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PAPYRUS AUSTRALIA LTD. Paper, Veneers, Board & Fibre from Banana Tree Trunks Progress Update. Origin of the Products. The Papyrus Technology successfully unlocks the potential of the Banana Tree Trunk (BTT), an unutilised product of fruit production.
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PAPYRUS AUSTRALIA LTD Paper, Veneers, Board & Fibre from Banana Tree Trunks Progress Update
Origin of the Products The Papyrus Technology successfully unlocks the potential of the Banana Tree Trunk (BTT), an unutilised product of fruit production. Over 1.5 billion tonnes of BTT are cut annually and left on the ground to rot. • BTT Outer (Round Up) • High cellulose content • MDF, chipboard, hardboard • Paper manufacture • BTT Inner (Core) • Decorative veneers • Paper • Laminates The Banana Tree Trunk (BTT) Cross Section
Volume & Value Relationship $5 - $10 Veneers Value $/m2 Fibre $2 - $3 Paper < $0.50 Volume
Why Veneer? • High Value • Lower, accessible volume • Matches with initial production capacity that PPY can achieve (in the short term) • High strategic visibility • In-house expertise • Capable and committed Customers • Physical properties of PPY product are superior to current products, with excellent environmental credentials.
Why Fibre? • Intermediate Value • Lower, accessible volume • Matches with initial production capacity that PPY can achieve (in the short term) with long term sustainability • Strategic visibility • Physical properties of PPY product are superior to current products, with excellent environmental credentials.
What About Paper? • Long term supply option from both sheet and fibre sources • High volume • Long term sustainable supply • Strategic option for less sophisticated markets • Physical properties of PPY product are superior to current products, with excellent environmental credentials.
Papyrus Manufacturing • The major milestone achieved! • Engineering & Production Plan (June 2008) implemented and completed. • Scale up production by increasing supply of labour. • Fibre cutting machine ready to commission. • Veneer shipments to EU Customers will increase.
Papyrus Business Model Working with Inventure Partners to construct the production & financial costing model. Financial Model Business Model (Ready for Expansion) Production Data(Walkamin, NQ) Data Data Products Data Marketing & Sales Data(From 3W Tout Bois) Income