BUSINESS PLAN FOR MAKING LOW DUST CHALK

Introduction
This business idea is for production and marketing of low dust
chalk. Chalk is a soft compacted whitish calcite used as a writing
aid in educational institutions. Low dust chalk reduces health
hazards that result from excess chalk dust. The market structure for
chalk cuts across academic institutions. It can be produced in a wide
range of colours though white chalk is most preferred. The business
idea aims at production of 3,900 boxes of chalk per month. The
revenue potential is estimated at 561,600 US$ per year with a sales
margin of 10%; the total capital investment for the project is 2,500
US$.

Production capacity
The profiled plant has a minimum capacity of 150 boxes of chalk
per day and each box normally has 100 chalk pieces.

Production Process
To produce chalk, Plaster of Paris, French chalk and kaolin are
mixed and made in a form of paste. The paste is cast in a suitable
mould and dried. The dried material is then neatly packed for the
market.

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