K. M. Enterprises, Thane

We are an integrated part of the Thanawalla Group that has diversified business profile. Under the ownership of Mr. Murtuza Thanawala, K.M Enterprises has become one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of an assortment of clear, coated, pigmented, co-extruded and metallised OPP, PET, CPP, PE films that are used for packaging a humongous range of products such as food products and many others. Our multi-layer coextruded films possess increased shelf life under various storage conditions along with various foremost properties of moisture barrier, oxygen barrier, mechanical and various optical properties.
 
All these products are developed in a manufacturing facility furnished with latest machines. This enables us in leading the converting industry of flexible packaging with a high amount of conversion facility of 500 tons laminates per month.
 
We supply our range of films, bags and liners in real form to our customers who are some of the prestigious brands in their own work area and are located in India and other countries. Various industries where our customers’ belong to and our range is widely demanded include pharmaceutical, medical, food, beverages, confectionery, retail, tobacco, and electronic.

The customization and free product sampling policy enables us to cater to various industrial sectors. Various segments / industries where our films are used for packaging purposes are as follows:
 

• Fertilizers
• Lubricants
• Chemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical
• Food and beverages
• Confectionery
• Retail
•  Tobacco
•  Electronic

Since our inception, we have acquired the capability to offer customized solutions as per the definite requirements of our customers. In addition, we have various other capabilities that assist us in meeting the demands of varied client base. A brief of these capabilities is as follows:
 

Gravure Printing Lines from Italy - 10 colours	Presstech Auto Registration Control System Futec Print Inspection System Cold Seal / PVDC Coating Facility In – house Ink Blending and Shade Matching
European Duplex & Triplex Laminators	Solvent based and Solvent less lamination facility Dry and wet adhesive lamination Cold Seal Facility
Hot-Melt Coating Facility
Extrusion Coating / Lamination Lines
Multi-layer European Blown Film PE Lines	Backward integration into polyethylene film manufacturing High performance sealant layers Minimum thickness 15m
Top-of-the-line Slitters	Precise Winding Tension Control System Suitable for films, papers ans laminate Finished reel diameters upto 900mm
Pouching Machines	For supplies of center – seal, three – side seal, stand up Zip lock. Gusseted and valve pouches.

 

Our company is an indispensible part of the Thanawalla Group that has diverse manufacturing activities in India and abroad. The approximate annual turnover of the group is 6.5 million dollars and is increasing every passing year. A brief of Thanawalla Group of companies and their work domain is tabulated below:
 

Company Name	Product Domain
Universal Wire Industries	Undertake contract manufacturing jobs Manufacturing and marketing “UWI” range of Marshalling Boxes, LV Bus Ducts, PCC & MCC Enclosure, Distribution Boards. Cabinets for Instrumentations
Personna Cosmetics	Manufacturing of tooth-paste, shaving cream and cosmetic creams
Winco Fabricators	Manufacturer of Heavy Fabricated products like Pressure Vessels, Bridges Trolleys etc. Approved vendor for Voltas, Garden Vareli, etc
K. M. Enterprises	Bags, liners and OPP, PET, CPP, PE films
Geep Batteries (I) Pvt. Ltd.	Manufacture and market the product range in the dry cell battery and the torch products segment under the brand name of “GEEP”
Unique Wire Industries	Manufacturers of Hot Dip High Tensile Galvanized Bale Ties

To ensure the attractiveness and durability of our range of clear, coated, pigmented, co-extruded and metallised OPP, PET, CPP, PE films, we use quality assured production polythene, colour, dyes and other material in their manufacturing. Our range comprises of thermoforming films, non - forming films, retort films, flexible packaging films, shrink films, laminated film, zip lock bags, laminated printed film (with and without foil), lidding films, release films and bulk bags & liners. Having an extended shelf life, the advantages of our films and other packaging solution products are as follows:

• Excellent moisture barrier properties
• Efficient oxygen barrier properties *
• Highest level of protection of the package
• Good mechanical and optical properties
• Minimal cost of packaging
• Enhanced shelf life

 
All the aforesaid products can be tailored as per design and other specifications provided by our customers. We also package these as per their requirements. Moreover, our customers can acquire genuine samples for free, of our different types of films.

We understand and believe that an innovative range of films will enhance the commitment and trust of our business partners and customers towards our range. Hence, we look for conventional and new means to increase the satisfaction levels of our customers.

We follow a systematic protocol in our establishment which ensures that our lidding films, release films, flexible packaging films, shrink films and other products exceed the demanding “fitness for use” criteria of our customers. In addition, there are other means or facilities which enhance the trust and satisfaction level of our customers. Some of these other means or facilities include:
 

• Customization facility
• Tailored packaging options
• Simple payment options such as money transfer through bank, letter of credit, demand draft, e-payment and cheque
• Timely delivery of consignments

Our quality controllers ensure that all the standard as well as customized thermoforming films, non - forming films, retort films, flexible packaging films, shrink films and other products conform to the ISO 9001:2000 standards of certification acquired by us. This certification was awarded to us by BVQC which is a France based MNC 'BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION', recommended No.1 Certification Body in India by Quality Council of India (QCI). It has establishments in over 160 countries along with a team of over 7000 Quality Auditors worldwide.
 
In addition, all our products providing packaging solutions to varied clientele are accredited to UKAS i.e, United Kingdom Accreditation. Our quality controllers keep a check at every stage of the manufacture process starting from procurement of base material till their final dispatch. The finalized goods are quality checked on following parameters:
 

• Tensile strength
• Elongation
• Opacity and transparency
• Dart impact
• Heat seal strength
• Lamination bond strength
• Curing test

We possess a panel of experts that includes various personnel who work with the motto of “Knowledge, experience and expertise – total customer satisfaction”. Our personnel belong to different work domains in which they possess rich experience and expertise. They are selected after a rigours selection process.
 
Our panel of experts include designers, production supervisors, quality controllers, researchers, accountants and customer support staff. They work under an amiable environment in our establishment which is ensured by promoting team-work and regular interaction between the team members & company’s high ranked personnel. Our personnel also maintain regular contact with the customer, while execution of the undertaken customized projects.

We are engaged in continuous research activities to enhance the quality standards of our zip lock bags, laminated printed film (with and without foil), lidding films, release films and bulk bags & liners and other products. For this, we possess a team of experienced researchers who manage various instruments / equipment setup in the research and development unit. They conduct deep researches on the new market developments such as material grade, production process, technology and others.
 
Only after complete analysis and assurance about the new development, it is suggested by them to be incorporated in the company’s processes. Only because of our extensive R&D activities, we are able to offer films in various innovative formats including high barrier thermoforming, high barrier non-forming, retort films, shelf-steady, MAP & CAP, guessted, stand-up, zippered pre-formed bags, printed (upto 8 colors)/ un-printed, lidding films, released films and bulk bags and liners.

We possess modern infrastructural facilities which include a design facility and a production facility. The design facility is managed by a team of experts who ensure that our films are designed as per market demands and trends. Our production facility is spread over an area of 1500 square feet and has a substantial production capacity that can be altered as per the amount of received orders. It is equipped with various equipment and machines to develop top class OPP, PET, CPP and PE films. Some of these equipment / machines include:
 

• Extruder
• Side seal cutting machine and many others

 
Our infrastructural facilities enable us to develop top class thermoforming films that have outstanding barrier properties against gas, water, odour and moisture along with special attributes of durability, flex-crack and puncture resistance.