Paper is one of the necessities of civilization and it is almost impossible to imagine the continuance of a world without the printed books and newspapers. People require paper to meet the basic needs of modern life because it has many diverse uses. Modern paper is made from cellulose derived from a limited numbers of plants, the fibres being mixed with sufficient water to render possible the formation of a continuous sheet of wells of paper of uniform thickness. The invention of this method of paper making is attributed to the Chinese about 80 to 150 B.C. Cellulose is the substance of which the permanent cell membranes of plants are composed and it forms the bulk of the tissues of wood and similar plant structures. In most cases the presence of colouring matter and various waxy and resinous substances taken up by the growing plant render the cellulose impure, and it is desirable that as far as possible all impurities should be removed before the fibres are made into paper. Vegetable fibres of all kinds may be converted into paper among the various types of paper serving different end uses Tissue and Air mail paper are required for very specific purposes. France is recognized to be the largest producer of tissues of various grades in Europe, thus becoming a major exporter of this commodity. Facial and tide tissue papers fall in the category of (Light weight sanitary tissue: and comprise of items viz. facial tissue sanitary tissue, table howkins and toweling paper such varieties of papers are normally un sized and manufactured in soft, loosely felted conditions it as to obtain maximum absorbency in order to enables them to take up water quickly and bold it after absorption. Uses and Applications Tissue paper is often used for direct inside part wrapping as in the jewellery, liquor, fruit and florist trades, various other tissue papers are used for specific purposes. Paper napkin is used in all hotels and restaurants, It is used by human being as a substitute of handkerchief, In homes at the time of dinner, lunch or breakfast it is extensively used, Paper napkin is a costlier affair and cannot be afforded by all categories of persons. Therefore, high or medium class family uses it and Special quality Tissue paper is used for cigarette manufacture. Napkins are manufactured from Tissues. Paper Napkin age becoming poplar with catering Industry due to its manifold uses. These are absorbent, hygienic light and can be had with attractive printing. Facial Tissue paper though recently introduced in Indian market is fast becoming popular with the public. Tissue paper for capacitors is used extensively by electrical and electronic Industry. In electronic industry paper capacitors are used in circuits for blocking, buffering. Market Survey 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, because India's per capita consumption of paper is just about 5 kg. where as it is 337 kg in North America, 110 kg. in Europe and 30 kg. in China. Compare to this scenario India's per capita consumption is one of the lowest in the World. The Indian tissue paper market is at an inflexion point and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% in the next 3 to 5 years, with the organized segment growing even faster. This growth will be driven by increasing hygiene awareness, disposable income and deeper penetration of organized retail. In urban India tissue paper is trying to ease out the handkerchief, creating a niche in dispensers in washrooms and looking towards the kitchen. For e.g. Premier is now looking to innovate for hairstyling salons while Origami is innovating for kitchen wipes and party usage. With the economy growing, demand for higher grade tissue will increase, and, as a result, a shortage could occur in the next five years. The market for consumer paper, including toilet tissue, napkin tissue and facial tissue, has great diversity in design, type, brands and original source. World average per capita consumption of tissue paper is 3.4 kg. The differences between regions are huge. Per capita consumption levels are highest in North America (22 kg), Western Europe (13 kg) and Japan (over 13 kg). In China, other Asia and Africa, the consumption levels are 2 kg. Few Indian Major Players are as Under: Orient Paper & Inds. Ltd. Pamwi Tissues Ltd. Premier Tissues India Ltd. Pudumjee Hygiene Products Ltd. Tainwala Healthcare Products Pvt. Ltd. Cost Estimation Capacity : Paper Napkin: 46980 Packs/day Tissue Paper 46980/ day Handkerchief 31320/ day Toilet Rolls 6400 Nos./ day Kitchen Rolls 6400 Nos./day
