Our Company Mission

Southern Cassava Processing Mills, a subsidiary of the reputed Southern Hydrocarbons Pondicherry Group, is dedicated to the manufacturing of high-quality Tapioca starch and modified starches tailored for diverse industries such as food, paper, textiles, adhesives, and biopolymers. Strategically located in Ethapur, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, our facility is equipped to process approximately 400 MT of fresh Tapioca roots daily, delivering around 100 MT of starch with exceptional purity and performance characteristics.

The fully automated plant integrates advanced processing technologies sourced from Thailand—the global leader in starch equipment—alongside top-grade Indian utilities, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Our closed-loop effluent treatment system is designed to meet statutory standards, while also recovering biogas for process use.

Scheduled for commercial production by July 2024, this ₹20 crore project underscores our commitment to self-reliance, regional economic upliftment, and meeting growing demands from corporate and open markets. With SHC Group as a primary consumer and a robust marketing strategy in place, we are poised to set new benchmarks in starch manufacturing across South India and beyond.

Manufacturing Process

Our manufacturing plant is meticulously designed to operate with maximum efficiency, precise engineering, and sustainable practices
at every stage of production.

Raw Material

At Southern Cassava Processing Mills, we procure fresh Tapioca roots from a carefully selected network of farmers located within 50 km radius
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Equipment

Fully automated plant with stainless steel contact parts, high-speed separators, flash dryers, extractors, and raspers.
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Technology

At Southern Cassava Processing Mills, we pride ourselves on leveraging world-class technology to deliver superior starch quality.
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Capacity

Our plant is engineered to process approximately 400 metric tons of fresh tapioca roots per day, resulting in the production of around 100 metric tons of high-grade tapioca starch daily.
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Seasonal Operation

Our manufacturing unit operates seasonally for approximately 180 days each year, aligning production cycles with the natural harvest window of Tapioca roots.
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Water Management

Our facility is designed with an efficient and environmentally responsible water management system. With a daily process water requirement of approximately 150 kilolitres
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Infrastructure

Our 3-acre plant in Ethapur, Salem District, offers strategic advantages in logistics, resource availability, and skilled labor.
Key Highlights:
- Fully automated processing line
- 250 KVA electricity load
- Stainless steel contact surfaces
- Climate-resilient storage systems
- Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)
- In-house quality assurance lab

Sustainability

- Raw Material Sourcing: Proximity-based procurement reduces transport emissions.
- Water Usage: Optimized with recycling and ETP compliance.
- Waste Management: Anaerobic digestion system generates biogas for in-house fuel needs.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: High-efficiency machinery reduces power consumption.
- Community Engagement: Supporting local farmers and rural employment in the region.

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