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  • G R O U P O F C O M PA N I E ST H A I L A N D

    Eco-Text i le Manufactuer Since 1980

  • C O N T E N T S2 Commitment

    3 History

    5 Innovation

    6 Products (Home Furnishing: Blind Textiles)

    7 Products (Home Furnishing: Drapery, Upholstery, and Wall Covering)

    8 Products (Apparel)

    9 Quality

    10 Fresh Air

    11 Environmentally Responsible

    12 Future Focused

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  • OUR COMMITMENTMESSAGE FROM THE CEOWe at Alpha are totally focused on being that one constant in an unpredictable economy that customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders have come to rely upon.

    All our efforts are directed at ensuring that our customers never receive less than what has been promised to them. This can be seen in the attitude of everyone at Alpha where we constantly strive to exceed customers expectations.

    Developing new fabric designs is a passion at Alpha. Creating an exciting extraordinary new collection of products for every season to delight our customers is the raison detre of the organisation.

    Injecting more and more quality in our products is the creed by which our technical people live. They keep on fixing things that are not broken, because they know that they can always make any good product even better.

    Alpha ensures that its projects and its manufacturing processes never encroach upon its sacredcommitment to protect the environment. At Alpha, preserving the environment is not for collecting awards, to which it has a claim to many. It is a religion.

    KOMAEN CHATRIRATCEO of Alpha Group of Companies

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  • HISTORYLocated a short drive from Bangkok, Thailand, Alpha draws on the countrys long history of producing beautiful textiles to combine with state of the art materials and manufacturing processes. Since its inception in 1980, the Alpha Group of companies goal has been to develop products of international quality and performance while meeting the strictest environmental standards.

    The Alpha Group is a truly vertically integratedmanufacturing operation comprising of four maincompanies each involved in various stages of textile production including yarn spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing and finally made-up goods.

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    The Alpha Group of CompaniesDevelopment Timeline

    Alphatex Industries Co., Ltd was founded in 1980 specialising in the design and development of fabrics for high-end brands in the area of blinds, home furnishings, automotive and apparel fabrics. With over 80% of its production for export, this division is the heart of the Alpha Group.

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  • Sigma Apparel Co., Ltd was formed in 1995to handle finished goods manufacturing including garments and home furnishings / curtainmanufacturing

    with finishing capabilities to international stadards including:

    This division also houses a fully equipped laboratory for colour matching using computer, dispenser and internal test facilities for measuring to various international requirements including Fire Retardant testing to all well known global standards.

    Alpha Spinning Co., Ltd was established in 1988in response to the need for high quality yarns to meet customerrequirements of increasingly complex and elaborate fabrics. Alpha Spinning and Texturizing facilities are equipped to handle a wide spectrum of fibers from the coarsest of linens to the finest ofsynthetics.

    Alpha Processing Co., Ltd was added in 1985

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    Wide width foam, flocking and paste coating to 3.0 widthFire retardant to international standards including M1 (France)Wide width digital printing Jet dyeingCalendaring SuedingSanforizing

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  • INNOVATIONThe Alpha Group prides itself on its ability to constantly create and innovate, with zero-tolerance for poor quality. Alphas design department is in constant evolution,incredibly creating over 25 new designs daily, weaving together yarns of different properties into fabrics of various textures, designs, and colour effects/feel. Among the many successful designs it has developed a multitude of unique combinations, some of which have become standards not only in Thailand, but in the international market as well.

    Alphas commitment to constant progression allows the ability to read market directions and customize fabrics to buyers specifications.

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  • PRODUCTSHOME FURNISHINGBLIND TEXTILESAlpha offers a wide selection of the latest in Polyester, Cationic, Post Consumer and Low Melt (non coated) yarn options to produce an endless choice of dobby and jacquard texture designs.

    Blinds production capabilities includeCoating to 3.0 wide in Translucent and Blockout (foam, flock and paste)Halogen, Melamine and PVC freeExcellent light fastness to handle the harshest of conditionsWater Repellent, Anti-microbial and stain releaseFire Retardent to NFPA 701, BS 5867, B1, B2 IMO A-471 and M1Textured and Plain designs in both Jacquard and Dobby weaves

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  • Home furnishings capabilities include

    The Product Design and Development team at Alpha are committed to the constant evolution of their home furnishings offering.

    Textured and Plain designs in both Jacquard and Dobby weavesCore Printing and wide width digital printingCrushed finishing (torque)Coating to 3.0 wide in Blockout traditional foam or flock finishedHalogen, Melamine and PVC free Excellent light fastnessWater Repellent, Anti-microbial and stain releaseFire Retardent to NFPA 701, BS 5867, B1, B2 IMO A-471, M1 and BS5852

    FR SpectrumA range of inherently flame resistant fabrics. Flame retardancy is imparted at a molecular level and will not wash or wear out. Certified FR SPECTRUM meets or exceeds the following FR test standardsNFPA 701-1999 (USA)BS 5867 & BS 5852 (UK)M1 (France)B1 & B2 (Germany)IMO A-471 (Marine)and most other standards worldwide

    FR Spectum fabrics exhibit the same properties as regular polyester with the added benefit of flame resistance. FR SPECTRUM fabrics can be dyed and heat transfer printed with no impact on FR performance.

    Markets for the FR SpectrumHospitality, Health Care, Government, Industrial, Public Transportation and Cruise Ships

    Wall coveringCatering for this growing market, Alpha is able to offer beautiful wall covering textile options in both standard and flame retardant properties that are not only water repellent, but also act as a microbe shield with antifungal properties.

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    PRODUCTSHOME FURNISHINGDRAPERY, UPHOLSTERY, AND WALL COVERING

  • PRODUCTS APPAREL

    Textured and Plain designs in both Jacquard and Dobby weavesCrochet EmbroideryChintzWool TouchCore Printing and digital printingCrushed finishing (torque)Bi-Stretch FabricsHalogen, Melamine and PVC freeExcellent light fastnessOdorless, Water Repellent, Anti-microbial and stain release finishes

    Working with many internationally renowned brands, Alpha has developed a reputation for beautiful yet functional products. The fabrics are produced from a wide spectrum of fibres, such as: Linen, Polyester, Viscose, Modal, Cotton ,Blended and Recycled Polyester.

    Apparel textile capabilities include

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  • QUALITYPROCESSES AND SYSTEMSIn line with the constant commitment to the highest of quality standards, The Alpha Group of companies has studied and implemented well known system programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness including 5S and Six Sigma.

    has achieved the highest levels of global manufacturing standards includingISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, ISO 50001, TS 16949

    The Alpha Group of companies

    OEKO-TEX Standard 1000Resetting the standard during2011 Alpha spinning was the first factory in South East Asia to achieve OEKO-TEX Standard 1000 for environmentallyfriendly operations along the supply chain. In 2012 Alphas dyeing unit achieved the same outstanding certification making it the first dyeing factory in Asia to reachEco-friendly factory accreditation.

    To be certified with OEKO-TEX Standard 1000, companies have to meet defined criteria regarding their environmentally friendly and socially acceptable production process at all production stages (International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology, OEKO-TEX, 2014).

    OEKO-TEX Standard 100Products from The Alpha Group of companies have been certified according to the OEKO-TEXStandard 100Tested for harmful substances.

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  • FRESH AIR

    The Alpha Group is leading the textile world with an ambitious program to measure and monitor its carbon footprint at each stage of production. Working with the Thailand Greenhouse Organization, Alpha was able to determine that its combined production processes are up to 38% lower when compared to the globally recognized Life Cycle Inventory Database. Efficiencies in certain processes such as dyeing showed as much as 50% less carbon footprint when compared to industry standards.

    respectively showed improvements in Alphas already impressive low carbon footprint performance results. Alphas excellence in the area of carbon reduction and overall low carbon usage resulted in being awarded special recognition by the Thailand Energy Minister for its efforts.

    Studies completed and compared in 2011 and 2013

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  • ENVIRONMENTALLYRESPONSIBLEUse of recycled materials Recycled Biomass from a nearby furniture factory is being used as the alternative fuel source replacing theuse of oil to power the high temperature thermic heaters and steam producing boilers.

    Water conservation and usage With constant focus and determination, the Alpha Processing division has been able to establish processes to treat and recycle 100% water used in its various stages of production. Achieving this result earned special recognition in the form of a Zero Effluent Discharge Award from the Government of Thailand.

    Zero landfill A current undertaking is one of working toward Zero Landfill. With a strong focus in this area, Alpha hopes to achieve this goal in the not too distant future.

    Between 2006 and 2011 Alphawas recognized with five energy awards including overall Best Organization in 2007 for its commitment to constant improvement in energy consumption.

    Mr.Komaen Chatrirat C.E.O of Alpha Group receiving the Thailand Energy Award from Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, Former Prime Minister of Thailand

    Energy Awards

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  • FUTURE FOCUSEDThe Alpha Group has already built a strong reputation for producing high performingproducts that are at the forefront of market trends.

    It is through constant investment in the areas ofproduct design and development, environmentalbest practices, latest technologies, and industryleading team members that has propelled Alpha to focus on continuous growth in many existing and new emerging markets.

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  • ALPHA GROUP OF COMPANIES70 MOO 9, SOI SUKSAWAD 47, PHRAPADAENG

    SAMUTPRAKARN 10130, THAILANDTel 66(2) 4630110 | Fax 66(2) 4634389

    [email protected] | www.alphacompanies.com