Apparel and textiles manufacturer and exporter Shahi Exports has partnered with Taiwan based business Little King Global. As part of the joint venture, Shahi Exports will manufacture synthetic performance textiles for sportswear from its new plant in Shimoga, Karnataka.
“This is an important step for us to expand our footprint and focus on enhancing our product portfolio,” said Shahi Exports knits division CEO Ramalingam T in a press release. “Our partnership with Little King Global is not just a venture but a commitment to our customers, assuring them access to the very best in class when it comes to synthetic fabrics. Our goal is continual improvement and relentless focus on product development as we continue growing and increasing the scale of operations. We also aim to contribute toward boosting employment generation across the country.”
Production at the Shimoga plant is set to be fully operational by the end of the year. The facility will have an initial production capacity of 500 tonnes per month and this will be increased to 1,000 tonnes per month.
“Our mission is to be a world-class partner in supplying sustainable, functional fabrics for brand customers,” said Little King Global’s vice president Bruce Liao. “Shahi is well known for its ESG framework, worker well-being initiatives, and innovation in the textile and apparel industry. With the global supply chain shift and the rise of India’s manufacturing trend, we should leverage the best resources from advanced technologies, economical production, and talent for our Shimoga plant. Once the plant is operational, we will offer recycled, responsive, and resilient services for our valued customers.”
Sarla Ahuja establishes Shahi in 1974 and today the business counts three fabric processing mills and more than 50 apparel manufacturing facilities spread across eight Indian states. The business has a workforce of over 96,000 individuals across its vertically integrated operations.
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