Transcript PPY AGM Presentation - Nov 09

PAPYRUS AUSTRALIA
LTD
Paper, Veneers, Board &
Fibre from Banana Tree
Trunks
Progress Update
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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
The Banana Tree Trunk (BTT)
Cross Section
BTT Inner (Core)
 Decorative veneers
 Paper
 Laminates
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Volume & Value Relationship
$5 - $10
Veneers
Value
$/m2
Fibre
$2 - $3
Paper
< $0.50
Volume
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Papyrus Business Model
• Working with Inventure Partners to
construct the production & financial
costing model.
Production Data
(Walkamin, NQ)
Data
Products
Financial
Model
Business Model
Data
(Ready for Expansion)
Data
Marketing & Sales Data
(From 3W Tout Bois)
Income
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