How to start a toilet paper business. Modern technologies for the manufacture of toilet paper

Paper will endure everything, and the crisis is nothing to it. Especially when it comes to toilet paper. This consumer product will never disappear from store shelves, and the demand for it will always be stable. According to some estimates, about 250 thousand tons of this product is used annually in Russia. Based on one person, this is about 2 kg per year. However, this figure is significantly lower than in other developed countries. Therefore, experts optimistically believe that demand will only grow.

If you look at the assortment in stores, then foreign brands hold the leadership here. Notable Manufacturers papers are Germany, Poland, Italy, France, Türkiye. Usually it is high quality paper, and therefore quite expensive. But Russian enterprises often produce goods of low quality, but at an affordable cost for most. At the same time, the share of domestic producers is much lower, and these are mainly the giants of the industry, pulp and paper mills. Unfortunately, there are not so many private small firms.

If you decide to join the ranks small companies for manufacturing toilet paper, that's a good idea. After all, demand in this market segment is growing faster than supply. And here the main thing is not to be late, because large players have already begun to try to occupy the niche.

So, at the beginning of 2015, the Turkish company Hayat opened a workshop for the production of paper products (napkins, towels, paper) in Tatarstan. Investments in the project reached 150 million dollars. The company expects to produce for the Russians quality products, but at an affordable price due to the location of the workshop in Russia. In addition, at the Design Bureau. S. Titov in Naberezhnye Chelny in early autumn 2015, a line for the production of two-layer toilet paper was launched. It is also planned to produce high-quality goods here using Italian equipment.

So, as you can see, the market for this product in Russia is very dynamic. And it's time to try to grab a piece of this big pie. Everyone should have enough.

However, when starting to implement the idea, do not forget about the cons. Today, the average Russian consumer has already become more demanding. Low quality products are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Consumers are willing to overpay for softness, aroma, unusual design and convenient packaging. Two- or three-layer paper is in demand, an excellent “option” is a washable sleeve. Therefore, if you decide to organize production according to the “cheap and cheerful” type, then there is a great chance of burning out.

Premises and equipment

For the workshop, you will have to find a non-residential premises with an area of ​​​​at least 100 square meters. Here you will need to create:

• The production shop itself.
• Warehouse for raw materials and consumables.
• Stock finished products.

As for the equipment, the price for it will depend on whether the production line is fully automated or semi-automatic. In the first case, you will have to pay a rather impressive amount, at least two and a half million rubles. But the semi-automatic line will cost about one million rubles. However, remember that more maintenance personnel will be required for a semi-automatic machine, while in the first case, many works will be performed by the machine itself without human intervention.

How exactly the semi-automatic machine looks and works - you can look at the video:

What is the line for the production of this product:

1. Rewinding machine.
2. Cutting machine.
3. Bushing machine.
4. Packing machine.

Often, novice businessmen wonder what equipment is better to purchase - imported or Russian. Even seven years ago, machine tool building in Russia was a sad sight.

However, for last years the state has invested huge amounts of money in support of machine-tool enterprises within the framework of state programs. What is the result? Today, there are several domestic enterprises that produce machines for the production of toilet paper. Their advantages:

• The price is lower than that of imported equipment.
• Repair and maintenance is always at hand, while troubleshooting imported machines can disable a production line for a long time.
• Russian machines produce products with a quality no worse than foreign ones.

Raw materials and their sources

Often manufacturers save on raw materials, thinking that this will minimize costs and increase profits. However, such "savings" turn into the fact that the output is low-quality products, which are not so easy to sell.

It is perhaps unnecessary to say that the purchase of raw materials must be carried out from trusted suppliers. At the same time, if you plan to produce rolls with a sleeve, then you can not produce the sleeves yourself, but also purchase them on the side. However, in the long run, the bushing machine will more than pay for itself if your production volumes are at a high level.

Experts distinguish two types of raw materials:

• Sanitary Paper Base. Such raw materials are already ready to be used to produce goods. Such a base is sold in large rolls, their length is 1-2 meters, and the weight reaches 600 kg.
• waste paper. It will have to be processed and prepared for use in its production, so to speak, to make a paper base out of it. For this you need a special machine. But it will cost less than raw materials from the first category. But at the same time, take into account the costs of purchasing special equipment; without it, it is impossible to start production from waste paper.

The choice, as they say, is yours.

Technology and production stages

Oddly enough, but the production technology itself is quite simple:

1. The paper base is installed on a special drum.
2. The paper passes through blanks-perforations, if embossing is needed.
3. Paper is wound on a core or the roll is curled without a core.
4. On the cutting machine, the size of one roll is set and cutting is performed.
5. Packing the resulting rolls of paper. As it can be chosen polyethylene or paper wrapper.

Project costs

Perhaps the most significant line in the estimate will be the cost of equipment. Then - the cost of renting space or buying it. You can not discount the cost of raw materials. Don't skimp on its quality.

In addition, you need to think about employees. Usually one production line requires four people. However, they will not naturally work around the clock. Therefore, we will have to hire four more to work in two shifts. According to preliminary calculations, it will be possible to produce 300,000 rolls of paper per month on such a line.

In addition, you will need an accountant, loader, driver, storekeeper. Do not forget to take care of transport, because the products will have to be delivered to your customers somehow.

The purchase of labels should also be included in the costs. In other words, your products must have a memorable brand.

We also add the cost of electricity and the delivery of finished goods.

Payback period and profitability

Experts advise focusing on the production of 300 thousand rolls per month. This is a high, good indicator. As practice shows, it can be reached after 5-6 months of operation of the shop. Taking into account the fact that the average price per roll is about 3.2 rubles, your company's income will be equal to 960 thousand rubles.

Naturally, part of the amount will go to current expenses, as well as taxes. On average, analysts say that net profit will be about 300-400 thousand rubles. Of course, these are conditional figures, because someone will buy the equipment immediately, someone will lease it. It is the same with production areas (rental payments may be different). Therefore, it is appropriate to say that the above calculations are something like " average temperature in the hospital."

As for payback, its period is somewhere one to two years.

To inexperienced businessmen, it may seem simple and not very profitable. In fact, this format is able to bring its owner a high income. But to work in this area will require quite tangible investments. Therefore, it is necessary for those who have enough funds and experience to work in it.

The relevance of the idea

Toilet paper is an everyday commodity. It is bought regardless of the level of income, the economic situation in the country. And if 200 years ago toilet paper was equated with a luxury item, today it is an integral part of the hygiene of any person.

Exactly constant consumption products and makes the toilet paper business attractive, profitable and very profitable.

We should not forget about the competition in the industry - it is quite high. The largest manufacturers operate in the Komi Republic, Tatarstan and Leningrad region. Therefore, activities in these regions may be difficult due to market saturation.

An entrepreneur who decides to start a toilet paper business must try to stand out from the competition. It may be simple but quality product at an affordable price or elite paper. What varieties are not currently on the market - with 2 and 3 layers, different colors, with drawings and embossing, with smells. There is even toilet paper with jokes and comics.

Toilet paper production formats

The production of toilet paper as a business will become profitable if the strategy is properly aligned. Naturally, it makes no sense to open a separate store to sell goods, but close cooperation with large supermarkets will bring tangible profits.

Such a scheme of work will allow you to easily find wholesale buyers of products with large volumes of supplies. Small production will be able to provide a continuous flow of goods. It will not be stale in warehouses, which means that constant profit will be guaranteed.

But there will be a significant disadvantage in working with large retail chains - the cost of selling goods to the end consumer will be overestimated by 30-50%. Manufacturers themselves will not be able to increase it due to serious competition in the industry.

The level of profit will also depend on which business format the entrepreneur chooses for himself:

1. Full cycle enterprise. In this case, the factory independently manufactures finished products from recycled materials.
2. mini production. Here the factory creates paper from ready-made raw materials. The enterprise itself is engaged only in winding, cutting and packaging.

In terms of profitability, full cycle enterprises are the most attractive. If recyclables are processed by other organizations, then its final cost is higher than if the factory were engaged in processing independently. Therefore, an entrepreneur who decides to gain a foothold in this industry will achieve great success and profit if he opens a full-cycle enterprise. We will consider its features.

Registration and other organizational issues

When opening a full-fledged factory, it is better to choose an LLC as a legal form. You can choose other formats legal entities. Almost all large organizations prefer to establish cooperation with firms, rather than with individual entrepreneurs. In addition, legal entities will be able to quickly and easily obtain the certificates and permits required for the production of toilet paper.

In addition to registration, you will need to obtain a license to carry out activities. Its cost reaches 150,000 rubles.

All toilet paper produced in Russia must comply with GOST R 52354-2005. It will not be possible to do without obtaining a free economic zone and a certificate of conformity. Supervisory authorities are ready to issue them only if there are certificates for all raw materials used, an official lease agreement and a certificate of registration of the enterprise.

Selection of suitable premises for the organization of production

It is important to choose the right place for the production workshop. It must match the following parameters:

• ceiling height - not less than 4 m;
• the total area of ​​the workshop - from 150 m 2;
• the presence of sewerage;
• electricity from total power at 380W (the power supply must be three-phase);
• availability of water (an average production of toilet paper requires about 90 m 3 of water per month).

It is imperative to equip three separate areas: a warehouse for raw materials, a place for storing finished products and a production line. The cost of renting such a room will cost about 80,000 rubles per month.

Production technology

If a businessman decides to open a full-cycle enterprise for the production of toilet paper, then he must properly establish the process itself. And this can only be done with the knowledge of a clear manufacturing sequence. The creation of toilet paper is as follows:

1. First, the waste paper is cleaned of excess impurities. Then it is mixed with water and passed through a crusher. The crushed raw materials are sent to a sieve to remove the smallest particles. At this stage, clips, paper clips, glass are filtered out.
2. The resulting mixture is thoroughly washed. How responsibly the entrepreneur will treat this stage will ultimately affect the quality of the finished product and, accordingly, its cost. Dirty water is sent to the sewer.
3. After that, the raw material is added clean water. The resulting mass is crushed in a special mill, and then sent to a pressure tank.
4. In the tank, the ratio of the mixture and water is changed in accordance with the desired parameters. Next, the filtered mass is sent to the mesh table.
5. On the conveyor belt, the raw materials are cleaned from excess water. It is sent to a special tank, from which it subsequently goes to wash the next batch of waste paper (stage 1). The remaining mass is dried in a drum at a temperature of 110 0 C. The resulting product is removed from the belt using a scraper knife, and then allowed to dry further. Roll blanks are made from finished raw materials by winding on a sleeve.
6. After that, the bobbins are sent to the unwinding machine. There, the paper is embossed and wound into long rolls. This stage allows you to form the structure of the finished product (it is at this moment that you can make several layers or increase the density).
7. The logs are glued with manufacturer's labels, and only after that they are cut into small rolls. For this, a special machine is used. On final stage the mass of the final product is checked. If everything is in order, then the rolls are sorted into boxes or packages.

This completes the toilet paper production process. And the entrepreneur can only arrange the supply of goods to wholesalers or end consumers.

What equipment will be required?

Equipment for the production of toilet paper will be the main item of initial investment. To purchase a complete production kit, you will need about 2,000,000 rubles. This cost includes not only the equipment itself, but also its delivery, installation, adjustment and training of the company's employees. At the exit, the entrepreneur will receive a finished production line with qualified personnel. It will be able to produce about 1 ton of finished products per day. To work, an entrepreneur will need:

• paper machine (should be equipped with everything necessary not only for the production of paper, but also for cleaning waste paper);
• machine for cutting rolls from logs;
• reel for winding and unwinding paper;
• packing machine;
• table for pasting (for applying labels to finished products).

It is important to purchase equipment from an organization that, in the event of a line breakdown, can quickly repair it. The amount of lost profit will directly depend on this, because due to downtime, you can completely lose money.

If you plan to manufacture toilet paper with cardboard sleeves, then you will have to purchase them from other factories or make them yourself. In the second case, it will be possible to save a significant part of the income, but the purchase of a machine will require at least 100,000 rubles.

If in the future the entrepreneur wants to expand production and establish the production of paper towels, napkins and other related products, then he will have to purchase equipment and increase production capacity.

Selecting the right raw material

The basis for the production of toilet paper can be very diverse. You can use the following waste paper:

• newspapers;
• cardboard;
• magazines;
• books;
• lined paper white color;
• paper made from bleached pulp.

In addition to the base, other raw materials will also be required - mesh, cloth, glue. It is important to purchase all this officially from reliable and trusted suppliers. Be sure to request quality certificates for products when making a transaction.

Financial results

Starting a toilet paper business is going to be a hefty investment. Start-up capital must be at least 2,500,000 rubles (equipment, license, purchase of raw materials, rental of premises).

From 1 ton of paper you can get 6,250 rolls of toilet paper. Its cost will be approximately 8,000 rubles:

• raw materials - 3,700 rubles;
• electricity - 1,500 rubles;
• water - 600 rubles;
• steam - 500 rubles;
• salary for workers - 1,200 rubles;
• other expenses - 500 rubles.

The average number of working days in a month is 22. The amount of paper produced is 1 ton, that is, 6,250 rolls. 137,500 rolls are obtained per month. You can sell one roll to wholesalers at a price of 5 rubles per joke. Then the income will be: 687,500 rubles. Of these, 176,000 rubles will be spent on basic expenses. Additionally, you will need to pay rent - 80,000 rubles, salaries for administrative workers - 30,000 rubles, and tax - about 60,000 rubles. Then the net profit will be 341,500 rubles.

It will be possible to recoup investments in 2,500,000 / 341,500 = 7.3 months.

Toilet paper is included in the category marketable products essentials. This fact explains the high demand for these products among various segments of the population. Modern production technology allows the production of various types of these products. It should also be noted that this production technology is based on the same devices that are used in the manufacture of disposable napkins and towels. This means that the launch of the toilet paper workshop will allow the production of a whole range of different products. In this article, we propose to consider the production of toilet paper as a profitable business and get acquainted with all the nuances associated with the implementation of such a project.

The production of toilet paper and paper towels is a very profitable business area.

Is this business profitable?

Every entrepreneur who writes a business plan must conduct an economic study in order to determine the level of profitability of the business. The toilet paper business has a number of features. According to experts, this direction has the highest level of competition. Every year, several dozens of different companies offering the products in question appear on the domestic market. In order to be able to recoup all its costs, the entrepreneur must take into account consumer needs. Single-layer paper has long lost its popularity. Today, buyers choose products with several layers impregnated with various flavors.

It should be noted that the high level of competition in this area is not an obstacle for new companies. According to experts, finding your audience is quite simple. To do this, the entrepreneur needs to offer consumers high-quality products that meet all modern requirements. . The main advantage of this business is the ability to sell goods in large quantities. As practice shows, even small retail outlets buy these products in increased volumes. This factor contributes to the rapid payback of invested capital.

Competently organized business will allow you to receive high profits on a regular basis.

Features of the production of toilet paper

When compiling a business plan, you should take into account all the features of the chosen direction of business activity. In this example, it is very important to identify those products that are more in demand by the population. This step will allow not only to obtain information on the value of production volumes, but also to determine the approximate level of profitability of the enterprise.

All varieties of toilet paper presented on the shelves of retail outlets can be divided into two conditional categories: a roll with a sleeve, and paper without a sleeve. It is important to note that these products are manufactured on the same equipment. The only difference between these categories is the cost of the products. Products that do not have a sleeve are more beneficial for both the end user and the manufacturing company. However, people with high level income prefer to purchase products belonging to the first category.

It should also be noted that there are two main methods of production of the goods in question. The level of initial investment and the rate of return on the project depends on the choice of a specific technology.

1. The first method is acquisition of a production line with a full cycle. In the case of this type of equipment, recycled paper is used as a raw material.
2. The second method is purchase of a line with a simplified cycle. In this case, a paper-cellulose base is used for the manufacture of products. To rewind raw materials, special equipment and machines are used that cut the finished product into small rolls.

According to experts, the use of the first method is more appropriate, despite the need to invest more large sum for the purchase of production equipment. It should also be said that the cost of equipment with a simplified cycle is quite high, which leads to an unjustified increase in the cost of the goods themselves.

How to organize production

Having drawn up a business plan containing information about the intricacies and nuances of the chosen line of business, you can proceed to the implementation of the project. On initial stage This process should determine the form of ownership of the business.

Company registration

An entrepreneur who wants to engage in this type of business should obtain the status of a legal entity. The fact is that most of the enterprises involved in the supply of raw materials cooperate exclusively with organizations. In order to register, you must have a lease agreement for a production workshop with an area of ​​​​more than one hundred square meters. You can register a business both independently and through special agencies that provide such services. The cost of registering a business is about ten thousand rubles. It is important to note that this type of business is subject to mandatory licensing. The cost of the license is one hundred and forty thousand rubles.

In order to start production, you must obtain permission from the SES. This permit is issued only to those entrepreneurs who have already registered with the tax authorities and have a real estate lease agreement in their hands.

Requirement for production shops

The considered type of production requires the presence of a room with large area. To organize a workshop for the production of toilet paper with a full production cycle, an area equal to one hundred and fifty square meters will be required. Ceiling height must be at least four meters. In order to find such a property will have to spend a lot of time. As practice shows, renting such a workshop can take a significant part of the budget.

Rented property should be divided into three main areas. The workshop itself will be located in the first zone, where machines and other equipment for the production of toilet paper will be installed. The second zone is intended for storage of raw materials and their further sorting. The third zone should be allocated for the organization of a warehouse for finished goods. In addition, it is necessary to equip a rest room and a locker room for employees, as well as install showers. In addition to the production workshop itself, it will be necessary to organize an office for the company's administration.

Staff

In order for the enterprise to operate at full capacity, it is best to organize work in several shifts. In addition to auxiliary workers who will maintain the line, it will be necessary to hire a process engineer and a storekeeper. In addition to the above workers, a driver may be required with his own small van or truck.

The recruitment of such an employee will reduce the costs associated with the search for counterparties who will be involved in the delivery of finished products to customers. You will also need an accountant who will take over the financial activities of the company.
It should be noted that in the case of opening a whole plant, much more employees will be required. Some entrepreneurs combine several job positions in order to reduce the cost item. This step can lead to overload of workers, which will negatively affect overall productivity.

Necessary equipment

For the manufacture of toilet paper and other similar products, you will need to purchase production equipment. To date, ready-made lines are available for sale, which can significantly reduce the cost item. When choosing production equipment, experts recommend paying attention to such parameters as the complexity of commissioning and the period of warranty service. As practice shows, the quality of devices depends on the price category of equipment.

In order to get started, you will need to purchase a rewinding machine, a cutting machine and a bushing unit. In addition, equipment for packaging finished products and a pasting table will be required.

Toilet paper production - equipment cost:

1. Fully automated line- from two and a half million rubles.
2. Semi-automatic line- from one and a half million rubles.

Entrepreneurs who do not have such a large capital are trying to reduce the expense item by purchasing used machines. Of course, this step will save money, but you should take into account the high probability of equipment failure. It is recommended to purchase a used machine for the production of toilet paper only if you are confident in the quality of the proposed units. The best way out of this situation is to purchase those devices that are under the factory warranty.

Where to get raw materials

When choosing production equipment, it is very important to consider the quality and type of raw materials that will be used to produce the final product. . Today, toilet paper is made from recycled paper or special basis . The paper-cellulose base is produced in the form of rolls, several meters wide. The weight of such rolls can reach five hundred kilograms. The purchase of a paper machine allows you to make this base from recycled paper.

It is important to note that packages, sleeves and labels must be ordered separately. When organizing a mini-workshop, the above-mentioned base is used, which is cut into separate rolls. Full cycle production involves the independent processing of raw materials and the production of finished products. According to experts, the second option is more profitable. It should be noted that the regulatory authorities have established certain standards for the processing of raw materials. To date, the use of old prints, cardboard, books, as well as plain white paper is allowed. The choice of raw materials affects the quality of the finished product and affects its final cost.

Markets

For successful implementation this project you will need to enter into contracts with retail outlets. In the business under consideration, it is very important to find large buyers who will purchase wholesale lots of goods. It is important to emphasize that in this case there is no need for a large advertising campaign in order to attract the attention of the end buyer. To organize the sale of existing products, you will need to hire managers who will independently call potential customers. In addition, it will be necessary to give advertisements in printed publications intended for entrepreneurs.

Costs and expected profit

The business plan of each project should contain a financial model. This model is compiled on the basis of both current and planned costs. Using the financial model, you can get information about the level of profitability of the chosen direction and the rate of return on invested capital.

Let's get acquainted with the costs associated with the opening of this production. The total cost of registering a business will be about one hundred and fifty thousand rubles. The cost of renting the necessary premises is about seventy thousand rubles a month. More than one and a half million rubles will be needed in order to purchase a production line. In order to buy raw materials, packaging and labels, you will need about six hundred and fifty thousand rubles. The size of the item of expenses for the salaries of employees and other production costs varies from one hundred and fifty to two hundred thousand rubles a month. Summing up all of the above, we can conclude that in order to organize this business, you need to have about 3,000,000 rubles.

The level of profitability of the business in question is about twelve percent. This means that the invested capital will pay off after several years of continuous operation.

Conclusions (+ video)

The toilet paper business is a high cost venture. However, a competent approach to the implementation of a business plan can not only reduce the rate of return on investment, but also significantly increase profits. For this purpose, it is necessary to increase the range offered and work with different categories of consumers.

Toilet paper is a product of first necessity even in times of severe economic crises, because the production of toilet paper is cost-effective and profitable.

Demand guarantor

For a businessman, it is quite attractive, from the point of view of a businessman opening his own enterprise.

Such products are always in demand, despite the fact that the competition in the market is high.

In addition, there is always a buyer for each type of product thanks to a wide range of paper:

• Single layer;
• Double layer;
• color;
• White;
• embossed;
• smooth;
• plain;
• Flavored;
• Colored.

Of course, the higher the expected quality of the product, the more serious equipment for the production of toilet paper will be required. In addition, the technology for the production of kitchen paper towels is not much different from the manufacture of hygienic paper, therefore, it opens up the possibility of increasing the range.

Varieties of production

Toilet paper production can be organized in two ways.

The first, and requiring higher costs, is the organization of full production. It will require the development of a technological process, the supply of recyclable materials, optional equipment. The production of paper from waste paper requires more space to accommodate capacity than the next option.

Organizing a mini toilet paper mill is a simplified version of a complete production. Pulp, which is rewound on special shafts, is the main one for processing. Then it is cut into rolls and packed.

The mini-production option is considered less profitable, since toilet paper is made mainly from waste paper. This is because the cost of pulp is many times higher than the cost of purchasing recycled materials, and therefore reduces profit and profitability.

Production room

The production area has an average area of ​​at least 150 square meters and a height of four meters. The workshop is divided into three zones:

• raw material warehouse;
• Production Line;
• warehouse for products.

The organization of production requires water supply, sewerage, electricity with a three-phase power supply of three hundred and eighty watts.

Necessary equipment

The most primitive equipment for the manufacture of toilet paper from waste paper has a capacity of one ton per day. Papermaking equipment includes the following items:

• Roll cutting machine;
• unwinding machine;
• Packing machine;
• Pasting table.

Another important component is the paper machine, which consists of:

• electric generator;
• pulper;
• vibrating screens;
• multifunctional mill;
• washing apparatus;
• agitators;
• cleaners.

Any machine for the production of toilet paper can be purchased within the region, as there are enough production line manufacturers. They usually choose those manufacturers who can provide not only installation and commissioning services, but also support and repair in the event of a breakdown.

Additionally, a machine for the manufacture of bushings is installed to avoid purchases. If the production is focused on the production of traditional rolls without cores, an additional machine is not required.

Purchase of raw materials

To work with the considered equipment that processes waste paper, you will need recycled materials of different brands. Among them may be:

• cellulose paper without printing and line;
• lined paper;
• book and magazine paper;
• newspapers and cardboard.

All these are waste paper grades from MS-1 to MS-10, with the exception of MS-4, MS-5 and MS-6.

Table of waste paper grades

Additionally, nets and cloth for working with paper, paper glues and cardboard for the manufacture of bushings are purchased, if any. You can also buy ready-made bushings.

Manufacturing technology

A complete toilet paper factory operates according to technological scheme consisting of seven stages.

Raw material preparation

Waste paper is cleaned of impurities, crushed with a crusher, adding water. The resulting wet mass goes to a sieve for filtering - there are impurities and unnecessary inclusions that were skipped during the initial cleaning.

Waste paper washing

The resulting wet mass after cleaning is fed into a special tank where it is washed with recycled and tap water. This step is considered one of the most important technological process, since the quality of products in the future, as well as the cost, taking into account the costs of water supply, depend on the thoroughness of the washing.

The longer the resulting mass is washed, the whiter the future paper will be. Dirty waste water enters the sewer.

Grinding

After thorough washing, the raw material is sent to a multifunctional mill. There, the mass, together with water, is crushed and fed into a pressure tank. Again, the more thorough the grinding, the less noticeable impurities will be in the resulting product, but the cost of the roll will also be higher.

Regulation of proportions

After crushing and transferring the raw material to the pressure tank, it is sent to a container to control the proportional composition of water and raw materials in the resulting mixture. When the desired ratio of liquid and paper is reached, the mass is poured in uniform portions onto a table located on the paper machine.

Manufacturing of blanks

At this stage of production, the raw material comes in the form of a suspension. Nylon mesh allows you to dehydrate the mixture - the same mesh is a conveyor belt. The excess liquid flows into the tank and is then used for flushing as recycled water.

The resulting mass moves along the conveyor into the drying drum, which performs ten revolutions per minute and is heated with steam at the temperature of evaporation of water. In a moving drum paper pulp dry, then it is removed with a special knife in the form of ribbons.

The cut tapes undergo final drying, after which they must be wound on bushings. Then they are cut into blanks for rolls.

Embossing

The workpiece obtained at the previous stage is fed to the unwinding machine. Here embossing is applied and immediately the tape is wound on a log - its width is equal to the width of a regular reel, but the diameter corresponds to a roll of toilet paper.

Rewinding is carried out to give the fabric a structure - two-layer or three-layer, and increase the density of the resulting roll.

Package

For the last stage, you will need to pre-order the label in the printing house. The log obtained after unwinding and embossing is pasted over with this label and cut into small rolls - the cut is made on a cutting machine.

Finished rolls are checked by weight, packed in polyethylene bags or boxes - in this form they are ready for transportation and sale.

Toilet paper is one of the essentials. Due to the high demand for the product, the production of toilet paper is promising and profitable business. In order to create in a highly competitive environment successful production, a novice entrepreneur needs to draw up a clear list of actions and correctly write a business plan.

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toilet paper technology

The toilet paper production process consists of several stages. A novice businessman must clearly understand what each of them represents. Possession of such information will help to make the right management decisions and direct the business towards prosperity.

The main technological steps in the manufacture of toilet paper from prepared base paper are:

1. Installing the base on the drum.
2. Passing through the perforation blocks and embossing task (if necessary).
3. Winding on a wide sleeve or folding into a log without a sleeve.
4. Formation of rolls of the required width on a cutting machine.
5. Packing in polyethylene or paper packaging.

Waste paper preparation

At this stage, secondary raw materials are cleaned from various impurities. Then grinding is carried out in a crusher with the addition of water. Through a special sieve, with the help of which recyclable materials are separated from small foreign inclusions during the first cleaning (paper clips, glasses, clips, etc.), wet crushed waste paper is filtered.

Raw material washing

The cleaned mass is sent to the tank, where the mixture is washed with tap and recycled water. The thoroughness of washing affects the quality of future paper and the price of its cost. The produced water consumption and flushing time are estimated. The longer the washing is carried out, the whiter the raw material is obtained. The water remaining after the procedure is washed off into the sewer.

Fine grinding

Raw material obtained from clean water is crushed into a single water-paper mass by placing these components in a multifunctional mill. At the end of the stage, the mixture is transferred to the pressure tank.

Concentration regulation

After being in the pressure tank, the mixture moves to a container that regulates the composition of the mass relative to the proportions of raw materials and water. When the desired ratio of proportions is reached, the waste paper mass is poured onto the wire table of the paper machine in a uniform stream. This machine converts waste paper into finished paper.

Production of roll blanks

This stage is characterized by a plurality of actions, however, they are not so complicated.

Technology for the production of roll-type blanks:

1. Using a nylon mesh, all water is removed from the resulting mass. The mesh also acts as a conveyor belt. Waste water flows into the recycled water tank. This water is subsequently used in the washing of raw materials.
2. The waste paper mass moves into the drying drum, which rotates at a speed of ten revolutions per minute. The device heats up to 110 degrees with the help of steam, due to which the mass dries a little and is then removed with a scraper knife.
3. The cut flaps are completely dried. Subsequently, they are automatically wound on the core, first into large reels, and then cut into blanks for rolls.

Unwinding and embossing

Received on the machine that produces paper, the reel is moved to the unwinding machine. The device applies embossing and rewinds into a log. The width of the skein is equal to the bobbin, and in diameter it looks like a familiar roll of toilet paper. Rewinding forms the structure of the web. It depends on the number of layers of toilet paper, which affects the density of the roll.

Packing and cutting

Labels are affixed to the logs, which must be ordered in advance from the selected printing house. Further, it is sawn into rolls using a special machine. Then the weight of the received rolls is checked, and after checking they are packed in boxes or plastic bags. The rolls are now ready for sale.

The video allows you to visually familiarize yourself with the production process of toilet paper. Filmed by Vladimir Prokopenko channel.

The relevance of the idea

Even in economically Hard times the demand for toilet paper does not disappear, as these products are essential goods. Using advanced technologies, you can create an unusual design, add branded embossing and a pleasant aroma to the product. Such paper can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also as souvenirs or interior items of public institutions.

The production technology of toilet paper is identical to the process of making kitchen napkins and towels. This allows you to expand your business if necessary.

Description and analysis of the market

Those who want to start a business from scratch need to conduct market analytics in the chosen area. Toilet paper is a specific product that is not sold in individual stores. Sale is carried out in household shops and supermarkets.

According to statistics, the domestic market of hygienic goods is by far the most dynamically growing in the world. Its annual growth is 7-9%. Experts predict that this trend will continue in the coming decades.

Consumer demand is also changing at the moment. Now people are choosing expensive multi-layer products instead of cheap single-layer toilet paper.

The level of competition between manufacturers of paper hygiene products is high. In addition to the well-known large giants, there are a huge number of small and medium-sized firms. However, not all such companies make a quality product, so you can create a successful production by improving the properties of the product.

The target audience

Everyone uses toilet paper. The product is bought mainly by housewives or heads of families. Therefore, the choice of a particular type of product depends most often on the financial situation of the buyer and his social status.

The older population usually chooses the most common rolls sold for a small price. Women housewives are more attracted to more expensive options - they are also important and appearance products for using hygienic paper at home.

Competitive advantages

In a highly competitive environment, it is especially important for a novice entrepreneur to interest a potential consumer. It's not just advertising that draws attention to products.

Competitive advantages of a business can be:

1. Unusual branded imprint on the product. This technique is used by such giants as Kleenex and Zewa.
2. Production of "comic" products. The paper can be made into banknotes or printed with jokes. Such products are very popular as souvenirs.
3. Creation of an exclusive line of fragrances for toilet paper.
4. Development of a bright product packaging design.

Advertising campaign

Step-by-step instructions for opening

In order to open your own business, any novice businessman needs a clear plan of action. It is important to think over all the nuances in advance - think about what kind of premises are suitable for production, where to buy the best equipment and how to select conscientious staff.

To open your own production, you need to take a few steps:

1. Analyze the market and draw up a business plan with financial calculations.
2. Prepare everything Required documents to register a business and obtain the necessary permits.
3. Buy or rent premises, carry out repairs.
4. Purchase and test equipment.
5. Hire qualified personnel.

Documentation

The best organizational and legal form for doing business is a limited liability company. Registering an LLC is quite simple. In addition, suppliers for cooperation are usually chosen by legal entities, not individual entrepreneurs. A complete list of documents submitted to the tax authority is contained in the Federal Law "On State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs" dated 08.08.2001 N 129-FZ.

In addition to documents for registering an enterprise, you need to think about licenses and permits. To sell manufactured toilet paper, you will need to obtain quality certificates.

For registration you will need to collect:

• certificates for raw materials;
• premises lease agreement;
• OGRN certificate (on state registration) of the company.

room

The area of ​​the premises where toilet paper will be produced cannot be less than 100–150 sq. m. You need to pay attention to the height of the ceilings - it should be 4 meters or more. There is another option - to equip your own garage with equipment and set up a mini-production.

The selected location must have:

• water supply (production demand for water - 3 m3/day);
• sewerage;
• electricity (with a three-phase power supply of 380 W).

The room should be zoned and contain:

• production area;
• warehouse for raw materials;
• finished goods warehouse.

Equipment and inventory

Activity planning must contain a clause on the applicable equipment. In modern times, toilet paper manufacturers make do with four machines.

Minimum required equipment:

1. Winding machine. It is used to form rolls. Toilet paper is made in large rolls, which are then cut into regular rolls. This is done to save money and improve performance.
2. Machine for cutting rolls.
3. Machine for unwinding reels.
4. Packing machine.

Equipment can be bought in online stores - the prices in them are the same for the whole of Russia and, on average, are:

Equipment for the production of paper napkins Automatic machine for pasting logs with labels Band saw for cutting toilet paper logs into rolls Automatic equipment for the production of toilet paper and kitchen towels Unwinding and winding machine (pneumatic) Equipment for the production of cardboard cores

You can create a universal working line. A multifunctional machine will cost more, but it will allow you to manufacture products of various types. Continuous work with any raw material and the possibility of expanding production will help to significantly reduce the payback period of the business.

Staff

The number of employees depends on the scale of production. To save money, you can combine some positions. However, in this case, an overload of the human resource is possible, which can adversely affect business development.

There are no special requirements for personnel. The main thing is that the shop staff should be disciplined, well technically oriented in the production processes and have the skills to work with the available equipment.

Medium wage shop employees in Russia is:

Financial plan

To analyze the applicability of a business for an entrepreneur, it is necessary to draw up financial plan. It will show how much money you need to invest in such a startup, how quickly the enterprise will pay off and how much money will be spent monthly. Such analytics will help you decide whether it is worth starting your own production from scratch or whether it is better to purchase a ready-made business.

How much does it cost to start a toilet paper business?

The initial investment is quite large. The costs are justified by the scale of production. At this stage, it is better not to save on buying equipment or obtaining the necessary documentation.

Starting investments depend on the specific region and on average are:

Recurring costs

Basis for a profitable business exact calculation, so monthly costs should be taken into account when analyzing the profitability of production. Such expenses will have to be incurred by people who open the production of toilet paper from scratch, and buyers of a ready-made business.

Recurring costs include:

Income

On average, for the amount of 500 thousand rubles, you can buy about 30 tons of raw materials. This amount will make approximately 272,000 rolls of toilet paper. The cost of a roll starts from 4 rubles. Accordingly, if all products are sold at average price, you can get 1 million rubles. Thus, the net profit will be 200 thousand rubles.

Calendar plan

It is important for a novice businessman to draw up a competent action plan before opening his own production. Making toilet paper is a serious process, so you should not rush into preparation. On average, the opening of a business occurs 4-5 months from the moment the idea arises. However, this period may be extended due to various factors- It may be difficult to find premises or qualified personnel.

The typical timetable for starting a toilet paper business looks like this:

Payback and risks

The main risk is that supermarkets may refuse to cooperate with small businesses. It is much more profitable for them to work with large factories and buy branded products in large quantities. The way to avoid the problem is to negotiate with wholesalers or create your own dealer network to service retail outlets selling household goods in the region. The main thing is not to forget to take into account such risks in calculating the payback of production.

Let's say that the amount of net profit per month is 200 thousand rubles, and the amount of starting investments is 2 million. Under these conditions, it can be calculated that, on average, a toilet paper business will pay for itself in 10 months. This is not such a long time for such a large-scale production.