In a small locality of Farrukhabad district, Bashar Sheikh’s modest manufacturing unit is supplying printed carry bags to shops across nearby markets. The unit produces non-woven, BOPP and paper bags, mainly used by garment stores, footwear shops and agricultural retailers for packaging. Most of the demand comes from clothing shops that require customised bags with simple branding and colour preferences.Launched 3-4 months ago, this is Sheikh’s first independent business venture, and he entered it without prior experience of running a manufacturing operation. In the initial weeks, the work was limited and uneven, as he learned to manage machines, suppliers and customer expectations at the same time. As orders became regular, the pace stabilised, and the operation gradually found its rhythm.Learning to run a manufacturing setupThe production process begins with basic non-woven fabric rolls, usually white in colour. Based on a customer’s requirement, the design is finalised, and printing plates are prepared, which are sourced from Kanpur. Once the plates arrive, they are fitted into an automatic printing machine operated by a trained operator. Customers can choose between single-colour or double-colour printing depending on how simple or eye-catching they want the bags to be. Orders are supplied in bulk quantities and… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
