In the Woven and Non-Woven Sacks and Bags industry, ShriMaa Group is one that needs no introduction. Based in West Bengal, and founded in 2003 by the four families, the Sharmas, the Bansals, the Aroras, & the Thackers; the company comprises of 15 directors, all belonging to these four families, overseeing, and managing the various aspects of the business. ShriMaa Group has grown manifold with the collective efforts of every member, in the 19 years since its formation.
Catering to a variety of segments in general, ShriMaa conducts focused R&D initiatives that allow it to innovate new types of bags and sacks. Growing at a rapid rate of 8-9 percent CAGR, the Woven sack market offers a bundle of opportunities that ShriMaa never ceases to capture. With the government’s initiatives to boost infrastructure in the country, the need for woven sacks by the cement industry is set to increase, significantly. ShriMaa Group, being one of the top 5 manufacturers and one of the biggest production facilities of these bags expects a massive growth in demand for the same.
Keeping Up With The Trends
Packaging has now become more than just a safe method to transport products. Packaging is now seen as the identity of a brand, and thus it needs to be sturdy, yet attractive. As the printing trends in the Woven and Non-Woven Sacks and Bags industries evolve, ShriMaa and its dedicated R&D team constantly upscale the infrastructure to stay up-to-date with the changing requirements of the customers. In its endeavor to provide exactly what the clients need, ShriMaa has the largest variety of bags and sacks in its portfolio. ShriMaa’s multiple level checkpoints and quality inspections allows the firm to manufacture and sell top-quality materials to buyers, that have a long shelf-life and stay unaffected by humidity.
In terms of inspections, ShriMaa performs quality checks at various points in the bag and sacks production process including, checking the fabric, the printing, the lamination, and lastly after the product is finished. They have also partnered with a third-party inspection agency that conducts random checks. "We are fully equipped, and we know it very well how to, control the quality of our products and give the best of the quality back to our consumer”,says Nitesh Sharma, Director, ShriMaa Group.
Providing a variety of bags & sacks including 10 lines of woven sacks, 4 lines of non-woven bags & fabrics, Jumbo FIBC bags, Rice & flour bags, Leno Bags for fruits & vegetables, and Block Bottom Bags which have negligible pilfer¬age and oozing; the team at ShriMaa is constantly bringing new trends and diversification to the Sacks manufacturing industry.
The Future Roadmap
With its dedicated team of experienced Engineers, Technical team, Production team, R&D team, Finance team, and Quality Assurance team, ShriMaa Group works like a well-oiled machine. Currently, producing 4500 metric tons of material per month, the firm is working rapidly on its expansion plans which involve diversification of products to include flexible packaging, as well. The firm will then work on its capacity to produce an additional 5000 metric tons of flexible packaging per month, thereby increasing production by more than double in the next four years.
This will give a massive boost to the company’s revenue as well. Despite starting off in West Bengal with a relatively compact production and sale capacity back in 2003, ShriMaa today has a PAN India presence. The company has now set its goal to create a global presence for itself by entering into exports and exploring the markets worldwide in the near future.