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MANUFACTURING PRINTING INK

Printing ink is one of the most needed products in the printing industry. Most of the printing ink is being imported and this gives an opportunity for any new company to explore the un tapped section in the industry. The Business Ideatherefore targets a wide market with an estimated fixed capital of US$ 14,950 and operating costs of US$ 386,96 generating revenue of US$ 600 in the first year of operation. The most efficient method of manufacturing printing ink is the paste form. Here raw materials such as dry pigments are mixed with additives such as oxidants, modifiers, driers wetting agents

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MAKING PORTABLE MEDICAL FIRST AID KITS

Introduction This profile looks at establishing a project that will make portable medical first aid kits. A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid. First aid kits may be made up of different contents depending on who has assembled the kit and for what purpose. It may also vary by region due to varying advice or legislation between governments or organisations. Production capacity This project will be in position of producing 2,600 medical first aid kits per month.

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TURKEY PACKING

Process, Capacity and Technology The birds are obtained from farmers rearing and healthy turkeys are taken to the slaughter house for slaughtering and dressed and dissected. The turkeys are sorted according to sizes and before they are packed, some are cut into pieces for packaging. Some are packed whole, or half or quarter pieces. While others are packed as specific parts of wings, breasts, bulbs, gizzards etc. It could also be packed as de-boned turkey meat.

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MAKING SHOE POLISH

It usually a waxy paste or cream used to polish, shine, water proof or improve and restore the appearance of leather footwear and products and it is used in both liquid and semi solid form. Shoe polish is not only used on footwear but can also be applied to all leather materials including bags, etc. The most prominent type of shoe polish, Kiwi, is imported and this gives local producers a chance to start producing shoe polish. Project capacity is 60,000 kgs annually with revenue estimated at US$ 996 per year.

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SHOCK ABSORBER RECONDITIONING

Shock absorbers are essential items for smooth riding of any automobile. Their basic function is to absorb any shocks to ensure a comfortable ride and better control of the vehicle/automobile. With the high number of automobiles in Uganda and noting the state of most of Uganda’s roads, the rate at which shock absorbers are replaced is high. Therefore, starting a plant for reconditioning shock absorbers is a very viable project indeed. The project cost is US$12,740, capacity of 4,000 per year giving US$978 as revenue in a year.

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MAKING RUBBER WASHERS

The rubber washers are rings made of rubber used in mechanical devices and are used to plug any sort of leak in the pipeline system, seal parts in contact with liquids. They are used to prevent vibrations from spreading from one part to another so reducing noise. These are mainly common with chemical and food industries as major consumers of rubber washers and gaskets, etc. With the continuing and increase in the rate of construction works, the demand for rubber washers, many of which are imported, will increase. The project cost is US $129,466 producing 360,000 units annually translating into