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THERMO-FORMED DISPOSABLE TRAYS

A simple process of converting thermoplastic sheets into finished articles is called thermoforming. This is one of the oldest techniques employed, in which the process of heating sheets, between glass transition temperatures is by softening the point of the material in order to carve the material into the desired shape by using pressure/ vacuum. The process of thermoforming is restricted to relatively simple shapes having limited depth of draw. With this technique, it is possible to produce articles of less than 1mm of section thickness. Total investment would costs US$100,275 producing 3,600,

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TURKEY PACKING

Process, Capacity and Technology The birds are obtained from farmers rearing and healthy turkeys are taken to the slaughter house for slaughtering and dressed and dissected. The turkeys are sorted according to sizes and before they are packed, some are cut into pieces for packaging. Some are packed whole, or half or quarter pieces. While others are packed as specific parts of wings, breasts, bulbs, gizzards etc. It could also be packed as de-boned turkey meat.

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MAKING PAPER BAGS

Introduction Paper bags can be made in any size from craft paper, which is mainly used as packaging material for various items like food, pharmaceuticals, flour, cereals and grains among others.

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MAKING BUCKETS

Buckets are a household item in many homes mainly used to draw and store water and to wash clothes. They are however used to carry other items as well. They are popular because of their durability and multipurpose use. They are quite common in rural areas, although urban dwellers use them too. The project idea has been developed to tap into the existing market for metallic buckets. The project estimates fixed capital of US$ 2,800, operating costs of US$ 168,066, generating revenue of US$872 in the first year of operation.

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MAKING EXPANDED PET PRE-FOAMS FOR PACKAGING

This business idea is for manufacturing and marketing of Expanded Pet pre-foams. Expanded Low density polythene (LDP) foam nets are attractive packaging used as protective shield for fruits, glasses, bottles, etc. The business idea is premised on production of 2002 rolls per month which translates into 24,024 rolls per year. The revenue potential is estimated at US$ 600 per month translating into US$72,072 per year with a sales margin of 10%. Total investment requirement is US$75,810 for the first year of project operation

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MAKING PAPER ENVELOPES

The project idea targets a wide market that exists in the paper products industry. An estimated fixed capital of 10,340US$ and operating costs of 119,884US$ can generate a revenue of 202,800US$ in the first year of active operation.