Excerpts of the interview with Mr. Vinod Nargunam, Director and Mr. Christy Selvan, Director, Scan Machineries Private Limited

Paper Mart: “Atmanirbhar Bharat is not about being self-contained or closed to the world; it is about being self-sustaining, self-generating,” PM said with the message that India is walking the path of self-reliance. How do you relate the relevance of this viewpoint for your industry in relevance to the Indian pulp and paper industry?

Vinod Nargunam: The Indian pulp and paper industry is developing at a fast pace and increasingly aiming to achieve the European standards of manufacturing, designing and supply of products to compete at a global level. The whole concept of Make in India initiative (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) means Indian manufacturers can now compete with their products and offerings by adopting self-sustainable practices such as designing and manufacturing the product in-house with just a few critical components that can be acquired from abroad; and as a whole single-handedly supplying a product that is fully designed and assembled within Indian manufacturers’ premises.

PM: What do you think are the different strategies and the kind of investment which is required to develop a globally competitive domestic supply chain in the Indian paper industry?

VN: The strategies and kinds of investments may vary from one manufacturer to another. It depends on their plans in the short term and in the long term as well. Manufacturers must align themselves to their focused goals and invest in areas and strategies that would lead to accomplish their set goals. That being said, it is always important to make sure to not place all your eggs in one basket.

“Our go-to motto has always been ‘Passion for Paper’ and we stand true to it by expanding our product line and conducting research & development in accordance with European standards for all of our products.”

PM: Please outline the recent product developments at your end and the upgradations you have introduced in the recent past at your production unit?

VN: Scan Machineries has recently developed new products and upgraded its existing line of product portfolio that can impact the pulp and paper industry both in India and overseas. Our go-to motto has always been ‘Passion for Paper’ and we stand true to it by expanding our product line and conducting research & development in accordance with European standards for all of our products. Paper mills can now join hands and partner with Scan Machineries in providing full turnkey paper mill solutions, complete paper machine lines, all sections of paper machine, headboxes and winders. Lately, Scan Machineries has been providing consultancy services for various pulp and paper mills.