The production of polyethylene bags is a type of business that requires sufficient investment at the initial stage. The main share in such costs is equipment for the production of packages. An important feature of this business is a quick return on investment, due to the great demand for these products. Therefore, this field of activity is popular along with paper bag manufacturing.
Costs at the initial stage of business organization
Of course, in the first place is the choice of premises. The most profitable option is to rent it. As for the location, it is better if it is located in an industrial area.
The next stage is the execution of all necessary permits. The package of such documents must necessarily include permits for carrying out activities and compliance of the premises with all accepted standards from organizations such as sanitary and epidemiological stations, fire and environmental services. On average, the cost of processing these documents will be about 15 thousand rubles.
The next step is equipment for the production of bags. For this, it is necessary to determine the estimated range of finished products, which will help to attract an additional number of customers, and, consequently, increase revenue in the future.
A bag making machine costs over 400 thousand rubles. However, a fairly profitable option at the initial stage is to rent this equipment (operational or financial leasing).
Choosing a bag making machine
In the manufacturing process, for example, plastic bags, the following equipment should be involved:
- an extruder, which is used in the processing of specific polyethylene granules in the form of balls-blanks, resulting in a film for the production of bags;
- a cutting and soldering machine that cuts a polyethylene sleeve or film in the required dimensions. Its main function is to seal the package blanks, but only on one side. This equipment for the production of bags is responsible for the production of garbage bags or “bags” without handles;
- die cutting press is designed for the production of bags made of polyethylene with handles. It cuts in a special way ("cuts out") the necessary holes;
- flexographic machine for the production of packages, which allows you to put on the finished product a picture or logo of a particular company.
There is also the possibility of applying to the packages of the brand name of their manufacturer, which is a wonderful advertisement.
Thus, the total costs at the initial stage of organizing the production of packages will amount to approximately 700 thousand rubles.
Raw materials
The equipment for the production of bags uses granular polyethylene as a raw material. There is a difference between low pressure polyethylene (hereinafter - HDPE) and high pressure (hereinafter - LDPE).
The first type of polyethylene is characterized by increased density and rigidity. It is practically non-transparent, but resistant to high temperatures and chemical reagents. Its positive feature is the ability to withstand large frosts.
LDPE is fairly soft, ductile and slightly dull. The made plastic film is characterized by high strength, it is difficult to tear and it also tolerates severe frosts well.
Among the various manufacturers of granular polyethylene, the cheapest are considered to be the raw materials of domestic production.For comparison: the cost of a ton of imported polyethylene is 13.5–22.5 thousand rubles, and Russian - about 12.0 thousand rubles.
It is possible to make bags from recycled materials. However, it is prohibited to use it in the manufacture of food bags.
In the process of manufacturing packages, it is possible to use dyes, the price of which depends on color and is in the range of 150-600 rubles per kilogram.
Payback period
To determine the payback period, it is necessary to carry out simple calculations. So, the simplest equipment for the production of plastic bags produces about three thousand pieces per hour. With a working day of 8 hours, the expected production volume is about 23 thousand packages per day.
If the cost of a finished product unit is 10 kopecks, and the wholesale price is about 50 kopecks, then the daily profit will be about 6 thousand rubles. As a result, this equipment will pay off in a year.
Features of this business
The production of packages should be regularly improved in order to expand the range of finished products. To do this, often have to purchase new equipment.
In order to expand the customer base, it is necessary to conduct promotional events for these products. As an extension of the assortment, the production of garbage bags or plastic covers can be added.
Despite all the advantages of this business, there is still a drawback: the process of disintegration of plastic bags takes hundreds of years, and the issue of disposal has not yet been resolved. That is why some states are already switching to the production of paper bags.
Paper bag manufacturing
Since paper packaging is an environmentally friendly packaging, an increasing number of consumers are willing to pay for it, despite the fact that it is more expensive. Paper bags, in fact, look more beautiful and respectable. They also do not form condensation.
On their surface with ease can be placed any information about the manufacturer or sponsor. And another important factor influencing the choice of packaging material of this particular type is their easy disposal.
The production of paper products of this type can be carried out without high-tech equipment. Therefore, the presence of narrow-profile employees and specially trained personnel is not required. This production has no emissions of hazardous waste. It is also characterized by high profitability and availability in the organization of the production process.
