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TEXTILE INDUSTRY SITUATION IN PAKISTAN
Pakistan's textile sector export in March 2011
exhibited robust growth, augmenting by 44 percent,
while the food group posted a 56.4 percent
increase compared to the same month in the last
fiscal year.
Sources stated that the country's export of textile
and clothing, which are major export sectors and
possess 50 percent share in total export, stood at
$1,249 million in March, 2011 in contrast with
$867.253 million during the same month in 2010.
Pakistan's exports continued to strengthen, as
evident from the latest trade data. Figures revealed
that exports during March, 2011 stood at $2.5
billion, 41.1 percent higher than that of March last
year. Cumulative exports, in July-March 2011,
aggregated to $17.8 billion as against $14.1 billion
in the corresponding period of last year, an increase
of 26.5 percent. Export figures, for July-March,
depicted a similar picture.
The textile sector was the major driver of exports.
Knitwear and cotton cloth were top export products,
as their export grew by 32.7 percent and 28.6
percent respectively. Bed wear, cotton yarn and
readymade garments were items that, each,
crossed the $1.0 billion mark during the nine
months of the fiscal year 2010-11.
The textile industry is one of the most important sectors of Pakistan. It contributes significantly to the country's GDP, exports as well as employment. It is, in fact, the backbone of the Pakistani economy.
Established capacity: The textile industry of Pakistan has a total established spinning capacity of 1550 million kgs of yarn, weaving capacity of 4368 million square metres of fabric and finishing capacity of 4000 million square metres. The industry has a production capacity of 670 million units of garments, 400 million units of knitwear and 53 million kgs of towels.
The industry has a total of 1221 units engaged in
ginning and 442 units engaged in spinning. There
are around 124 large units that undertake weaving
and 425 small units. There are around 20600 power
looms in operation in the industry. The industry also
houses around 10 large finishing units and 625
small units.
Pakistan's textile industry has about 50 large and
2500 small garment manufacturing units. Moreover,
it also houses around 600 knitwear-producing units
and 400 towel-producing units.
Contribution to exports: According to recent figures,
the Pakistan textile industry contributes more than
60% to the country's total exports, which amounts
to around 5.2 billion US dollars. The industry
contributes around 46% to the total output
produced in the country.
In Asia, Pakistan is the 8th largest exporter of textile
products.
The contribution of this industry to the total GDP is 8.5%. It provides employment to 38% of the work force in the country, which amounts to a figure of 15 million. However, the proportion of skilled labor is very less as compared to that of unskilled labor.
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association is the chief organization that determines the rules and regulations in the Pakistan textile industry.
The world demand for textiles is rising at around 2.5%, due to which there is a greater opportunity for rise in exports from Pakistan.
GUL AHMED TEXTILE MILLS LTD.
(OVERVIEW)
Type: Public
Industry: Textile, Retail
Founded: April 1, 1953
Founder: Haji Ali Mohammad
Headquarters: Karachi, Pakistan
Area served: Worldwide
Products: Fabrics, bedding, yarn,apparel, accessories
Revenue: US$235 million (2010)
Employees: 7000
Parent: Gul Ahmed Group
Divisions: Ideas by Gul
INTRODUCTION THE COMPANY
The Gul Ahmed Group began trading in textiles in
the early 1900s.
In 1953, the group decided to enter the field of
manufacturing under the name Gul Ahmed Textile
Mills Limited, and was incorporated as a privately
limited company.
In 1972, it was listed on the Karachi Stock
Exchange.
Since then, the company has made rapid progress
and is currently one of the leading composite textile
houses in the world.
PRODUCTS
Gul Ahmed's fine textile products represent a unique fusion of the century old traditions of the east and the latest textile technology of the west.
The purest of cotton fibers, produced from the fertile lands of the Indus Valley, are spun, woven and processed into the finest quality cotton and blended products through a combination of latest technology, skills and craftsmanship of this traditional industry.
Bed Linen
Quilt covers ,duvet covers, flat and fitted sheets, pillow covers, valance sheets, bolster case with all sorts of fancy confectioning, embroidery and embellishments, packed to buyers' specific requirement.
Curtains & Quilted Curtains
Ready made curtains lined, un-lined and taptop curtains, plain or fully accessorized with tiebacks, pelmets, cushion covers, in different styles of confectioning and embroidery, packed to buyers' specific requirement.
Coated Fabrics
Running meter fabrics, packed to specific
requirement.
Cotton Yarn, Polyester Yarn, Rayon Yarn and
other Man made fibers Yarn
Gul Ahmed specializes in medium-to-fine-count
cotton yarns and is also capable of producing yarns
using a wide variety of synthetic fibers including
polyester, rayon and other man-made fibers
OPERATIONS
Gul Ahmed is a network of composite mills which
manufacture goods from yarn to finished products.
In order to achieve and maintain high quality control
and to retain strict focus on specialization, the
production units have been decentralized into the
following units:
Spinning
Weaving
Pretreatment, Printing, Dyeing, Finishing
Design & Style
Hemming – House Hold Textile
Quality Control
1. SPINNING
Gul Ahmed has two spinning units. The machinery
used in these units is made in the U.K., Japan,
Germany & the U.S.A.
Ring Spinning
The ring spinning operation comprises of a total of
130,296 spindles.
A wide range of yarns are produced in these units:
100% cotton from 50 NM for knitting and weaving, up to
135 NM for light weight dress fabrics.
Poly Cotton, Poly viscose and 100% viscose yarns are
also produced from 7 Ne to 100 count.
2. WEAVING
The units have 223 air jet looms. The air jet looms
come from Tsudakoma of Japan. The latest
installation of air jet looms operate in a new custom
built weaving facility supported by the most modern
yarn preparation equipment and are comparable
with the finest available yarn preparation equipment
anywhere in the world.
These units produce fine quality lawns, sheetings,
twills, drills, dobbies, satins, and other fancy fabrics
with a width of up to 330 cms.
3. PRETREATMENT, PRINTING, DYEING,
FINISHING
The wet processing unit is equipped with a wide
range of state of the art machines which gives Gul
Ahmed a flexible processing possibility and an edge
over its competitors.
Gul Ahmed has 4 sophisticated rotary printing
machines Capable of printing up to 21 colours on
fabrics as wide as 320 cm.
Processing and Finishing Machinery Computerized Colour Kitchen
Calender
CAD/CAM System
Colour Scanner
Dyeing Range
Embroidery Machine (20 head 9 colour)
Film Plotter
Laser Engraver
Mercerizing
Rotary Printing including 21 colour and upto 280 cm width
Singeing & Desizing
Stentor
Sanforizing
Washing and Drying Range
Wax Engraver
The first installation of a laser engraver, wax
engraver, film plotter, colour scanner, & CAD/CAM
system in Pakistan was made at Gul Ahmed.
In the finishing section, modern stenters are fitted
with the most sophisticated electronic weft
straighteners which achieve perfect finishes. Final
touch to the fabrics is given on different calenders
according to the requirements of the buyers.
An automated and computerized colour kitchen
enables production of exact colour shades each
time from the use of recipes which are stored in the
computer's memory station.
4. DESIGN & STYLING
Gul Ahmed's design studios are staffed with
experienced artists with capabilities to meet the most
stringent requirements in design and to adapt to
different colourways to meet the requirements of each
individual country.
The company also employs leading European designers
who constantly develop new designs for specific
geographical areas.
A top French designer works full time for Gul Ahmed and
spends 2 months in Pakistan and 2 months in Paris on a
rotational basis throughout the year.
The designing team visits major international exhibitions
to keep abreast of current market trends.
5. HEMMING - HOUSE HOLD TEXTILE
These units, equipped with high speed stitching
machines and an intensive labour force, are
capable of making all of the different product size
and style requirements of each individual country.
6. QUALITY CONTROL
Gul Ahmed maintains strict quality control and
possesses computerized testing for strength of
yarn, density of cloth and fastness of colours. Fully
equipped labs are installed separately in areas of
spinning, weaving and wet processing.
The quality control personnel conduct pre-
inspection of goods at different stages to maintain
international standards and to ensure customer
satisfaction on a regular basis.
MANAGEMENT POLICIES Quality Policy
Maintenance of Quality Systems on the guidelines of ISO 9000 series of standards.
Customer satisfaction through employee participation & innovative technology application.
Training of employees on quality awareness, ISO 9000 concepts & system documentation including: procedures, work instructions, specification etc. Training should be an on-going process and refreshers and reviews are a part of training.
Social Policy
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited has striven to become one of the leading companies to actively participate in the social and economical growth of the country. The company will endeavor to address following issues:
Enforcement of minimum age of employee of eighteen (18) years without any discrimination.
Relaxed environment for employees.
Practical measures related to health and safety.
Equal opportunity.
Environmental Policy
Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited pursue long term corporate objectives towards conservation in the use of electricity, gas and water for setting up an environmental management system. We plan to meet global environmental challenges in all areas.
Health and Safety Policy
Gul Ahmed has a H&S manual and a permanent committee to ensure safety of staff and workers. The members of the committee are:
Technical Directors.
General Manager Maintenance.
Processing Manager.
Management Representative (Health & Safety).
Stitching Managers.
Admin, Security & Fire chief.
IDEAS BY GUL AHMED
Ideas by Gul Ahmed is the retail venture of Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd. Visualizing the needs of customers and the growing trend towards the retail industry, the company decided to diversify into the retail sector in 2003.
At Ideas, Gul Ahmed’s tradition of quality and style provides an elegant taste of creatively designed home textile ranges in a vibrant palette of colors, fabrics, patterns, textures and embroidery styles. The store also features limited edition lawn and cotton designs in fresh trendy colors.
Gul Ahmed has been an exporter of textiles for the past many years and with its vast experience and reach the company is set to develop an extensive chain of stores across the country, aiming to bring its customers an unbeatable shopping experience.
IDEAS VISION
Ideas strives to be an international brand that cares
for its customers and fulfills their home and
personal needs.
Consumer and professional channels will recognize
us as the leader in exclusive, high quality, modern
designs as well as impeccable service with
courteous, informed and well-groomed sales
consultants.
Our aim is to provide a distinctive cozy shopping
environment with attractive décor, a consistent
availability of high quality products and new product
innovations.