Packaging tech - HDPE bags Vs. Jute bags

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1.1 Packaging Industry

The packaging industry basically comprises of the following:

i) Packaging materials manufacturers
ii) Packaging machinery manufacturers

1.2 Major objectives – Techno Market Survey

The major objectives of the Techno-Market survey on packaging technologies could be summarized as:

1.2.1 Since Jute is a renewable resource and India is the largest producer of Jute in the world to study the following:

i) Present status do Jute mills, level of manufacturing’ technology, technological developments, technological gaps, etc.

ii) Extent of competition faced by jute bags, from HDPE/PP Woven sacks in the packaging sector.

iii) Technological options available to the jute bags manufacturers in India in terms of product improvement, product diversification etc. for better and effective utilization of jute fibres.

iv) Impact, feasibility and forecast of preferred technological options etc.

1.3 Methodology – Techno Market Survey

1.3.1 The Techno Market Survey was carried out by:

i) Desk Research
ii) Field Study
iii) Mail Survey

1.3.2 Desk Research

The desk research was conducted from published literature, Technical journals, Government sources etc. to gather information on:

i) Major manufacturers of important packaging materials and packaging machines (both in India and abroad).
ii) Major manufacturers of jute bags and HDPE/PP woven sacks and related production machinery in India and abroad.
iii) Major end-users of jute bags and HDPE/PP WOVEN SACKS IN India.
iv) Important research organizations and institutes related with technological development in jute industry etc.

1.3.3 Field Survey

1.3.3.1 An extensive field survey was conducted with the help of structured questionnaires to cover the following:

i) Packaging materials manufacturers
ii) Packaging machinery manufacturers
iii) End users.

In addition to the above, major research organizations and institutes working in the area of jute were also contacted with the help of instructed questionnaires.

1.3.3.2 The field survey was carried out in the following six cities to cover about 46 organizations

  • Delhi (and adjoining areas)
  • Bombay
  • Calcutta
  • Kanpur
  • Madras
  • Chandigarh

1.3.4 Mail Survey

About 57 organizations in India and 27 organizations located abroad covering manufacturers of packaging materials and machines, research institutes, end users etc. were also contacted by a Mail survey.                                                   Back