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Drumil J. Gandhi

Managing Director Mutual Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Ajay Shah

Chairman NEC PLASTINDIA 2022

Nilesh Kapadia

Founder Director Emox Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.

Gary Hughes

Bantwal Ramesh Baliga

Executive Vice President, Brampton Engineering (a Davis-Standard Company)

Chief Executive Officer Watertec India (P) Ltd.

Rafi Asayag

Sales Manager - India & Gulf Countries Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd.

Dr. Sanjay Arora

Founder and Managing Director Suburban Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd.

Sunil Bhagwat

Vice President (Flexo & Tube Laminate Business), Huhtamaki (India) Ltd.

Kishor Kumar C. Warde

Rajiv Nath

Managing Director Omega Plasto Limited

Managing Director Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices Ltd.

Nimesh Sanghvi

Director Welpack Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Suresh Patel

Managing Director Sidwin Fabric Pvt. Ltd.

Unleash 2.0 Business Forges Ahead

The momentum is evident, the moods are positive, challenges on the way need to be addressed and the corporate surely would. As the industry gears itself, POLYMERS CommuniquĂŠ fires its second salvo with Unleash 2.0...brace yourselves!

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The momentum is evident, the moods are positive, challenges on the way

need to be addressed and the corporate surely would. As the industry gears itself, PC fires its second salvo with Unleash 2.0...brace yourselves!

Unleash 2.0: Business Forges Ahead It’s all about momentum and it’s all about how to be positive (not just the blood group B+!!).

With the adrenaline running high and the business bosses willing to dig deep...a ‘v-shaped’ bounce back is certain in some sectors. The ‘big boys’ say it all in a

candid conversation with us. With their astute skills, they showcase clear paths that companies could consider following to more than just reviving businesses...it’s

about unleashing themselves in a new avatar. It’s time, they say, to look for opportunities in the prevailing adversities.

The message is clear...be there to seize the opportunities in your respective markets,

STEP AHEAD

Innovating Products to Suit Current Markets

Bantwal Ramesh Baliga, Chief Executive Officer, Watertec India (P) Ltd., Coimbatore

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Non-Woven Business On a Roll

Director, Suburban Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

HEALTH-N-YOU

Fighting the Invisible Enemy

Industry Witnesses Heavy Investments for Plastics in Healthcare

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Barrier Films: A Big Opportunity

Rajiv Nath, Managing Director, Hindustan

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Businesses have Adopted the New Normal

Nimesh Sanghvi, Director, Welpack Industries

Syringes and Medical Devices Ltd., Faridabad

Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

PACKAGING DELIGHT

Value Engineering and Sustainability: The Success Mantras in Packaging

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Issues and Challenges in Accomplishing a Circular Economy for Plastics

Dr. S. Sivaram, Former Director, CSIR-NCL,

Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

The Case for Hydrogen Economy in Energy Production and Environment Protection, and Valorisation of Waste Plastics

Professor (Dr.) Ganapati D. Yadav, Emeritus Professor of Eminence & Former Vice Chancellor and R. T. Mody Distinguished Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

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Ruby Thapar, A Reputation and Sustainability Consultant and an Executive Coach, Mumbai

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Shailesh Sheth, Corporate Strategy Advisor,

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Need and Requirements of Technical Services in Organisations

Prashant Trivedi, Vice President, Sangir Plastics Pvt. Ltd., Vapi

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Plastics: Food for Thought!!

S. K. Ray, Hon. Secretary & Member of Executive Committee, Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE), Mumbai

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HR: The New Face of PR and Corporate Communications

Dr. Naveen Malhotra, Senior HR Professional, Ahmedabad

Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha formerly Director at Indian Institute of Packaging N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd. Pushp Raj Singhvi formerly Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Borouge (India) Pvt. Ltd. Rajesh Nath Managing Director, German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Office Rakesh Shah formerly Managing Director at Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt. Ltd. S. K. Ray formerly Sr. Executive Vice President (Polymers) at Reliance Industries Ltd.

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business momentum is crucial rtain times. as we are passing through unce rnment, we Gove the by fillip y timel With g Q2. Now could see the MSMEs revival durin by keeping is the time for sustainable growth consistent efforts. ical and Plastics in the automotive, med g extremely packaging sectors are performin ed new well and e-companies have open tivity on the vistas of growth. With all nega a place it back seat, plastics has now got demonstrate rightly deserved. It’s time to ipating with its responsible role in partic ating public educ in cies agen ntal Governme ics. plast used of sal in proper dispo in prices of However, abnormal increase requirement the hit has rial mate plastics raw this passes of working capital; we wish very positive soon. Other factors show a basis. momentum in near- and mid-term

Sustaining

formerly Managing Director at Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt.

Sustaining business momentum is a complex task in difficult times and is not entirely up to the management or the enterprise as market changes have the greatest impa ct. What we can do in difficult times, and in general as well, is to respond to market chan ges very quickly. It is important that the peop le remain motivated and put in their best. Trans parency, empathy, appreciation and rewa rd are the fundamental needs to achieve this. Another important aspect is to control credi t and bring receivables to the lowest possi ble level and cut costs in all possible areas, while plugging every leakage and wasteful expenditure. Adapt rapidly and keep the organ isation lean.

Arvind Mehta

We are in one of the most challenging times for the Indian plastics proce ssing industry. With lockdowns, migrant workers have left. It was only by June end that manufacturing started. Q1 was lost. Financial issues were significan t. Due to plastics packaging, there was demand. Industry witnessed some recovery; polymer prices were a little stead y and labour was returning at a higher cost. Then came a devastating price rise (50 to 80% over the last 5 months) of polymers; thus, huge press ure on finances. Companies have not been able to pass this hike to customers . Exports will be severely hit. Business mom entum will be slow for MSMEs till these issues are stabilised.

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is to recent economic revival, more har Bharat’ anirb ‘Atm of ct Impa en. happ ne has is still awaited. Managing hygie to life. back ics plast e’ le-us ‘sing brought high. Growth Demand for packaging in on a related has in pharmaceutical sector and is going benefited plastics. This demand lers and to stay. Demand for two whee d the the small- to mid-sized cars has helpe tion is out auto industry. Rise in consump etionary discr than r rathe n, ulsio of comp ating oper ess busin nt prese So, spending. initiatives of levels will stay. Government th of the infrastructure developments, grow ‘Atmanirbhar agriculture sector and thrust on ues. Bharat’ will bring new growth aven

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N. K. Balgi

S. K. Ray

businesses pandemic has impacted all experiencing including packaging industry. After own, now, it is financial shock during the lockd financial wheels really challenging to keep the y moving towards turning while the country is slowl in the growth a new normal condition. To susta has to consider one m, entu mom ess busin any of al efficiencies, aspects like talent, operation te decision opria appr ts, clien right the prospecting and, of course, good leadership. ess momentum In current times, sustaining busin entire team the of nt veme invol requires the with the right to make a strong ecosystem dence among intellectual capital and build confi the team members.

The

Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

N. K. Balgi

Rakesh Shah

Pushp Raj Singhvi

formerly Director at Indian Institute of Packaging

Rajesh Nath

Managing Director German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Office

It is for the first time in modern history that demand, supply and workforce have all been impacted at the same time and that too not in one region, but across the world . As Winston Churchill said, “Never let a crisis go waste”, companies need to look to improve internal business processes to reduce the cost, flexibility in product line and increase productiv ity to sustain business momentum in this perio d of crisis. The mantra is to provide ‘higher value at a lower cost’.

S. K. Ray

ent formerly Sr. Executive Vice Presid Ltd. (Polymers) at Reliance Industries

Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha

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their

reusable cotton swab, LastSwab, are durability and quick and easy cleaning.

Close attention was given to these qualities

during

the

development

process. According to the manufacturer, each individual product is designed for

g e ar e d to

the

processing

requirements of TPE compounds,

including

high-performance,

resins, such as PEBAX.

specialty

up to 1,000 uses. Another requirement

The Xaloy Stratablend® II mixer screw

not cause any irritation when in repeated

designed for highly effective, intensive

saying that it meets this standard.

low shear and little or no temperature

was for the product to be skin safe and

offers a unique, proprietary geometry

contact with the skin. It goes without

chaotic and distributive mixing, with

recycled

(OWP)

Directive 2019/904, which bans singleinto effect from mid-2021.

Sangaria tackles green tea and sparkling water boom with Sidel’s flexible, aseptic PET packaging solution

and

is processed using injection molding

compound from KRAIBURG TPE that

NPP Polyplastic invests Euro 3.3 million in expansion of production

weldability

freedom from animal ingredients. It

Michelin and Pyrowave join forces to industrialise an innovative plastics waste recycling technology

Mitsui Chemicals completes construction of a new plant to produce Lucant™ hydrocarbon-based synthetic fluid by using Lubrizol technology

resistance,

Denmark,

KRAIBURG

TPE

rise. and

When

product

quality

defects

counts

any

most kind

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are

intolerable,

Nordson’s

screw

products

with

design is ideal for producing pristine

Digest Sinochem International presents new compounding plant in China with a yearly capacity of 24,000 tonnes/year

medical the

tubing

physical

properties

and

the

high performance required by the medical industry. Barrels

with

proprietary

backing

materials and inlays not only extend the working life of components but

will also stand up to most polymers and

production

environments,

helping minimise downtime due to component wear.

Sustainable packaging from Direct Pack, Inc. 100% recycled and 100% recyclable again

Petrochem

has

pads,

surgical

these

innovative

Advance Compounds from Fine Products

ine Products Pvt. Ltd. (Fine), as the

name

range

masterbatches for hygiene films.

A v e r s i v e masterbatch

rodents

and

for

against

termites

certified by CAZRI and ICT, compliant to RoHS and EN-71 part 3. It has

various applications like cables, sewage pipes,

DWC

storage bags. VCI

based

pipes,

masterbatch metallics

tarpaulins

protects

and

ferrous

against

moisture

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that are stored in plastic films, bags Trelleborg partners with Krones to solve issue of aroma carryover in beverage filling

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The

and forms a protective film over the metallic

commodities

preventing

rusting and corrosion. It is compliant

with TL8135-002 and ASTM D B117.

It is extensively used in packaging of various articles - automobile parts and components, wires and cables, medical equipment and armaments.

We have a variety of masterbatches that can be incorporated into hygiene films - white, colour and additive masterbatches. These hygiene films

suggests,

believes

in transparency at all levels of its

carried out in a very controlled

made

solution

or sales, and ensures that they are

is a non-toxic

Toray creates non-porous separator for lithium-ion batteries, that could dramatically increase capacity by enhancing safety of lithium metal anode batteries

products

highest quality.

manner. A young

aspiring company, just

26 years as of now, certified

Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) and

plastics

other

to delight our customers by delivering

new masterbatches namely - Aversive,

Teijin Aramid proves ability to produce highperformance fibres from green raw materials

and

At Supreme Petrochem, we continue

various innovations in developing

complete

drapes

medical applications.

operations; be it purchase, production

Supreme Petrochem Ltd New Developments upreme

are widely used in diapers, sanitary

by DNV to the prestigious

ISO 9001:2015, sees many more years of dedicated hard work to prosper and grow. We

have

redefined

ourselves

constantly in developing some of the most advanced forms of compounds for the cable industry and this effort shall

always

constant

customers’

ongoing.

endeavour

requirements

It’s

meet

and

our the

leave

no stone unturned throughout the journey. of

Manufacturing

quality

products

and

our

supply

main

motto and we will always adhere to this.

Fine has worked very meticulously in

the

development

green

compounds, got its products duly tested for RoHS as well as REACH compliance

from

reputed

third-party testing lab for complete self-assurance. encouraged

All

this

has

work

further

towards

broadening our span like adding zero halogen flame retardant compounds

and similar other special advanced composites to our array, which we are

sure shall be done in the upcoming future shortly.

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STEP AHEAD

Innovating Products

to Suit Current Markets “As regards business, a good retail

setup will never let you down even

during the gravest market situations. The channel partners who are

associated with you in retail business are key in terms of success in the

growth of the product,” suggests

Bantwal Ramesh Baliga, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Q. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, please share with us your biggest business learning in your journey this far. My biggest learning has been that

quality and right people in an

organisation are key to success. You provide a quality product,

it has its own success; may

Bantwal Ramesh Baliga Chief Executive Officer Watertec India (P) Ltd. Coimbatore

be delayed, but in the

long-term, it would be a huge difference to the brand.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

We are in need of CPVC resins to be

I have also learnt that innovation is critical to

work

and offering the best at an affordable price, will

any business

success. Innovating every year with the latest, always be beneficial.

Another take-away is that a good retail setup

manufactured in India that

efficiently

would help us to increase

and never lost for

our production and reduce the dependence on

want

international supplies and

of supplies.

cost factor.

will never let you down even during the gravest

Second

are

opportunities looking into

market situations. The channel partners who associated

with

you

retail

business

are key in terms of success in the growth of the product.

Q. The biggest upcoming opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period for your business growth / diversification. We are seeing a huge opportunity in replacement

markets as people are not spending on new residential / commercial spaces, but are focusing

more on replacements in the existing homes. So, we are innovating many products to suit the

markets. Products like showers, health faucets, seat

covers,

cisterns,

shut

off

etc.

which

occupy major part of the bathrooms. We are

market leaders in this range and definitely we will be able to work on diversification.

On pipes and fittings front, we are shortly investing in western and eastern markets with

plants for producing in these regions. This would enable us to reduce the transportation costs, thereby being competitive. More importantly, for our pipes, we are now one of the NSF approved

manufacturer in India; this has been certified by IAPMO.

Markets are developing due to investments from government in the North East. We find this as a big opportunity for affordable housing and our products are apt for this segment.

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges currently faced? Please share an example. The biggest challenge faced in production today is the aspect of following the norms laid down as

regards safety and social distancing of manpower in the plants. We started our production with

33% capacity, increased it to 60%, 80% and now we are running at full 120% capacity as the pre COVID times. This was done by increasing our

units in terms of construction, machineries and

mostly automating the units. We were able to

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

challenge

was to create business

markets which were partially

opening as per different lockdowns.

We have a huge manpower available in the field for sales. The channel partners were not able

to open their stores and we needed to create

a venue for sales. We expanded our network during this time and this helped us to grow.

Our focus was more on products like our soap dispensers, anti-bacteria seats and touchless taps,

which had a good market requirement and we could generate sales due to these products. We

focused

training

our

teams,

interaction with our dealers over phones, virtual conferencing and meets.

Q. With the mission of shifting from the metal-based fittings to the virgin grade polymer-based fittings...what do you consider your biggest enablers and biggest hurdles in the acceptance? How is the progress so far? We had made a move of shifting from metal-based

fittings to virgin grade polymer-based fittings in the year 1997 when we started Watertec. The main

idea was to give the end users / customers a lead-

free, dust-free and leak-free products. We have been successful gaining 80% market share over the

period of last 23 years. The acceptance was high in the tier 2/3 cities, but the metros and major cities were always for brass fittings and chrome

finish products. So, we focused on manufacturing products in polymer for the rural and tier 2/3 cities in the country. It became a household name in the country due to the important factor of leak-

proof and quality of the raw material we were

using. Metal fittings, which are available for the

unorganised sector, was from a poor-quality brass and this segment was existing in metros. We To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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VALUE ADD XXXXXXX

In-Mould Labelling

Can Bring Fillip to Sales

Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. The customer awareness towards quality and

Q. Having handled a diverse entire portfolio of moulding and manufacturing, please share your biggest learning of this industry / business.

help the organised brands / players to grow the

demanding

branded products is higher post COVID; this will

Moulding

market share. Besides that, online presence and

and implementation of new technologies and

visibility is a must.

We recently converted a 6-sided hair cream jar from shrink sleeve to IML; it has helped our customer grow his sales due to the enhanced appearance of the IML pack.

customers,

agile to suit the market

demand and dynamics. e.g.,

COVID

during

period,

the

FMCG demand shot up

and we had to increase

our capacity to meet the

requirements; it was challenging

to get people to work every day consistently.

Next, we are aggressively focusing on

start-up

brands,

besides

offering

lower MOQ; we also help them design and develop packaging.

customer

very

engagement

methods to bring down costs are the 2 key things

exist anymore.

have become increasingly

For

business;

The entry barrier for new players does not

Yes, definitely we have to. For existing

manufacturing

that we have learnt.

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era? all

and

Q. The biggest challenge of being in the business of contract manufacturing is... Growth capital.

Q. Your views on the advantages of IML over the conventional post mould labelling? Outstanding Print Quality Offset printing technique ensures high-resolution images, with up to 8 colours, for your labels.

Durable In mould labels (IMLs) are humidity resistant and To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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“The process of labelling in the mould saves costs in long runs

by minimising waste, labour and time. After injecting the plastic in the mould, the product is

100% finished, thereby cutting out the posterior process of

labelling the product, saving

time and manpower,” articulates Nilesh Kapadia, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Nilesh Kapadia Founder Director Emox Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. Chennai

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

ULTIMATE DESTINATION

Brace Yourself for

Q. What according to you is the impact of exhibitions on business. In today’s pandemic scenario, how do you think it would translate into enabling business?

that the impact of virtual exhibitions is as great as a physical exhibition. With lack of exhibitions due to the pandemic, there has been a negative impact on the growth and development of the

The exhibition industry, per se, has taken a huge

plastics industry. The impact is significant on the

get back to normal would take at least a couple of

exhibitions as their source of development and

semblance of stability in terms

In the immediate future, we would see a lot of

hit during this pandemic, and for the industry to

months after there is some of the number of cases or a vaccine being available. It is like

The recycling industry has been dominated by the informal sector and is quite efficient. Going forward, ‘wealth from waste’ is going to be a sector for growth giving benefits to the consumers as well as the recyclers.

the plastics industry taking a one-year sabbatical, the

ability to showcase all their innovations, new developments

have

taken a back seat in

this pandemic period.

However, some of them

have

been

showcased

through virtual exhibitions;

personally, I do not believe

SME segment who are largely dependent on such business.

intent and focus in exhibitions; people would expect a lot more value, both in terms of giving

and seeking value from exhibitions. This, I am sure, would put a lot of pressure on the exhibitors and the organisers. To sum, the enhanced value expectations

from

focused

shows

for

both,

exhibitors and visitors, is clearly going to be the new normal.

Q. Time to leverage global business opportunities. In the expected business surge, what are the challenges that the Indian manufacturer faces / could face?

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

“The enhanced value

expectations from focused shows for both, exhibitors

and visitors, is clearly going to be the new normal,” believes Ajay Shah, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

The healthcare sector shall register good growth and continue to do so in the future.

Ajay Shah Chairman NEC PLASTINDIA 2022

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

What is your message to the industry in this regard?

PLASTINDIA 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi shaping up as a mega platform?

There are opportunities not only due to these

The reprieve being that we now have an additional

launching the ‘Atmanirbhar’ movement and the

the latest state-of-the-art facilities at Pragati Maidan

times of the pandemic, but also the government ‘Vocal for Local’ which are definite pointers in the right direction which would give an impetus to the business’s growth. There is a need for the entire plastics fraternity to come together and

frame policies. Success of such policies is amply evident from the growth seen in exports over time.

Exporters may experience a short-term challenge in terms of freight costs as they may tend to get

volatile due to global trade re-balancing. Growth of

There are

opportunities

not only due to these times of

the pandemic, but also the

government

launching the ‘Atmanirbhar’

movement and the ‘Vocal for

Local’ which are

definite pointers in the right

direction which would give an

impetus to the

business’s growth.

international interest in sourcing goods from India which were hitherto being sourced from other countries throws open a tremendous opportunity. Thus, the opportunity for exports of plastic products, machinery and ancillaries is going to be there for the Indian industry to capture.

would be fully functional by then. The facilities planned and executed are to be truly world-class

and this would add significant fillip for the event.

PLASTINDIA 2022 would also be a showcase event

for ITPO for their display of their world-class facilities it provides for the exhibitors, visitors and delegates. The industry will look forward to this show with

a lot of eagerness and enthusiasm, the normal three-year wait is further extended by a year and

they would take it positively as a build-up towards

showcasing more developments and innovations. This is a great opportunity for the industry. As

organisers, we are certain that at Plastindia 2022, there would be better facilities and value for the exhibitors and visitors.

Q. Which do you think are the sectors that would boom currently and beyond the pandemic?

Q. Your message to the exhibitors at PLASTINDIA 2022.

Plastics has played a very important role in the

historic

ongoing pandemic; hence, it is obvious that the

healthcare sector shall register good growth and continue to do so in the future. A sector that is

very vast and is equally important, especially with

an increased focus on hygiene, is the packaging sector which shall register good growth. Another sector, in my opinion, that would do well is the automotive sector. Post the pandemic, people will be hesitant to use the public transport system and

prefer travelling by their own mode of transport. The small- and mid-size vehicle segment shall gain growth. The recycling industry has been dominated by the informal sector and is quite efficient; however, formally it needs to be more organised and has great potential to become one of the fastest growing sectors. Soon this is going to be a mandate and a need-of-the-hour. This will also provide an opportunity to add value,

to provide ‘wealth from

waste’ to the consumers as well as the recyclers.

Q. In all this, how do see

year for preparation, which would also ensure that all

It’s time to brace yourself for an event that is in

nature.

The

event

will

provide

huge learning and opportunity for everybody.

PLASTINDIA 2022 will provide exhibitors and visitors to innovate, sustain and grow their

businesses. Besides this, there would be knowledge

to be shared on fields of artificial intelligence, machine

learning,

testing

techniques

and

improved efficiency and quality in the entire value chain of the plastics industry. I can assure you that there will be lots what people can take back home for improving the business for exhibitors

and visitors. Brace yourself for a memorable experience.

Q. Your take on ‘Vocal for Local’ and being ‘Atmanirbhar’?

Another sector, in my opinion, that would do well is the automotive sector. Post the pandemic, people will be hesitant to use the public transport system and prefer travelling by their own mode of transport. The small- and mid-size vehicle segment shall gain growth.

Touching

upon

this

aspect earlier, I further add that there is a

definite involvement of the state and the

centre to encourage To know more, please subscribe to

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POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

MOULDS & MORE

Drumil J. Gandhi Managing Director Mutual Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Palghar

India Has the Potential to Be

the Global Hub for Tooling

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

Q. With over 40 years in the industry and being a wholly family-owned business, please share your learnings with the gen-next. If we take the analogy of a human being to a family-owned company, the soul is the vision, and philosophy of the company as represented by the family and the body is the structure and organisation of the company formed by the team and processes.

For the journey to the desired goal to be successful, both aspects are essential. In my

experience, family-owned companies have historically not paid much attention to the second aspect and, therefore, many with great companies, with great ideas and vigour could not develop beyond the 2nd or 3rd generation.

Q. The newer / bigger approach that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry.

“Digital printed

mould elements with conformal

cooling through 3D metal printing has given us flexibility

in tool design and has enabled to

optimise product

cycle times, leading to cost savings and productivity gains for OEMs and tier one suppliers,”

shares Drumil J.

Gandhi, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

New business conducting habits involving less of physical travel and more transactions on the digital platform will lead to more and more localisation. This trend reversal had already started much before the pandemic and COVID-19 only accelerated this trend as a further catalyst.

Q. Having mastered and established yourself as a pioneer in the automotive sector, what are the other sectors that you now focus on? Automotive industry itself is a highly evolved technological and process-driven industry. Therefore, having been part of it for over 35 years, we feel we are ready to progress and diversify into other sectors such as aerospace and other modern sunrise industries.

Q. With an expertise right from concept to production, as per you, which is the most versatile material and why? With over 1,000 different plastic raw materials available in the market, it continues to represent the most versatile material for all kinds of consumer and industrial products. The clear advantages of this material are its great strength to weight ratio, easy processibility, availability in alloy or composite forms and potential for full recyclability.

Q. How do you see yourself adding value to the home appliance business with your products and services? Consumer products and home appliances today are becoming more

aesthetically driven, while also becoming more and more lighter in weight. Hence, the potential for plastics and, therefore, injection tooling industry.

Q. Is cost considered as the most critical component while choosing a mould vendor? According to you, the finer aspects that need to be considered while choosing the right mould... The purchase managers should start looking at the overall value that a mould designed and fabricated rightly and optimally brings, instead of the so-called market price. Injection mould

making is a unique industry in the sense that for the same application, a tool can be designed and manufactured differently impacting various product aspects such as consistency in part aesthetics, processing cycle times, mould maintenance and quality of service life over the life

cycle of the end product. Therefore, a purchaser must be able to see all these aspects of a long-term serving product, like a mould, before choosing a vendor.

Q. With a number of businesses bouncing back, what is your current capacity to cater to industry demand that comes with challenging delivery timelines? To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at subscriptions@polymerscommunique.com

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

health-N-you

“The demand for

high-strength and

multi-functional plastics

from the healthcare sector is increasing across the

country because of the lightweight of devices,

ease of sterilisation and

the capability of delivering value-added performance. Healthcare tourism is

also a factor impacting the country’s medical

plastics market growth,”

firmly opines Rajiv Nath, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Rajiv Nath Managing Director Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices Ltd. Faridabad

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

Industry Witnesses Heavy Investments for

Plastics in Healthcare Q. What do you see as the growth of the plastics medical devices market in India over the next 3 years?

dreadfully

challenging

India

with

huge

population and highly import dependent medical

devices sector. The Government of India, through

The India medical plastics market size is expected

its flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative, relied heavily

6.7%. The medical disposables segment is projected

demand of essential healthcare equipment for the

2024. Demand for high-quality disposable medical

to become self-reliant or ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

to reach USD 931.7 million by 2025 at a CAGR of

on the Indian manufacturers to meet the rising

to register the highest CAGR between 2019 and

country, pushing the Indian medical devices sector

devices and components is expected to increase

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting pressure on

in the coming years.

the healthcare system has prompted countries all over

Q. According to you, what are the ways in which plastics has revolutionised the healthcare industry of today? Plastics has revolutionised the healthcare industry of India. Today, plastics are an irreplaceable part of the

healthcare sector. With the ongoing battle against

COVID-19, strained healthcare systems are looking at cost-effective and secure medical disposables and devices like surgical & N95 masks, PPE coverall, VTM

the world to strengthen their healthcare infrastructure. Governments had to accelerate procurement or

manufacturing of critical medical applications like

PPE kits, goggles, face shields, N95 masks, sanitisers,

syringes, IV lines, blood / plasma bags, intubation chambers, ventilators etc., which need versatile plastics.

The need for social distancing and sanitising in general

population has fuelled the demand for plastics, the material most preferred in sanitising applications today.

tubes & diagnostic test kits and, of course, IV lines,

Safety, cost-effectiveness and disposability are the key

practices while using plastics, and one way is to

Due to COVID-19, disinfectants and sanitisation have

syringes and needles. It is crucial to pursue sustainable

reasons for the healthcare industry to choose plastics.

encourage safe recycling and circular economy.

become major concerns for the healthcare industry as

The demand for high-strength and multi-functional plastics from the healthcare sector is increasing across

the country because of the lightweight of devices, ease of sterilisation and the capability of delivering value-

added performance. Healthcare tourism is also a factor impacting the country’s medical plastics market growth. Government regulations are playing a vital role in the

healthcare industry, which is impacting the medical

plastics market in India. An increase in the government’s

concerns regarding high-quality, safe and effective

devices offering is expected to increase the industry growth during the forecast period.

Q. What is the big opportunity for plastics in healthcare that did not exist before COVID-19? The

COVID-19

pandemic

situation

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

was

initially

well as for the public, at large. Plastic disposables to reduce the risk of catching and spreading infection has

become all the more important. Masks, gloves, safety

goggles, ventilators with related plastic accessories of

oxygen masks & tubes etc. and test kits are all critical

tools and follow sophisticated manufacturing processes to offer the highest level of protection to combat the pandemic. Across the industry, manufacturers of

plastic materials and medical disposables have been investing heavily into researching a wide variety of

high performance solutions, offering different property combinations needed to meet diverse requirements. To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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PACKAGING DELIGHT

“On a macro level, the informed consumer today is even more demanding of safety and hygiene, and secondly more aware of the role sustainable packaging can play in safe delivery. We believe, this is an opportunity for us and the packaging industry to demonstrate and shift consumer perception on packaging as an

enabler, rather than a botheration and

burden,” suggests Sunil

Sunil Bhagwat Vice President (Flexo & Tube Laminate Business) Huhtamaki (India) Ltd. Mumbai

Bhagwat, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. The pandemic has brought to the fore more

than ever, Huhtamaki’s mission to protect food,

people

and

the

planet.

are

committed to ensuring hygiene and safe

deliverance of both food and beverage to the consumer’s doorstep through our

packaging solutions; prevent food waste through our ‘packaging vehicle’ and to continue to innovate on our sustainable packaging offerings.

The informed consumer today is even more demanding

safety

and

hygiene,

and

secondly more aware of the role sustainable packaging can play in safe delivery. We believe, this is an opportunity for us and the

packaging industry to demonstrate and shift consumer perception on packaging as an

Value Engineering and Sustainability The Success Mantras in Packaging

enabler, rather than a botheration and burden.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era?

Today,

offer

packaging

solutions

‘Blue Loop’ platform, which are recyclable and

sustainable. Going forward, we will continue

Sustainability has always been at the core of our

collaborating with stakeholders, and innovations

resolve. We will continue to provide sustainable

Q. Being a pioneer in the packaging industry gives you a lead in terms of technology and innovation, how do you see the Indian market with respect to these aspects?

strategy and the pandemic has strengthened this packaging with agility and meet the needs of the

customers. Our core fundamentals of business stay intact.

Q. With over 8 decades of presence in India, Huhtamaki has witnessed the paradigm shift in the field of packaging. As a professional in his field, please share your experience and a reflection on the journey so far.

to lead the path to circular economy in packaging.

As a leading packaging player in the market, we

have invested in the latest technologies, introduced many new innovative products in the market and led the change of the packaging designs and constitution for good. We see a demand

Packaging, as we may recall, has evolved in the

and merit in introducing new products, through

and safe casing for both, food and other non-

bring a convenient, safe, hygienic and sustainable

journey started with manufacturing of aluminium

last 50 - 60 years and today provides a convenient

small- and big-ticket innovations. Our vision is to

food products like personal and hygiene care. The

wrapping portfolio to the Indian market.

milk caps and coated paper wrappers for personal

Q. Your take on the future of Value Engineering.

care products.

Plastics as the novel raw material came into existence in the 80’s. Polymer films then came into use to make packaging attractive, with the possibility of printing on it and enhancing the shelf-life of the packaged products.

shampoos and noodles into all plastics packaging. We were also the first in this part of the world to invest into a film metallising facility, thus

replacing aluminium foil usage, a solid step towards sustainability. As we further treaded, the intrinsic purpose and economic value for the product directed the reduction in thicknesses of

the pack, while maintaining all other expectations of the packaging. Attractiveness of the pack was in

demand and we invested into prepress design and cylinder manufacturing, which helped deliver on

the graphic designs with several nuances of shades and fineness of dot reproduction. As

the

consumers’

demand

for

packaging

increased, there was also a demand on packaging solutions to be leaner in all aspects, by eliminating additional material and processes. There was also demand for newer application of plastics in

the chocolate and confectionery industry, with conversion into the likes of polymer laminates or

even mono film structures, having gluing / sealing

characteristics enclosed with cold seal technologies.

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on the refinement

of polymers,

nano composite

material and polymerised

Value engineering towards achieving ‘more with

coatings, which

strive right from inception of the product, process

weight for

less’ has always been the mantra at Huhtamaki. We

design and overall execution to optimise costs and

pass on maximum value to our consumer. Value

engineering, along with sustainability will continue

We were the first to convert packaging of

As we progress

to be the key driver in serving our customers.

Q. A lot of research and contribution is underway globally; for incorporating PCR (Post Consumer Recyclate) in production lines, how much is being done in India and what is the way forward? There is hardly any use of PCR recyclate in

packaging and totally excludes food packaging, given that the Plastic Waste Legislations in India,

could reduce volume, and

still hold all the

characteristics,

with sustainability at the centre

stage, required

for an application, would be the

material thread for the future.

which forbid use of any recycled plastic into manufacturing of food packaging.

We believe that recycling is a must. We must

continue to look for newer and safer technologies along with certain polymer additives to get the

circularity of PCR for food packaging. Along with technology, and

collection

infrastructure

achieving recycling.

setup

waste,

would

segregation

key

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Drumil J. Gandhi Managing Director, Mutual Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Drumil started his career as a Project Engineer when Mutual Engineering (MEPL) was just an in-house tool shop of Mutual Industries Ltd. He led MEPL into an independently owned and managed company in 2018. His pictures are a reflection of his shear confidence then and now.

Change being the only constant, we thought it

would be wonderful to capture this and freeze

‘time’. We associate with the ‘current look’ of

our industry colleagues and would it not be

exciting to know of their persona, decades

ago. That’s what we did, had them dig deep into their archives and share this just for your ‘read’... or should we say ‘see’!

A visual delight!

Arvind Narang COO Wifag - Polytype India Marketing India Pvt. Ltd.

Arvind cleared his engineering in 1987; an engineer’s delight then to an industry’s delight today.

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Vineet Jain Managing Director, Spinks World Group of Companies

At 22, Vineet decided that he wished to lead a company and follow his passion. Connoisseur of art, he loves painting at his leisure time. The similarity of the pose only adds on to the visual delight.

1 8 9

Chetan Jayendra Shah Director, Jayvee Organics & Polymers Pvt. Ltd.

Completing his course in Plastics Engineering from Babubhai Mafatlal Institute way back in 1981, Chetan has contributed immensely to our industry.

7 8 9

Anil Choudhary CMD, Commercial Syn Bags Ltd.

The first-generation entrepreneur bestowed with inspiring leadership and sterling qualities, Founder of Commercial Syn Bags Ltd. POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

HAND HELD

Dr. Sanjay Arora Founder and Managing Director Suburban Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

Fighting the

Invisible Enemy 56

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“We are facing an unprecedented crisis, unforeseen and unimaginable for today’s times. The world is in the grip of this invisible (to the

naked eye), yet deadly enemy, creating havoc across the globe. This

has brought humanity to a common ground, paving the way, I hope, for better avenues of collaboration and appreciation,” elucidates Dr. Sanjay Arora, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Q. What do you consider as the biggest milestone for Suburban Diagnostics since its inception in 1994? This is a tough question to answer as there have been so many milestones worth mentioning. For me, being able to add value to each customer and

patient is how we measure our success. Adding value to one customer at a time has resulted in us growing from a single small laboratory to one of India’s leading diagnostic chains. This in itself is a matter of pride for all of us. Recently, being the first laboratory in India to be approved by ICMR on

22nd March, 2020 for COVID testing was a huge

milestone for us, having tested over 5,00,000 patients till date and counting.

Q. What are your thoughts on the current status of the pandemic? and unimaginable for today’s times. The world is in the grip of this invisible (to the naked eye), yet

deadly enemy, creating havoc across the globe.

This has brought humanity to a common ground, paving the way, I hope, for better avenues of and

appreciation.

Despite

our

experience with the virus being brief, yet our learning

and

agility

thinking

has

grown

exponentially. This will result in the collective populous

overcoming

months to come.

this

challenge

the

Q. RT PCR has become a household name... if you have to dispel some myths about COVID-19, what would they be? Testing is an integral part of managing the

COVID pandemic. The focus and importance on the diagnostic laboratories across the globe are well appreciated, with the RT PCR test being the

backbone. Testing, tracking and treating continue

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important to get tested within the first few days

of getting a symptom or by 5 days of coming in contact with a known positive case. It is important to remember that a single negative RT PCR test

does not rule out COVID infection and a repeat test may be necessary. Antibody testing is not as accurate as the PCR test and should be used only

when an immediate result is needed. Antibody

testing is very effective in knowing a past exposure

to COVID, and will bear more significance in days to come once the vaccine is released.

Q. Europe is witnessing a huge second wave, while China is not...being a medical professional, how do you read this? While we are certain of the transparency

We are facing an unprecedented crisis, unforeseen

collaboration

to be the mainstay of managing COVID. It is

in Europe, one cannot say the same about

China. Additionally, a communist rule can

enforce strict guidelines that maybe tough to

implement

democracies.

There

always a trade-off between an extended

lockdown and loss of livelihood and damage to the economy v/s the health risks of

COVID. This is an unenviable position for

all heads of states that is very demanding and challenging.

Q. Industries are now functioning amidst caution and care...anything beyond masks, social distancing and sanitising?

Hire for attitude and train for

skill and not

the other way

round - finally

it’s people that will make your

organisation a

success. Let trust

be the foundation of your team, the rest will follow.

It has now been well documented that wearing a

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CROP CARE

Sophisticated Materials to be the Future of Plasticulture

“Have a lot of innovation that will give more benefits to the sheet to make

them stronger, thinner, more effective for the crops and easier to recycle,”

highlights Rafi Asayag, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. I think that all markets will work as close markets; imports will

be a bit difficult. It will be easy for local producers; demand for food will rise and farmers have to be more effective.

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era? Rafi Asayag Sales Manager India & Gulf Countries Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd. Israel & India

Production management in a multinational company with

several production sites in the world during this period is very

challenging. Success comes only with following personal business relationships and having confidence in the production process.

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Q. An astounding experience of over 25 years in the industry, please share with us key learnings and your journey so far.

Ginegar raw

One of the keys to success is to learn from and genuinely interrogate the production process

mistakes and learn from successes; to honestly and share with employees the solution.

customers in this huge country.

looking for innovation

leading manufacturers. are

looking

and improvements in

for

the properties of the sheets

and

for the greenhouses so that the farmer gets the best

value for his money and, of

for the greenhouses so

deployment everywhere that can reach any of the

We are

world’s

properties of the sheets

be good, stable and innovative partners with

course, the highest amount

that the farmer gets

the best value for his

of fruit or vegetable

money and, of course,

per hectare.

the highest amount of fruit or vegetable per hectare.

We are in partnership with AgriPlast which is our marketing company in India. All our products are

sold through them - for products manufactured in

the local factory in India and products imported

Q. In your growth story, share some of the challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them. The biggest challenge in my opinion is working To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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Q. What prompted the action of investing in a manufacturing unit in India after two decades of selling films from overseas?

Q. A technology and raw material requirement of yours...

the

under advanced standards from

to India from Israel.

uses

materials

Years

MARKET MOVES

Gary Hughes Executive Vice President Brampton Engineering (a Davis-Standard Company) Canada

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Barrier Films

A Big Opportunity “As regards the positioning

of plastics, the global impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the valuable role of flexible

packaging and film products

in terms of safety and hygiene. This has also provided a

balanced evaluation of plastics relative to sustainability versus banning products altogether,” opines Gary Hughes, in

dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Q. Which all do you consider as differentiated technologies that you offer as regards flexible packaging? The depth of our flexible packaging portfolio and our ability to support

customers anywhere in the world is the most significant differentiator. Our extrusion and converting technology spans flexible packaging, sustainable applications, complex film structures up to 11 layers, extrusion lamination, cast and blown film markets. Extruders, feed screws, die tooling, air rings, winders, cooling technology and fully integrated controls automation are all a part of that. As an added advantage, we can tailor components to fit our customer’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Flexible packaging

is a rapidly growing

market in India. Even

Q. How important is India as a market for Davis-Standard?

more specifically, India is

Flexible packaging is a rapidly growing market in

India, and it’s also one of the largest business areas

for Davis-Standard. Even more specifically, India is

one of the most

desirable barrier film

manufacturing markets

one of the most desirable barrier film manufacturing

in the world.

markets in the world. Barrier film is a big strength for

us in terms of new innovation and equipment options, and

therefore, we’re a good fit to support customers here. We also have a global support network, which is essential in ensuring customers have access to spare parts, upgrades, technical assistance and 24/7 service.

Q. What new is planned for your blown film lines in specific? We are very excited about the

success of our Vector® air ring To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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B u s in es sToon s

More than just ordinary, BusinessToons take content to another level in POLYMERS Communiqué. Reading this, some may laugh, some may smile, some may read it and just put the magazine on the

side. In either case, it has achieved its intent to help you unwind and reset your mind...make it fresh, as green as it can get; essential isn’t it...as possibilities with polymers are endless...circular nevertheless!

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WEAVING SUCCESS

“Pre COVID and post COVID, there is a rapid change in market demands and customers’ choice. Obviously,

non-woven emerges as an essential product to save lives. The use of

non-woven in medical disposable

products has increased widely. The industry is set to achieve greater heights in coming years,” opines Suresh Patel, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Suresh Patel Managing Director Sidwin Fabric Pvt. Ltd. Himatnagar

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Non-Woven Business On a Roll

Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. As an alternative to China, India emerges as a leader within Asian countries as well the US and

Q. Hailing from a traditional businessoriented family and engaged in the ceramic tiles and laminates business, what prompted you to diversify in the PP nonwoven fabric business?

Canada markets. This increase in demand will

For the last 20 years, our group was engaged

Many producers have started expansion of

group continue to focus on the upcoming new

trigger industry growth in the coming years. capacities to grab this opportunity.

in ceramic as well as laminate business. Our business opportunities. Due to global demand and forecasted future trends, ten years ago we

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era?

latched on to the opportunity presented by

the nonwoven business, which was emerging as a new market in packaging as well medical disposable segments.

Yes, we will have to have our

Q. Please share your key learnings and experience as regards this industry.

ready to take on the challenges

Understanding market demand while going all

COVID era. We will also have to

learnings. Customer is God, we believe it and

organisation more aligned and

that

make

emerge our

during

the

organisation

post

leaner

and focus on improving operating

efficiency while supplying to customers

solutions that satisfy their needs.

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NEW LEAF XXXXXXX

Businesses have Adopted

the New Normal Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. At the outset, this crisis has given plastics a major persona makeover; there

is now a widely held view that plastic products are safer and cleaner than

the reusable solutions being touted lately and are at the forefront of the fight to contain the spread of contagion. Gone are the days when plastics were considered to be a slang only in terms of environmental leakage and ban. Plastics are valued in healthcare because of their versatility, sterile nature, cost effectiveness, ease of use and utility in new applications and solutions. Plastics will continue to offer exceptional solutions in the future.

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to completely transform our way of working. One month in, businesses have radically adapted to working from

home,

models,

and

adjusted

operating

introduced

new

products and services to combat the financial impact of the pandemic.

sense

that

things will never be the same, and thoughtful speculation about the future helps us To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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Modified Roles of

Modifiers

Kishor Kumar C. Warde Managing Director Omega Plasto Limited Vadodara

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Q. The newer / bigger opportunity that you see in the post COVID-19 period in your industry. Modifiers will play a big role for polymer modifications and post COVID, we see big potential as regards ‘Make in India’

in the health sector. New inventions

“Using modifiers, recycling of plastics is

in the plastics industry would make the products more healthy, more

possible multiple times, they will thus

durable and more user-friendly. We

act as game-changers for the plastics

will be working for development of

special modifiers for PPE (personal

industry. This will be a big contribution

protective equipment), which has

to circular economy,” believes Kishor

big and bright potential. Also, the

Kumar C. Warde, in dialogue with

plastics industry is expected to grow

in double digits post COVID-19, which

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will give good potential to all the

plastic manufacturers in India to meet

the market demand. A lot of government

and private projects are delayed worldwide

due to COVID-19, which will be restarted

post COVID-19. So, we need to keep ourselves

equipped and be ready to fulfil the demands of

the customers post COVID-19. Post COVID-19, we

expect to have 25% to 40% more demand from our

customers worldwide.

Q. Do you see yourself realigning or changing strategies to deal with the challenges faced post the COVID-19 era? Yes, big change is necessary post COVID-19 era. Improvement in the

hygienic working environment and increased usage of e-marketing

We will be

working for

development of

special modifiers

for PPE (personal

protective

equipment),

which has big and bright potential.

will be evident post the COVID-19 era. PPE has played a great role

in fighting the virus. PPE has to be manufactured with better quality; so also, life-saving equipment, masks etc. Future technologies which

were expected to be implemented in the next 3 to 5 years, will be

now implemented post COVID-19. Post COVID-19, future technologies have will be part of our life like video conferencing, virtual exhibitions, e-marketing etc.

Q. The changing role of modifiers in today’s plastics processing...your thoughts please. Salute to modifiers, which have made the plastics a more viable material for use by the entire plastics industry. They have

revolutionised many industries like woven sacks production, flexible packaging, mouldings, etc. Modifiers are needed by plastic

processors to make better products, smoothen the manufacturing process, reduce wastages, recycle their factory wastage, give

value-addition to the final product and help in reducing the cost

of the final product. So, in the coming years, a lot of investment To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at subscriptions@polymerscommunique.com

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ADVERTORIAL

Calco Takes 3 Big Steps for Business Sustainability

The real challenge lay in the interpretation of sustainability

numbers and to derive the right

formulae, gauge the targets and actual

achievements. More so, in context of

real value growth

normally captured in balance sheets.

very responsible organisation, now-a-

that we consume almost 5,000 litres of

growth. Unfortunately, if you ask this

extrapolates to 18 lac litres per year.

days, is faced with issues of sustainable

question to CFOs or financial decision makers of an organisation, they would more likely want a real value of this growth in their

balance sheet. The question is, how do we interpret these sustainable numbers and

have the right formula to gauge our targets and actuals?

At Calco Poly Technik Pvt. Ltd. (Calco),

we initiated this discussion in FY19 and identified 3 important environment factors that we can address immediately and

every

day,

which

roughly

To reduce this water consumption, we implemented double strategy of water recycling

and

rainwater

harvesting.

All

waste water generation process like kitchen and

washrooms

were

connected

with

one pipeline and reused after processing through

sewer

treatment

plant

(STP).

This water is used again for flushing and gardening. On an average, this process

will help conserve almost 2,000 litres of water every day.

planned implementation on these three

Likewise, on a 40,000 sq. ft. covered area, we

unit in Dist. Sonepat, Haryana, spread

method. In our Haryana factory, we receive

factors with our second manufacturing over 1,00,000 sq. ft. having production capability of over 20,000 MT specifically for engineering plastics.

Water To address this issue, we identified unit

value of ‘litres water saved’ v/s ‘litres water consumed’. With this metrics, we analysed

water

have implemented the rainwater harvesting annual rainfall of 600 mm; or in other words,

in 1 mt. x 1 mt. area, we receive 600 litres of rainfall. This roughly extrapolates to

7,000 litres of rainfall every day on an average

the

implemented

area.

collected properly, we estimate that we

can far exceed our water consumption in a day, on an average!

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Electricity This is the most pressing need of any plastics processor. We have addressed this issue in two ways - LED lights and solar power plant. To reduce water consumption, we implemented double strategy of water recycling and rainwater harvesting. On an average, this process will help conserve almost 2,000 litres of water every day.

We have installed over 400 LEDs of 19 W instead of the conventional tubes of 38 W, with same luminous / lux. On an average, with 8 hours of use in a day, this has helped us conserve 26,000 kWh in a year. Not just this, it has also helped us conserve almost 14 tonnes of CO2 in a year, roughly equivalent to CO2 absorbed by 666 trees!

Along with this, we plan to install around 10% of our installed

electricity load (roughly 200 kVp) through the solar power plant. In India, the average GHG emissions for 1 MWh or 1,000 units of

electricity generation is about 0.88 tonnes. While GHG emissions for 1 MWh or 1,000 units of electricity generation with solar is about 0.08 tonnes. Therefore, with solar, 0.8 tonnes of CO2 will be saved for

every 1,000 units of electricity generated. This is equivalent to CO2 absorbed by 38 trees in a year.

Electricity is the most pressing need of any plastics processor. We have addressed this issue in two ways LED lights and solar power plant. This has helped us conserve almost 14 tonnes of CO2 in a year, roughly equivalent to CO2 absorbed by 666 trees!

With our installation, we plan to save roughly 240 tonnes of CO2 in a year, roughly equivalent to CO2 absorbed by 12,000 trees!

Product Innovation

Not just capital investments, even by product development, we

can help conserve the environment. Calco has introduced CiLON’s

range of industrial compounds which consumes partial post consumer industrial waste without compromising on product

specifications. This has helped us convert over 10,000 MT of waste

till date into valuable high-quality compounds for the automotive and industrial goods industry.

Our ultra-modern laboratory, spread over 10,000 sq. ft. with all the polymer testing equipment, will help develop new innovative, light-weighting solutions for the automotive and lighting industry. Through the solar power plant, we plan to save roughly 240 tonnes of CO2 in a year, roughly equivalent to CO2 absorbed by 12,000 trees!

One of the recent developments in the sustainable space has been replacement of paint in the outdoor automotive applications, using

nano technology with polyamide carrier resin. This helps automotive companies reduce the overall cost, weight (upto 15%) and negates the

hazardous process during manufacturing of applying paint on plastic to meet aesthetics of the metal body parts in exterior applications.

Summing Up If we have to answer our financial experts on cost savings, we can

easily say we can save upto 10% on our overall energy costs and

water conservation that will help us cover costs of almost 5% of our unskilled workforce. Doing so, we are saving CO2 equivalent to

planting 12,666 trees per year! Similarly, we all can be proud of this

Calco’s CiLON range of industrial compounds has helped us convert over 10,000 MT of waste till date into valuable high-quality compounds for the automotive and industrial goods industry.

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fact that we are contributing a little to our planet.

While these are just initial ideas that are in the implementation phase, there can be many other ideas relating to transportation, air and

recycling which can be worked upon to make our manufacturing facilities more meaningful and safer for our future generations.

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Issues and Challenges in Accomplishing

a Circular Economy for Plastics

here are mainly two issues that define the problem of sustainability of plastics. One,

plastics are derived from fossil hydrocarbons

which are finite, non-renewable resources. The second, is the post-consumer waste and their impact

our

environment.

The

global

plastics production and consumption is around

350 million tonnes per annum which is projected to increase to 1.2 billion tonnes per annum by 2050.

40% by weight of plastics are used in packaging

applications, comprising of 22.5% polyethylene, 9% polypropylene and 4% PET. The majority of packaging applications are short life-time, single-use

applications

and

contributor to waste generation. Polymers,

have

strong

chemical

the

major

bonds,

are

non-polar and often have high degrees of crystallinity. These attributes which give them

their desirable properties also becomes a scourge once discarded, since they can last indefinitely in a landfill or under composting conditions. The

consequences

burgeoning

plastics

Polymers, have

strong chemical bonds,

are non-polar and often have high degrees of crystallinity.

These attributes which give them their desirable properties also becomes a scourge once discarded.

waste pose a serious threat to the industry. In recent years, countries and cities have imposed

restrictions on the use of single-use packaging Dr. S. Sivaram Former Director, CSIR-NCL Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

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Mismanaged Plastics Waste (M tonnes)

recycled plastics in packaging. In addition, there

are issues of segregation of plastics either at

source or from municipal wastes and cleaning

2010 2025

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

which add to the cost of recycling. In low-income countries like India, recycling is a non-regulated industry, mostly in tiny unorganised sector of the economy. The practices followed by this segment

HIC

UMI LMI Economic Status*

of the industry in terms of labour practices,

safety, hygiene and occupational health leave much to be desired.

* Based on World Bank definitions from Gross National Income

An alternative approach is to convert co-mingled

Data taken from Science 347 (2015) 768 - Estimates from 50 km coastal zone population

plastics waste to thermal energy (combustion)

Figure 1: Global mismanaged plastics waste.

materials

made

plastics.

With

and use it to generate electricity or produce increasing

consumption of plastics packaging in urban

centres and in places with high population density, shortage of land available to create landfills,

inherent

dangers

associated

with

unregulated landfills (fire, toxic leachates into ground water) and the inability of the civic

infrastructure to handle waste, this problem

is likely to get exacerbated in the coming years.

Problems

associated

with

leakage

plastics into land and water is an issue that is receiving serious (and adverse) attention in the scientific literature,

trade press as well

as the media [1]. Such leakages represent both, an economic and environmental loss.

Industry has been fiercely advocating the 3 ‘R’s formula, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The first two ‘R’s are desirable to reduce unnecessary or

unsustainable consumption. The industry has often projected ease of mechanical recycling as one

of the unique virtues of plastics. Thermoplastics do have the capability of being melted and

reprocessed; however, recycling does not solve the problem; it only postpones the problem. Every recycle degrades the property of the virgin

polymer and after a few recycles, the polymer

has to be still discarded. Repetitive recycling the

polymer

properties

and

is,

therefore, termed as ‘downcycling’. Furthermore, the economic case of large-scale recycling has

never been unequivocally demonstrated for many

polymers. It is estimated that, on an average, less than 10% of the post-consumer waste is being recycled worldwide [2]. However, fearing major consumer backlash, global FMCG companies have

announced their commitment to reduce virgin plastics consumption and increase the use of

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and producer gas using a pyrolysis process in an oxygen starved atmosphere. Although technical

feasibility has been demonstrated, there are no large-scale plants (greater than 25,000 tpa capacity)

of this type anywhere in the world. Combustion based technologies result in emissions of carbon

dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These processes are expensive and produce energy

at much higher costs than competitive energy

sources such a wind and solar power. Therefore, there is little incentive to produce energy from waste plastics [3]. Many

leading

petrochemical

companies

are

now studying ‘chemical recycling’ as another

method to handle post-consumer plastics waste.

Industry Approaches

downgrades

chemical energy in the form of hydrocarbons

Chemical recycling involves converting polyolefins to a feedstock having properties similar to

The global plastics production and

consumption is

pyrolysis gasoline and feeding this to a cracker to

around 350 million

looks like an appealing solution since this reduces

which is projected

produce more ethylene and propylene. This

our dependence on fossil fuels for manufacturing plastics and converts post-consumer polyolefin

tonnes per annum to increase to

1.2 billion tonnes

twenty major companies have invested close to

by 2050.

wastes

back

monomers.

This

process

key to the concept of circular economy. Over

per annum

US $ 5 billion to develop such technologies and validate the idea. The goal is to make

2 million tonnes of polyolefins from monomers recovered from chemical recycling of waste

polyolefins. However, its economic viability is yet unproven. The processes are expected to be energy

intensive and will pose substantial challenges in terms of logistics, collecting high quality wastes

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Growing Importance of Business Relationships for Building a Profitable Future We must recognise that days of ‘lone wolf’ strategies are passé. Time has come to forge partnerships, alliances, collaborative

clusters, cooperative federations and, for that matter, any form of

‘coming together’ that could lead to joint working and meeting of ideas and minds to expand and grow your joint markets.

he most recent events surrounding COVID-19 have become a master class of learning to deal with disruption. Even the old VUCA

theory (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) has come

alive providing a nightmarish and real-time example of it. Businesses of

all types, sizes and shapes have experienced disruption of magnitude

Shailesh Sheth Corporate Strategy Advisor Management & Manufacturing Technology, Mumbai

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never seen before. From the edifice, new business

complex,

facilitating WFH and no-touch working are creating

elements, that it

models

have

emerged.

New

technologies

fresh paradigms in personal relationships. A

PwC report (Saada and Gomes-Casseres) highlights, “Few companies can afford to follow their previous

deal blueprints if they want to respond to the

disruptions and risks in today’s markets. More

importantly, the traditional lines between industries are blurring, with consumers increasingly expecting

goods and services to be inter-connected, and businesses seeking to make their supply chains more efficient and effective.”

So, how does one deal with such disruptions? There

plentiful

literature

available

conventional approaches to managing enterprises in times of change. Just to recap, we can briefly list them here:

all

four

Building fruitful and lasting relationships starts with abandoning the conventional ‘me’ - based thoughts that are so prevalent in the business world and so easy to slip into in our personal lives.

VUCA

would be nearly

impossible for any organisation,

Michelle Tillis Lederman, 11 Laws of Likability

small

or big, to be able to

manage it on its own. We

need to also recognise that

partnership cannot be among strange

bedfellows.

Thus,

open-

minded business networking will help you zero in on who can help you do what in which context.

short,

the

result

excellent

networking. The first requirement is ‘attitude’ for cooperation and collaboration.

Seven Mantras of Business Networking NN

helpful,

information

and

use

Retain current customers

Create loyalty

Communicate with all stakeholders

Be visible, out of sight is out of mind.

Meet people, not necessarily from your own

best practices.

fraternity and get different perspectives.

Benefit from ‘Outside In’ perspective

Build / Strengthen the brand

Adjust and articulate ‘Purpose’ of your business

Fill skill gaps

Embrace technology

Pursue digitalisation

wine in new bottle’ suffice in context of the sheer overpowering scale of this disruption? May be

not. The same PwC survey provides an example of Amazon-Berkshire-JP Morgan deal to showcase

how companies, responding to technological geopolitical

Follow up on conversations, idea exchangers; otherwise, you are merely kite flying.

Would these approaches or ideas that are ‘old

disruption,

is changing. NN

Be international; globalisation is not dead, but it

uncertainty,

regulatory

overhaul and demographic shifts, are pushing such partnerships beyond their traditional limits.

Stay relevant, know tomorrow’s news today.

Build reputation for reliability.

here

India,

where

iconic,

the highest level caused by the fine print of the

apparent or cognizant.

Let us look at some key drivers of building

Coopetition

understanding of the relationship than what is

If you carefully study the elements of the VUCA world, it will become clear that issues will be so

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2020

able to manage it

well-managed

CEOs that it can lead to growth, technology

Cooperative and Collaborative Networking

would be nearly

companies have had earth-shaking conflicts at

So how does this new approach help worried

business relationships in the new normal.

in all four VUCA

elements, that it

on its own.

that enable you to do that. There are examples,

imperative that cooperation partners have deeper

people?

be so complex,

Companies will have to institutionalise structures

an effective mechanism to resolve differences.

rather than purely transactional relationships.

their

that issues will

Cooperative and collaborative working requires

predicted nor be guarded against. Therefore, it is

VUCA world, it

will become clear

small or big, to be

renewed importance of business partnerships

upskilling

elements of the

any organisation,

Conflict Resolution

company’s ethos. Such conflicts can neither be

and

study the

impossible for

This and many similar examples outline the

upgradation

If you carefully

When

competitors

cooperate,

coopetition

emerges. Modern days encourage that competitors To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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Weekend Delights Friday night to Monday morning, a time to unwind, rejuvenate and be geared to face another grueling week. Each one of us use this ‘my time’ is different ways. And why not, weekend is a time for expressing ourselves. We all have known the personalities featured here as astute business stalwarts; as life is more than just business, we at POLYMERS Communiqué, have started this section called ‘WEEKEND DELIGHTS’. Live life...

Sudheer Narasipur Sales Manager

Imerys Minerals India Pvt. Ltd.

After a hectic week, it’s a pleasure to unwind and relax during weekends. What better it can be than doing what you like the most. For me, since I started working as a salesman, my pet activity is biking. Unlike in the past, bike riding is what I did for a living; now, it’s more of a passion. So, weekend drives or short drives during weekdays (morning 5 am to 10 am sort) keeps me filled with adrenaline and keeps me going. Apart from this, the other weekend indulgences include drawing, watching MotoGP and Formula 1. A long trip to Himalaya is something in the pipeline. Hoping to tick this off too.

Kamalesh Gupta

Managing Director

Colorplas Polyadditives LLP

Sustainable change always begins at home. An unfaltering and long-term commitment leads to impact that lasts for generations. A thousand small steps, taken collectively and with persistence, leads to a big change. We may not be physically together this year, but let’s ensure that does not become a deterrent in our journey towards accelerating social change. This year, I celebrated Global CSR Day by taking a pledge towards the cause of plantation for a greener tomorrow. I am committed towards planting at least a single sapling every weekend.

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Vinay Agarwal

Managing Director

Creative Group of Industries

In my free time and on the weekends, I am very passionate about my workout at the gym. With the COVID hitting us, I have put a simple gym bench and weights at my house and with my favourite music on the system, I love to do my workouts.

Janardhan N. Bhat Director

Shini Plastic Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Spending my leisure time in the garden is a hobby that I enjoy since my childhood. I spend a couple of hours every weekend with my plants in my garden. Gardening as a hobby is a great stress buster. Fresh air and the fragrance of the flowers refreshes my mind, keeps me relaxed and rejuvenated. It helps me prepare for the coming week’s hectic activities. I feel happy and filled with positive energy when surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants.

Varun Kedia Director

Allied Group of Companies

My weekends usually are family-oriented. Due to lot of travelling, I am unable to spend much time with my family during the week. So, weekends after spending half a day in office and reflecting on the work done in the week and upcoming schedules, I go home and spend time with family. We go for a drive and we usually have our weekly movie night with kids and some popcorn. Post that, I try catching up on one of the books that is trending or has caught my interest. Sunday evenings I try to plan for the week ahead so that there is a direction to the week.

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RESEARCH REPORT

Product Design and Business (PDB 2020): A POLYMERS Communiqué Survey Results Declared

‘Designed to Deliver’, this is a phrase that caught our fancy and motivated us to conduct this survey. The audience was niche, but the topic important. In the prevailing circumstances, an integral part of the perceived ‘new normal’.

Busting some myths...design is not optional, design is not an expense, design is not about just making things look better,

design is not all about complexity! So, what is design and why is it so important, and more so, now? This critical process parameter of business needed some more opinions. Thus, this survey. An objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué!

POLYMERS Communiqué in its customary elegance, went about to serve this industry amidst prevailing challenges. This is so because the readers of POLYMERS Communiqué are a genre of its own, and we believe they deserve quality and

timely information; at a time, they need it the most. A point worth highlighting here is that this survey was conducted in

May 2020, right at the peak of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The optimism of the answers will go only northwards as the time progresses and COVID-19 regresses!

Survey Basics

Industry surveys from POLYMERS Communiqué are crafting a new

Sample Size: 83

Format: Electronic

Response Tabulation: Singular

niche for itself and providing the readers a very valued insight into this fiercely competitive market. The responses would serve as a general guide; you would, however, need to evaluate, validate and map responses for your business in specific. Have a safe read...

Introduce the importance of design at the grassroots education level

(Percentages total beyond 100 due to multiple choice answers)

Global networking

87.95% To leverage India’s proven Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) service for building its design services

74.70%

77.11%

Not possible for India to achieve this in the near future

54.22%

6.02%

Government support / subsidy for design

For Global Recognition in Design for India... The respondents are evidently looking at a long-term approach. Understanding the importance of design at the grassroots

education level, this parameter that has been rated as a distinct number 1 will ensure very sustained approach for decades to come with a strong foundation. Smartly, leveraging our already acclaimed Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS)

services, secured the 2nd position with support from the government as 3rd. India’s inability to become the ‘Design Capital’ of the

world in the near future received a very dull response. So, all augurs well to make this impression globally.

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Competitive Advantage Sustainability

Why design a new product? What is the most critical parameter?

34.94%

Kudos! The companies are getting their act together. They clearly understand that

design can add a dimension to even a regular

product and thus provide a distinctive

competitive edge. It also understands that if a design is not sustainable today, it will be extinct tomorrow. These 2 parameters put together score a healthy 70%. Importance

of cost in product design comes last and

scores a measly 6% clearly indicating the mood of the industry and their maturity of handling business.

‘Designed in India’...what’s the ratings like?

Between 4 and 7

A lot of ground needs to be covered here as close to 75% of the respondents believe that a rating between 4 and 7 is where India stands today! That’s some way to cover if India wants to position itself as the design capital of the world. However, nothing wrong if we know what we need

to correct. We all just might see a campaign on the lines of

73.49%

3 and below

8.43%

‘Made in India’ that could probably be called ‘Designed in India’. Wow...reads nice, doesn’t it?

18.08% Higher efficiency

Lower cost

Protection of intellectual property

16.87%

25.30%

8 and above

What dimension does 3D printing add to product design? 3D printing helps products to get to the market faster. This is what is

perceived as the biggest benefit of 3D printing. This is what close to 60% of the respondents believe. When there is need for speed in all that we

do today...3D printing has got its act just right! To add, over 25% of the respondents believe that now 3D printing will help them lower the cost of To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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POLYTHINKING

The Case for Hydrogen Economy

in Energy Production and Environment Protection, and Valorisation of Waste Plastics

Hydrogen economy, on the whole, is a sunrise industry which would contribute

to reducing carbon-based energy consumption and

emissions, as well as lead to

stimulating economic growth and creating new jobs.

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have been giving quite a few webinars and seminars for quite some

time now and have been an advocate of the hydrogen economy in the non-carbon sources of energy. Energy and the environment are

closely connected. Particularly oil-importing countries have been at the mercy of the OPEC and other oil producing countries. The current crude oil-based economy for the manufacture of fuels, chemicals and materials

will not have a sustainable future. The over-consumption of oil products

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has done a great harm to the environment. There

any biomass, waste or virgin, and carbon dioxide

zero economy in view of the Paris Agreement of

chemicals. Hydrogen will also lead, on its own as

replacement for

in conjunction with other renewable non-carbon

and the same

is a worldwide push for a carbon-neutral or net2015. How to mitigate the global temperature rise

to less than 2.0oC and preferably below 1.5oC will

be a horrendous task for the world. By 2054, there will be no crude oil extraction as BP Energy annual report predicts and how the refineries are going

to function is a moot point. Biomass is considered a viable option, so-called biorefinery, for fuels

and chemicals and materials. 2G biofuels such as ethanol are viewed to give farmers additional income for agricultural waste and to alleviate

air pollution. The term ‘Net Zero by 2050’ was frequently used in the just concluded US elections.

Whether the fuel comes from crude oil, coal, natural gas or any other form of biomass, its fate at the

emanating from different sources, into fuels and

energy source, to the carbon negative scenario

sources such as solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, nuclear or the like. Hydrogenation of biomass leads

to many valuable products. This new paradigm for

infrastructure of LPG could

be utilised. That

and shale gas, but it could also scale down output

carbon-negative

the greatest monetisation potential for biomass and improve the atom and energy economies of oil refineries. So, tomorrow’s refineries will be literally

the carbon dioxide refineries - converting it into

will lead to

economy

bringing down

hydrocarbons, methanol, dimethyl ether (DME),

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diesel and LPG,

production of fuels and chemicals not only offers

end is emission as carbon dioxide. In controlling carbon dioxide emissions, hydrogen will play a

DME is the best

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MUST DO

Pumping

the Compliance Muscle

The simple act of repositioning the

compliance function as

a resource rather than a sentry, will change not

only the specs of the role, but also encourage more dialogue, co-ownership

and collaboration in the

organisation and amongst employees.

the

unspoken

corporate

compliance. most

bedrocks

encourage more dialogue, co-ownership

function

and amongst employees. The then-

governance

Traditionally,

commonly

and

understood

the

role

of compliance, is to ensure that all regulatory and legal frameworks are in

order. The key goals of a compliance function are outlined as:

Preventing misconduct.

Detecting misconduct.

Aligning corporate policies with

Most companies understand the impact

of a missed compliance and hire the best in class to lead and manage the

Compliance

matters can be complicated and wideranging, which usually require subject matter experts to deal with them. The problem arises when there is no communication between the subject matter

experts

with

the

other

functions and when they are called

upon only when a crisis dawns. All of us mean well and want to do the Ruby Thapar A Reputation and Sustainability Consultant and an Executive Coach Mumbai

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Officer, James McNerney during his

tenure, had launched a campaign to shift the giant aerospace’s attitude

about compliance from “This will keep us out of trouble” to “Hey, this will make competitive edge.”

laws, rules and regulations.

function.

Boeing Chairman and Chief Executive

us different and better and give us a

compliance

and collaboration in the organisation

right thing.

The simple act of repositioning the

compliance function as a resource

rather than a sentry, will change not only the specs of the role, but also

It is not easy to sustain a culture

of compliance, but not impossible either. When a company’s compliance

function is process-driven and regularly reviewed, it is most effective. The function can then measure its success

beyond being in compliance to all

rules and regulations, to what did not happen: fines, legal sanctions, lawsuits,

negative press, reputational damage, lost business and market share.

Why Comply? The

VUCA

compliance,

world

beyond

its

nudging

traditional

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EMPOWERMENT

Training and Development

Performer to Performance Through training and development, employees improve

their performance on the job and their sense of security and purpose grows and creates stronger bonds with the organisation and it can actually help to achieve better retention.

read

“Sound

very

becomes

powerful music

trained musician uses it.”

quote,

when

That says almost everything there is to say, about the value of training.

Keep learning until you live. - Swami Vivekananda

Training and development are two activities which have attracted the attention of management scientists

assume new roles with changed or expanded

responsibilities.

Training,

thus, continues over a long period and supports

employees’

development

and helps them to do the job more efficiently and without mistakes.

Significance of Development

activities but frequently spoken of

people use or employers provide to

last several decades. These are different

This is an ongoing process which

together as they address the same

their employees to help them improve

and

reducing

wastage

valuable

manpower, and may also help retain it. These help in improving effectiveness

of individuals and groups to achieve higher performance.

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processes are reengineered or people

and psychologists in a big way for the

objective of maximising performance

Rakesh Shah RS Coaching and Consulting New Delhi

either new technologies are introduced,

their performance by acquiring new knowledge, skills,

skill

behavioural

upgradation,

adjustments

new etc.

Development helps employees and entrepreneurs achieve greater success and progress in their work.

Importance of Training

Is Training Worthwhile?

Businesses need to train people who

Many employers feel that training is

learn about how to do their job and how

that hiring people who have been

come on board at entry levels to let them the company systems work. However, training is required at most levels when

a wasteful expenditure and believe trained elsewhere saves them money.

Some fear that they will lose trained

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employees to others, mainly their competitors,

certification as a precondition and that specific

Huge

where the rate of obsolescence is at an all-

and look at training with disdain or suspicion. number

enterprises

have

department, mainly because of their size and lack

of resources, or lack of perceived need. Even in

the absence of a structure that would permit a separate HR function, the need for training and

development is as much or greater as in the larger organisations. Consider this; even when we hire personal staff for domestic help, we need

to train them according to our specific needs. The importance for businesses is definitely much greater as they are economic entities.

Through training and development, employees

training needs to be provided. We live in a world time high and new inventions keep hitting the market with mind boggling frequency. It is, thus,

necessary for the personnel from shop floor to the top management to the stay abreast with the

of obsolescence

individuals and consequently of their companies.

high and new

things and events impacting the performance of

is at an all-time

New inventions and discoveries on a continuous

inventions keep

basis create further complexity, and the only way

for survival and success is to stay at the top of these developments in a highly kinetic environment.

It is, therefore, imperative for managements

stronger bonds with the organisation and it can

designed carefully.

actually help to achieve better retention. Their

that strategies for training and development are

overall performance of the company. They may

Planning and Implementing Training and Development Programmes

Training is, therefore, always a good investment

relationship

improved

performance

brings

about

better

when managed properly and professionally.

transferred / taught / developed. Learning is the

“The only thing worse than training your employees

and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” - Henry Ford Most

large

organisations

take

training

and

development very seriously and build training and development programmes scientifically and take support of specialists also for developing the most

effective programmes. The programmes for new employees, for example, may extend over several

weeks, months or even one year. In defence and

some other services, the training programmes are

highly specialised and cost intensive, but essential. Safety, high reliability and security related jobs also

require well developed and precise programmes. Considerable amount of financial and philosophical commitment are often required, but the dividends reaped from the programme uphold their validity.

Rapid technological developments and changes

development

have

some kind of examination / accreditation /

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floor to the top

with the latest

needs

certain

attributes,

required

and

willingness

learn. When an employee shows unwillingness to learn because of his self-assessment which may not hold good, the employee must be

the stay abreast technologies, competition,

trends and other

motivated, failing which the person may be

things and events

While most training is highly structured because

performance of

transferred, development may pose additional

consequently of

allowed to be relieved from the job.

of the exact process skill needed to be acquired / challenges related to personality and other factors, including learning style of the individual. This

impacting the

individuals and

their companies.

needs to be understood and factored into the mentoring and coaching interventions. Expert advice and support will often be necessary. HR function is usually the facilitator for managing the programmes while there are also views of some experts that this should be a separate function and a learning officer may be made responsible for it.

work, some steps are necessary

for this purpose. Many jobs may actually need

direct

key and the learner or the person concerned

skills

McDonalds, General Motors, Xerox etc. attach established their own schools and universities

thus, necessary

management to

the

While

so much importance to training that they have

frequency. It is,

with

necessitate re-training of the user / operator

workforce. Many leading corporations such as

market with

mind boggling

from shop

Training

the following statement:

and

hitting the

for the personnel

actually take pride in what they learn and do.

The need for training is beautifully summed up in

where the rate

latest technologies, competition, trends and other

improve their performance on the job and their

sense of security and purpose grows and creates

We live in a world

designing

the

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newer applications and

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Technical Services in Organisations

ith organisations moving ahead with business-related research projects as well as providing support to marketing and sales for taking care of

customers, technical service personnel or department is a necessary

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activity for the growth of organisations and business.

Such a person or department becomes an integral part of the organisation when you are serving OEMs, industrial / technical products or custom products. This person or department also works as a troubleshooter in manufacturing as well as

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A strong technical service department will

An All-inclusive Profile

always be beneficial internally and also be well-respected by external agencies; be it

Technical services is directly linked with the

venders, suppliers or customers. Further, it gives weightage and respect to the organisation and generates confidence in the mind of customers for getting a proper response as well as products to their desired specifications.

management thought-process, and works along with R&D, Production and QA, while on the

other side with marketing / sales for pitching the business. New Product Development (NPD) also comes under this responsibility.

Technical services is an eye to the organisation. It is responsible for looking at the trend of business, growth sector areas, newer applications and

proactively involving himself / herself for clearing the technical confusion between the end-user and organisation’s marketing / sales team.

an organisation who is an expert on the technology and product functionability.

My responsibility in one of the organisations as Technical Services personnel had provided me assistance

resolve

thus,

the

movers

Technical services is a multi-functional activity that A broad outline of activities is as highlighted here.

Operations NN

Product improvisation.

Process improvement.

many opportunities to showcase the importance technical

and,

involves a lot of moving around and self-studies.

This is a very important position or department in

opportunities;

and shakers of the organisation.

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internally and externally and had benefitted the

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organisation in many ways.

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