We are a trustworthy manufacturer, exporter with 25 years of experience under the leadership of our Founder, PromoterMr. VIKASH GOEL specialized in manufacturing starch-based products such as Corrugated Adhesives, Modified Starch, Industrial glues& gums used in various industries like Paper converted industries, Paper cores & Tubes, Paper Edge Protector, Paper honeycomb, Paper Drums & Containers etc.
Corrugman : Vikkas Modified Starch Industries has been serving the industry since 2000. What inspired the establishment of the company, and what key values continue to guide its growth today?
Vikash Goel : Vikkas Modified Starch Industries was established with the vision of providing dependable, high-performance starch-based solutions to industries where adhesive quality directly impacts production efficiency and product performance.
Over the years, our journey has been guided by a few core values—quality, consistency, customer commitment, innovation and long-term relationships. We believe that a successful manufacturing company is not built only by producing a good product, but by understanding the customer’s process and continuously improving the solution around it. Our focus has always been on delivering products that provide consistent performance, reduce production challenges and help our customers operate more efficiently.
CM : From manufacturing starch-based products to becoming a trusted supplier for multiple industries, what have been the most significant milestones in your entrepreneurial journey?
VG : One of our biggest milestones has been the evolution from a starch-product manufacturer into a comprehensive supplier of modified starches, dextrins and industrial adhesive solutions for several industries.
Our growing product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and presence across different markets have helped us build long-standing relationships with customers. Another important milestone has been our ability to develop application-specific products rather than following a one-formulation-fits-all approach. Our journey has been driven by continuous learning, investment in manufacturing capabilities and, most importantly, listening to our customers.
CM : How has your continuous focus on product development and process improvements helped the company remain competitive?
VG : The starch and adhesive industry is constantly evolving, particularly with the increasing
automation and speed of modern production lines. We therefore continuously work on formulation improvement, process control and product consistency. Parameters such as viscosity, pH, solubility, bonding strength and moisture resistance are critical for industrial applications.
This approach enables us to develop products that are better suited to modern machinery and changing customer requirements while maintaining consistent quality.
CM : What differentiates your products in terms of quality, consistency and industrial performance?
VG : Our key differentiator is our focus on consistent performance under actual industrial operating conditions.
Our portfolio includes modified starches, dextrin powders, corrugation gum powders and industrial adhesives. For corrugated packaging applications in particular, factors such as initial tack, setting time, viscosity stability, bonding strength and moisture resistance are extremely important.
We focus on achieving a balance between performance, ease of application and production efficiency, so that our products become a reliable part of the customer’s manufacturing process.
CM : How are advanced manufacturing technologies and quality control systems utilized to achieve precise viscosity, pH, solubility and moisture resistance?
VG : Consistency is extremely important in starch-based adhesive manufacturing. Our approach involves controlled manufacturing processes and systematic quality checks to ensure that products meet the required application parameters.
Depending on the product, parameters such as viscosity, pH, solubility, bonding characteristics and moisture resistance need to be carefully controlled.
The objective is not simply to manufacture a product to specification, but to ensure that the product performs consistently when used on the customer’s production line.
CM : What new product formulations or specialty starch-based adhesive solutions are currently being developed?
VG : Our product development is focused on the evolving needs of the packaging, paper and allied industries.
There is increasing demand for adhesives that provide faster setting, improved bonding, moisture resistance, consistent machinability and better production efficiency.
We continue to work on application-specific formulations and specialty starch-based solutions that can support both conventional and high-speed manufacturing systems.
CM : How do you identify emerging market opportunities and develop innovative adhesive solutions?
VG : Our strongest source of innovation is our interaction with customers.
We closely observe changes in machinery, production speeds, paper quality, environmental conditions and application requirements. Customer feedback and application trials provide valuable inputs for developing and modifying formulations.
We believe innovation should solve a real manufacturing problem. Therefore, our approach is strongly application-oriented rather than innovation merely for the sake of introducing a new product.
CM : What role does continuous formulation improvement play in enhancing bonding strength, production efficiency and sustainability?
VG : Continuous formulation improvement can directly influence production performance.
For corrugated manufacturers, better bonding can reduce rejection and production interruptions, while faster setting and stable viscosity can support efficient machine operation. At the same time, developing products that work effectively at the required application levels can contribute to efficient material utilization. Our objective is to continuously improve the balance between bonding performance, productivity and resource efficiency.
CM : How do customer feedback, application trials and technical collaborations contribute to customized products?
VG : Every industrial application has its own requirements. Paper characteristics, machine speed, environmental conditions and application methods can all influence adhesive performance.
Therefore, customer feedback and application trials are important parts of our product-development process. They help us understand the actual operating conditions and fine-tune formulations accordingly.
This collaborative approach enables us to provide more application-specific solutions and build stronger technical relationships with customers.
CM : What business strategies have contributed most significantly to your sustained success?
VG : Our strategy has always been based on quality, reliability, customer service and long-term relationships.
Rather than focusing only on short-term business, we aim to become a dependable technical partner for our customers. Maintaining consistent product quality while continuously expanding our product capabilities has helped us serve different industrial applications.
Our domestic and export presence has also encouraged us to maintain competitive standards and continuously improve our products and processes.
CM : How do you ensure a reliable supply chain while maintaining consistent quality and competitive pricing?
VG : Supply-chain reliability is an important part of manufacturing.
We focus on planning raw-material requirements, maintaining appropriate quality standards and monitoring production processes carefully. At the same time, manufacturing efficiency and process optimization help us remain competitive.
For us, cost competitiveness cannot come at the expense of consistency. The objective is to achieve the right balance between quality, efficiency and value for the customer.
CM : What importance do technical support and customer education hold in building long-term relationships?
VG : Technical support is extremely important in industrial adhesive applications.
The right adhesive formulation has to be complemented by correct preparation, application and machine conditions. Our technical interaction with customers helps identify the root cause of application problems and determine the most suitable solution.
This creates a relationship that goes beyond simply supplying a product—we aim to provide technical value and application support.
CM : How do you view the technological transformation taking place in India’s starch, adhesive and corrugated packaging industries?
VG : The Indian packaging industry is undergoing significant technological transformation. Corrugated manufacturing is increasingly adopting automation, higher-speed production systems and more sophisticated machinery.
This transformation is also changing the requirements from adhesives. Products now need to deliver consistent performance at higher machine speeds and under increasingly demanding operating conditions.
We see this technological evolution as a major opportunity for Indian manufacturers and adhesive suppliers to upgrade their capabilities.
CM : What advancements in modified starch chemistry and adhesive formulations will significantly improve efficiency, moisture resistance and sustainability?
VG : Future development will increasingly focus on achieving better performance with more efficient formulations. Improved bonding, faster setting, better moisture resistance and greater consistency will remain important requirements, particularly for automated packaging lines.
At the same time, the industry will continue to look for solutions that support more responsible resource utilization and environmentally conscious manufacturing.
CM : How important is investment in advanced production equipment and process optimization?
VG : Investment in technology is essential for Indian manufacturers who want to compete in both domestic and international markets. Modern equipment can improve process consistency, productivity and quality control. However, technology alone is not enough. It must be supported by skilled people, process discipline and continuous improvement. The combination of technology + technical expertise + quality systems will be critical for India’s competitiveness.
CM : What growth opportunities do you foresee for starch-based adhesives and specialty dextrin products?
VG : India’s packaging and paper industries have significant growth potential. As packaging requirements become more sophisticated and automated, the demand for high-performance adhesives is expected to increase.
Starch-based adhesives have an important role because they offer versatility across several applications. There is also scope for specialty dextrin and modified starch products in a wide range of industrial applications.
CM : Which emerging sectors are likely to create new demand over the next five to ten years?
VG : Packaging will remain a major growth area, particularly as organized manufacturing and automation continue to expand. Beyond conventional corrugated packaging, opportunities can emerge in paper-based products, specialty packaging, paper cores and tubes, paper cones, honeycomb structures and other industries where starch-based bonding solutions can provide value. The growing preference for paper-based and efficient packaging solutions can further support demand for advanced starch-based adhesives.
CM : What strategic initiatives should Indian manufacturers adopt to strengthen innovation, exports and global competitiveness?
VG : Indian manufacturers should focus on three areas: technology, quality and innovation.
Investment in modern production systems, strong quality-control processes and continuous product development will be essential.
At the same time, manufacturers should build stronger technical capabilities, understand international customer requirements and develop products that can compete on performance—not merely on price.
CM : What sustainability initiatives has your company implemented?
VG : Sustainability is becoming increasingly important across manufacturing industries.
Our focus is on efficient manufacturing, responsible utilization of resources, process optimization and minimizing avoidable industrial waste. Improving product performance can also help customers use adhesive solutions more efficiently.
Going forward, we see sustainability not as a separate initiative but as an integral part of responsible manufacturing and product development.
CM : How do you support employee development, workplace safety and skill enhancement?
VG : People are at the heart of any manufacturing organization. We believe continuous learning, technical awareness and workplace safety are essential for building a strong manufacturing culture. Skilled employees are also critical to maintaining consistent production quality and implementing new technologies successfully.
Our long-term objective is to create an environment where people can develop their skills while contributing to the company’s growth.
CM : What industry recognitions, customer achievements or milestones have been most meaningful?
VG : For us, one of the most meaningful achievements is the trust that we have built with customers over the years.
Long-standing customer relationships and the ability to continue supplying consistent products as their businesses grow are important indicators of our success. Our evolution into a supplier serving multiple industries and markets is another significant milestone in our journey.
CM : How important are industry exhibitions, technical conferences and customer engagement events?
VG : Industry exhibitions and conferences provide an excellent platform to understand market developments, meet customers and exchange technical knowledge.
They also help manufacturers understand emerging machinery and application trends. For us, these interactions are valuable because they provide direct feedback from the market and help us identify opportunities for product improvement.
