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Introducing Pakistan
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 $19.55 billion
4. Visiting Pakistan
The geography of Pakistan is a blend of landscapes varying from plains to deserts, forests, hills, and plateaus
ranging from the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea in the south to the mountains of the Himalayan range in
the north
Pakistan has a rich culture and history. Having the remains the one of the oldest civilization, Indus
Civilization, to being enriched with art and architecture during the Mughal Empire, and important
monuments associated with its efforts for Independence and progress, Pakistan has several must see
landmark when visiting this country
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5. S A P P H I R E G R O U P
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6. Corporate Statement
• Mission Statement
To build flexible manufacturing capabilities in the textile industry to cater to the growing and
evolving global demands, keeping a lead position in our business, maintaining our values based on
good business ethics, and at the same time to contribute in the development of the community in
which we work and live in
• Vision Statement
To be a leading group with diversification
• Our Values
PRIDE
• People
• Relationship
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Environment
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7. Sapphire at a Glance
• One of the largest textile groups in Pakistan
• Business history of more than five decades
• Annual turnover US$ 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
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8. Sapphire: History
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
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9. Capabilities & Capacities
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
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10. Key Success Factors
• 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
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11. S P I N N I N G & Y A R N D Y E I N G
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12. 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
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14. 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
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15. D Y E I N G A N D F I N I S H I N G
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16. 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
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17. H O M E T E X T I L E S
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18. 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.
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19. 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
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20. 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
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21. 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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