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Project Proposal for Production of HCB, Concrete pole with pipe, pre-cast, LTZ [Year

Steel and Terrazzo Tiles


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Business Plan
Construction Materials Manufacturing
In Adola Woyu Town, K/Eba Kebele

Promoter: Mr. EBISO WATA


Phone No: +251929526312

Dawit and Alem Consulting Office PLC.

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Project Proposal for Production of HCB, Concrete pole with pipe, pre-cast, LTZ Steel and Terrazzo Tiles

SEPTEMBERN/2023
Ethiopia, Oromia, Adola Woyu Town
Table of Contents
Business Plan Summary..................................................................................................................2
I. PROJECT SUMMARY..............................................................................................................3
1.1 Brief Profile of the Promoter.................................................................................................3
1.2 Location of the Project...........................................................................................................3
1.3 Project Objective....................................................................................................................4
1.4 Main types of products...........................................................................................................4
1.5 Financial Overview................................................................................................................4
1.6 Expected Beneficiaries...........................................................................................................5
1.7 Socio-Economic benefit.........................................................................................................5
II. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION..................................................................5
2.1 Hollow Concrete Blocks........................................................................................................6
2.2 Paver Blocks..........................................................................................................................6
2.3 Cement Concrete Tiles and Terrazzo Tiles............................................................................7
III. MARKET STUDY AND PLANT CAPACITY........................................................................9
4.1 Target market and Marketing Strategy..................................................................................9
4.2 Competitors Analysis...........................................................................................................10
4.3 S.W.O.T. Analysis...............................................................................................................10
4.4 Advertising and Sales...........................................................................................................11
IV. TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING STUDIES...................................................................12
5.1 Raw materials and consumables..........................................................................................13
V. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT............................................................................15
VI. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................16

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Business Plan Summary

Details of the proposal Information required

Project/Business Name Ebiso Wata Construction Materials Manufacturing PLC

Project Owner Mr. Ebiso Wata

Full Address Oromia Region, Guji Zone, Adola Woyu Town, L/D Kebele

Phone No: 0929526312

Nationality Ethiopian

Product Type Manufacturing of HCB, Floor tiles, Concrete pole, RC. Ditch
Cover, LTZ-Steel, Wood Work and Terrazzo tiles

Type of Establishment Medium Scale Manufacturing Company

Legal form Sole proprietorship

Proposed Site Oromia Region, Guji Zone, Adola Woyu Town

Specific Location Kilta Eba Kebele

Size of Proposed Land 30,000 m2 (100m x 300m)

Total Estimated Investment 64.8 million Birr of total investment

Expected Source of Financing Equity 30% ………………………. Birr 19,468,768.150

Bank Loan 70%...................... Birr 45,427,125.688

Target Market The company is intended to sell the products for construction
companies and individual contractors in Adola Woyu Town
and Neighboring town.

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Financial viability The project is highly attractive with NPV value of 18.2
million, IRR 36.5% at both 15% discount rate and a payback
period of a years and three months.

I. PROJECT SUMMARY

The Proposal is carrying out of for the setting up of Construction Material manufacturing unit in
Adola Woyu town that produce cement concrete hollow blocks (HCB), paver tiles, Terrazzo
Tiles, concrete pole ,RCC Ditch Cover, LTZ Steel, Wood Work and color tiles mainly to supply
the domestic demand in construction material sector.

1.1 Brief Profile of the Promoter

The startup project is based on the idea that a prosperous market for cement base products that
present in local market. The anticipated Project" is initiated and owned by Mr. Ebiso Wata. The
owner was born in Ethiopian and currently has Ethiopia citizenship Mr. Ebiso Wata has more
than 12 years of experience in trade in his own business.

The promoters of the project have excellent understanding of the products and the markets due to
his experience in trading. Mr. Ebiso also has several influential and informative contacts that will
support him in this business venture. In addition, he has experience in receiving loans and has
been successful in repayment.

Mr. Ebiso Wata is the man of decision as well as entrepreneur that knows what he wants to
accomplish and plan. There is also a boom in Ethiopia in the construction sector and hence the
promoters felt that they will be able to market the products easily.

1.2 Location of the Project

Location of the proposed unit should preferably in the vicinity of the major sites of
construction as well as sources of raw materials. The proposed project will be setup in Oromia

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Regional State, Guji Zone in Adola Woyu Town, which is near to the major sites of
construction as well as sources of raw materials.

The units for the manufacture of man raw materials viz stone aggregates and sand also need to
be promoted near the proposed project. Cement, in any case, has to be transported from Addis
Ababa. Keeping in view, the various parameters, these sites have been short listed in the order of
preference.

1.3 Project Objective


 To manufacture of Construction Materials products and to sell the products
to potential customers to maximize profit & make the project sustainable.
 To provide employment opportunity to the growing labor force of the
project area by employing permanent and temporary employees.
i. Vision statement
“Being number one choice for contractors in supplying innovative Construction Material
Products such as HCB, Concrete pole, concrete pipe, LTZ Steel, RCC. Ditch Cover, Wood
Work Floor Tiles and Terrazzo tiles in Guji Zone”
ii. Mission statement
Providing quality breaks and tiles for the construction sector at an affordable price.
iii. Goals/Specific objectives
The business has the following basic goals in the coming five years.

 Generating ………………………. amount of profit on average each year


 Having .....................................market share

1.4 Main types of products

The project has been designed for the production of a variety of cement-based products. The unit
shall have two manufacturing sections, the first for the production of cement concrete blocks,
hollow concrete blocks and paving blocks and the second for the production of cement concrete

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tiles, concrete pole, concrete pip , LTZ Steel, Wood work and mosaic flooring tiles (terrazzo
tiles).

1.5 Financial Overview

In terms of financing, The total investment cost of the project including working capital is
estimated at Birr 11.4 million, Birr of total investment out of which 30% from promoter’s equity
and 70% from long term bank loan. To avoided financial constraints, loan will be requested from
Leander institution. Therefore, this proposal is prepared to produce different size HCB ,concrete
pole, concrete pip , LTZ Steel, Wood work and Terrazzo’s for domestic’s market.

The business will approach Development banks of Ethiopia for assistance with the required
funds. The funds will be used to build a plant and purchase of machinery and equipment and
amount also covers the working capital requirements of the business.

The project is financially viable with an internal rate of return (IRR) which is (36.5%>15%).
Therefore, the project is acceptable hence the IRR is greater than the discount rate. Also, The
project is financially feasible that it will reach breakeven point at 18% of the capacity and has a
payback period of 3 years.

1.6 Expected Beneficiaries

The project can create employment for 35 persons. The project will create backward linkage
with raw materials suppliers and forward linkage with the construction sub sectors and generate
income for the Government in terms of tax revenue and payroll tax

Permanent employee for day-to-day operation: ……………………………………………. 30.00

Temporary employee during Construction: ……………………………………………………….


50.00

Total Expected Beneficiaries/Employment: ………….


……………………………………………. 80.00

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1.7 Socio-Economic benefit

 The project will create Opportunity to get employed in an organized plan for the local
society
 Sand and red ash producers prefer to deal directly with the unit and sell their raw
materials at better price
 Increase in income opportunity will provide access to community to provide better
education and health facilities and quality of life

II. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION

The project has been designed for the production of a variety of cement-based products. The unit
shall have two manufacturing sections, the first for the production of cement concrete blocks,
hollow blocks and paving blocks and the second for the production of cement concrete tiles and
mosaic flooring tiles (terrazzo tiles). The company will produce the following range of products:

2.1 Hollow Concrete Blocks

Now days, hollow concrete blocks (HCB) are becoming very popular. These blocks are being
widely used in construction of residential buildings, factories and multi-storied buildings. These
hollow blocks are commonly used in compound walls due to its low cost.

The products proposed to be manufactured hollow concrete blocks (HCB) of various dimensions
from Portland cement, aggregates (sand and stone chips) and water. The hollow concrete blocks
(HCB) are made with normal weight aggregate and are known as normal weight units. Moreover,
the hollow blocks have thermal as well as sound proof properties to a certain extent due to the air
column within it. Hollow blocks have better-insulating properties, more durable, easier to install
electrical and plumbing fixtures. The hollow load bearing blocks are made of standard sizes,
standard dimensions, length, breadth and thickness and the weight per unit for hollow cement
blocks are as given below:

 Hollow Concrete Blocks………………………………….40 x 20 x 20 (cm)

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Blocks of sizes other than mentioned above can also be manufactured as per the mutual
agreement between the buyer & manufacturer.

2.2 Paver Blocks

Other products proposed to be manufactured are paver blocks of various dimensions from
Portland cement, aggregates (sand and stone chips) and water. The paving blocks of different
sizes and shape find application in pavements, footpaths, gardens, passengers waiting halls, bus
stops, industry and other public places. The Paver blocks are made both in natural cement color
and different bright colors. As per the application they are made both in plain geometrical
designs & interlocking.

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2.3 Cement Concrete Tiles and Terrazzo Tiles

The cement concrete tiles are used both for laying floors inside & outside the buildings. The
mosaic flooring tiles are also known as terrazzo tiles. The natural occurring raw materials like
marble chips, stone chips, stone dust, sand, stone aggregate and cement is used in the production
of tiles. The construction of floor by laying these tiles is time saving. The repair of damaged
floor can easily be carried out by replacing the tiles. The colorful stone chips tile is a good
decorative flooring material. The promotion of these items will help in promoting the use of
natural resources.

Cement tiles proposed to be manufactured can broadly be classified in the following categories:

 Plain Cement Tiles: In the manufacture of plan cement tiles no pigment or stone chips,
marble chips & others are used.
 Plain Color Tiles: The tiles have a plain color wearing surface.
 Terrazzo Tiles (Chequered Tiles): Are also known as Mosaic Flooring Tiles. The
wearing surface is composed of stone chips in a matrix of ordinary or colored Portland
cement mixed with or without pigments and the surface is mechanically ground to
achieve the smoothness.

The tiles are made in various sizes depending upon their use and usage conditions. The details of
the recommended sizes are as under:

Cement Flooring Tiles Cement Terrazzo Tiles


200 x 200 x 20 (mm) 200 x 200 x 22 (mm)
250 x 250 x 22 (mm) 250 x 250 x 22 (mm)
300 x 300 x 25 (mm) 300 x 300 x 25 (mm)

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At the beginning of the project the company plans to produce only cement tiles. After five years
of operation the company plans to produce Cement Terrazzo Tiles and Paver tiles. The three
products the company plans to produce at the beginning are Hallow Blocks, Cement floor and
Roof tiles.

2.4 Concrete circular pipe

Now days, Concrete circular pipe (CCP) are becoming very popular. These Pipe are being
widely used in construction of Urban and Rural Roads, factories and Water supply Systems.
These Concrete Circular Pipe are commonly used in Cross Road Structure due to its low cost.

The products proposed to be manufactured Reinforced and Non Reinforced Concrete pipe of
various Diameters from Portland cement, aggregates (sand and stone chips), Reinforcement bars
and water. The CCP are made with normal weight aggregate and are known as normal weight
units. Moreover, the CCP Products are best for load distribution for the Sub Grade of the road.
CCP pipe structures are now a day best practice for Rural Road pavement Structure. The CCP
load bearing blocks are made of standard sizes, standard dimensions, length, breadth and
thickness and the weight per unit for CCP are as given below:

 Circular concrete pipe non reinforced and


Reinforced………………………………….100 length cm and Dia.100cm

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 Circular concrete pipe non reinforced and


Reinforced………………………………….100 length cm and Dia.80cm
 Circular concrete pipe non reinforced and
Reinforced………………………………….100 length cm and Dia.60cm
 Circular concrete pipe non reinforced and
Reinforced………………………………….100 length cm and Dia.40cm

Circular Concrete Pipes of sizes other than mentioned above can also be manufactured as per the
mutual agreement between the buyer & manufacturer.

2.4 Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole

Now days, Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole (RCRP) are becoming very popular. These
Pipes are being widely used in construction of Street light installation mostly in rural Area,
factories and Town Electrical installation. These Pole are commonly used in installation of
electric pole from Kebele to Kebele due to its low cost rather than circular pipe.

The products proposed to be manufactured Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole (RCRP) of


various dimensions from Portland cement, aggregates (sand and stone chips) and water. The
Reinforced Concrete Rectangular poles (RCRP) are made with normal weight aggregate and are
known as normal weight units. Moreover, the RCRCP have better-insulating properties, more
durable, easier to install electrical and plumbing fixtures. The Reinforced Concrete Rectangular
poles are made of standard sizes, standard dimensions, length, breadth and thickness and the
weight per unit for hollow cement blocks are as given below:

 Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole………………………………….800cm length and


30x30 cross section
 Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole………………………………….800cm length and
25x25 cross section
 Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole………………………………….800cm length and
20x20cmcross section

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The Poles of sizes other than mentioned above can also be manufactured as per the mutual
agreement between the buyer & manufacturer.

2.5 Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete Ditch Cover

Now days, Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete Ditch Covers are becoming very popular. These Pre-
cast concrete are being widely used in construction of Drainage structure alond the road Sides.
These pre casts are commonly used in cover of the drainage in the Cities.

The products proposed to be manufactured pre cast of various dimensions from Portland cement,
aggregates (sand and stone chips), reinforcement bar and water. The Reinforced Concrete pre
cast are made with normal weight aggregate and are known as normal weight units. Moreover,
The Reinforced pre-cast Concrete are made of standard sizes, standard dimensions, length,
breadth and thickness

 Reinforced Concrete pre-cast………………………………….100cm length and 140cm


width
 Reinforced Concrete Rectangular pole………………………………….100cm length and
180cm width

The Pre-cast concrete of sizes other than mentioned above can also be manufactured as per the
mutual agreement between the buyer & manufacturer.

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2.6 LTZ-Steel and Wood work

Now days, LTZ-Steel and wood work products are becoming very popular. These products are
being widely used in construction industries like Building, Road and mainly building furniture’s.

The products proposed to be manufactured of various dimensions from LTZ Steel frames and
woods.

The Pre-cast concrete of sizes other than mentioned above can also be manufactured as per the
mutual agreement between the buyer & manufacturer.

III. MARKET STUDY AND PLANT CAPACITY

The cement-based products envisaged to be manufacture in the unit are the basic building blocks
of any construction viz housing and commercial buildings, industrial estates, road and bridges,
hydroelectric power projects and any other type or construction. In Ethiopia, the construction
becomes the major activity in various spheres of development, be it power, road, urban
infrastructure and housing. education, health, communication. Evidently, the strengthening of
infrastructure has become a focused sector for development in Ethiopia.

It could be observed that a lot of construction activities are either in the process of
implementation or planned to be taken up in near future both in public and private sector.
With the growing pace of development in infrastructure sector mainly power & roads and
increasing trend of urbanization, the construction activities are likely to gain further momentum.
The activities in all these sectors of construction shall generate a huge and long-term demand
for various construction materials. As the items proposed to be manufactured in the project

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are the basic units for construction for any type construction, prima-facie, there would be no
problems in marketing the products of the unit.

There is already one unit near the project having facilities for the production of cement
concrete bricks and blocks and they have been able to successfully market their products.
Keeping in view, the boom in construction industry in Ethiopia, there is ample scope for
Setting up few more units for the production or cement products.

3.1 Target market and Marketing Strategy


The industrial units for the production of cement-based products could be developed as a
cluster of a number of units manufacturing different products. In this cluster, a number of
units could be setup tor manufacturing different products.

This would enable the individual units to achieve better economics of production since it would
be possible to transport the raw materials in bulk at an economical price and also to market wide
range of product from one center of production.

The cluster approach would also help in developing and refining the skills of manpower to be
employed in these units through joint programs of training and demonstration.

The following strategy could be adopted by the unit for better market access.

 Long term contract with government and none government project for supplying the
cement-based products on mutually agreed terms and conditions as the project would be
the main buyer.
 Ensuring the quality and design of the products as per requirement of the project
authorities.
 Direct Sales to construction projects in private sector.
 Sales of floor tiles through hardware stores.

The marketing team of the unit has to create awareness among the prospective buyers about the
advantages associated with the use of cement bricks. The unit also needs to market the cement

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blocks and paver blocks to road construction agencies and contractors by offering quality
products at a competitive rate as compared to the blocks usually cast near the site of
construction.

3.2 Competitors Analysis

The cement products and Steel with woods proposed to be manufacture by the unit constituent
the basic building blocks for any construction activity. The main competition will be from the
red clay bricks or the cement products produced at different of locations. And there are also a lot
of small-scale hollow block manufacturers. The main competitors’ strength and weakness is
stated below.

It is envisaged that the proposed project shall be able to supply the hollow blocks and tiles for the
construction activities related to different government construction project and other construction
projects at economical prices due to lower cost of transport of finished goods from the
manufacturing unit to the construction sites.

3.3 S.W.O.T. Analysis


The following table stipulates the SWOT analysis, i.e. strength, weakness, Opportunity and
Threats in the context of Mr. Amare Mulushewa.

Strengths Weaknesses
• Competent management
• Shortage of capital
• Clear Business Strategy
• New experience
• Strategic Marketing and Sells plan
• Strong Financial systems

Opportunities Threats

• Conducive government policy • Unorganized youth laborer


• Country development
• Availability bank loan

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3.4 Production Capacity

For the purpose of financial analysis product mix has been taken into consideration on the basis
of single shift working for 300 days in a year. 300 days of production has been taken for the
manufacture of each item mentioned below. 90% of installed machine capacity has been taken as
the production capacity or feasible normal capacity of the plant. The capacity of the machine is
producing 10,000 units/ day i.e. 3,000,000 unites/year. So 90% will be the normal capacity of the
company i.e. 9,000 unites/day and 27000, 000 unites/ year for the three products. Depends on the
market demand of the three products the percentage usage of this capacity will be 60, 25 and 15
percent for Blocks, Floor tiles, poles ,concrete pipe ,pre casts and cement tiles respectively.

The product mix along with quantity of each item of production per annum is given below.

S/no Product Deamination Number of unites


per annum
1 Hollow blocks 390 x 190 x 140 0.7*3,000,000=1,890,000

2 Floor tiles 390x190x 190 0.2*3,000,000=540,000

3 Terrazzo Tiles 300 x 300 x 22 .15*3,000,000=270,000

4 Concrete pole 800x30x30 500x365=182,500

5 Concrete pipe 100x100 500x365=182,500

6 Pre-Cast 100X140 900x365=328,500

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3.4 Advertising and Sales

The main marketing strategy begins as a provide quality, unique and full package services;
deliver to the needs of potential customers, that will fill the needs of them. We are planning our
marketing strategy so that we ensure excellence product with affordable price.

In summary, the proposed cement base product factory will adopt the following sales and
marketing approach to sell our quality cement base products

 Introduce our cement base products brand by sending introductory letters to


Customers, in Adola Woyu town and other neighboring town in the region
 Advertise our cement base products in newspapers and radio stations
 Engage in direct marketing and sales
 Encourage the use of Word-of-mouth marketing (referrals)

All marketing decisions with regard to specific media choices, frequency, size, and expenditures
will be conducted on an on-going basis with careful considerations of returns generated.

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IV. TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING STUDIES

The most important technical considerations for the production of Material products include the
following:

 Land and building


 Plant and machinery
 Raw materials viz Portland cement, stone aggregates, natural sand, stone crush,
synthetic and natural pigments
 Power Supply
 Water
 Skilled and non-skilled workers

It has been envisaged in the project the land for the project would be available on lease basis
from Government. The building and the shed as per requirements have to be constructed for the
unit. There would be two production sections of the unit viz cement concrete block
manufacturing section and cement concrete tiles & mosaic flooring tiles section.

Persons having sufficient experience in the production of these products have to be employed as
production supervisor so as to ensure the manufacturing of quality goods. Experienced machine
operators would also be needed for main machine for hydraulic presses. The operators can also
be trained by the machine manufacturers at the site of the factory during installation and
commission of the machine.

The main resources for the production of cement-based products include the following and
described below:

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4.1 Land, Buildings and Civil Works

Location of the plant is determined on the proximity of raw materials, availability of


infrastructure, availability of skilled and semi-skilled labor, land, and other necessary
infrastructures and distance to potential market outlet. In view of this, the envisaged plant will be
established in Guji Zone at Adola Woyu town administration industrial zone.

4.1.1 Land Requirement

Construction Material Cement based products amd LTZ-Steel with wood work products
production project is estimated to require a total area of land 30,000 m2 which will be used for
stockpiling of raw material, production of blocks, cement storage ,pole and pipe storage ,steel
and wood storage and storage of finished product. Since heavy machinery and vehicles i.e.
dumper, fork lifters etc. would be used which require open space for the movement as well as
there will be frequent movement of heavy transportation and delivery vehicles; therefore, large
land requirements being recommended. Moreover, the space would also be used for machinery
installation, storage and vehicle parking and different services necessary for the project.

Urban land permit by lease is on negotiation base. The Recommended size of the intended
project, approximately 30,000m2 of land is required with future expansion and other
requirements the total cost of land, at the rate of Birr 87 per m2 for 40 years of land holding is
estimated at Birr 2,610,000. Out of this amount 10% down payment birr 261,000 will be paid.
The remaining balance Birr 2,349,000.00 will be paid within 40 years after the end of grace
period.

The details Land Use Plan is shown in table below.

S/N Description Area (Sq.m)

1 Concrete pole production ware house 981.1

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2 Circular pipe production 794.00

3 Ditch Cover production and curing area 794

4 HCB Production and curing store, and Terrazzo 594.50


Storage of finished product/ Shed/Metal
5 1,040.00
production
6 Wood production with Store shade 1040
7 Display area 1 350
8 Display area 2 450
9 Security Guard Room 28

10 Office Room 136.5

11 Cafeteria 150.66

12 Bath 22

13 Inner Roads, Parking and Unloading Area 23,619.24

Total Land Required (m2) 30,000.00

4.1.2 Building and Civil works

This complex will consist of separate buildings /sheds for different purposes The site should
have provision for stockpiling aggregates and storing cement, a production area, a stacking area,
staff facilities, an office, and access between different areas and facilities. The total estimated
cost for building, sheds and civil works will be 57.38 million Birr.

S/N Description Civil work Cost


1 Concrete pole production ware house 5,946,019.78
5,293,226.2
2 Circular pipe production
5

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4,688,226.2
3 Ditch Cover production and curring area
5
10,347,353.6
4 HCB Production and curing store,and Terrazo
8
Storage of finished product/ Shed/Metal 7,785,369.6
5
production 3
11,085,369.
6 Wood production with Store shade
63
6,267,971.
7 Display area 1 and 2
81
8 Security Guard Room 407353.12
1,746,554.
9 Office Room
82
2,464,190.2
10 Cafeteria
6
11 Bath 1348902.61
12 Inner Roads, Parking and Unloading Area
57,380,537.84

4.2 Raw materials and consumables

The main raw materials required include cement, stone aggregates, fine and coarse sand,
chemical additives and water. The major raw materials for the project include cement, stone
aggregates and sand / stone dust. All these raw materials are available in Ethiopia and the cement
could be directly procured from the cement companies. The stone aggregates, stone dust and
river sand is also available in near to the project area.

Marble stone, chips and powder is also available in Ethiopia. The pigments and additives will be
purchased from importer. The details are as under

 Cement

Portland cement that complying with Ethiopia Standard, Cement should always be stored in dry
place, off the floor and should be use within three months of the date of manufacture. Never use

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cement that has lumps in it and only use cement from a well-known brand that has a SABS mark
of approval on it.

 Aggregate

Aggregate is the stone, sand and ash you want to vibrate and compact down and bind together
with the cement. A good aggregate is an aggregate that is from chemicals, clay and organic
material. A good aggregate will bond well with the cement paste and not react with it. As a rule
of thumb, the denser you’re finished block or block the stronger the block or block will be. You
must choose your aggregates according to your needs.

To achieve a dense block with an aggregate that can be vibrated and compacted down easily you
need to have an aggregate with evenly graded particles ranging from fine dust up to larger stone
of around 9mm. Blending different aggregates often produces the best results.

 Water

Only clean clear potable water should be used in the manufacture of the blocks and blocks. Any
organic material in water will prevent the cement from setting. Never use salty or break water. It
is advisable to get your water tested for impurities. Chemical additives are also used for
imparting water proofing characteristics. Colors and pigments are also used for imparting color
to the products.

 Reinforcement bar

Reinforcement bar is the Steel, which are using for Concrete structure to resist tensile load by
bind together with the cement, sand and aggregate. A good Reinforcement is from chemicals,
clay and organic material. A good reinforcement bar will bond well with the cement paste and
not react with it. As a rule of thumb, the denser you’re finished block or block the stronger the
block or block will be. You must choose your type of reinforcement type according to your
needs.

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To achieve a good quality of RC Concrete Structure concrete with an aggregate that can be
vibrated and compacted down easily you need to have a good structural bond concrete produces
the best results.

4.3 Utilities/Power Supply and Water/

Electrical Power Requirement: It is estimated that 30 KWH power connections will be


required for the production unit including the power requirement for production machines and
general-purpose lighting. The cost of the power has been calculated on the basis of birr
0.65/kwh.

Water

S.N Description Consumption/ Unit Cost Total Cost


year (Birr) (Birr)
1 Electricity (kWh) 300,000 kWh 0.65 195,000

2 Water (M3) 130,000 m³ 11 1,430,000

3 Fuel Oil (litters) 56,250 Litter 20 1,125,000

4 Lubricating oil (kg) As reqd. As reqd. - 200,000

Total Annual Cost 2,950,000

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4.4 Process of Manufacture


4.4.1 Cement blocks

The manufacturing process of cement blocks mainly involves mixing and casting of blocks. The
mix in respect of cement aggregate and sand should be suitably proportioned to gain required
strength of block conforming to the standards. The coarse, fine & medium grade materials should
preferably be mixed in the ratio of 40:20:40 for obtaining better interlocking of grains. Vibration
& pressing action together helps in better dispersion of mixture and compaction. The amount of
water required for the mixture varies depending upon the grading of aggregated & capacity of
press machine.

PAN MIXER SKIP LOADER

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VIBRO-HYDRAULIC PRESS

Batching equipment is used for proportioning the ingredient accurately. Mixer is used for
homogenous mixing and blocks are shaped in a vibrio compactor. Material handling is carried
out with the help of shovel loader, screw & belt conveyer and forklift etc. The blocks after
formation are stacked on pallets and carefully shifted to shed in a humid atmosphere to develop
initial strength in 24-36 hours. The blocks are stacked & sprayed with the water. The spraying of
water must be continued intermittently for a period of three weeks for complete curing. The
blocks are then allowed to dry for four weeks before dispatch.

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As stated above, keeping in view the size of the demand for these products in the market, a semi-
automatic process has been recommended in the project.

4.4.2 Paver Blocks

The process flowchart for the manufacture of cement blocks and paver blocks is as given below:

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4.4.3 Terrazzo Tile/Cement floor

The process flowchart for the manufacturing of plain and colored mosaic tiles is given below:

4.5 Plant Layout

The following diagram shows the layout arrangement of the factory.

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V. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

5.1 Human Resources Plan

The key to the success of the company lies in its people whose skills, expertise and talent help in
company to achieve and sustain its market position. The Proposed project believes that
employees are the key to achieved targeted goals and are the primary source of competitive
advantage.

5.2 Organization Structure

The proposed project uses the organizational structure fits to carry out its activities. The highest
management body in the project is general manage. The highest executive body of the project
management organ is Mr. Amare Mulushewa which is privately owned. All section heads of the
project are accountable to the manger. Production section head, Testing and quality control and
Fnance and administration section heads need to report the manager.

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Plant supervisor, machine operators and unskilled workers need to report to production section
heads. Laboratory technical is needs to report to Testing and quality control section heads. And
all others, sales person, accountant, Drivers and guards need to report to financial and
administration section heads. The organizational structure of the project will be made up of the
following:

 Production section
 Testing and quality control
 Finance and administration section
 Plant supervisor
 Machine operator
 Unskilled workers
 Laboratory technician
 Sales person
 Accountant
 Drivers
 Guards

The Organization structure below shows the working relationship Mr. Amare Mulushewa the
CEO of the factory and owner. The General Manager will be accounted to the owner. Under
each division heads there are employees who will undertake day to day activities.

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General
Manager

Admin & Productionhead Marketing &sales


Finance head head

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VI. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

6.1 Assumptions

The following assumptions are taken in to consideration throughout the financial analysis. All
finance is expressed in terms of Birr, and fractions are rounded to the next digit.

Particulars Measure
Rate of Interest (Bank)…………………………………………………………………….
……….8.5%
Source of finance…………………………………………………………………………….
………..70% Loan
30% Equity
Discount
rate…………………………………………………………………………………………….15%
Accounts
receivable…………………………………………………………………………………30 days
Account
payable……………………………………………………………………………………..30 days
Raw material
local………………………………………………………………………………….30 days
Raw material abroad
…………………………………………………………………………….90 days
Work in process inventory……………………………………………………………….……..35
days
Cash on hand……………………………………………………………………………….
………….5 days
Depreciation (Building)
………………………………………………………………………….SLM* 20 years
Depreciation (Machinery)………………………………………………………………………
SLM 10 years

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Depreciation (furniture & fixtures) …………………………………………………………SLM


20 years
Tax…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………..30%
Tax
holidays……………………………………………………………………………………………
…3 years
Repayment period of Debt……………………………………………………………………..8
years
Construction
period………………………………………………………………………………….1 year.
Capacity Utilization…………………………………………………………………….
…………..90%
Working Capital Cycle………………………………………………………….………………..1
month
Spare Parts and Maintenance……………………………………………………………….5% of
plant & machinery

6.2 Initial Investment Cost


The total initial investment cost of the project including working capital is estimated at about
Birr 62.03 million, out of which about 53% will be required in foreign currency.

S/no Description Amount (Birr)


1 Machinery and Equipment 1,906,778.00
2 Land 1906778
3 Construction Cost 57,380,537.84
4 Miscellaneous Fixed Assets 2,105,000
5 Pre-operating Expenses 205,000.00
6 Training Expense 34553.00
7 Working Capital 1,121,500.00

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Total (Birr) 1156053

6.3 Production Cost


The annual production cost at full operation capacity of the plant is estimated at Birr 1.4 million
(see Table below). The material and utility cost accounts for 16.8 per cent while repair and
maintenance take 13.5 per cent of the production cost.

Items Year
3 4 7 15
Raw Material and Inputs 40 45 50 50
Labor direct 78.2 88.00 97.80 97.80
Utilities 159.20 179.10 199.00 199.00
Maintenance and repair 110.40 124.20 138.00 138.00
Factory overheads 27.80 31.20 34.71 34.71
Administration Overheads 41.04 41.04 41.04 41.04
Total operating costs 456.60 508.60 560.55 560.55
Depreciation 298.40 298.40 298.40 298.40
Cost of Finance 557.10 583.90 607.90 597.60
Total Production Cost 1,312.10 1,390.9 1,445.10 1,402.90

6.3 Detail breakdown Fixed investment cost

S/n o Descriptions Cost/m2 Area /m2 Total Cost


(Birr) (Birr)
1 Land 18 30,000 540,000
2 Shade 1,500 2,500 1,250,000.00
3 Site Preparation for FG inventory 500 2,500 250,000.00
Total 0
A. Cost Building
S/N Description Civil work Cost

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1 Concrete pole production ware house 5,946,019.78


5,293,226.2
2 Circular pipe production
5
4,688,226.2
3 Ditch Cover production and curring area
5
10,347,353.6
4 HCB Production and curing store,and Terrazo
8
Storage of finished product/ Shed/Metal 7,785,369.6
5
production 3
11,085,369.
6 Wood production with Store shade
63
6,267,971.
7 Display area 1 and 2
81
8 Security Guard Room 407353.12
1,746,554.
9 Office Room
82
2,464,190.2
10 Cafeteria
6
11 Bath 1348902.61
12 Inner Roads, Parking and Unloading Area
57,380,537.84

B. Terrazo tiles and mosaic flooring tiles section

S/n o Description Msrt Amount Unit Total price


Price
1 Hydraulic press (Cap 150 kg/sq cm) with
3 79800 239400
pressure No
gauge (M20)
Hydraulic double piston pump with 5 HP
motor combined with safety valve, capable of
No 1 56500 56,500
feeding 4 to 5 presses, ram vibrator 1.5 HP,
2 mould vibrator 2 HP
(M21)
Levelling (grinding) machine complete
3 with all attachments grinding capacity 1 130,00 130,000
4 tiles at a time (5 HP) No 0
(M22)

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4 Semi polishing machine with 2 HP motor for


1set 62,000 62,000
sample polishing for testing (M23) No
5 Mould with 1 set of extra mould (M24) 1set 86,000 86,000
6 Pallets (M25) No 250 500 125000
7 Tipping borrows (M26) LS 12,000
Sub-Total B 710,900

C. Cost of machinery and Equipment for Cement concrete

S/no Descriptions Unit Amount Unit Price Total Cost


1 Hydraulically operated stationary No 1 340,000 340,000
block making machine (M1)
2 200 x 200 x 400 (mm) cavity block No 1 9,600
ram & mould (M2)
3 150 x 200 x 400 (mm) cavity block Dozen Dozen 9,600
ram & mould (M3)
4 100 x 200 x 400 (mm) cavity block Dozen Dozen 9,000
ram & mould (M4)
5 200 x 200 x 400 (mm) solid block ram Dozen Dozen 8,700
& mould (M5)
6 150 x 200 x 400 (mm) solid block ram Dozen Dozen 8,700
& mould (M6)
7 100 x 200 x 400 (mm) solid block ram Dozen Dozen 8,700
& mould (M7)
8 Paver block mould (M8) Dozen Dozen 100,000
9 Pallet stacker (M9) No 1 220,000
10 Pan mixer of 500 kg. capacity with No 1 140,000
15 HP motor(M10)
11 Mix conveyor with 2 HP No 1 674,078
motor(M11)
Platform electronic weighing scale
12 No 1 24,000
500kg capacity (M12)
13 Water dosing pump with 2 HP motor No 1 17,000
(M13)

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14 Wheel barrows with pneumatic No 4 600 2,400


wheels (M14)
15 Pallet truck 1500 kg. capacity (M15) No 2 8,000 16,000
16 Pallet truck capacity 500 kg. with No 500 500 25000
pneumatic wheels (M16)
18 Skip loader (M18) No 1 13000 13000
19 Color mixer 100 kg. capacity 7 HP No 1 24000 24000
(M19)
Sub-Total (Birr) 1,906,778.00
D. Miscellaneous Fixed Assets & Expenditures
S/n o Unit Total
Description
Mst Amoun Price price
1 Furniture & office equipment LS 1,000,000

2 Laboratory equipments LS 200,000

3 Raw material moving Vehicles No 2 85000 170,000

4 Double pickup Vehicles No 1 735000 735,000

Sub Tota/Birr/ 2,105,000

E. Pre-Operating Expense

S/n o Description Measrt Amount Unit Price Total price

1 Registration and formation of the LS 15,000


company

2 Consultant fees while project LS 85,000


preparation

3 Salary, travel expense, legal expense LS 105,000

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etc

Subtotal E 0

Total Fixed Cost A+B+C+D+E 64,895,893.84

6.4 Profit and loss forecast

The income prepared based on the company’s revenue and cost. The detail for each part and the
summary of income statement is stated below

Operating Revenue

The company plans to produce and sell three types of products. The demands for these services
are forecasted based on detail analysis of the construction sector and the future of the country.
The price and the number of units produced and considered to be constant in the normal
operation of the company. The detail of this part is presented in the following table.

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