Offering 100% compostable, 100% degradable and 100% eco-friendly packaging products.

Know Us

Having Registered Office in Mumbai, we, Arrow Coated Products Ltd. are one of the prestigious companies offering complete packaging solutions to different sectors. We are a customer centric company, popular as the manufacturer and exporter of Bio Compostable Products, Water Soluble Capsules Pack, Water Soluble Soap Strip, Water Transfer Printing and others. All these products are being manufactured since 1992 with the use quality assured material and technology that are innovative. In order to reach to maximum number of clients, we have our branch office at Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.

Possessing manufacturing unit at Ankleshwar and Surat, we are developing best quality Biodegradable Water-Soluble Film and Security Thread. In India, we are the only Water Soluble Film manufacturer and only the 3rd company in the world. We are world widely popular as the only company providing environmentally responsible packaging solutions. Bio Compostable Products and Water Soluble Products are highly environment friendly as these are made from potato starch and water soluble polymers that do not harm the Earth’s water table. Some of our eminent clients are Rallies, Bharat Rasayan, Tropical Agro, Crystal, and Jagros.

Mission of Arrow Group

• Enhance the quality of life and serve the society as whole
• For realizing this mission, we work on 5E principles viz Earth, Environment, Ecology, Elderly people and Eternal Security to Human.
• Break the plastic mould
• Initiate and further the ban on plastics
  

Vision of Arrow Group

• Ensure a clean and pure earth for our future generations, where one can breathe free and live healthy.
  

Brief History

1960	Production of water based packaging tapes
1963	Production of textile wrappers using water based inks
1974	Acquisition of 1st Poly Type Swiss coater
1979	Water based eco friendly PSA material
1984	Trials of kraft paper silicon liners -eco-friendly
1990	1st trial run of WSF in a lab scale plant
2000	Won India Star Award for WSF bags
2005	J/v with Nagra ID for RFID & Smart Card technology and with Stanelco & Adept for Blown WSF
2006	J/V with Sphere, France for manufacturing of Bio-C film

Highlights of Arrow

• Listed in BSE, IPO size Rs 4.48 Crores.
• Promoters holding approximately 56% in paid up capital.
• Won India Star Packaging Award in 2000 from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) and has also been nominated for World Star Packaging Award for Water Soluble Bags.
• Pioneer supplier of all the equipment and consumables related to the Signage/Outdoor Advertisement Industry
• Global Network – Subsidiary Company in UK and Distributors in USA, Switzerland, Germany, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, U.A.E, etc.

Subsidiaries

Avery Bio-Degradable Products Private Ltd.

• It is an extension of the Arrow Group
• Holds latest technological developments in the Pharmaceutical sector with its MMS – Mouth Melting Strips, rapidly dissolving Thin Oral Strips
• About to set up a production facility under the US FDA norms in India
• Avery is setting up a separate unit next to our existing facility to pack various soluble substances in Water Soluble Film

Nagra ID Arrow Secure Cards Pvt. Ltd. (NASC)

• NASC is a joint venture between Arrow Coated Products Ltd., India and Nagra ID, Switzerland
• NASC specializes in RFID and Smart Card Products, services and technologies
• NASC and its parent companies have extensive experience in developing security solutions such as Biometric ID Cards, Banking Cards, Medical Cards, Loyalty Cards, etc.

SP- Arrow Bioplast Pvt. Ltd.

• Joint venture formed in 2006 amidst Arrow Coated Products Ltd. and Sphere France.
• Sphere France is one of world’s leading producers of Bio Compostable Products having over 13 factories all over Europe
  

Our SBUS (Strategic Business Units)

Bio Degradable Products Division:

• It comprises our Patented Water Soluble Films and other relevant products based on it.
• It also includes production & marketing of Bio-Compostible Products & it’s technology 

Digital Technology Enabled Products:

• By teaming up with Nagra ID, Switzerland, we are offering Digital technology for solutions like Logistics, RFID cards and National ID cards 

Security Products:

• For few years, Arrow has been engage in the business security documents.
• Arrow Coated Products Ltd. secured the order for Security Thread which is sewn into Security Identification Travel Documents.
• Nagra ID is our partner in the National ID card pilot project. 

IPR SBU:

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) includes Trademarks, Copywrite, and Patents.
• Our IPR cell is consolidating its position in the innovation and knowledge domain.
• Two of our very important Patents for Embedded Water Soluble films and Barrier coated multilayer Water Soluble films which were granted by Indian Patent office are moving towards generating a revenue stream.
• Also, we have filed about 7 more patents that are in the final stages of grants 

Arrow Pharma Foray:

• Arrow Agro Segment Company is likely to enter crop protection using a different version of patented process and patented product. 

Arrow Export SBU:

• Arrow continues to devote its efforts at extensive marketing and distribution network.
• Efforts are being put in to maximize exports and use the synergies of our joint venture companies, along with retaining our lead in the Indian market.

Products We Offer

We, Arrow Coated Products Ltd. are offering a wide range of products that caters to the needs of packaging in different industries. Using best material and innovative techniques in the production processes, we have successfully ensure the best quality of our products. A brief of products we offer is given below:

• Arrow Embossed Water Soluble Films
• Arrow Embossed Embroidery Films
• Arrow OxyFresh Films
• Arrow Water Soluble Circles For Toilet Block Packaging
• Arrow Water Soluble Film For Agrochemical Packaging
• Bio Compostable Products
• Water Soluble Capsules Pack
• Water Soluble Soap Strip
• Water Transfer Printing

Patents

A patent is described as an exclusive right granted by a country to the owner of an invention to make, use, manufacture and market the invention. However, the invention must satisfy certain conditions that have been stipulated in the law. Once an invention is patented, no can make, use, manufacture or market it without the consent of the patent holder. This right is available only for a limited period of time. Till date, we have over 20 patents filed in different countries and in various industries such as pharmaceutical, agro chemical, packaging etc.

Granted Patents

Sn. No.	Patent Titles	Granted In Country
1	Method of Manufacturing Embedded Water Soluble film Carrier	Australia
2	Self Destructive Irreversible Security Packaging Water Soluble Film	Eurasia
3	A Method of Making High Strength Paper and a Paper Manufactured thereof	India
4	Substrate for Ink Jet Printing with Hydrophobic Solvent Based Ink.	India
5	Self Destructive Irreversible Security Packaging Water Soluble Film	India
6	Cast –Extruded or Cast – Cast Combined water Soluble Film and the Method/Process for Producing the Same	India
7	Biodegradable Multi-Layered Composite Packaging Materials and Process for Manufacturing the Same	India
8	Substantially Pinhole Free multi- Layered Water Soluble Film and Process for Manufacturing the Same	India
9	A Process for Manufacturing Embedded Water Soluble Film System and Embedded Water Soluble System Manufactured by the Same	India
10	A Method of Making High Strength Paper and a Paper Manufactured thereof	South Africa
11	Packaging Materials	South Africa
12	Self Adhesive Material with a Water Soluble Protective Layer	South Africa
13	Method of Manufacturing Embedded Water Soluble film Carrier	South Africa
14	Water Soluble Drug Delivery System	United Kingdom

• B.Com, M.B.A from Texas, USA
• Experience in USA during 1979-80 in the paper/film coating industry
• Joined family business, Grace Paper Industries Pvt. Ltd. soon
• Developed Water Soluble Film in 1990, which is a product of indigenous research and has very strong bearing on environment. This product won the India Star Award in 2000.
• Has applied for various patents in USA, Europe, South Africa, Australia and India for Water Soluble Films.

Mr. Vijay Dhar (Non-Executive, Independent Director)

• I.S.C
• Gives advises to company on govt. related business and tender works.

Mr. Faredun Taraporwala (Director)

• Has passion for green technologies
• One of the first few entrepreneurs in India to be a co-founder & director of Surya Vijli
• Incorporated a company promoting Solar, Wind and Gas Turbine Energy Generation Projects
• Has been instrumental in developing and marketing BIO Compostable Products
• Has a wide range of experience in the fields of administration and marketing

Mr. Haresh Mehta (Executive Director, Independent)

• Science graduate and has a certificate in Packaging Technology. He has attended long term programme in London.
  

Support Team

Mr. Sebastian Vallado (Manager H.R & Admin)

• “Doing the right thing the right way”, that’s what Sebastian says and thinks.
• Experience of 22 years in the service industry
• Has enhanced and improved the existing systems with his ideas and strategies
• Involved in the manufacturing unit at Ankleshwar, which has ensured best utilization of resources and optimal output
• Strong believer in “ASSET-EMPLOYEE”

Mr. Gulab Chand Yadav (Manager Purchase & Logistics)

• “Think big & win the world”
• 20 years with Arrow
• In-depth knowledge of logistics and planning
• Has created world class supply chain

Mr. Mukul Sinha (R & D Manager)

• “Innovation is the key to Future”
• Head of R & D and patent division
• Responsible for the development of new technologies and providing innovative solutions to changing demands of customers
• Successfully completed various projects related to patents.

Mr. Neil Patel (Project Manager)

• M. Sc., Bio medical science from Kingston London
• Manages MMS project & other various key projects

Ms. Sheetal Rane (Business Manager)

• “Epitome Of Perfection’’
• MBA, Alumni of KC College
• Heads the marketing of Bio Compostables Products and Water Soluble Films
• Handles the entire export division of Water Soluble Films.

Mr. Dinesh Bachani (Business Manager)

• “There is no Tomorrow”
• MBA, Alumni of KC College
• Joined as Management Trainee in the field of Water Transfer Printing.

Research And Development

At Arrow Coated Products Ltd., we emphasize on the factor of research and development as it is considered the foundation of company's progress. In these activities, we look to find out new technologies / developments regarding products, processes and services. Afterwards, we strive to develop new and improved products on the basis of new developments. With our research and development activities, we not only look to improve products but also strive to manufacture useful material, devices and systems or methods such as design, development and improvement of prototypes.

Objectives of Research and Development

• In house Testing
• Initiate request for CA and follow up on CA
• Assess the limitation of the chemical used
• Carry out load trial run after installation in the presence of customer's representative
• Conduct verification and validation of product before starting bulk level production
• Develop new samples
• Give new ideas
• Identify the limitation of each product
• Identify the strength of each product
• Improve product by introducing something innovative
• Increase the expressiveness of the product
• Maintain all design document including changes in design document with amendment status
• Monitor the project during execution
• Organize inspection and testing in accordance with Quality Plan and Inspection and Testing procedure
• Prepare marketable products
• Prepare quality plans
• Prepare samples according to the patent
• Prepare specifications for projects
• Provide information about the chemical
• Source vendors for bought out components for the project
• Suggest and initiate changes for overall quality improvement in production to management
• Test the quality of the samples