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C O R P O R A T E P R E S E N T A T I O N

Sapphire T E X T I L E S

P A K I S T A N



In t rodu c i ng Pak i s t an

Population: 170 million

Area:796,095 Km sq. (307,374 sq mi)

• GDP (PPP) $451.972 billion

• Per Capita Income $2,942

• Labour Force 55.88 million

• GDP growth rate 4%

• Agriculture 20% of the GDP

• Service Sector 53% of the GDP

• Apparel & Textiles 60% of exports

• Exports in 2010 $19.55 billion

V i s i t i ng Pak i s t an

The geography of Pakistan is a blend of landscapes varying from plains to deserts, forests, hills, and plateaus ranging from the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea in the south to the mountains of the Himalayan range in the north Pakistan has a rich culture and history. Having the remains the one of the oldest civilization, Indus Civilization, to being enriched with art and architecture during the Mughal Empire, and important monuments associated with its efforts for Independence and progress, Pakistan has several must see landmark when visiting this country


S A P P H I R E G R O U P


Cor pora te S t a te me nt

• Mission Statement To build flexible manufacturing capabilities in the textile industry to cater to the growing and evolving global demands, keeping a lead position in our business, maintaining our values based on good business ethics, and at the same time to contribute in the development of the community in which we work and live in

• Vision Statement To be a leading group with diversification

• Our Values PRIDE

• People • Relationship • Integrity • Diversity • Environment


Sapphi re a t a G lance

• One of the largest textile groups in Pakistan • Business history of more than five decades • Annual turnover US$ 640 million • Core business Cotton Textile (Yarns, Woven, Knits, Home Textile) • Diversified into Energy, Renewable Energy and Agribusiness • 24 manufacturing facilities in Pakistan • Employing more than 16,000 people • Strategic alliances with offshore companies • Professional management structure • Reaching 35 destinations across the globe • Actively involved in community welfare programs


Sapphi re : Hi s tor y

More than forty years in textiles

• 1960: The conceptualization of what became Sapphire started in East Bengal • 1970: First spinning plant in Pakistan • 1980-90: Expansions in yarn spinning –one of the largest yarn producer • 1990: “Value Added” project begins with its first weaving plant • 1995: Knit Fabrics and Yarn Dyeing Project • 2002: Home Textiles Sewing • 2003: Dyeing & Finishing Plant for Woven Fabrics for Apparel • 2004: Knit Sewing Unit • 2006: Ground breaking of 225MW IPP project –Production • 2010: Sapphire Dairy Farm: State of the Art Corporate Dairy Farm


Capab i l i t i e s & Capac i t i e s

11 Yarn Spinning Plants 7,500,000 kg/month

1 Yarn Dyeing Plant 150,000 kg/month

1 Knitting plant 300,000 kg/month

1 Knit Fabrics Dyeing plant 300,000 kg/month

3 Woven Fabrics Plants 8,500,000 meters/month

1 Woven Fabric Finishing (Phase 1) 4,000,000 meters/month

1 Home Textiles Sewing Plant (Phase 1) 1,000,000 meters/month

1 Knit Sewing Plant (Phase 1) 5,000 Dozens/month

1 Fiber Bleaching Plant 150,000 kg/month

Power Generation Plant I 60 Mega Watts

Power Generation Plant II 225 Mega Watts


Ke y Su cce ss Fac tor s

• Human capital development remains a top priority of Sapphires’ commitment to attract, nurture and retain talents to sustain the Group’s success

• Strengthening business integration has enabled Sapphire to sustain growth in the face of increasing global challenges

• Sapphire remains focused on value-adding activities to optimize its resources

• Sapphire continues to harness technology and develop capabilities to deliver superior performing products and create competitive advantage for the Group

• Improved plant integration and efficiency have translated into better performance of our Business

• Capacity building, leadership development and the right mindset has transformed

the Group into a high-performing organization known for its resilience & distinctiveness


S P I N N I N G & Y A R N D Y E I N G


Yarn Manufacturing at a Glance

• More than 50 years of spinning experience • Among the largest spinners in Pakistan • 11 spinning plants • 300,000 spindles • 4,500 rotors • Latest equipment from the best vendors

• Rieter • Muratec • Luwa • Jimbacher • Huwa • Caipo • Sussen • Zinser

• Specialized equipment for contamination control • Short lead times due to large capacities


W E A V I N G


Weaving at a Glance

• More than 2 decades of expertise in fabric formation • 3 weaving plants • More than 8.5 million meters production per month • More than 600 looms (190cm, 210cm, 280cm & 340cm) • Loom types include tappet, dobby & jacquard • Airjet looms by Tsudakoma • Back-Process by Beninger


D Y E I N G A N D F I N I S H I N G


Finishing at a Glance

• More than 7 years of trusted quality & service • Purpose-built plant for heavy weight fabrics

• Up to 450 GSM • Up to 71” Grieg Width

• More than 4 million meters per month • Best equipment in market

• Kusters • Goller • Monforts

• Dyeing processes • Reactive • Vat • Hydron • Disperse • Sulfur • Pigment • Liquid sulfur

• Technical collaboration with Japanese finishing company


H O M E T E X T I L E S


Home Textiles at a Glance

• 9 Years of providing customers with great service and high-end products • Growth rate of 40% for the last three consecutive years • Key success factors : Innovation & Providing Solutions to our customers • We believe our customers are “Partners” • Our Values: People Relationship Integrity Diversity Environment (P R I D E) • Certifications:

• Recognized by American Apparel and Footwear Association • ISO 14001:2004 • SA 8000:2001 • OekoTex

• We at Sapphire Home Textiles believe in the strength of our people who are devoted to providing the highest level of service and product to our valuable partners.

• Complete state of the art in-house spinning, weaving, processing facilities, giving an edge to provide better solutions of quality, lead time and price.


Products & Technology

Articles Produced Technological Strength

Shams Pillowcases Comforters

Curtains Table Covers Slips

Napkins Table Runners Aprons

Sheet Sets Quilt/Duvet Sets Bed Skirts/Valence

Single Needle Double Needle Flat lock

Zigzag Hem stitch Bar tack

Button hole Button attachment 4 thread over lock

5 thread safety Pin tuck Faggoting


Personalized Solutions

Providing our valuable partners with the high end products:

Yarn Woven Fabric Processing Home Textile

Ne 6/1 – 120/1 Jacquard Printed Z Hem

Melange Yarn Dyed Dyed Fagotting

Syro Spun Seer Sucker Flame Retardant Attached Hem

Modale Dobby Soil Release Pin tuck

Lyocel Satin White Bleached Scallop

Soyabean Twill Easy Care Lip Stitch

Bamboo Canvas Special Finishes Piping


Valuable Partners

EUROPE US Asda Stores UK West Point

Tk Maxx Stores-UK Dockers

John Lewis Stores-UK Nautica

Dunelm Stores UK Calvin Klein

Rosebys Stores–UK Liz Claiborne

Dorma UK-(In Pipeline) Springs

Zucchi-Bassetti VF Image Wear

Tolra-Spain Franco Mfg

Institutional Customers Federated Stores

Auchan Stores-France United Feathers and Down

Mascot Hoie-Norway Bed Bath & Beyond

US Polo Pottery Ban


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