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April - August 2019





Dugar Polymers Limited

Petrochemical Division
DCA and DOPW for Telangana & AP

Vol XIII | April - August 2019 | Issue - V

Chairman: Editorial...
Arun Lahoti
Members: Dear Member
Anil Nagda
Manoj Goyal AP PLASTIC TIMES, the bimonthly journal of
Telangana and Andhra Plastic Manufacturers
Office Bearers: Association is not just an activity of TAAPMA, but an vital organ of
President: communication dispersing technical and commercial information and
B.L. Bhandari latest news on plastics from around the world for benefit of members
and all its readers.
Sr. Vice President
Vimalesh Gupta Beginning its humble journey as a four page leaflet and today reaching all
of you in form of a multipage magazine, it has covered the long years
Vice President-I uninterruptedly. With the advancement in printing and publishing
Shiv Kumar Gupta technology, the present issues carry more photographs and articles in
multicolor, bringing to your desk the virtual actions of TAAPMA. You
Vice President-II Andhra Pradesh will find in this issue an earlier photograph of release of Plastic Times in
Suresh Babu A multicolor booklet form, which is sure to enliven the nostalgic moments
of its transformation.
Hon. Secretary
Suresh Somani With the support from all, in form of contributory articles, news and
valuable patronage of commercial advertisements, the journal is set to
Treasurer be more informative and attractive in its future versions. Suggestions
A. Dayakar and feedback from members will help in shaping the future editions to
the likening of its readers.
Joint Secretary
Rohit Mittal I sign out with an expression of gratitude to the office bearers and
Arun Lahoti thanks to my assisting team for this wonderful opportunity of editing
this prestigious journal and wish that it will continue to be the main arm
of communication and grow to be better and better in days to come.

Arun Lahoti

Page 05 : Editorial
Page 07-10 : President Writes
Page 11 : A Word from Honorary Secretary
Page 12-16 : News Update
Page 17-25 : TAAPMA Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Page 26-27 : New Members List
Page 31-34 : IPLEX '19 Launch Function
Page 35-36 : News Update
Page 37-38 : TAAPMA in News



About a year back I assumed office as president of B.L. Bhandari
President
TAAPMA with enthusiasm and optimism. As the year went
by my enthusiasm turned into passion and the optimism
turned into confidence. The teamwork and joint efforts
have made the year most successful. The fuel to run this
show was the power packed Team Spirit and today I stand
to appreciate the collective contribution of all those
involved. The start of the year posed many challenges,
which were met successfully as we marched on.

The plastic industry even though called as sunrise industry, TAAPMA has always been on the forefront in tackling the
had its share of bumps and potholes. This industry was not issues faced by the plastic industry of this region. While
untouched by the vagaries of growing economy, playing its role of a leading industry association, it has
government regulations and restrictions and usual upside faithfully discharged all its responsibilities and stood up to
steep drive faced by almost all industries. Plastics and in the aims and objectives for which it is formed. It has
particular single use plastics is in the storm of the eye and successfully completed various assignments in the interest
being targeted from all sides. The industry has responded of its members. Personally, for me it was a busy year with
very responsibly and shown willingness to be a partner to lot of accomplished activities on all fronts, thus giving me
tackle this universal problem. As is said "Haste makes the utmost satisfaction of a role well played. I am pleased
Waste", in this case hasty orders are making the waste of today to mention a few here which may become the part of
the waste instead of making wealth from the waste. The a record.
momentum against the use of single use plastics has picked
up without anybody having an idea of what exactly are
single use plastics. The prevailing confusion can be
removed only after the authorities clearly define SUP and
release a list of the same.

MEMBERS DIRECTORY: As every year, we continued issue of protection of environment. Defending our stance
to publish an up-to-date Members Directory cum Diary. and breaking false myths by educating the masses through
This year's issue as earlier ones was compiled, designed mega projects, we have earned goodwill and appreciation
and produced well within time and was released in January. from the public as well as Government authorities. One
The issue is very comprehensive and attractive. The such project which we are doing since 3 years, and was
growing amount of patronage from advertisers reflects its done this year also is organising a mega cleanliness drive on
popularity and usefulness and wish this project will the roads on the occasion of Ganesh Visarjan procession.
continue to improve, both on content and utility. Tens of tonnes of plastic waste was collected en route and
sent for recycling.
POLYMER CONFERENCE: This year witnessed the
happening of the 3rd Polymer Conference, a hugely
successful event. Both in terms of, large number of
registered delegates and confluence of highly learned
speakers from India and abroad. The topics delved were of
current interest and future projections. The participants
had a bountiful of latest industry information to enhance
their knowledge and knowhow. The generous support
received from large and reputed business houses as
sponsors goes to prove the goodwill and prestige this
event has earned in the short span of 3 years. The success
rating of this event has to be evaluated in terms of the
valuable benefit it has provided to our members. I hope the
future editions will be bigger and more valuable in terms of
knowledge gain and networking.

Numaish Exhibition is a must visit event for all
Hyderabadis. TAAPMA utilises this event to spread the
important message of waste management and waste
segregation amongst the lakhs of visitors to this event for
forty days. The association this year also put up a stall with
good graphics and informative literature.

ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS: From beginning our
association has acted responsibly on various issues of
public interest. One of the major area where TAAPMA
with its contribution of time, talent and treasure has
accomplished mega awareness projects on the burning

TAAPMA is committed to play a vital role in the present active members for keeping and maintaining it in
nationwide movement to protect the environment and will the pink of condition. The administration and activities are
also safeguard the interests of its members from the false planned and executed with keeping uppermost in mind the
propaganda and anti plastics activities of various NGOs, welfare of its members. I am confident that our association
other bodies and individuals. We are constantly interacting will continue to grow to provide yeoman service for the
with State Pollution Control Board, various municipalities plastic industry, and members will selflessly come forward
and others for solutions to the problems faced by to play an active role in future growth story. From Golden
members. Jubilee to Diamond Jubilee and beyond, the journey will be
more glorious.
One important information I want to share with all is that
we are working along with All India Associations, The Golden Jubilee celebrations were launched
Department of Chemical and Fertilizers, Govt. of India and ceremoniously with the unveiling of a special logo at the
CIPET for an early clarification and classification of Single hands of President of Plastindia Foundation Sri K.K.
Use Plastics. I have attended a couple of meetings at Delhi Seksaria ji. The inaugural of celebration was earmarked by
and Mumbai and we have made a representation from our a special address by Sri Vagish Dixit, MD of Allpla India Ltd
side and following it up vigorously. in the august presence of Sri Vijay Merchant, an eco activist
and former president of AIPMA. Especially
While dwelling on this subject, I am pleased to inform that commemorative postal stamp produced by Govt. Postal
after a successful Plastmeet at Vishakhapatnam with department was released along with an attractive theme
Municipal and PCB authorities on SUP and EPR, we calendar depicting the real positive image of plastics.
organised a high level Plastmeet on SUP and EPR at
Hyderabad for a larger gathering of members. This The valedictory of Golden Jubilee was hosted in a grand
Plastmeet was addressed by Sri S.K. Ray, Executive manner wherein all the past presidents were felicitated in a
Secretary of ICPE and Sri Rajesh Gauba, Vice President of befitting manner. The function was celebrated in a grand
Reliance Industries Ltd. The distinguished speakers gala way with the families of members present. Wish that
explained in detail the Indian perspective on these the golden era may shine even brighter in future like a
currently important topics. The audience appreciated the dazzling diamond.
presentations which gave them an insight into the subject.
We plan to have many more such events, as the plastic
industry is set to face many challenges in near future.

GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS: This year we
celebrated the Golden Jubilee of our association. This is a
matter of great pride and joy for all of us that the
association which started in a humble way, has grown
steadily in tandem with the growth of plastic industry in
our region. TAAPMA a continuation of earlier APPMA, has
successfully scaled all steps to reach this height with the
support and cooperation of all its members. The body was
very ably steered by all its leaders who have left an indelible
mark in the history of this association. The contribution of
committees of current and yester years, their selfless
service and dedication to a common cause is the reason
and strength of this body. I am grateful to all the past and

TRADE FAIR TOURS: Apart from visiting the national become a reality. The Government of Telangana, through
industry fairs, we organised group visits to international the TSIIC has announced and commenced booking of
fairs like Chinaplas. A large number of members utilised industrial land for plastic industries at the Industrial Park
the opportunity by joining the group tour which was very for Plastics at Mankhal. Interested members are requested
well arranged at a reasonable price. A similar tour is being to visit TSIIC website for details and booking. This step of
planned for K 2019 Fair at Germany. government will give an impetus to the growth of the
plastic industry in this state. We express our gratitude to
IPLEX EXHIBITIONS: At home amongst the many the Honorable Ministers and department officials for
plastic industrial exhibitions, IPLEX has recorded a steady accepting our request and establishing the project in a
growth in its popularity and has today become a must visit speedy way.
event, specially for the entrepreneurs from south. We as
partners in the project are proud to say that IPLEX is an All member friends from the industry, fellow office
established brand now with growing patronage from bearers, managing committee members, committee
exhibitors. You will be happy that the recent Hyderabad chairmen and past presidents have given me the needed
edition was biggest so far and churned good business for support and strength to shoulder this responsibility of
exhibitors as well for visitors. I wholeheartedly appreciate being the president of TAAPMA. I have enjoyed the
the efforts put in by the TAAPMA IPLEX team, who burned coveted position at this prestigious organization and will
their midnight oil to see the success of the IPLEX 2018. The cherish the memories associated with it.
support of all southern associations and CIPET along with
the national bodies is highly appreciated and we will I have observed with satisfaction the sincere work of all
reciprocate the same for all southern events. office staff. I express my gratitude to all industry colleagues
from around the nation, all govt officials at state and center,
all sponsors and donors and all friends who were company
in this marvelous journey. I am a satisfied man today and bit
elated for being a member of TAAPMA. Wish the plastic
industry a bright future. Jai Hind.

PLASTIC PARK AT MANKHAL: I am happy to sign
off the year of my tenure with the good news that the much
awaited exclusive plastic industrial park has come to

A word from Secretary...

Dear Members of TAAPMA,

It has been a pleasure to offer my services to TAAPMA in
the last one year of my term as Hon.Secretary of
TAAPMA.

Being the Golden Jubilee Year of the Association there
were many Expectations from the members of TAAPMA
which we needed to fulfil and with the active support of
all the Office Bearers and all Managing Committee
Members we were successful in addressing these Expectations.

The Golden Jubilee Year of TAAPMA is coming to an end and we are Happy to inform
that it was well celebrated with many big and small events commemorating the Year. The
Grand Gala Celebrations saw the participation of the families of TAAPMA members
which was a first of its kind in the history of TAAPMA. Hope members enjoyed the show
put together by our Event Co-ordinator Mr.Sudeep Darak and the Golden Jubilee Team.
We thank each and everyone for all their efforts.

Last but not the least I would like to thank all the members of Telangana And Andhra
Plastics Manufacturers Association for the support I have received from you all
throughout my tenure.

Look forward to the same support in future also.

Thanks

Warm Regards

Suresh Somani
Hon.Secretary

ALL INDIA PLASTICS ASSOCIATIONS / PROCESSORS’ MEET - 2019

Friday, 14th June, 2019 at Hotel TAJ, Santacruz, Mumbai

All India Plastics Association/Processors Meet 2019 was organized by The All India Plastics
Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA). Under the leadership of AIPMA, 44 associations and 80
Association Heads from more than 15 states participated in the All India Plastics Association
Meet at Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai on 14th June 2019, to deliberate on following issues of
Plastic Industry.
1) Anticipated hike of Import Duty on various Plastic Raw Materials (Polymers).
2) Proposed BIS Standards on Polymers.
3) Environment

EPR & Way forward.
Definition of Single Use Plastics
Prevailing confusions on Environment related compliances.
4) Proposal of Technology Up-gradation Fund (TUF) for Plastic Industry.

Senior officer from Department of Commerce, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Govt of
India participated in the All India Plastics Association/Processors Meet 2019.

The objective of this meet was to develop industry consensus on key issues concerning
export growth and environment.

Mr. Arvind Mehta - Chairman, AIPMA Governing Council, Mr. Meela Jayadev - President,
AIPMA, Mr. Anil Reddy Vennum, Vice President (South) AIPMA, Mr. Hiten Bheda - Chairman,
Environment Committee, Office Bearers and Members of Managing Committee were
present. The Key participants were Shri. S.K Ranjan - Deputy Secretary, Department of
Commerce, Mr. M P Taparia - MD, Supreme Industries, Mr. Vaman Parikh- Nilkamal
Industries, Mr. S V Kabra - MD, Kolsite Group, Mr. S.K Ray - ICPE and Captains of the
Industry. TAAPMA President Mr. B.L. Bhandari also participated.

POLICYMAKERS AND
PLASTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SAMEER JOSHI, Ph.D
Hon Secretary, Governing Council

Indian Plastics Institute
[email protected]

Policymakers across the world have a vital role to play
in the transition towards a plastics system that works.
There is global momentum for a fundamental shift in

how we produce, use and reuse plastics. This material technology and capacity to handle their latest plastic
and its applications, like packaging, are an integral part products. From the recyclers' perspective, simplifying
of the global economy and deliver many benefits. packaging types and materials could make their job a
Their linear, take-make-dispose value chains on the whole lot easier. Who's going to make the first move?
other hand entail significant economic and This is where policymakers can step in.
environmental drawbacks, which are becoming more
apparent by the day. This growing recognition is Policymakers can level the playing field for these
triggering action by a wide range of stakeholders, upstream and downstream developments to happen
including policymakers. It's not about dragging makers in parallel. There are many ways that they can do this,
and users of plastics kicking and screaming into a as explored in the latest New Plastics Economy
circular economy - considered and collaborative report. It might be about connecting different steps of
policy can stimulate progress towards a fundamentally the supply chain to foster pre-competitive
better plastic system. collaboration; providing businesses with information
and funding; developing the right infrastructure;
The policymakers are uniquely positioned to put in boosting secondary material markets; or installing
place enabling conditions that allow the whole supply fiscal and regulatory frameworks to reduce or
chain to transition towards a future-proof plastics eliminate negative externalities.
economy. It's a bit of an oversimplification, but there's Understanding this myriad of policy measures to
something of a stalemate in the industry. Designers support a system change, policymakers can crucially
and manufacturers often wish recyclers had the break this current stalemate which prevents
individual companies from shifting the entire plastics
packaging value chain on their own. Many of these
measures have been already been implemented in
some place, or are being explored

One concrete example is Extended Producer
Responsibility, or EPR, schemes. These systems allow
policymakers to connect upstream packaging design
with downstream recycling of plastics. EPR is a policy
approach in which a producer's responsibility for a
product covers the entire product life cycle, from
design to the post-consumer phase. For plastic

packaging, often this principle is translated into an EPR single-use plastic carrier bags for example, has
scheme through which the producers are paying for allowed policymakers to achieve better
the amount of (plastic) packaging they put on the environmental and economic outcomes.
market, which funds other organizations taking care
of after-use collection and sorting work. In 2002, Bangladesh was one of the first countries to
ban polythene bags, as clogging drainage pipes were
Also, when it uses modulated fees differentiating found to have been one of the main reasons for
between packages, it can incentivise good design, devastating floods, and just recently, India's capital city
improving the quality and economics of recycling. Delhi has introduced a ban on disposable plastic,
Implemented well, EPR schemes can have large following complaints about environmental pollution.
impact: OECD research suggests, for example, that Similarly, by implementing a tax on plastic shopping
EPR schemes contributed to a 27% increase in bags, Ireland has cut its use by more than 90% and
recycling rates of containers and packaging waste in raised millions of Euros in revenue.
Japan over a 4 year period. Such a scheme doesn't
happen by itself, and sophisticated policy that seeks to There's more than one way to crack the nut of a
support industry whilst eliminating waste requires circular plastics system, and each stakeholder will
time and effort from the various parties at the table. need to play its role. A finessed, dialogue driven
approach such as EPR can support innovation across
Of course, there's another way for policymakers to the value chain. At the same time, there's a lot to be
maintain a level playing field whilst driving progress, said for the 'sledgehammer' of prohibition, which can
and it's one we've become more familiar with in deliver more immediate results for certain
recent years. For certain practices or applications, applications. These are just two of the measures
bans or levies are straight-forward measures that can available to policymakers, a group that are uniquely
have big impacts. A ban on the land filling of plastics, positioned to support the shift towards a plastics
for example, could provide a firm shove in the right system that works.
direction, towards after-use practices that capture
the value of packaging material, as already explored by
several regions. Also banning specific applications, like

Plastics in Cardiovascular Medical Devices II
Biological Properties of Plastics

Ajay D Padsalgikar, Ph. D

Introduction in service. Nevertheless the biostability tests can act
The performance of a medical device is dependent on as an important screening exercise and pointers to
the behavior of the material it is composed of in in material performance in vivo.
vivo conditions. The biological properties of a plastic
are crucial in its use in medical applications. Two main Biocompatibility
aspects of the biological properties of a plastic are
evaluated; these aspects are the biocompatibility and Biocompatibility is generally defined as the ability of a
the biostability. In some ways one can term
biocompatibility as the reaction of the body to material or device to perform its function the body
implanted device whereas biostability can be said to
be the reaction of the implanted device to the eliciting an appropriate host response in any specific
environment in the body. Biocompatibility is of
relevance to all medical devices whether these come application. The goal of biocompatibility evaluation is
in short term contact with the body or if these are
permanently implanted. Biostability, on the to predict whether a material or device presents any
other hand, is of greater importance as the
device implantation duration increases. potential harm to the patient. The response of the

There are a number of tests body tissue systems to any
designed to evaluate the
biocompatibility of a introduced material or
device. These tests
depend on the nature of device can be measured by
the device and its contact
with bodily fluids. These various means of in vitro and
tests can be short term in vitro such as cytotoxicity or
long term in vivo such as implantation studies. The in vivo evaluation.
tests detailed out in the standard ISO 10993 are often
used as the starting point to define the tests required In-vitro tests
for any device. Various in vitro tests and assays are
included in the testing procedure series
There exist no standardized tests for biostability, the of ISO 10993. In vitro assays often act as
tests are often based on the application of the device useful tools to indicate any potential issues and
and the particular environment the device encounters hazards associated with any material. Both solid
materials and their extracts can be used for in vitro
biocompatibility evaluation. A limited number of in
vitro tests have been validated for final material risk
assessment purposes as one of the limitations of an in
vitro test that the output data cannot be directly
extrapolated to dosage levels to humans. Very often
the outputs from any in vitro test have to be
confirmed with an in vivo test. There exists,
however, a need for more accurate in vitro tests as
the development of more accurate tests can results in

faster data without the need for animal testing. the media on to the polymer surface; this is followed
by the diffusion and absorption of the medium into the
In vivo Testing bulk of the polymer. The species can react with the
In vivo testing follows the initial in vitro screening suspect bond and begin the process of degradation.
tests and become necessary under certain conditions. The degraded products have to then diffuse out of the
In general, materials that show non-toxic results in in polymer and washed away from the polymer surface
vitro tests will be non-toxic in in vivo assays. to complete the degradation process.
Materials displaying toxic results in in vitro tests need
to be tested with further with in vivo tests and the There are many techniques to look at the
results of these tests are performance of materials
necessary to determine its from a degradation
acceptability for clinical use. perspective. These include
It should be noted that low tests done in a laboratory or
levels of toxicity may not in vitro environment, in vitro
necessarily preclude the use tests done under accelerated
of a material or device in conditions, tests done in
clinical applications. animals or in vivo tests and
finally testing the
Biological Stability performance of the material
With the variety of processes or device in a clinical setting.
and mechanisms occurring
after the implantation of a In vitro tests utilizing
device inside the body, hydrogen peroxide have been
degradation of a polymer inside the body can occur if useful in demonstrating the oxidation resistance of
any these processes affects the stability of the main particular formulations. Direct correlation of these
chain in the polymer. For polymeric degradation to tests to in vivo conditions requires further
occur there has to be presence of a chemically investigation. Long term In vivo data, in spite of all its
sensitive bond in the structure of the polymer. This limitations, is still the most significant and relevant in
bond has to react with one of the numerous species assessing an implantable material’s biostability.
present or generated in the body during and after the
process of implantation. The general progress of
reaction of that particular bond to the chemically
active media begins with the process of adsorption of

Golden Jubilee Grand Gala Celebration

30th of June, 2019, Hotel ITC Kakatiya, Begumpet, Hyderabad

The Golden Jubilee Grand Gala Celebration
program started off with a Swagat Nritya and
then followed by a Nritya Ganesh Vandana. A
group of dancers enthralled the audience with
a power packed performance welcoming the
audience and then invoking Lord Ganesha.

Mr.Anil Reddy Vennam, Chairman, Golden
Jubilee Celebrations narrated the Fifty Years
journey of Telangana And Andhra Plastics
Manufacturers Association (TAAPMA)
formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Plastics
Manufacturers Association (APPMA) along
with its growth history.

Each and every Past President was felicitated at
this occasion by presenting a shawl and a
Momento with the Sr. Vice President of
TAAPMA, Mr.Vimalesh Gupta reading out their contribution and yeomen service rendered to the
association along with their achievements in the background. These were Memorable and Emotional
moments for all present at this event.

Entertainment program consisting of Music and Songs received a huge round of applause from all sections of
the audience.

Musical Tambola was an instant hit with many members enjoying all the songs rendered by the professional
singers. Many members also sang some songs.
Attractive prizes were won by many members in this
Musical Tambola.

This was followed by more entertainment programs
and then followed by a sumptuous Dinner which all
enjoyed.

The Event came to a conclusion by the Hon.Secretary
thanking all the Dignitaries, Past Presidents, Special
Guests and TAAPMA members who participated in
these celebrations.

The Leaders who make us Proud...

Mr. Sudeep and Pradeep Darak
receiving the Memento
on behalf of Founder Past President
Shri Hanumandas ji Darak
presented by Mr. B.L. Bhandari
President, TAAPMA

Mr. Mahesh Garg
receiving the Memento
on behalf of Past President
Late Shri Ramesh Garg
presented by Mr. Vimlesh Gupta
Sr. Vice President, TAAPMA

Mr. Sudhakar
receiving the Memento
on behalf of Past President
Late Shri Meela Satyanarayana
presented by Mr. Suresh Somani
Hon. Secretary, TAAPMA

The Leaders who make us Proud...

Past President
Mr. Ganpatlal Darak
receiving the Memento
from Mr. A. Dayakar
Treasurer, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. Suresh Chandra Lahoti
receiving the Memento
from Mr. B.L. Bhandari
President, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. Prem Kankaria
receiving the Memento
from Vimlesh Gupta
Sr. Vice President, TAAPMA

The Leaders who make us Proud...

Past President
Mr. Anil Nagda
receiving the Memento
from Mr. Rohit Mittal
Jt. Secretary, TAAPMA

Ms. Mehroon Nissa
receiving the Memento
on behalf of Past President
Late Mr. Arif Abdul Sattar
presented by Mr. Arun Lahoti
Jt. Secretary, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. Hafeez Ghouri
receiving the Memento
from Mr. Rohit Mittal
Jt. Secretary, TAAPMA

The Leaders who make us Proud...

Past President
Mr. Amdiyala Sudhakar
receiving the Memento

from Mr. A. Dayakar
Treasurer, TAAPMA

Mr. A. Dayakar
receiving the Memento
on behalf of Past President
Mr. Meela Jayadev
presented by
Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta
Vice President, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. A. Ravindra Babu
receiving the Memento

from Mr. Suresh
Vice President, TAAPMA

The Leaders who make us Proud...

Past President
Mr. Rajgopal Mandhana
receiving the Memento
from Mr. Suresh Somani
Hon. Secretary, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. Anil Reddy Vennam
receiving the Memento
from Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta
Vice President, TAAPMA

Past President
Mr. Amrit Patel
receiving the Memento
from Mr. Arun Lahoti
Jt. Secretary, TAAPMA







New
Members
Welcome

Name & Address of the Member Representative Ph.No. Line of Activity

PSV Plastics Private Limited V.K. Bachhawat Manufacturers of
Managing Director 9830319188 Injection Moulded Products
H.No. 5-2-333/D, First Floor, Hyderbasti
Ranigunj, Secunderabad 500003 Anand R. Gadhia 9246113380 Raw Material
Director 8886469469
R.R. Innovative Private Limited
S. Prabhakar
H.No. 6-3-685/D/9 to 4, First Floor Manager
Madhupala Towers, Near Greenlands
Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500016 Srinivas Thota 9390004436 Manufacturers of
Proprietor Rigid PVC Pipes
Laxmi Prasanna Polymers
H.No. 3-8-194/3, Suryodaya Colony
L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad 500074

Chak Rader Farm Equipments Pvt. Ltd. P. Chakdradhar Rao 9849012030 Manufacturers of
11-7-265, HUDA Complex, Saroornagar Managing Director Plastic Products for
Hyderabad 500036 Poultry Plastic Pipes &

Feeders

Radha Ramana Polymers Pvt. Ltd. Dr. B. Sindhura 9010200508 Manufacturers of
Managing Director Plastic Products
H.No. 8-4-210/1, Sai Ram Nagar Colony
Champapet, Saroornagar, Hyderabad 500079

S.M. Packaging Company Syed Mohd. Ali 9533388874 Manufacturers of
Proprietor Carry Bags
Plot No. 7 & 8, Survey No. 2
Royal Colony, Balanagar, Md. Younus Ali 9849326900 Manufacturers of
Hyderabad 500005 Proprietor Protective Safety

A.J. Plastics Equipments

Plot No. 62, A SVCIE Balanagar
Hyderabad 500037

Charu Overseas Pvt. Ltd. Apoorv Agarwal 9910934737 Traders of
Director 9899755558 Plastic Raw Material
Plot No. 107 & 108, Kattedan Industrial Area
Hyderabad 500077 Prashant Agarwal
Director

New
Members
Welcome

Name & Address of the Member Representative Ph.No. Line of Activity

S.R. Polymers G. Eliyaz 8686630310 Plastic Reprocessing
Proprietor
Plot No. 82, New Mint Colony, Cherlapally
Hyderabad 500051

Micro Tooling Systems P.O. Joy 9849366217 Manufacturers of
Proprietor Moulds and Dies, Metal
Plot No. 72, Road No. 12, SVCIE
Balanagar, Hyderabad 500037

Nature's Bio Plastic Pvt. Ltd. Prathibh Bharathi 9700861653 Manufacturers of
Flat No. 303, Block 4, Budhas Vertex Classic Director 9000802375 Bio Plastic Films /
Hydernagar, Miyapur Road
Hyderabad 500072 Praveen Kumar Garbage Bags
Director Shopping Bags
Deepak Packaging
6-6-122, Kattedan, RR District Deepak Kumar Jain 9000884422 Manufacturers of
Hyderabad 500077 Proprietor Carry Bags and

Liners

Pavani Shanthi Industries Suhil Bhansali 9100002344 Manufacturers of
Proprietor Plastic Products
48/23/1, IDA Kattedan, Rajendranagar Plastic Bags, Sacks
Hyderabad 500077 Containers and Boxes

Sanathnagar Plastics Komal Darak 9849055004 Manufacturers of
Partner Plastic Products
15-6-489, Begum Bazar Plastic Bags, Sacks
Hyderabad 500012 Sheela Darak Containers and Boxes
Partner
Merit Polymers
Mitesh b. Kothari 9833362477 Manufacturers of
Gala No. 11, Piramal Industrial Estate Director 8777464921 Rubber and
No. 4, Piramalnagar, SV Road
Goregaon (W)-62 Debasish Naskar Plastic Products
Sr. Sales Officer



Past President Mr. Amdiyala Sudhakar
and
Jt. Secretary, TAAPMA
Mr. Arun Lahoti
inviting
Founder President
Sri Hanumandas ji Darak
for TAAPMA
Grand Gala
Golden Jubilee Celebrations

Blend Colours Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded IPSA Excellence Award
presented by Film Star Ms. Juhi Chawla to Mr. Shubham Rathi



Visitor Promotion of IPLEX '19 at Hyderabad

The Karnataka State Plastics Association organised at
Hyderabad, a visitor promotion programme for IPLEX '19 to be
held at Bangalore. Mr. Vijay Kumar, President of KSPA
welcomed the gathering and spoke about the role of Southern
State Plastics Associations for the development of Industry in the
Region. Mr. Hariram Thakkar, Convenor of IPLEX '19 presented
in detail the salient features of the upcoming expo and invited
the entrepreneurs to visit IPLEX '19. He spoke about the
benefits of visiting industrial exhibitions and it's contribution in
the development of the Industry. Mr. Meela Jayadev, President
AIPMA and Mr. Anil Reddy Vennum, Vice President (South) of
AIPMA grace the occasion. Mr. S.K. Ray and Mr. Rajesh Gauba
were the guest of honour. An audio visual presentation on
IPLEX '19 was made and queries from audience were answered
by the organisers. TAAPMA gave support to the event.

President of TAAPMA Hon. Secretary TAAPMA Past President Mr. Anil Reddy Vennum
Mr. B.L. Bhandari
Mr. Suresh Somani, welcoming welcoming Mr. Hari Ram Thakkar
welcoming Guest of Honour
Mr. Meela Jayadev, President, AIPMA Mr. Vijay Kumar, President KSPMA Convenor IPLEX '19

Past President Mr. Amdiyala Sudhakar Seminar and Plast Meet Committee Chairman
welcoming Mr. Rajesh Gauba, Vice President Mr. Anil Nagda welcoming

Reliance Industries Ltd. Mr. Swapan Kumar Ray, Hon. Secretary, ICPE

Seminar on
Perspective on SUP - Single Use Plastics
EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility
Mr. Swapan Kumar Ray
Hon. Secretary, ICPE
giving presentation on
Perspective on SUP - Single Use Plastics

Sri Rajesh Gauba
Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd.

giving lecture on
EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility

Plastic ZERO

Public Private Cooperation's for avoiding - DR SAMEER JOSHI
plastic as a waste and how in INDIA WE CAN
LEARN FROM IT FROM EUROPEAN plastic in waste streams with a view to providing
COUNTRIES inspiration on possible measures to tackle the
In recent decades, as the amount of plastic used in issue;
products, packaging and construction has increased, l The demonstration and documentation of
so the amount of plastic in waste streams has also selected measures for the prevention of plastic
risen. Unfortunately, while plastics have many useful waste;
properties, they are very difficult to recycle as they l The demonstration and documentation of
come in many different types and they need to be selected technologies and methods for sorting
separated into polymer types to ensure real recycling and recycling plastic waste;
- upcycling. Most Member States collect either mixed l The development of initiatives to create new
plastic packaging or plastic bottles only, or they green businesses and growth within the recycling
collect rigid and flexible plastic packaging separately. sector; and
Either way, the plastic will still need to undergo some l The dissemination of knowledge, good practices,
kind of sorting process if it is to be recycled into new, technologies and systems to other European
high-value products. In the project location of cities.
Greater Copenhagen (Denmark) it is estimated that
plastic waste constitutes some 15% of the residual RESULTS
waste destined for incineration. Meanwhile, in The Plastic Zero project's most important
Hamburg (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) this figure achievement was the development of a digital road
is around 8%; and in Riga (Latvia) roughly 20% of the map for managing plastic waste. This was designed
mixed/landfilled waste is plastic waste. following the establishment of a Strategic Advisory
Board (SAB), whose experiences were integrated
OBJECTIVES into the project's guidelines on the creation of a
The overall objective of the Plastic Zero project was plastic waste roadmap. This in turn resulted in the
to reduce wasteful use of plastic made from fossil- development of a methodology for estimating
based oil, save non-renewable resources and enable amounts of waste plastic generated and managed in
carbon neutral energy production from waste. partner cities. A key deliverable, following on from
Involving the partner European cities of Copenhagen, this, was a review on plastics in municipal waste
Hamburg, Malmö and Riga, three waste management streams. This focuses on countries with high recycling
companies and a university, this project would levels - Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland - and
investigate how to prevent waste plastics and increase high-quality sorting and recycling systems (i.e. it is not
recycling rates. Information would be gathered from restricted to the partner countries).
interviews with stakeholders and site visits, plus a
review of literature in the field. Other main project deliverables include:
Specific objectives included: l Individual reports on plastic waste for
l The establishment of a road map for reducing
Copenhagen, Liepaja and Tampere regions,
Malmö and Hamburg;

l The development of models for assessment of implemented soon, more than 2 500 tonnes of plastic
future plastic amounts for Copenhagen, Liepaja, waste could be diverted from landfills and
Tampere, Malmö and Hamburg; incinerators each year. This, says the LIFE team,
would amount to 9 000 tonnes of CO2-equivalents, if
l A report on technologies and options for plastic the plastic was recycled. Furthermore, assuming all
waste prevention; demonstration projects would be fully implemented
at city scale, a total of 11 000 tonnes of waste plastic
l A manual for plastic waste prevention, green would be recycled. Furthermore, the project had a
public procurement (Danish and English versions); direct impact in one of the partner regions - Liepaja -
where thanks to LIFE, there is an increased focus on
l A report on existing technologies and methods the promotion of waste sorting activities, collection,
for plastic waste sorting and collection; and transportation to treatment and recycling
companies, thus developing a sustainable network of
l A report on the initial assessment of relevant cooperation.
recycling technologies; and
Another noteworthy achievement concerns
l The testing of innovative techniques, methods and communication activities, in particular, regarding the
procedures for sorting and collecting plastic implementation of collection schemes for three new
waste. waste streams (rigid plastic, metal and small
electronics) for multi-storey buildings in Copenhagen;
The beneficiaries carried out 14 waste collection the city launched a communication campaign,
tests, mainly focusing on the collection and recycling "Recycling is gold", which was awarded the 'ISWA
of household plastics. They also carried out a test Communication Award 2013'.
dealing with construction waste and another with
textile collection and reuse of clothes, as a large In addition, the project makes the following main
amount of clothing includes synthetic fibres (i.e. observations. Firstly, that there should be a
plastics). It is worth noting the successful collection of considerable potential for exploiting the resources in
rigid plastic at one recycling station in Copenhagen. waste plastics, as current recycling levels are relatively
This is now being permanently implemented in all low. Secondly, there is a need for further
recycling stations in the city, with 90% of the development of sorting technologies and incentives
apartment buildings in the city having rigid plastic for sorting facilities to become more effective. And
collection bins; this will soon be expanded to family thirdly, there is a "major potential" for informing and
houses. With regards to waste prevention, the training designers on the best design of products for
project estimated that if all demonstration projects recycling (or for reuse or repair).
were to be implemented on a city-wide scale, the
prevention potential is 200 tonnes of plastic waste per Regarding policy, the Plastic Zero project is highly
year, equivalent to 600 tonnes of CO2 emissions. relevant for the European Commission's Circular
Economy Package adopted in 2014, which proposes a
In the implementation period alone, the project ban on the landfilling of recyclable plastics by 2025.
managed to divert more than 900 tonnes of plastic
waste from landfills and incineration to recycling.
However, when considering the project pilot
demonstrations already in place, or are likely to be

TAAPMA in News (2018-2019)

Awareness Campaign by TAAPMA
at Necklace Road on Ganesh Nimmajan Day and at Numaish 2019

TAAPMA in News 2018-2019

Some Nostalgic Moments of our Journals

Sri Sumati Chandra Mehta, president of
Plastindia Foundation, presenting the
Silver Jubilee Souvenir of APPMA to the
Hon'ble Union Minister of Chemical & Fertiliser

The first issue of A.P. Plastic Times in book form
being released by Sri N.T. Rama Rao

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh