If
the proper species is used then higher gains from the forestry improvement programmes are
assured.

Technology
WCPM has constantly been upgrading its technology to offer uniform quality of customized
products. The wood to paper process mastery and product research have enabled the mill
to p r o d u c e a w i d e portfolio of woodfree papers and boards of highest quality.The ECF
Bleached, Alkaline sized papers are processed through online process and quality control
systems to facilitate excellent physical, surface and optical properties to papers that meets
international quality standards.

Pulping
Pulping Technology

In a business where it is essential to generate a part of our intermediate raw material needs, it
is imperative to produce superior quality pulp at the lowest cost, with least environmental
impact. West Coast Paper has a credible record to show in this regard.
New-Gen Fiberline with ECF bleaching sequence
The companys investment in a brand new 750 TPD Metso fiber-line, replacing the old unit
with environmentally benign elemental chlorinefree (ECF) bleaching process in the in-house
pulping street has enabled produce consistent quality of high-bright and hi-strength pulp with
improved cleanliness & lasting freshness with least pollution load. The high degree of
bleaching has improved the optical properties of paper.
The high capacity digesters of 400 m3 in the new fibreline facilitate produce superior pulp
quality imparting extra strength to the paper the much needed for functional superiority at
the end user point.
Keeping in view of the increasing quality awareness among customers in the highly
competitive market scenario the need for process optimization was felt and the companys
prudent investment in modernizing the pulp mill and chemical recovery plants have resulted
in overall operational efficiency with improvement in quality parameters at reduced
operational cost. This was made possible through enhanced economies of operating scale and
the reduction in consumption of utilities like water, steam & power and the process
chemicals.
The installation of high capacity digesters , high-speed chippers, X filter for green liquor
clarification, Compact disc filter for better white liquor clarification, Higher capacity falling
film evaporator of 230 Mt/hour , High-pressure boiler of 63 kg at 470C for higher steam and
power generation ,A high-efficiency electrostatic precipitator with a sophisticated causticising
plant for improved green and white liquor generation etc have enabled increase in overall
efficiency of the pulping and chemical recovery processes resulting in improved quality of
Paper.
Paper Making
Paper Making
The company operates six versatile Paper Machines with an installed capacity of 3, 20,000
TPA.
The varied functional characteristics of the Machines and the swing capacity have enabled
the company to produce a wide portfolio of paper and boards ranging from 54 to 600 gsm ,
catered to a diversified application segment enabling the mill to sustain its share in a market
sensitive to season and cycle.
Hi-tech Machines for New Generation Papers
With the latest addition of 500 TPD State of the Art Voith Paper Machine, the quality
standards in WCPM have risen to international standards. The Hi-tech machine operated at
1100 MPM , with a GSM ranging from 52 to 90 is rated the best in the country and the latest
of its kind in the world.

Salient Feature:
New generation former that features a combination of Fourdrinier wire section with a top
former that facilitate uniform basis weight Profile and excellent sheet formation with least
two-sidedness and MD/CD tensile ratio.
Speed flow size Press: Paper is processed through a metered size press to get the "extra
finish" to impart the best surface and optical properties.
Shoe press and soft-nip calendaring: facilitate achieving high bulk, good dimensional
stability with low two-sidedness.
The advanced on-line process and quality control system ensures consistency in quality in
line with international standards.
The sweeping success of the PM-6 made Copier papers namely B2B, Copy Gold and Copy
Plus which have taken the top slot in the market for cut size papers in a record short time, is
the testimony of the customer acceptance on account of functional superiority.
The Sudarshan brand Maplitho papers have been rated one of the best in the industry, duly
acknowledged by reputed print-houses and institutions.
Process Highlights

Paper made using 100% virgin Wood Fiber enables excellent physical properties to
paper required for strength and durability.
Wood Pulp is processed through ECF, Eco-friendly bleaching process that enables
achieve high degree of brightness while preserving the strength properties.
Paper made using alkaline sizing.
Usage of high grade fillers like PCC have enhanced the optical properties ensuring
high brightness , opacity and scatter values imparting the paper a lasting freshness with
least abrasion factor.
Advanced Stock Preparation System enables maintain consistent quality through
effective and online process control measures.

Our new machine is fully integrated with the distributed control system, making it possible to
control the entire machine from a single location compared with our erstwhile practice of
manual intervention at each stage.
WCPM believes in continuously upgrading the technology and process through its extensive
R&D and adoption of State of the Art technology prevalent in the global paper industry.

Converting
Automated and Mechanized Conversion Line

As part of process optimization to bring in the highest level of operational efficiency,

WCPM has modernized its conversion line by fully mechanizing and automating
the Reel to Reel and the Reel to Sheet Conversion process.
The mill operates automated Reel Packing and Ream Packing machines in the
packaging line to deliver high quality of finished products at higher speeds.
With the recent installation of Worlds best-known automated on-line sheeting and
packing system from Bielomatik, WCPM,s infrastructure has been elevated to
international standards of Paper conversion facility.
As an ISO 9001 company, WCPM has consistently improved its quality benchmarks.
Its robust methodology in maintaining high standards of finished goods , adhering to
delivery schedules, timely attention into corrective and prevention action have been
translated into high degree of customer satisfaction and reduced customer complaints
evident in the loyal off take.

R&D/QC
Quality, Research and Development
In a business where it is imperative to use raw material of differing quality to manufacture a
consistent end product across batches and time, it is also imperative to protect quality, brand
and market share.
WCPMs contemporary cutting edge technology processes and equipments along with a team
of dedicated trained professionals ensure that customers always get consistent quality
products. State of the art Online Process Control Systems installed at various stages of
manufacturing processes continuously measure & control critical parameters. R&D and QC
department plays a pro active roll in meeting the companys environmental and quality
policy.
Quality Control
Quality control is a 24x7 activity at WCPM. The company is committed to the manufacture
of paper and boards of world class quality for the complete satisfaction of its customers.
The high speed Paper Machines are equipped with advanced online process and quality
control system for continuous monitoring of the quality parameters. The Autoline, a quality
control equipment in the new paper manufacturing machine is the first ever such investment
by a paper Mill in India.
The companys prudent investment in sophisticated equipment and laboratory has been
reinforced by a competent quality control team, which checks paper samples periodically,
across critical parameters. A direct link with the marketplace has helped the company produce
exactly what the customer wants.
As an ISO 9001:2004 company, WCPM has consistently improved its quality benchmarks,
which have translated in to high customer satisfaction and loyal offtake.

Research and Development

At the heart of WCPMs success is its strong customer focused research initiative, comprising
a sophisticated research center and qualified professionals.
This team has been instrumental in mastering the wood to paper technology into an
innovation-driven dependable product sought by repeat Indian and global customers. This
team has been instrumental in suggesting product innovations and process modifications in
the in-house pulping and paper making line and as well as implementing an effective effluent
management system and environment friendly manufacturing practices across the
organization
to
maintain
minimum
impact.
The research team also works closely with the customer feedback derived by the customer
service cell, based on which new products are developed.
Thanks to the sustained efforts of the QC and R&D team that has enabled the company ISO
9001-certified, reinforcing its commitment to world-class quality. And the ISO 14001:2004
for effective environment management and the OHSAS 18001:2007 for maintaining
Occupational Health and Safety Assessment across the operation.
Dealer Network
The Companys strong pan-India distribution network with over 88 dealers operating from
almost every state ensure effective reach of the products and services to the end users across
the country. Of which, around 35% of the Companys dealers have been associated with the
Company for over 15 years .
EXPORTS:
WCPM is fast emerging as one of the leading exporter of wood-free uncoated paper from
India. WCPM products are well received in the global market. The company has stepped up
its exports to more than 25 countries across Asia pacific, Middle-East, the Mediterranean and
the African sub continents which is a testimony to WCPM's global acceptance of its quality
products meeting international standards. The company has consistently been bagging the
Capexil award for its export performance for the seventh consecutive year in a row. The ratio
of domestic to exports projected at 90:10.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives

CSR Policy
The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. supports the local community in the villages surrounding the
mill in a number of ways which include employment, health care, education, and various
other facilities. The initiatives that we have undertaken over the years under our corporate
social responsibility involve more than direct and indirect employment. Our social activities
have made us an integral part of the lives of people living nearby.

We have successfully maintained the villages of Dandeli through initiatives that have touched
the lives of thousands in the region. WCPM maintains a colony in Dandeli that is selfsufficient with the help of facilities like hospital, shopping complex, temple, club, theatre,
and a cable TV network. JalNirmanYojna is a project undertaken by the district
administration and is partly funded by The West Coast Paper Mills Ltd.
Our CSR initiatives for the villages include the following:

water supply projects

school uniform distributions
subsidized notebook distributions
cattle vaccination programmes
distributions of medicines
medical facilities such as mobile health care units
drinking water arrangements
drinking water arrangements for cattle
organizing social awareness programmes

The Dandeli Education Society has been receiving our financial support regularly since 1963.
This society comprises the premier educational network in Dandeli as it runs a number of
educational institutions in the area. These include primary education, two pre-university
colleges and a degree college. Professional courses on industrial chemistry, functional
English, microbiology, pulp and paper technology, and many others are conducted by the
society with the help for our CSR wing.
The CSR wing of WCPM also works towards the protection and conservation of the
environment in a number of ways. Our research and development wing has taken measures to
stabilize fly-ash dumps through biological means so as to reduce air pollution in the area
surrounding the mill. We also promote agroforestry among local landholders.
OUR QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
POLICY
We, at the West Coast Paper Mills Limited shall,

Ensure compliance of all applicable legislations for our products, services and
processes.

Ensure development of employees, suppliers and contractors in such a way that they
become competent and skillful.

Achieve zero accidents and minimize various losses.

Prevent accidents, hazard potential, pollution and wastes at source.

Conserve resources focusing to energy, water and other crucial inputs.

Maintain and develop more and more green belt in and around the mills to preserve
and protect the ecosystem.

Improve health, hygiene and safety of employees through TQM approach.

Consider quality, environment, Occupational health and safety performance of the

employees while evaluating their performance for development.

Include quality, environment, occupational health and safety in our decisions.

This policy shall be instilled amongst employees through HRD initiatives:

Placement and development of personnel.
Handling, storage, preservation and use of all chemicals.
Purchase of plant, equipment / machinery & spares.
Developing a culture of using adequate PPEs while on work

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o
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o

Make this policy available to the employees, stakeholders and other interested parties.
4. SESHASAYEE PAPER MILLS:

Founder
Sri S Viswanathan was the Founder of the Company . He was responsible for the growth of
the Company and bringing it to its present stature.
Affectionately referred to as SV, by his friends and associates , he was a lawyer-turned
freedom fighter-turned industrialist of a unique genre. He was a close associate of Sri Jaya
Prakash Narayan. He teamed up with Sri R Venkataraman, former President of India, to
practise Law at Chennai. He joined in 1957, the House of Seshasayees, a Managing Agency
firm of repute in that era. With the untimely death of Sri V Seshasayee , SV took on the
mantle, and his entrepreneurial drive and vision helped him establish, between 1958 and
1961, three Industrial enterprises, viz. Seshasayee Industries Limited, Simco Meters Ltd, and
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd. He also promoted, later, Neyveli Ceramics Ltd,High
Energy Batteries(India) Ltd, Ponni Sugars & Chemicals Ltd, SPB Projects & Consultancy
Ltd, Esvin Advanced Technologies Ltd, etc.
The 'Magnum Opus' of SV was the creation of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. He took
total charge and responsibility from concept to commissioning of this project. This was the
first ever Mill to produce, successfully , newsprint out of sugarcane bagasse and continues to
be one of the top profit performers of the State Government.
He laid great emphasis on the use of Bagasse as raw material for the Paper Industry to
preserve forest cover and protect environment. His persistent thrust in this area has led to
more than 50% of paper production in the country now being made out of unconventional
raw materials, such as Bagasse. He promoted Ponni Sugars which became the first sugar mill
in the country, to use alternate fuel in its Boilers and release the Bagasse in entirety for Paper
Making. He innovatively structured Irrigation projects with multiple objectives of using
treated paper mill effluent for converting dry lands into wet lands, thus transforming the
livelihood of local farming community and simultaneously meeting the raw material needs of
both Sugar and Paper Industry.
Sri. SV was a Director on the Board of SPB from inception, representing the erstwhile

Managing Agents. He took over as Managing Director of the Company in April 1970, with
the abolition of the Managing Agency system. He became the Chairman and Managing
Director in December 1986, on the stepping down of Sri S Narayanaswamy, as Chairman of
the Company. He relinquished his office as Managing Director in April 1988 and continued
as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company till his very end.
He was a strong believer in team work and professionalism. He was firmly of the view that
the role of the Industry is not just to create wealth in a few hands, but must be extended to
serve rural development, poverty alleviation, employee welfare and society upliftment.
He paid great attention to operational details and played crucial role in nurturing the
Company to its profit-yielding status. He was the inspiration behind the Company launching
the recently completed Expansion / Modernisation Scheme. He was a 'visionary' par
excellence and 'Karmayogi', non-pareil.
He passed away on July 22, 2001, after a brief illness
In his passing away, our Company has lost its Guiding Star and the void is hard to fill.
Though he is no more, his lofty ideals will always be the guiding spirit in all our activities.
Vision
To excel as a trusted, socially responsible and customer driven organization
providing maximum value to all stake holders.
Mission
To manufacture quality products at competitive cost through technology and
team work.
Values

The Company has adopted the following values :

Ethical practices
Customer focus
Commitment to society, safety and environment
Professional and Transparent Management
Empowerment and Accountability
Adaptability to Change
Innovation and Creativity
Emphasis on human resources development, cost reduction,
productivity enhancement and resource conservation.

The Company
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Limited (SPB), the flagship company belonging to 'ESVIN
GROUP', operates an integrated pulp, paper and paper board Mill at Pallipalayam, Erode-638

007, District Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India.

SPB, incorporated in June 1960, was promoted by Seshasayee Brothers (Pvt) Limited in
association with a foreign collaborator M/s Parsons and Whittemore, South East Asia Inc.,
USA. After commencement of commercial production, having fulfilled their performance
guarantee obligations, the foreign collaborators withdrew in 1969. Main promoters of the
Company as on date are a group of companies belonging to the ESVIN group headed by Mr.
N Gopalaratnam.
SPB commenced commercial production in December 1962, on commissioning a 20000 tpa
integrated facility, comprising a Pulp Mill and two Paper Machines (PM-1 and PM-2),
capable of producing, writing, printing, kraft and poster varieties of paper.
The Plant capacity was expanded to 35000 tpa in 1967-68, by modification of PM-2 and
addition of a third Paper Machine (PM-3). The cost of the expansion scheme, at Rs 34
Millions, was part financed by All India Financial Institutions (Rs 31 Millions).
In the second stage of expansion, undertaken in 1976, capacity was enhanced to 55000 tpa,
through addition of a 60 tpd new Paper Machine (PM-4). Cost of the project, including cost
of a Chemical Recovery Boiler and other facilities for enhanced requirement of utilities, was
estimated at Rs. 176 Millions. 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.
SPB undertook various equipment balancing and modernisation programmes, since then, for
improving its operating efficiency, captive power generation capacity, etc., upto 1992-93.
Expansion / Modernisation Project
The Company embarked on an Expansion / Modernisation Project to enhance its production
capacity from 60000 tonnes per annum, to 1,15,000 tonnes per annum and to upgrade some
of the existing facilities, at an estimated cost of Rs 1890 millions.
The said Expansion / Modernisation Project was completed in December 2000. After
successful trials, the Commercial Production out of the new Paper Machine commenced on
July 1, 2000.
The current installed capacity of the Company stands at 1,15,000 tonnes per annum.
Raw Materials
The Company's paper plant was originally designed for using bagasse, as the primary raw
material mixed with 20% bamboo fibre. Bagasse was being obtained from nearby sugar mill
on substitution basis using oil fired boilers.
With sharp increase in oil prices in 1970-71, the Company shifted over to the use of
hardwood, at the time of its expansion undertaken in 1978. Raw material mix underwent a
substantial change, with bamboo and hardwood forming 60% and 40%, respectively, of its
raw material consumption.
Soon Company started apprehending difficulties in procurement of bamboo. In 1981, it added

one more digester, to increase the share of the hardwood in the furnish mix to 80% and
restricting bamboo use to only 20%.
With the commissioning of more wood based industries in Tamilnadu, there was again an
apprehension about availability of hardwood.
As a long term strategy, the Company at this time decided on restructuring use of bagasse
which was seen to be the most reliable source of fibre for the entire Industry.
In 1984, the Company promoted Ponni Sugars and Chemicals Limited, as the captive source
for bagasse supply. It added bagasse handling systems and modernised PM-1 and PM-2, to
shift over to the use of bagasse.
The furnish mix for the existing Paper Machines of the Company is 55% bagasse and 45%
hardwood. The Company has vast experience in handling bagasse and is expected to be one
of the major strong points vis--vis its competitors in India, as the Indian Paper Industry will
continue to be bogged down by the problem of raw material availability.
For the new Paper Machine, the furnish is imported waste paper and imported pulp which are
sourced from far east countries, Europe and USA. A small quantity is supplemented out of
captive pulp production.
Exports performance
SPB's exports are nearly 20% of its production and is a significant exporter in the Indian
Paper Industry. Due to its excellent export performance, SPB has been awarded 'Golden
Export House' status.
Awards
SPB is in receipt of various Awards awarded by Government of India, Government of
Tamilnadu, Industry Associations, etc. Some of the Awards received by SPB in the past
include:
Capacity Utilisation Award
Energy Conservation Award
Environmental Protection Award
Safety Award
Export Performance Award
Good Industrial Relations Award
TERI - Corporate Environmental Award
Environmental Protection
The Company attaches paramount importance to the conservation and improvement of the
environment. In its efforts to improve the environmental protection measures, the Company
has installed:
two Electro Static Precipitators for its Boilers to control dust emissions
an Anaerobic lagoon for high BOD liquid effluents
a Secondary Treatment System for liquid effluents and
an Electro Static Precipitator and Cascade Evaporator to the Recovery Boiler.

These facilities will ensure sustained compliance by the Company of the pollution control
norms prescribed by the Pollution Control Authorities.
ISO 9001/ IS0 14001 Accreditation
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.
Board Of Directors
The Company's Board is broad based comprising 10 Directors:
Sri N Gopalaratnam, Chairman
Sri R V Gupta, I.A.S., (Retd.)
Dr S Narayan, I.A.S., (Retd.)
Sri V Sridar
Sri Hans Raj Verma, I.A.S (Nominee of Govt. of Tamilnadu)
Mrs Supriya Sahu, I.A.S (Nominee of TIIC)
Sri A L Somayaji
Dr Nanditha Krishna
Sri K S Kasi Viswanathan, Managing Director
Sri V Pichai, Deputy Managing Director & Secretary
Organisation
The day to day affairs of the Company are looked after by the Chairman and supported by :
Sri K S Kasi Viswanathan, Managing Director and
Sri V Pichai, Deputy Managing Director & Company Secretary.
They are ably assisted by a team of qualified and experienced professionals in operations,
personnel, finance and marketing disciplines.

Board Of Directors
The Company's Board is broad based comprising 10 Directors:

Sri N Gopalaratnam, Chairman

Sri R V Gupta, I.A.S., (Retd.)
Dr S Narayan, I.A.S., (Retd.)
Sri V Sridar
Sri Hans Raj Verma, I.A.S (Nominee of Govt. of Tamilnadu)
Mrs Supriya Sahu, I.A.S (Nominee of TIIC)
Sri A L Somayaji
Dr Nanditha Krishna
Sri K S Kasi Viswanathan, Managing Director

Sl.No

Sri V Pichai, Deputy Managing Director & Secretary

Technical Product Code

Product

gsm

1001

Azurelaid

60 - 90

1002

Azurelaid (A)

60 - 90

1003

Azurelaid

>90

1004

Azurelaid (A)

>90

1005

Color Printing (B)

45 - 54

1006

Color Printing (B)

55 & Ab

1007

Color Printing (G)

45 - 54

1008

Color Printing (G)

55 & Ab

1009

Color Printing (P)

45 - 54

10

1010

Color Printing (P)

55 & Ab

11

1011

Color Printing (Y)

45 - 54

12

1012

Color Printing (Y)

55 & Ab

13

1013

Color Printing (Y) - Jaipur

45 - 54

14

1014

Color Printing (Y) - Jaipur

55 & Ab

15

1015

Color Printing (Y) - Bangladesh

45 - 54

16

1016

Color Printing (Y) - Bangladesh

55 & Ab

17

1017

Color Printing (Y) - Navneet

45 - 54

18

1018

Color Printing (Y) - Navneet

55 & Ab

19

1019

Color Printing (Beige)

45 - 54

20

1020

Color Printing (Beige)

55 & Ab

21

1021

Color Printing (Mal. Green)

45 - 54

22

1022

Color Printing (Mal. Green)

55 & Ab

23

1023

Color Printing (Orange)

45 - 54

24

1024

Color Printing (Orange)

55 & Ab

25

1025

Color Printing (Lilac)

45 - 54

26

1026

Color Printing (Lilac)

55 & Ab

27

1027

Color Printing (Grey)

45 - 54

28

1028

Color Printing (Grey)

55 & Ab

29

1029

Creamlaid (W)

70 - Ab

30

1030

Creamlaid (NS)

70 - Ab

31

1031

Copier (W)

70 - 80

32

1032

Copier (B)

70 - 80

33

1033

Copier (G)

70 - 80

34

1034

Copier (P)

70 - 80

35

1035

Copier (Y)

70 - 80

36

1036

Eco - Copier (W)

70 - 80

37

1037

Eco - Copier (B)

70 - 80

38

1038

Eco - Copier (G)

70 - 80

39

1039

Eco - Copier (P)

70 - 80

40

1040

Eco - Copier (Y)

70 - 80

41

4001

Creamwave (BS)

47 - 54

42

4002

Creamwave (BS)

55 - 65

43

4003

Creamwave (BS)

66 & Ab

44

4004

Creamwave (W)

47 - 54

45

4005

Creamwave (W)

55 - 65

46

4006

Creamwave (W)

66 & Ab

47

4007

Creamwave (NS)

47 - 54

48

4008

Creamwave (NS)

55 - 65

49

4009

Creamwave (NS)

66 & Ab

50

4010

Creamwave - CS (BS)

47 - 54

51

4011

Creamwave - CS (BS)

55 - 65

52

4012

Creamwave - CS (BS)

66 & Ab

53

4013

Woodfree Paper (W)

47 - 54

54

4014

Woodfree Paper (W)

55 - 65

55

4015

Woodfree Paper (W)

66 & Ab

56

4016

Woodfree Paper (BS)

47 - 54

57

4017

Woodfree Paper (BS)

55 - 65

58

4018

Woodfree Paper (BS)

66 & Ab

59

4019

Woodfree Paper (D)

47 - 54

60

4020

Woodfree Paper (D)

55 - 65

61

4021

Woodfree Paper (D)

66 & Ab

62

4022

Book Printing (W)

47 & Ab

63

4023

Book Printing (BS)

47 & Ab

64

4024

Book Printing (NS)

47 & Ab

65

4025

Book Printing (HB)

47 & Ab

66

4026

Duplicating

54 - 78

67

4027

ARSR Maplitho (NS)

60 - 100

68

4028

ARSR Maplitho (NS)

101 - 170

Machines And Products

Particulars

MF1

Deckle,cm 300-305
Capacity
40
t/day
Configuration Fourdrinier
Cylinders
Special
Features

Substance
gsm
Products

MF2

MG

Yankee

MF3

300-305

300-305

230-234

267-275

55

55

18

150

Fourdrinier
MG
Dryer
Cylinders
Provision For Inclined Size Provision For
Dandy Size Press
Dandy Size
Press
Press

Fourdrinier
Single
MG
Dryer
Provision to
Make Ribbed
& Low gsm
Papers

Duoformer &
Cylinders

45 - 90

28 - 90

47 - 130

Fourdrinier
Cylinders

45 - 130

Azurelaid
Creamwove
Color
Ptg. Book
Ptg.
Creamwove Duplicating
Creamlaid

70 - 250

Thick Stock
Screening
Speed Sizer
For
online
Coating

MG
Poster Plain
Superfine
Bristol
Poster
Grafic
Paper
Color
Maplitho
Bristol
Poster
(PC)
Board
Plain
Kraft Maplitho (SC)
Manila
Ribbed
Coating Base

Board
Kraft
MG
Maplitho
Pulp
Board
UBAK

NCR
Sprint

Base

SPB Products Specification

Superfine
Bristol/
Book
NCR Maplitho Maplitho
Particulars Unit
/ Coating Grafic
Copier Manila
Printing
BAse
(PC)
(SC)
Base
Board
Substance Gsm 54-110 60
60
47
60
60
75
180-250
Bulk(Min) Cc/g 1.5
1.32
1.33 1.33
1.30
0.95
1.35 -Bust Factor
-18
19
19
19
19
17
19
16
(Min)
Tear Factor
-45
55
58
55
52
45
60
43
(AV)(Min)
Breaking
Length
m 4500
5700
6300 5700 5200
4700
5500 4000
-MD(Min) m 2300
2300
2600 2600 2400
2200
2500 2000
-CD(Min)
160- 170Smoothness
ml 750
160-180 260
280
160-280 50-80
260
400
-Topside
/Min 500
120-200 120- 100- 100-220 25-50
200
300
-Wireside
200
200
Wax Pick
No. 9/9
12/12
13/13 13/13 8/8
8/8
13/13 7/7
F/B Min
Brightness
% 81
86
90
86
86
85
86
81
(Min)
Opacaity
% -88
88
84
88
88
90
-(Min)
Gross
% -----40
--(Min)

Investor

Info

The Company belongs to Esvin Group founded on cherished principles of high

level of integrity, trust, transparency, law abiding and societal value creation. It is
stridently committed to uphold the core values of the Group and promote
professionalism and high standards of business ethics in the conduct of its
business.

Q-E-E-G-H-S

Policy

AWARDS:

Envrionment Conservation
Year
2000-01
1995-96
1993-94

Award
"TERI Corporate Environmental Award" Large Category
- I Prize by The Energy Resources Institute
Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board
- State Environmental Award
Environmental Conservation Award Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Energy
Year
2004
2003
2002
2001
1999
1998
1995
1994

Award
National Energy
Conservation Award
National Energy
Conservation Award
- Second Prize

Given by
Ministry of Power Government of
India
Ministry of Power Government of
India

Ministry of Power Government of

India
Indian Paper Manufacturers
Certificate of merit
Association
Indian Paper Manufacturers
First Prize
Association
Confederation of Indian Industry and
Best Energy Efficient unit
Tamilnad Electricity Board
Ministry of Power Government of
First Prize
India
Ministry of Power Government of
First Prize
India
Second Prize

Safety
Year
2011
2006
2005
2004
2004
2004
2003
2003

Award
First Prize for the Southern Zone
(Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and
Andhra Pradesh)
State Level Safety Awards 2006
Safety Appreciation Award State Level
Safety Awards 2005
Safety Appreciation Award Steps taken
SPB to avoid accident
Safety Appreciation Award Minimum
Accident during the year 2004
Safety Appreciation Award Long
Accident free period during the year 2004
Safety Appreciation Award Minimum
Accident during the year 2003
Safety Appreciation Award Long
Accident free period during the year 2003

Given by
CII
Govt of Tamil Nadu
National Safety Council
Govt of Tamil Nadu
Govt of Tamil Nadu
Govt of Tamil Nadu
Govt of Tamil Nadu
Govt of Tamil Nadu

2003
2001
2001

1996-97

1995

1994

1984

Safety Appreciation Award

State Level Safety Award for minimum
loss of manpower
State Level Safety Award
2 nd Prize for achieving highest
percentage reduction in weighted
frequency rate in accidents.
2 nd Prize for lowest number of
accidents.
2nd Prize for longest accident free period.
2nd Prize, For achieving highest
percentage reduction in weighted
frequency rate in accidents.
2nd Prize for achieving highest
percentage reduction in weighted
frequency rate in accidents. 2nd Prize for
lowest number of accidents. 2nd Prize for
longest accident free period.
Achieving highest percentage reduction
in weighted frequency rate in accidents.

National Safety Council

Govt of Tamil Nadu
Govt of Tamil Nadu

Govt of Tamil Nadu

Govt of Tamil Nadu

Govt of Tamil Nadu

Govt of Tamil Nadu

Industrial Relations
Year
2005
1997-98

Award
First Prize
First Prize for the
year

Category
Good industrial
Relations
Employee more than
1000 workmen

Given by
Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Exports
Year
2005-06

2004-05
2003-04

Award
Certificate of Export
Recognition for
Outstanding Export
Performance
Certificate of Export
Recognition for
Outstanding Export
Performance
Certificate of Export
Recognition for
Outstanding Export

Given by
CAPEXIL

CAPEXIL
CAPEXIL

2002-03
2002-03
2001-02

2000-01

1999-00
1994-97
1994-95

1993-94

1992-93

1991-92

Performance
Certificate of Merit in
Recognition of Export
Achievement
Niryat Shree Golden
Trophy Award
Certificate of Merit in
Recognition of Export
Achievement
Certificate of Recognition
of Golden Export House
Status
Certificate of Merit in
Recognition of Export
Achievement
Certificate of Recognition
of 'Export House Status
Special Award in
Recognition of Outstanding
Export Performance
Special Award in
Recognition of Outstanding
Export Performance
Certificate of Merit in
Recognition of Export
Achievement
Certificate of Merit for
Outstanding Export
Performance
Certificate of Export
Recognition for Export
Achievement

CAPEXIL
GOI
CAPEXIL

GOI

CAPEXIL
GOI
CAPEXIL

CAPEXIL
CAPEXIL
GOI

CAPEXIL

Productivity

Year
1990-91

Award
State Productivity Award

Given by
Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Capacity Utillization
Year

Award

Given by

1994-95
1993-94
1992-93
1991-92

First Prize
Certificate of Merit
First Prize
Second Prize

Indian Paper Manufactures Association

SWOT ANALYSIS:
1. JK Paper Ltd. SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
Threats of JK Paper Ltd..

Strengths
-barriers of market entry
-experienced business units
-existing distribution and sales networks
-monetary assistance provided
-skilled workforce
-reduced labor costs
Weaknesses
-high loan rates are possible
-competitive market
-tax structure
-productivity
Opportunities
-growth rates and profitability
-new markets
-income level is at a constant increase
-new acquisitions
-new products and services
-global markets
-growing demand
Threats
-increasing costs
-technological problems
-financial capacity
-price changes
-government regulations
-increasing rates of interest

-tax changes

2. Tamil Nadu Newsprint Papers Limited full SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats of Tamil Nadu Newsprint
Strengths
-skilled workforce
-domestic market
-monetary assistance provided
Weaknesses
-productivity
-future debt rating
-brand portfolio
-small business units
-cost structure
-tax structure
Opportunities
-income level is at a constant increase
-new markets
-new products and services
-venture capital
-growth rates and profitability
-growing economy
Threats
-rising cost of raw materials
-increasing rates of interest
-growing competition and lower profitability
-increase in labor costs
-external business risks
-technological problems
-cash flow

3. West Coast Paper Mills Ltd enhanced SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats of West Coast Paper Mills Ltd.

Strengths
-monetary assistance provided
-reduced labor costs
-high growth rate
-skilled workforce
-barriers of market entry
-domestic market
-experienced business units
-existing distribution and sales networks
Weaknesses
-cost structure
-productivity
-brand portfolio
-tax structure
-small business units
-investments in research and development
Opportunities
-new markets
-venture capital
Threats
-cash flow
-external business risks

4. Seshasayee Paper Boards Ltd dynamic SWOT analysis - Strengths,

Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats of Seshasayee Paper Boards Ltd
Strengths
-monetary assistance provided
-existing distribution and sales networks
-high profitability and revenue
-reduced labor costs
-high growth rate
-barriers of market entry
-domestic market
Weaknesses

-tax structure
-future profitability
-cost structure
-small business units
Opportunities
-new markets
-growing economy
-new products and services
-global markets
-venture capital
Threats
-government regulations

CHAPTER-4
Findings, suggestions and Conclusion

FINDINGS:
The Major Factor for the slow growth of Paper industry is scare
availability of raw materials trees.
Involves in huge Funds.
Scale of Recycle is not as supported to be.
Environmental and Social Issue like deforestration is obstacles.
Lack of Government Support.
Monopoly Situation is seen in Some Industries.

SUGGESTIONS:
Thus, here by on the basis of my understanding & observation, I would like to put
forward few suggestions & recommendations to the company as well as on the entire
topic as well.
The company should sustain the availability of good quality of raw material (forest
based) & bulk import of waste paper to supplement the availability of raw material.
Also with respect to above statement I would like to recommend the company to
encourage afforestation, in the nearby locations such as Rampur from where the major
source of raw material is supplied i.e. eucalyptus & popular trees, for w.p.p (wood
based paper plant) (major paper manufacturing plant).
R&D technological absorption should be emphasized upon to enhance the
productivity by maintaining the quality of copier/writing/printing paper.
The company should make good profile investments in advertisements which are
directly linked with customers.
I would also like to recommend the company to hire a brand ambassador for the
advertisement purpose, it may be any celebrity. However if the company feels like
that this investment would be a cost burden they can look for some socially renowned
face who has a premium image & is available at cheaper rates.
The company should take new measures for the promotion of the products. It should
make use of more effective marketing techniques in order to sustain its clients.

Conclusion:
During the research process it was found that an amazing world of big machineries & their
process which were in continuous operation to deliver the final product.

It can never be thought that developing a small sheet of paper would require such immense &
arduous tasks of both men & machinery.
Also, apart from processes some major findings on behalf of the data collected from in and
outside the paper industry helped in drawing a certain conclusion. It can cited as follows:
The new era of upcoming generation is going to be knowledge based, so demand for
paper would go on increasing in upcoming years. In view of paper industrys strategic
role for the society & also for the overall industrial growth it is necessary that the
paper industry performs well.
The demand for upstream market of paper products like: TISSUE PAPER, FILTER
PAPERS, LIGHT WEIGHT ONLINE COATED PAPER, MEDICAL GRADE
QUOTED PAPER, etc, is growing due to increase in population & more & more
facilitation. These developments are expected to give fill up to the industry.
Due to industrialization & globalization there is huge demand & potential of paper &
allied products.
Corporate sector, computerization in banks, financial & other institutions has opened
a great market opportunity for a new sector that is COPIER PAPER.
As per the information collected through the sales & marketing department of the
company, a major consumption & demand is seen in Delhi & NCR region, where
therefore are maximum number of dealers that too with very high allocated size.
Paper industry is very risky & tough growth business as the raw material consists of
hazardous chemicals like cl 2,so2,hcl,clo2 etc & therefore performance is the only
key to success.
Transportation to these high consumption areas is quick, and authentic. It was found
that the availability of contingency plans is not that strong ,as far as the planned
transportation is required.

 Talking to the dealers it was observed that relationships among dealers & consumers
of CPP industries reflects the companys policy of relationship building, but it could
be further increased by providing some sale or motivational schemes & policies.
It was also found that Century Pulp & Paper industries is very prompt in providing
product variety at a time ,most of the orders of CPP are full filled in time and as per
specific requirements. Company emphasizes lot on packaging methods undertaken,
so as to ensure safety of product during transit.
As the production in the unit goes on 24*7, so the employees work on basis of shifts.
The maintenance of the heavy machineries is a compulsion in this case,& thus
company has qualified engineers & technical staff which is well trained, they all work
hard & their endeavors have lead the company to the no.1 position in the paper
industry.