KPR Mills Ltd. has commissioned a new state-of-the-art processing plant with cold processing technology. The advanced technology of cold processing reduces water consumption by 30 per cent and eliminates the use of salt completely.
This eco-friendly facility will economise the cost of production and enhance the fabric with excellent color uniformity. The new unit will further add value to the garment division.
The sustained growth foreseen in the global apparel industry, coupled with a shift in overall trade towards Asia over the years in view of lower cost of production, has made India the most preferred, competitive textile manufacturing hub.
To keep pace with fast-changing customer demand, design and technology, increase in production capacity, coupled with technological advancement, has become essential. Currently, India lags in processing capacities in terms of modern technology. Bearing it in mind and commensurate with the increased in-house requirement on account of garment capacity expansion and future market potential, KPR expanded its fabric processing facility which has a backing of strong effluent treatment plant. The key factors of expansion are 100 per cent capacity addition, from 25 MT to 50 MT per day, advanced continuous process technology minimizing cost of production and hi-tech rotary screen printing to escalate operations.
The expansion drive facilitates the company’s commitment to grow with the market trend. The new processing ensures elimination of salt usage in dyeing that considerably reduces water and energy consumption, effluent, etc., thereby minimising the cost of production. It also ensures improved quality, higher color uniformity and safe processing of delicate & sensitive fabrics with minimal interruption through rotary screen printing. This will help in garnering large overseas customers from new giant markets, besides widening the current client base.
KPR has also commissioned its large greenfield garment manufacturing facility with a capacity to produce 36 million garments per annum under one roof. With this plant, the company has expanded its garment capacity to 95 million garments per annum, with the scope to emerge the largest garment manufacturer in India.