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LNJ Bhilwara to expand Rajasthan textile facility

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Anil Sharma New Delhi/ Jaipur
Last Updated : Feb 05 2013 | 12:50 AM IST
RSWM Ltd, formerly known as Rajasthan Spinning and Weaving Mills Ltd, has drawn up an expansion plan both in manufacturing as well as marketing.
 
RSWM Ltd the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group and one of the largest textile manufacturers in the country has majority of its manufacturing units in Rajasthan.
 
The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture of synthetic, blended, mélange, specialty yarns and fabrics. RSWM Joint Managing Director Riju Jhunjhunwala, on Thursday, said the company is in the process of modernisation drive and increase of spindles of its all the manufacturing units.
 
"RSWM has also acquired a state-of-the-art process house at Mordi, Banswara. RSWM has also started production for international brands at its state-of-the-art garment facility near Bangalore," he added.
 
"As part of our ongoing initiatives, RSWM is setting up a 27 million metre denim facility at LNJ Nagar in Mordi in Banswara district to add to its current product mix," Jhunjhunwala said.
 
He said denim plant was to be commissioned in two phases, the first phase was likely to start commercial production in the first quarter of financial year 2008. Also, a 46 Mw thermal power plant is also being commissioned at LNJ Nagar, Mordi, which will cater to captive power requirements of all eight units of RSWM in Rajasthan.
 
Among other initiatives, Jhunjhunwala said the company in regards to its popular brand, Mayur Suitings, is working on strengthening is distribution and retail network with special focus on West and South. It plans to open 15,000 multi-brand outlets in next two years.
 
The company has also invested Rs 20 thousand crore in the modernisation and up grade of the entire weaving and processing facilities at Mordi, Banswara. RSWM, formed in 1961, is an IS/ISO 9001:2001 accredited and is one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of synthetic spun yarn from India.
 
Since 1993 RSWM has been the largest exporter of P/V (polyester viscose) blended yarn and is now a diversified textile manufacturer.

 
 

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First Published: Apr 13 2007 | 12:00 AM IST

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