Preferred partner and supplier for the world’s leading brands in intimates and sportswear, MAS Holdings broke new grounds with the launch of the first textile and apparel industrial park in South Asia.
The MAS Fabric Park (MFP) and DOGIEFA, a joint venture of MAS Holdings and DOGI International Fabrics (Spain) were ceremonially declared open by His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa accompanied by stakeholders and other officials.
Located in Thulhiriya, the 165 acre MFP (former Kabool Lanka complex) is designed to attract textile, accessory and apparel manufacturers into Sri Lanka, thereby positioning the country’s apparel sector as a one-stop-shop for apparel solutions.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of MAS Holdings Deshamanya Mahesh Amalean said, “We at MAS envision Sri Lanka becoming an apparel sourcing hub."
"The MAS Fabric Park is one of our contributions towards this vision, while our partnership with DOGI will help supply the growing demand for warp knit in the region, thus enhancing Sri Lanka’s competitiveness.”
Some of the other projects underway at MFP include MAS Intimates Thurulie – one of the first Green intimate apparel manufacturing facilities catering exclusively to Marks & Spencer (UK), BAM Knitting (Pvt) Ltd - specialist knitting arm of BAM Holdings PLC specializing in knitted collars, cuffs and hems, and Textprint Lanka - a joint venture fashion textile printing facility between Textprint S.A (Spain) and MAS Holdings.
MFP is a project of MAS Investments, which manages a similar fabric park in India and operates the MAS Institute of Management & Technology as a centre of excellence encouraging the spirit of innovation.
Plug-&-Play Option
MFP’s shared infrastructure and services model facilitates a plug and play solution for manufacturers to commence operations with minimal investment of time and resources, a lean and cost competitive environment with a 90 minute location advantage to the port, single window of clearance for cargo, on-site BOI assistance and readily available pool of skilled human resources.
Infrastructure conveniences include water supply, biological and chemical effluent treatment facilities, alternate electricity supplies, steam and compressed air; all designed to include modern energy saving methods, offering a compelling advantage amid the growing global concern that environmental implications are too large to ignore.
Sustainable Manufacturing Environment
Designed by international experts, MFP conforms to specifications of the United Nations Environmental Program, Global Compact and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
MFP is set in leisurely surroundings with a “green” belt to maintain ecological balance and includes provisions for dormitory and housing facilities with a capacity to house 300 persons.
The “green” concept further encompasses an all round commitment withconcern for minimal damage to the green environment in building and road construction, maximization of natural lighting and ventilation, recycling of waste, rain water harvesting and wetland absorption.
Also in the pipeline are plans for methane extraction from biologically degradable waste for cooking purposes in the canteen.
DOGIEFA – First branded warp knit fabric manufacturer in South Asia. DOGIEFA is a joint venture between Dogi International Fabrics and MAS Holdings with a USD 30Mn investment.
Built on the strength of two companies renowned for their innovation and manufacturing acumen, the facility is the first high-quality warp knit operation in South Asia which will cater to the increased demand for warp knit fabric in the region driven by the growth in Intimate Apparel, Swimwear, and Sportswear markets.
Commenting on the occasion, Karel Schroder, CEO of Dogi International Fabrics said “we are honored and delighted to be the first business to be housed at MAS Fabric Park.
Our Joint venture partnership with MAS Holdings, which is known as one of the largest intimate apparel manufacturers in the Indian subcontinent, consolidates our presence in Asia, reinforcing our global capacity and also enhancing our ability to satisfy the needs of the greatest brands of the world market.”
The addition of DOGIEFA to Sri Lanka’s supply chain portfolio increases the competitiveness of the local industry, while its strategic location at MFP adds value with a two hour access to all major garment manufacturers catering to international markets.
