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Disposable plastic tableware is no longer a new product. This is an affordable and convenient way to reduce cleaning time and the weight of luggage on vacation or during transportation. Despite the periodic noise in the press about the dangers of plastic containers, they are in wide and constant demand. Because this is comfort for little money, and the “danger” of plastic for food is easily neutralized by its correct use. This product will always have its buyer. But will its production be profitable? Let's look at it step by step.

Areas of application and possible sales

Plastic products on the market today disposable tableware: plates, cups, glasses, skewers, drink stirrers, spoons, knives, forks, trays and food storage containers various forms and sizes. Dishes are made from plain and foamed polystyrene (for cold foods) or polypropylene (for high temperatures, microwave ovens).

Areas of application plastic dishes:

• catering outlets operating on the principles of “fast food” (pancake houses, pizzerias, children’s cafes, canteens);
• enterprises that deliver ready-made meals to your home or office;
• grocery stores;
• food production enterprises;
• retail outlets with goods in bulk (confectionery, dairy products, ready-made salads).

A huge segment of the disposable tableware market is occupied by plastic cups - they are used almost everywhere: in offices, sanatoriums, children's and sports institutions(for coolers, in vending machines for hot and cold drinks, in the catering industry). Of course, the level of competition here is much higher than in the manufacture of other plastic tableware products.

To start production, you need to decide on the product range. To do this, you need to assess the presence of competing enterprises in the region, their range and pricing policy. Despite the large number of offers on the plastic products market, there may not be any worthy competitors, since a huge amount of plastic tableware is imported from China, and, as practice shows, the buyer is more loyal to the domestic manufacturer, even if the price of its products is higher.

Organizational issues of registering a business producing plastic utensils

The choice of organizational form for legal registration of a business depends on the size of the planned profit. This can be either an individual entrepreneur (for a small enterprise) or an LLC. The latter, despite the greater amount of paperwork, finds it much easier to agree on cooperation with large enterprises both when purchasing raw materials and when concluding supply agreements for finished products. Traditionally, there is more trust in a legal entity. And VAT reimbursement is important in the tax optimization procedure. Therefore, optimal organizational form to open production – LLC on common system taxation, including VAT.

The following code should be indicated as the main activity: 25.24.2 manufacture of plastic tableware, kitchenware and toiletries

Activities for the production of plastic utensils are not licensed, but certificates and technical specifications will be required to ensure that finished products comply with SanPiN standards and GOST requirements.

Please pay attention to the following regulatory documents:

• GOST R 50962-96 – “Dishes and household products made of plastic. General technical conditions";
• GOST 15820-82 - “Polystyrene and styrene copolymers”;
• GN 2.3.3.972-00 - instead of SanPiN No. 42-123-4240-86 “Permissible amounts of migration (AQM) of chemical substances released from polymers and other materials in contact with food products and methods for their determination";
• SP 2.2.2.1327-03 – “ Hygienic requirements to the organization technological processes, production equipment and workplace";
• GN 2.2.4.1313-03 - “Maximum concentration of harmful substances in the air of the working area.”

Nuances of choosing a production facility

If you plan to produce a full cycle with the operation of an extruder, the following requirements must be met:

• the height of the room is not lower than 4.5 m;
• floor – concrete or tiles;
• walls - 1.5-2 m from the floor surface are finished with non-combustible material;
• good ventilation; - ability to connect to a water supply system;
• connection to a 3-phase power supply.

If finished film is used as a raw material (in fact, the work is carried out on a heat press and packaging), the ceiling height is permissible lower, but not less than 3.5 m.

By functional purpose production premises should be divided into the following zones:

• Workshop for the production of plastic utensils;
• Administrative and amenity premises;
• Warehouse for storing raw materials;
• Warehouse for storing finished products;
• Changing rooms for staff;
• Bathroom.

Raw materials - choose high quality

Technological process for the production of plastic tableware

Depending on the type of product, there are two technologies for producing plastic tableware: molding and casting. The injection molding method is used to produce thick-walled tableware (cutlery, premium goods: shot glasses, wine glasses, glasses in individually made molds). The casting process is quite slow, production costs are high, since here the weight determines the quality and strength of the finished product. For example, the weight of a standard cup with a capacity of 200 ml is 3 g, made by injection molding - up to 10 g.

Making tableware using the molding method is more promising for mass consumption. The automated molding line can produce up to 30 million cups (13-18 million plates) per month.

Let us consider step by step the technology for manufacturing plastic utensils using this method:

1. Raw materials in the form of polyester residues (recycling) or finished granules are fed into the extruder. If you plan to produce colored tableware, colored granules are added to the white ones.

2. In the extruder, the granules are heated to the melting point, the melt is constantly mixed using a screw press. Having reached the desired consistency, the mass passes through a press, forming a plastic sheet about 2 mm thick. Basic Requirement– uniform thickness of the resulting product.

3. Ready The film roll enters the thermoforming machine, where, depending on the type of product, molds of various configurations are used.

4. But before forming blanks for future dishes, the film needs to be heated. To do this, it is sent through a 3-meter furnace, which heats the material to a plastic state.

5. In a thermoforming machine, the web is sucked tightly into the molds.

Using a press, row after row is squeezed out finished goods(cups, plates, packaging).

7. The resulting film scraps are disposed of for further use. Thus, production process turns out to be waste-free.

8. The trimmer transfers the products to the machine, which stacks the products and transfers them to the conveyor belt.

9. The belt transfers the products to the packaging. Or for further modification (heating and rolling the top edge of the cups to form rounded rims; applying printed images and logos), and then onto the packaging.

We are drawing up a business plan for the production of plastic tableware

1. The enterprise LLC “X” plans to produce the following product

• cutlery (spoons, knives, forks);
• glasses (200 ml capacity);
• plates.

2. Raw materials and supplies

• for the manufacture of cutlery and plates - polypropylene;
• for cups - polystyrene.

The products produced will be transparent (cups) and white (other products), since color additives contain harmful chemical dyes. The production is waste-free (remains of the film are melted in an extruder for further use).

3. Sales

• stationary catering outlets (50%);
• population and offices (20%) - seasonal outdoor retail outlets (20%);
• cafe (5%);
• lunch delivery, baking and confectionery (8%).

4. Room

Rented industrial premises - 500 m2 * 1400 rubles/m2. Rental cost - 700,000 rubles/month. (RUB 8,400,000/year)

5. Capital investments

A) Technological equipment (the price includes delivery of the line to production workshop, installation, commissioning, personnel training):

• Extruder – RUB 1,048,950,
• Thermoforming machines – 2 pieces * 672,000 rubles = 1,344,000 rubles,
• Molds – 5 pieces * 241,710=RUB 1,208,550,
• Compressor – 600,600 rub.

B) Additional equipment:

• 2 computers and office equipment – ​​65,100 rubles,
• transport (Gazelle car) – 3 * 82,950 = 248,850 rubles.

Total – RUB 4,516,050.

6. Calculation of production capacity

M = production rate (according to technical data) * equipment operating time

It is planned to work in 2 shifts of 8 hours each with a lunch break (Saturday, Sunday, official holidays - weekends).

Predicted operating time of equipment = (calendar days - weekends - holidays) * number of working hours * number of shifts = 249 * 7 * 2 = 3486 hours / year

Less 60 hours/year of downtime for maintenance and renovation work– 3426 hours/year.
Production capacity = standard productivity * number of operating equipment * operating time of equipment

In accordance with the characteristics of the equipment, we will calculate the production capacity for each type of product:

M (glasses) = 20,000 pieces * 1 * 3426 h = 68,520,000 pieces/year

M (plates) = 18,000 pieces * 1 * 3426h = 61,668,000 pieces/year

M (knives) = 21,000 pieces * 1 * 3426h = 71,946,000 pieces/year

M (forks) = 21,000 pieces * 1 * 3426h = 71,946,000 pieces/year

M (spoons) = 21,000 pieces * 1* 3426h = 71,946,000 pieces/year

7. Calculation of material costs

Material costs for the production of 1 unit of product = quantity of consumables * purchase price of the material.

Plates (0.005 kg x 61,668,000 pieces) x 40 rubles = 12,333,600 rubles.

Cups (0.004 kg x 68,520,000 pieces) x 36 rubles = 9,866,880 rubles.

Cutlery - (0.002 kg x 71,946,000 pieces x 3) x 40 rubles = 17,267,040 rubles.

Other material costs (packaging, fuel, etc.) – RUB 9,866,880.

Total material costs – 49,334,400 rubles/year.

8. Personnel and payroll

Number and total wage fund for the year (including vacation pay and seasonal bonuses) to provide 2 shift work enterprises:

• Director – 435,600 rubles,
• Accountant – 382,800 rubles,
• Technologists (2*211,200 rubles) – 422,400 rubles,
• Equipment adjusters (2*204,600 rubles) - 409,200 rubles,
• Workers (20*198,000) – 3,960,000 rubles,
• Loaders (4*184,800) – 739,200 rubles,
• Drivers (4*171600) – 686,400 rubles,
• Cleaners (2*165,000) – RUB 330,000.

Total total wage fund – RUB 7,365,600/year

Salary taxes (UST) will amount to RUB 1,915,056/year

During the high season (April-September), it is planned to create additional places and flexible work schedules for general workers (students).

9. Calculation of product costs

The cost per unit of production is calculated as the sum of material costs, costs of wages and social needs (UST), depreciation and other costs (rent + advertising).

Plates – 14,309,976 (material costs) + 1,473,120 (salary) + 383,011.2 (Unified Social Tax) + 1,578,821 (depreciation) + 1,741,000 (rent + advertising) = 19,485,928.20 rubles

Cost of 1 plate - 19,485,928.20 rubles / 61,668,000 pieces = 0.32 rubles

By analogy, we calculate the cost of other products:

• cups – 0.25 rub/piece,
• cutlery – 0.18 rub/piece

10. Determination of the selling wholesale price

Product unit price = Cost of 1 piece + Profit rate (according to standards - 25%)

We calculate the minimum selling price threshold for wholesale:

• plates – 0.32 + (0.32*25%) = 0.40 rub.
• glasses – 0.25 + (0.25*25%) = 0.31 rub.
• cutlery – 0.18 + (0.18*25%) = 0.23 rub.

11. Calculation of the production program

Sales revenue = number of product pieces/year * price per piece

Glasses – 68,520,000 pieces/year*0.31 rubles = 21,241,200 rubles/year

Plates - 61,668,000 pieces/year*0.40 rubles = 24,667,200 rubles/year

Knives - 71,946,000 pieces/year * 0.23 rubles = 16,547,580 rubles/year

Forks - 71,946,000 pieces/year*0.23 rubles = 16,547,580 rubles/year

Spoons - 71,946,000 pieces/year*0.23 rubles = 16,547,580 rubles/year

Total revenue for the year: 95,551,140 rubles/year.

12. Calculation of balance sheet and net profit

Based on the calculated data, we draw up a financial plan for the production of plastic tableware in value terms:

• Sales revenue – 95,551,140 rubles/year,
• The cost of dishes is 75,217,160 rubles/year,
• Profit from sales (balance sheet) - 20,333,980 rubles/year, (Revenue - Cost)
• Income tax (20%) – 4,066,796 rubles/year, Net profit = Balance sheet profit – Income tax = 16,267,184 rubles/year.

13. Calculation of profitability

Product profitability is calculated using the formula: P = (Book profit: Cost) x 100%P = 20,333,980: 75,217,160 * 100% = 27%

Conclusion: the business of producing plastic tableware is profitable with large scale sales. Subject to the estimated capacity utilization, the initial investment in a business project can pay off within 2-3 months.

One of the promising areas today is the production of paper tableware as a business. By purchasing good, powerful equipment and mastering manufacturing technology, you can conquer the as yet unfilled market. After all, most of these goods come to us from abroad, and there are very few domestic workshops.

It is enough to competently draw up a business plan, study in detail the market of the selected region, prepare the production process, hire employees and agree on the supply of the first batch of goods. And within 6-12 months you will start receiving net profit, which will make it possible to expand and offer customers new tableware options.

Business Features

Disposable cups and plates quickly became fashionable. But if until recently only plastic options could be found on store shelves, today they have successfully begun to be replaced by paper products. This type of cookware has the following advantages:

1. Hygiene.
2. Environmental friendliness.
3. Does not spoil the taste of products.
4. Low level of thermal conductivity, which makes it possible not to burn your hands when holding a hot drink.
5. The material from which it is made completely decomposes within a few years without causing damage to the environment.
6. It is easy to print an advertisement or company logo on paper.

Such products are increasingly in demand, but in Russia there is still a very low level of competition among manufacturers. By producing disposable tableware, it is possible to displace even foreign suppliers by reducing prices.

This business is good because the automated line will produce dishes 24 hours a day, all year round. And this doesn’t require many workers. With not particularly high costs, you will reach full payback in just a few months. It is not surprising that the production of paper tableware is considered a very promising project.

Enterprise registration

You can register a business as an individual entrepreneur, but experts still recommend it, since legal entity will have its advantages:

• more founders available;
• in case of failure, you risk only your authorized capital;
• large companies prefer to cooperate with a company rather than with an individual entrepreneur;
• such a business inspires more confidence in various regulatory services;
• it is possible to reimburse VAT, which significantly affects the financial component.

In addition, you will need to select the appropriate OKVED code for the production of disposable paper tableware. When registering employees, you need to register with Pension Fund and FSS. It is also necessary to obtain permission from the SES and fire inspection for the production of food products, which include this type products. Particular attention should be paid to the requirements of GOST and SanPiN.

Technological stages

When setting up an automated line using modern equipment, the production of disposable tableware is a simple process:

1. The laminated sheet of paper is printed.
2. The blank of the required size is cut out with a special press.
3. In the molding machine, the product is given the intended volumes.
4. The edges are soldered, the excess is cut off.
5. If this is the production of cups, then the bottom is cut out separately and placed inside.

Special laminated paper (single or double sided) is used as raw material. Its density should be 150-350 g/m2. Finnish material is considered to be the best in quality, but due to high prices, the cost of such dishes will be too high. Therefore, it is recommended to use paper from a domestic manufacturer, which will significantly reduce costs.

Shop selection

To make disposable tableware, you will need enough space. Depending on the assortment, expected turnover and the availability of certain machines, the appropriate premises are selected:

• it should be located in the industrial part of the city;
• minimum ceiling height – 4.5 meters;
• concrete or tile floor;
• fireproof coating on walls;
• the presence of a three-phase electrical network is required;
• water supply and good ventilation system are installed.

The entire building is divided into specific work areas - workshop, warehouse, administration, utility rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms for employees. Also check the list of requirements from the sanitary-epidemiological service and fire safety so that regulatory authorities do not make claims.

What equipment should I buy?

In order to produce disposable paper tableware, you will have to purchase an automated line. First, it is advisable to decide on a list of required elements, for example:

1. Apparatus for cutting blanks.
2. Device for thermal or ultrasonic treatment.
3. Printing press.
4. Nozzles and blanks for imparting required forms and sizes, etc.

Keep in mind that you will need two different lines to produce plates and glasses. After all, even if it is possible to change attachments on the same machine in order to maintain the required production speed, it is highly undesirable to stop the process.

When choosing, pay attention to the power of the device, the quantity and quality of products produced, as well as the method of gluing parts. It can be ultrasonic or thermal. The first option is more preferable, although expensive.

Another important point when purchasing equipment is the choice of manufacturer. European and American machines are of high quality and good speed, but their price may seem too expensive. Chinese devices on the market are considered the cheapest, but they also produce a lot of defects, which will significantly affect the entire work process.

The most optimal choice is considered to be the choice of equipment from a European manufacturer, since at a more reasonable price it is possible to purchase an automated line for the production of good quality disposable tableware.

Staff

To operate such machines you do not need a large number of people, much less highly qualified specialists. Therefore, it is enough to hire several people who will only control the machines and store the goods.

True, you still have to hire:

• Accountant for maintenance financial statements or invite him only when necessary.
• Product sales manager, since the success of the entire business largely depends on established relationships with customers.

After the production of products has been established, one of the most important tasks remains to organize the sale of the manufactured product. It is better if an experienced manager deals with this issue. Basically, disposable paper tableware is purchased by:

1. (cafes, restaurants, fast food).
2. Sports complexes.
3. Entertainment centers.
4. etc.

To disseminate information about your production, you can use all modern available methods of advertising - media, Internet, banners, advertisements, etc. By concluding several contracts with permanent wholesale clients, you will ensure stability for your business and quickly achieve full payback.

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Financial calculations

To predict the profitability of the project and find out over what period you can return your initial investment, you need to decide on the cost of the selected equipment, production volumes and establish quick sales of the goods.

For example, if you purchase an automated high-power line for 1 million rubles, you can count on producing 35 products per minute. With 24/7 production this would be approximately 1,500,000 units per month. And if you make a low markup on a product, say 1 ruble above cost, then the income will be 1,500,000 rubles.

From this amount you need to subtract taxes, wages, public utilities, purchasing raw materials for the next batch of goods, etc. As a result, after just six months, with established sales of finished tableware, we can talk about a full return on the initial investment.

• purchase better and more powerful equipment;
• install machines to diversify the range;
• open branches in other regions, etc.

Video: production of paper cups.

Production of disposable tableware: market analysis + how to register a company + technological features production of disposable tableware + raw materials for polystyrene tableware + where to rent premises + search for personnel + what profit will the production of disposable tableware bring.

In the 20th century, they could not even imagine that there would be an alternative to heavy ceramic and clay cups and plates. The production of disposable tableware was a breakthrough and a world discovery.

Plates and glasses made of plastic or paper are lightweight, you can take them with you on the road, or use them on trips to nature. The price for such a product is low, so disposable tableware is thrown away after a feast without a single regret.

There is demand for goods all year round, especially in the summer, when people go on picnics, so it can become great business an initiative for Russian entrepreneurs.

We analyze the sales market

In the twentieth century, plastic utensils were imported only from abroad, so the price for such goods was too high and there was little demand. In the 21st century, a ban was imposed on the import of polystyrene products into Russia. Many businessmen took advantage of this and began to open their own production of disposable tableware.

Every year, demand from the population has only increased, and this trend - growing popularity - continues to persist.

We can conclude: a novice entrepreneur has every chance to find his niche in the production of disposable tableware.

Who is the wholesale buyer of disposable tableware:

1. Public catering points.
2. Street stalls selling fast food and hot drinks.
3. Outdoor cafes and bars.
4. Organizations engaged in catering (food delivery and organizing lunches).
5. Points selling drinks from vending machines.

Supermarkets also buy disposable tableware, which then sell glasses, plates, and cutlery at retail.

Today people have learned to use polystyrene dishes not only for their intended purpose, but also to create unique products with their own hands. This allows you to reduce harmful influence on the environment, because the products get a second life.

As you can see, opening your own production of plastic tableware is a profitable endeavor, especially if no one is doing this in your region yet. You will be able to cover the entire region and even neighboring areas by offering them favorable prices for goods.

How to register a business producing disposable tableware?

If an enterprise aims to fill the market of one city, then it is enough. This is easy to do by collecting a minimum package of documents.

Documents for registration of individual entrepreneur:

1. Application form No. Р21001 (you can download the example from the link - https://www.nalog.ru/cdn/form/4162994.zip)
2. When you meet with the tax inspector, you need to have your passport and TIN code with you.
3. Pay the state fee (800 rubles). You can do this online through a special service: https://service.nalog.ru/gp2.do
4. Submit an application to pay taxes according to the simplified tax system or another form of taxation at your discretion.

Do not forget to indicate in your application the activity code 25.24.2 “Production of plastic tableware, kitchen utensils, and toiletries.”

You do not need to obtain a license to organize production. However, you will be subject to inspections from the Fire Inspectorate, SES, and Rospotrebnadzor, from which you must receive a certificate of product quality and compliance with GOSTs. It is prohibited to start production without permission from supervisory authorities.

The production must have the following documents that confirm the quality of the products:

Payments to clients are carried out, in our time, most often by bank transfer, so it is worth opening a bank account and ordering a stamp in your name.

Disposable tableware production technology

Let us describe the technology for producing disposable tableware in stages:

1. Raw materials are brought to production in granules made of polystyrene or other substances intended for the production of disposable plastic tableware. It enters a flat-slot extruder, where the process of mixing polystyrene granules with water under the influence of heat occurs to obtain a special melt.
2. The finished mixture is squeezed out through a flat slot. The shafts are made from the mass into sheets several millimeters thick.
3. The sheet must enter the vacuum forming machine. It is at this stage that the material takes the form of utensils - glass, plate, fork, spoon.
4. Then special equipment recalculates the amount of dishes and then packs them.

Each equipment and the tableware material itself has its own specific requirements for temperature during production, shaft power, etc. The technologist must take such details into account in order to obtain as few defective products as possible.

We will also describe in addition the technology for producing paper tableware.

Let’s make a reservation right away that disposable paper cups or plates are environmentally friendly, and also not so harmful to people’s health. Unfortunately, their production is much more expensive than making tableware from plastic.

This is due to the high cost of the final product, and, as a rule, our people are accustomed to choosing cheaper goods. This is why disposable cups and plates are not as popular as .

Technology for the production of disposable paper tableware:

1. A design is applied to special laminated paper (material density 120-128 g/m2), and then divided into small sheets. Their size should approximately correspond to the circumference and height of the future dishes.
2. The finished sheet is wrapped around a given shape, and the seam is welded using a special machine.
3. The half-finished item is removed from the mold. If it is a glass, the bottom is inserted into it and sealed in the same way.

Although the technology for producing paper tableware is much simpler than that of plastic items, the material is expensive. As a rule, paper is imported from abroad, although recently domestic manufacturers have also been trying to provide raw materials for the production of disposable paper tableware.

Purchase of raw materials for the production of disposable tableware

The average price of granulated polystyrene is 50,000 rubles per ton.

There is also a ready-made film made of polystyrene or polypropylene. All that is needed to make dishes from it is to shape the final product.

The price of half-finished raw materials, of course, will be higher than for just polystyrene granules. But, using film, you can save on the purchase of equipment by purchasing only a dish mold and a packaging machine.

The price of polystyrene film is about 120,000 rubles per ton.

Necessary equipment for the production of disposable tableware

We invite you to consider how much equipment for the production of disposable tableware costs at full cycle.

The line for the production of disposable tableware consists of the following equipment:

1. Mixer for mixing granules.
2. Sheet extruder.
3. Molding machine.
4. Forming press.
5. Dish stacker.
6. Machine for counting dishes.
7. Chiller.
8. Compressor.
9. Crusher for processing sheets or scrap, i.e. for a waste-free production process.

The price of such a kit varies between 6-8 million rubles. You can buy it in Russia or order from foreign partners. To save money, you can purchase a used line, but in this case you will not have a guarantee for servicing the equipment.

If you want to produce glasses and plates using an incomplete cycle, you only need a forming line and a machine for packaging dishes. In this case, the purchase of equipment will cost 1-2 million rubles.

At the same time, in 1 hour of operation the machine will be able to produce up to 150,000 glasses, but, unfortunately, the strength of such dishes will not be at the highest level. But in 1 hour of operation, the equipped equipment can produce 30 thousand glasses and approximately the same number of plates, spoons, and forks.

Don’t forget to add comfort to production - buy furniture for the staff, arrange an office for the technologist and accountant. All working personnel must be in uniform, have respirators, and goggles so that harmful substances do not spoil their health.

This expense item will amount to approximately another 150,000 rubles, but you should not save on the comfort of your subordinates.

Finding a suitable workshop

The working area should be approximately 100-150 m2. When choosing a premises, a lot depends on the volume of products produced, so take this fact into account before you start searching for the right workshop.

The production facility should consist of the following rooms:

• Workshop with equipment.
• Finished products warehouse.
• Warehouse for raw materials.
• Staff room.
• Toilet.
• Office for administrative staff.

Industrial equipment consumes a lot of electricity, so make sure that the electrical network is three-phase
and not less than 380 V.

In addition, the workshop must meet the following standards:

1. The floor is concrete or tiled.
2. 1.5 meters of walls from the floor level must be tiled or covered with other material that is considered fireproof.
3. Due to the massive equipment, ceilings must be at least 4.5 meters high.
4. Be sure to install powerful ventilation, supply water and adjust the gas supply to heat the room.

You will have to pay about 80,000 rubles for rent every month. The price is average; much of its determination depends on the renovation, region, distance from the city, availability of communications, etc.

You will also pay about 50,000 rubles for utility costs - electricity, gas, water, garbage removal.

Personnel for the production of disposable tableware

As for the line workers, they will have to be trained independently, because there is no such specialty. Equipment suppliers can provide you with training. Therefore, it is best to hire people in advance so that by the time the line is installed they are already on staff and everyone can learn how to use the equipment.

You can’t do production without a technologist. He must control the entire production process, purchase raw materials, monitor the supply of materials to the compress, etc. In addition, hire those who will take care of accounting at the warehouse of goods and raw materials.

Depending on the scale of production, the number of personnel may vary.

Production of disposable tableware.

What equipment is used? Technology
production process.

Calculating the profitability of disposable tableware production

Now let’s calculate how many products the production can produce in 1 month of work (24 shifts) with an 8-hour work schedule:

Calculation of the cost of disposable tableware:

1. To produce 1 million pieces. utensils (glasses, spoons, plates, forks are taken into account) made of polystyrene, you will need approximately 4 tons of granular material. As a rule, half of the neglected raw materials are waste; they are ultimately needed again for secondary products, so for 1 million products it is worth purchasing 8 tons of polystyrene.
2. To ensure production operation for 1 month, you need to purchase approximately 200 tons of polystyrene. The purchase of raw materials will cost about 10 million rubles.
3. The price of a glass (200 ml) and a flat plate is about 1.2 rubles. The price of a spoon and fork is about 50 kopecks.
4. At full implementation production revenue will be 19,507,200 rubles.
5. Net profit will be 1.2 million rubles.
6. To cover all the costs of purchasing equipment, you need to work for 9-12 months. Only then can we talk about making a net profit.

All calculations are approximate, because no attention was taken to the fact that the products would not be completely sold on the market. However, if you properly organize the production of disposable tableware, then success will come, and with it prosperity.

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Probably every person in our country has encountered disposable tableware. And it doesn’t matter at all what it was made of: paper or plastic. Before you find out what equipment you should purchase for the production of disposable tableware, let’s figure out why this is worth doing.

Advantages of the presented products

So, among the advantages we can highlight the following:

• ease of use;
• very low cost;
• environmental safety;
• convenience;
• high demand.

Naturally, equipment for the production of disposable tableware cannot be called simple, since it is capable of performing dozens of different operations. However, the amount of possible income completely covers any disadvantages.

What are the dishes made of?

Naturally, in order to stamp products, you must first purchase raw materials. For production, you can use both paper and polyethylene. Moreover, in the second case, production is cheaper. However, paper dishes are safer.

The purchase of raw materials should be made from several trusted suppliers. In addition, recyclable materials are excellent for such production, the cost of which is very low. If you decide to choose polyethylene, then keep in mind that making dishes from it is quite difficult. However, the products are more durable and can be used in the microwave.

What equipment is needed for the job?

In order to organize your own workshop, you need to know what equipment to purchase for the production of disposable tableware. So, you will need:

• injection molding machine (designed to work with polypropylene and polystyrene);
• thermoforming machine;
• extruder - thanks to it, flat sheets can be obtained from polyethylene granules;
• packing table;
• crusher - used for crushing recyclable materials;
• chiller - this machine for the production of disposable tableware provides cooling of workpieces;
• compressor.

In principle, this equipment is quite enough to start a business. Then you can expand and buy more powerful and functional machines.

How to choose the right equipment?

This question is not too difficult. First you need to decide on the parameters of the machines, and then look for a suitable model. For example, to begin with, low-power equipment with average performance will be more sufficient for you.

However, even it is not that cheap. Therefore, to begin with, it is quite possible to use used cars. Naturally, they should be in good condition, and not break down every week. But here it depends.

If you decide to purchase a new line, please note that you should order a machine for the production of disposable tableware only from a trusted manufacturer who enjoys a positive reputation.

When choosing, try to carefully consider all the devices. The seller must provide you with all necessary accompanying certificates.

Features of the production of polyethylene tableware

It is cheaper both in production and on the market. The manufacturing process of such material is quite complicated. It consists of the following stages:

1. To begin with, the sorted raw materials in the form of granules are thrown into an extruder, where under the influence of high temperature it turns into a homogeneous semi-liquid mass. Mixing inside the bunker is carried out using an auger.

2. The resulting mass is squeezed out through a thin slit. The result is a long and wide sheet, the thickness of which varies within a few millimeters. It all depends on how the shafts are configured, and they must work accurately and correctly. If you have a functional extruder, then with its help you can get a multilayer film. In any case, its thickness should be the same along its entire length.

As you can see, the manufacturing process is quite complicated. The machines must be operated by experienced operators who can operate automatic system using the remote control. Naturally, strict safety rules must be observed during operation.

Features of manufacturing dishes from laminated cardboard

First of all, it should be noted that equipment for the production of disposable paper tableware is produced only abroad. The fact is that such a business is not very popular in our country, due to the fairly high cost of primary raw materials. However, if you still decide to do this, then look for German, American, Korean or Chinese devices.

In today's world, the production and sale of disposable tableware is constantly growing, and this trend has been observed for a number of years. The popularity of such utensils is quite justified - glasses, plates, forks and spoons made of plastic are very inexpensive, absolutely safe for health and hygienic (after use they are simply thrown away). Disposable tableware is of particular importance for fast food establishments, where they are used extremely actively and in huge quantities.

The history of plastic tableware in the USA

The birthplace of plastic tableware is the United States of America. It was in this country, in the middle of the last century, that a certain William Dart invented a plastic cup, the very first in the world. He patented his revolutionary invention and founded the Dart Container Corporation. It currently occupies a third of the entire US disposable packaging market. Somewhat later, in addition to plastic glasses, plates, forks, spoons and knives began to be produced. The production of disposable tableware in Moscow and other cities of our country began only in the mid-90s of the last century. Before this, it was imported from abroad, which at a certain point became economically unprofitable. Now in Russia there are many large and small enterprises producing disposable tableware, which almost completely cover the needs of the domestic market for it.

Equipment for the production of plastic tableware

Modern technology for the production of disposable tableware involves the use of specialized equipment, which includes:

• Extruders;
• Thermoforming machines;
• Automatic production lines.

Extruders are necessary in order to produce plastic sheets, from which dishes are subsequently formed. This process is carried out using thermoforming machines. The largest and modern enterprises are equipped with specialized automatic production lines with high productivity. As for the cost of equipment for the production of plastic disposable tableware, it is quite high. For example, a new high-performance extruder made in Europe costs about $500,000, while a thermoforming machine costs about $40,000.

Raw materials for the production of plastic tableware

In Russia, the main raw materials for the production of disposable plastic tableware are polystyrene and polypropylene. These materials meet all sanitary and hygienic standards and do not emit any substances harmful to human health. They are most often delivered to production in the form of granules.