Chemical & textile firm GHCL opens spinning unit in Tamil Nadu, India

The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art textile machinery and the latest on-line quality control equipment combined with computerised information systems to enhance productivity and product quality. The unit will produce cotton/polyester blend yarn; cotton/modal and cotton/excel blend yarn; supima/modal and supima/tencel yarn; 100 per cent VSF, micro modal and tencel yarn; 100 per cent bamboo and its blend yarn; tri blend yarns (cotton/polyester/cellulosic).

With the commencement of this unit, GHCL's yarn division will now have an installed capacity of 2,24,000 ring spindles and will be able to cater to premium segments both in the domestic as well as international markets. With an investment of ₹200 crore, of which 75 per cent has already been made and balance will be invested by the end of September 2022, this unit will generate employment for almost 300 workers daily.

Commenting on the occasion, RS Jalan, managing director, GHCL said, "Taking it forward from our commitment to invest in the growth and development of the state of Tamil Nadu, I am happy to inaugurate the Karthagai unit at Manaparai. With its state-of-art machinery, this facility will be able to produce the best quality and the perfect blend of yarn. The commencement of operations at the unit will help us create more value for our customers, add value to our product basket and generate more employment opportunities in the region. It is our consistent endeavour to invest in enhancing our capacities and capabilities so that we may continue to create value for all our stakeholders."

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