The amazing story of a PET bottle mould

Awanti Polymoulds created the success story of the first Indian PET bottle mould- for Coca Cola- the beverage giant in the world. From this point of success, there was no looking back for Awanti- the leading PET bottle mould manufacturer from, Pune, India.

After this success, Awanti created moulds for most leading brands in Indian brands and for brands in other parts of the moulds world. The brands Awanti has manufactured are Coca Cola, Pepsi, Pantanjali, Bisleri amongst the leading ones. Abroad Awanti has worked for companies in Poland, Bhutan, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa.

The story of Awanti blow moulds is the one that shows dedication and the quest for perfection, the attitude to welcome challenges.

Step 1–

The story begins with a briefing from the brand owning company who needs the PET bottle.

The briefing involves extensive detailing of the brand, the bottle specifications, its journey from manufacturer to the packaging of the brand to transport and distribution and finally the end-user.

Step 2-

Mould Design–

This is where the unparalleled expertise of Awanti begins. The attention is given to the entire 360⁰ dimensions of the bottle as per the size and the design is made. A test model of the mould is made – where the R & D team examines the design. The team of engineers and product designers makes the complete feasibility study of the mould.

Step3-

Manufacture of the PET mould–

The mould is made after the design. Awanti has done immense research on the alloys to be used for the mould. The criteria are the perfection of the dimensions, curves, edges, and the sustaining capacity of the mould for continuous operations. Each mould of Awanti hence is capable of 6 million operations of production.

Step 4  

Testing- 

Every mould Awanti makes goes through 15 tests of operational smoothness, perfection, and uninterrupted service. This testing is based on the unique methodology developed by Awanti team.

Step5-  

QC Check test–

This is the crucial step. Although the mould is tested, verified at every stage, yet it has to go through critical evaluation and QC Check- Quality Control Check.

Step 5- Installation- The story doesn’t end here at the manufacture and testing and delivery. The mould range is installed at the bottle manufacturer’s factory.

Step 6-  

Training support by Awanti–

After the installation Awanti team supports the client team in the manufacture of moulds by newly installed moulds.The entire process and the cycle is monitored and then approved by both.

This is the climax of the story- after the training, the first batch of bottles is out- this is the moment of victory- the achievement- the moment of truth for Awanti as well as the client.

Awanti Polymoulds Directors

Shirish Kshirsagar is a mechanical and production engineer, he believes in blazing new trails for the changing world. He is a firm believer in the movement, ‘MAKE IN INDIA’. Jaydeep Kshirsagar is a Partner-Director at Awanti Polymoulds. A graduate in engineering and a post-graduate in business studies, he has worked with several multinational companies in India and Singapore.

The secret of Awanti success

The secret can be summed up in three words- attention to detail, accuracy, and assured performance.

Finally Awanti team’s humble belief is – it takes two to make it a success- so according to Awanti- its the Awanti team and the client team both share the success and the glory.

The list of feathers in Awanti cap is growing every year and the company continues with more energy to welcome them.

58 views