Kraft paper is paper produced from chemical pulp produced in the kraft process. Sack kraft paper, or just sack paper, is a porous kraft paper with high elasticity and high tear resistance, designed for packaging products with high demands for strength and durability.
Kraft Paper from waste paper is obtained by pressing the moist material firmly against the surface of the drying cylinder. The moist paper adheres to the cylinder surface until it is dry enough for separation. A surface smoothness equivalent to that of the cylinder is imported to the side of the paper in contact with it. Because of its strength, Kraft Paper is used for many industrial and commercial applications. The material is used in packaging operations for packing, wrapping individual items, bundling and void fill. Also, Kraft paper can be used as load binders between layers of palatalized products.
The domestic demand for paper is growing at around 8% for the last couple of years in line with GDP growth. However, the per capita consumption in the country is only 8 kg a year. As a result of this low base, the long-term growth prospects are bright. The government's thrust on education and special schemes are expected to help the industry in future. Thus, due to demand it is a good project for entrepreneurs to invest.
Few Indian Major Players are as under:
· ITC Bhadrachalam
· JK Paper
· T N Newsprint
· Hindustan Paper Corp
· The West Coast Paper
· International Paper (APPM)
· Century Pulp & Paper
· Seshasayee Paper
· Orient Paper &Inds.
· Chadha Papers
· Sirpur Paper Mills
· N R Agarwal Inds.
· Trident
· Emami Paper
· Kauntum Papers
· MurliInds.
· Star Paper