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MAKING ALUMINIUM SHOTS AND NOTCHED BARS

This business idea is for manufacturing and marketing of Aluminium shots and notch bars. These have wide use in steel plants as Deoxidizers. The steel is either partially or fully deoxiized depending on the melting condition. The Deoxidizers are normally used in steel making or ferrosilicon, an alloy of iron and silicon. Although Aluminium is added to steel mainly for the deoxidizing purpose, it is also used for fixing nitrogen. This business idea is premised on production of 1,000 tones of aluminium per month which translates into 12,000 tones of aluminium per annum. The revenue potential is

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MAKING AIR FRESHENER

Air fresheners are consumer products that mitigate unpleasant odors within indoor spaces. They can be in form of candles, sprays and gel and can also be used as a deodorant. They are an item that both household and public offices can’t seem to do without. The freshener is also commonly used in both public and home toilets. The production capacity is estimated at 200 pieces per day, monthly production of 5,200 pieces and annual production of 62,400 which yields the total revenue US$124,800 per year, and gives birth to US$ 10,862 as profit margin.

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TEFLON (PTFE) PRODUCTS – FRYING PANS

This profile envisages the setting up of a plant that manufactures Teflon products. For this case, this profile will look at Teflon frying pans. Teflon is a tough, waxy, nonflammable organic compound with a slippery surface, attacked by very few chemicals and stable over a wide temperature range. Its qualities make it useful in gaskets, bearings, container and pipe linings, electrical insulation, parts for valves and pumps used for corrosive fluids and protective nonstick coatings on cooking utensils, saw blades and other articles.

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MAKING LIQUID LAUNDRY SOAP

This profile envisages the establishment of a plant that will produce laundry liquid soap based on the capacity of 267 liters per day. The liquid laundry soap maybe used in hand or machine washing, that’s why it’s called laundry soap.

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MAKING COTTON MOSQUITO NETS

This profile envisages the establishment of a plant that will manufacture Cotton mosquito nets based on the production capacity of 500 nets per day. Mosquito nets are a natural alternative to toxic chemical sprays as a method of protection against mosquitoes, moths, sand flies and other insects. The 100% cotton muslin netting provides an enhanced sleeping environment due to its natural fibres and is superior to nylon or polyester mosquito nets. It also allows for a safe and comfortable nights sleep.

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MANUFACTURING PLASTIC CONTAINERS

This business idea is for manufacturing and marketing of plastic containers. Plastic containers are light-weight, flexible and chemically resistant containers. They can be made in attractive colors which are most popular and are used for household purposes. In most parts of Uganda especially the rural areas, people use plastic containers because they are very durable. A project to manufacture plastic containers would be very viable since there is good market for the containers in both rural and urban areas. Supply to super markets, retail and whole sellers would help to capture part of the mar