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Kitex invests in capacity building

Kerala-based textile company Kitex is a vertical set-up with knitting and processing of fabrics, until finished garments are done in-house. Kitex is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized infant apparel. Its products are sold in over 18 countries. The key market for the company is the US followed by Europe.

The company has set up a design studio in the US for value-added design services. Kitex clocked a marginal top-line growth of 2.04 per cent over the previous year. The company has been allotting regular capex for improvement of technology and infrastructure and is in the process of upgrading its current facilities so as to expand its capacity.

The facility in Kerala covers an area of 1,80,768 sq ft, one of the largest in the world under one roof. The garmenting unit uses latest machinery for pattern Computer-Aided-Design, plotting and grading. It has automatic spreader machines which enhance the speed of spreading and automated cutting machines for faster and precision cutting. Kitex employs nearly 4,372 people with a daily capacity to manufacture 3,60,000 units of infant garments.

Kitex will invest Rs 400 crores in subsidiary companies to increase manufacturing capacities. Having an integrated and traceable value chain which meets global standards at various stages of the product supply chain is the key differentiator for Kitex.

 

 
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