EASTERN
INDIA CORRUGATED BOX MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (EICMA)
is an industrial association established in 1972 representing
the interest of corrugated box manufacturers in West Bengal,
Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam and other North Eastern States and is
a member of the Federation
of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM) with the
primary objective of being a catalyst for the growth of the
corrugated box industry by interacting closely with the Government of India and the other State Governments for the formulation
of policies, conducting various seminars and workshops, organizing
buyer-seller meets, participating in national and international
conferences, exhibitions, conducting R & D for better
packaging and newer market developments, maintaining close
interaction with various sectors or upgrading of technology.
The objectives of the Association are achieved by the following
ways:
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Interacting closely with the government of India on formulation of policies with specific focus on corrugated box industry.
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Conducting various seminars on specific
subjects like Tea Industry, Defence, Horticulture, Packaging
Solutions, etc.
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Maintaining state of art information /
database of corrugated industry (i.e.) consumers, suppliers,
etc.
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Taking effective steps to campaign for
promotion of corrugated industry through buyer-seller
meet.
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Participating in national and international conferences, exhibitions, seminars under the banner of FCBM.
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Maintaining close interaction with
kraft paper mills and machinery manufacturers to upgrade
the technology.
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Complimenting FCBM in running various cells
concerning Research & Development, Market Development,
Encroachment, Excise, Sales Tax, etc.
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Providing value added services like
software development, international packaging calendar
and new happenings in India and abroad.
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Liaising with various Chambers, Trade
Bodies and Consultancy Houses for the benefit of the members.
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