Colliers, a global diversified professional services and investment management company in India, has secured a design-build and turnkey contract worth INR 220 crore from EPIC Designers. This marks EPIC Designers’ first manufacturing unit establishment in the country.
EPIC Designers, a sustainable fashion company headquartered in Hong Kong, has recently purchased 40 acres of land in the IDCO Industrial Estate located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This acquisition is intended to bolster the company’s future business goals and cater to global brands operating in India.
“The plant, managed by Trimetro Garments India, a subsidiary of EPIC Group, complies with international standards that are in line with the company’s cutting-edge facilities across the globe. The first phase, which is 338,000 square feet in size, is expected to be finished by May 2025, and there is room for growth to reach 381,236 square feet,” said Colliers India’s Managing Director of Project Management, Indranil Basu.
Dedicated to sourcing sustainable materials, reducing waste, and limiting its carbon footprint, this garment factory will pioneer eco-friendly practices in India’s apparel industry. The company plans to hire more than 6,000 employees to operate the facility.
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As the pioneer in sustainable fashion, expanding into India fits in well with the workforce’s expertise in textile production. Odisha is the ideal destination for this substantial investment because of its business-friendly climate and advantageous location. As we expand our activities in the next years, we look forward to working with the administration of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and utilising the state’s skilled labour pool. As we grow globally, this new factory demonstrates our commitment to people and the environment,” said Epic Group Executive Chairman Ranjan Mahtani.
The company currently operates three manufacturing units located in Bangladesh, Jordan, and Ethiopia, catering to clients like Walmart and Uniqlo.
India has made notable advancements in the manufacturing sector and is acknowledged as a key manufacturing hub. The nation is now emphasizing export-led growth to enhance its economy and is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy in the near future. Experts suggest that India has the potential to establish itself as a major global manufacturing player and is expected to realize this ambition by 2030.
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