DISCRETE
Molded Fiber Protective Packaging
Wet pulp molding, compression forming, and convective drying on multi-cavity transfer molds · US
Total Cost
$106 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
50,000,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$1.5M Mn
Capex
$12.0M Mn
Offsite
$2.0M Mn
Total investment
$15.5M Mn
Lines
13
Net raw material
$0.02
0.0%
Conversion
$106
100.0%
Total / unit
$106
$ per unit
Raw Material
$0.02 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled Paperboard (Pulp)Live | kg | $0.02 | ||
| Additives and Coatings | kg | $0.00 | ||
| Packaging Materials (Finished Unit) | kg | $0.00 |
Utility
$5.58 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (Molding Line + Auxiliaries) | MWh | $4.50 | ||
| Natural Gas (Drying) | GJ | $1.08 |
Operating
$28.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labor (Operators, Handlers, Setup) | $28.00 |
Overhead
$10.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Overhead | $10.00 |
Depreciation
$14.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Depreciation | $14.00 |
Financing
$10.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Financing (Working Capital + Capex) | $10.00 |
Others
$38.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molds and Tooling Amortisation | $12.00 | |
| Quality Control and Testing | $8.00 | |
| Logistics and Freight | $14.00 | |
| Margin | $4.00 |
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