sanitary napkins manufacturing unit
DESCRIPTION
A modern day invention of A Muruganandam from Coimbatore, who won the national award for his scientific innovation. A Sanitary Manufacturing unit. Further details check www.newinventions.inTRANSCRIPT
- From sanitary napkins to women’s empowerment
Underprivileged women can Stay Free
An initiative by Jayaashree Industries ,Coimbatore 641 108
Agenda
Introduction & OverviewJayaashree Industries was founded by Muruganantham A, a grassroots innovator in May 2006 with a long-term vision to innovate on behalf of the masses and a medium-term vision to produce absorbent solutions for them.
What is the market for sanitary napkins in India?
Can napkins be made affordable to rural women?
Wouldn’t it be nice if women became the primary stakeholders in the napkin-making market?
In addition to facilitating hygiene and delivering dignity, can the napkin-making market empower women and enrich society?
Manufacturing processThe process of manufacturing has 3 stages:
De-fibration.Core formation.Soft-touch sealing.
The tools used:Are Gandhian in nature – as much “machines” as
the charkha, the pestle or the grindstone.Do not require muscular strength.Can be mastered within 1 day.
An NGO catering to the mentally-challenged is considering this model for its inmates!
The process has been patented
Manufacturing process
Operation The cellulose raw-material is put into the
container and the lid is closed The motor is run for a few minutes
Tools & Material A stainless steel container with a lid A small motor that whips the international-grade
raw-material Works like a “mixie”
Duration: 1 - 2 minutes
End result The compressed core material becomes fluffy
and uniform The material is ready to be made into napkins.
Stage 1 – De-fibration
Manufacturing process
Operation The core material is spread within the mould by
hand The mould is properly positioned The lever is pulled manually and this
compresses the core material The mould is removed
Tools & Material A napkin-shaped mould. Hand- or leg-operated lever. A spring-loaded press.
Duration: 0.5 minuteEnd result The core of the napkin is formed This core is ready for use in the next stage
Stage 2 – Core formation
Manufacturing process
Operation The core is wrapped in an outer cover and
sealed along its length by pulling the heat-sealing press.
The ends of the napkin are sealed similarly.
Tools & Material Heat-sealing press to seal the length and the
ends of the napkin. Lights and sound to indicate end of operation.
Duration: 0.5 minute
End result The napkin is ready. Quality comparable to the multinational napkin.
Stage 3 – Soft-touch sealing
Manufacturing process
Operation The finished napkin is placed within the UV
Unit to ensure utmost hygiene. That done, the quality of the napkins is
checked before they are packed in Branded covers.
The covers are heat sealed.
End result The napkin packets are ready for sale.
Tools & Material U V Unit that is in the shape of a microwave. Plastic sealing equipment.
Duration: 1 minute
Post-productionUV Sterilization and
Packaging
FinancialsBase Investment – Capital
DescriptionCost(INR)
Cost of machine 80,000
Transport 15,000Installation and Training 3,000Total Cost (Initial Investment) 98,000
Other InvestmentCost(INR)
Electronic Weighing Machine 3,500
UV Sterilizer 11,700
Packet sealing machine 2,000
Total Cost (Other Investment) 17,200
Financials contd.
Unit owner – financialsCost of Raw material Rs.20,000 - 38,000 (depending on
demand)
Weight of napkin sizes produced 8,10 and 12 grams
Number of napkins produced per month
12,000 - 37,000 Nos.
Number of workers employed 2 – 6 (full time workers)
Rent, power, sales & marketing, misc expenses per month
Rs.3,000
Cost per napkin (all inclusive) Rs.1.15 – Rs.1.66
Wholesale price per packet (containing 8 napkins)
Rs.17
Net Profit per month (average) Rs. 10,000
Advantages & Benefits
Advantages:Emulates a Gandhian “Small is
Beautiful” model: Low initial capital. ROI within 18 to 24 Months.
Already a proven business model – sustainable in all dimensions: Machinery. Management. Market. Quality.
Anybody can manufacture the napkins!
Benefits:Empowers the underprivileged
by offering a sustainable livelihood 3-10 women can find
employment in a single unitMakes an essential commodity
available to all: Better hygiene leads to better
health. Dignity becomes affordable!
Indirect impact— Improves socioeconomic
indicators. Creates close-knit
communities.
Contact for further enquiries
Jayaashree IndustriesS F No 577 , K N G Pudur RoadSomayampalayam PostCoimbatore 641 108
Mobile 92831 55128, 94422 24069
Contact:Mr.A.MurugananthamE-mail: [email protected] site : www.newinventions.in