Adam investments forges forward with Adam Apparels

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Adam Investments Ltd. was incorporated in 2011 by Chairman Deshabandhu Dr. Ali Asger Shabbir Gulamhusein, to focus on key growth industries that play a pivotal role in the country’s economy. Adam Apparels (Pvt) Ltd., a major company that functions under Adam Investments, is a premier manufacturer and exporter of garments for leading global fashion labels. For three decades this company has contributed to the largest export earning industry in the island, which despite local and international challenges, has continued to grow steadily year on year.

On Monday 24 June, 2013 Adam Apparels launched its state of the art design centre that is equipped to cater to international market standards. The occasion was graced by Union Bank PLC Chief Operations Officer Nilantha de Silva, Adam Investments Chairman Deshabandu Dr. Ali Asger Shabbir Gulamhusein, Union Bank PLC Accounts Manager Sanjaya Rajaguru and Group Directors of Adam Investments, Dr. Larry Adams, M. Jayaprakash and Waruna Priyankara. The launching of the design centre marks a giant leap for Adam Apparels as it bulldozes forward, taking the apparel industry in Sri Lanka to greater heights. A professional design team headed by Udeni Abeykoon are trained and equipped to deliver perfection, meeting international standards. Speaking to the press Abeykoone said: “My vision is to make Adam Apparels the leading denim manufacturer and exporter in Sri Lanka. We are using new fabric, with new washes, new finishes and new technology. We are already on the right track to revolutionise the denim aspect of the fabric industry in Sri Lanka which has not been tapped into on a full scale as yet. We are already negotiating deals with key clients from the UK and USA who are very open to our presentations. We have the ability to design any item to the specification of the buyer, with only an artwork of their requirement. Currently we specialise in ladies and kids wear, catering to the latest fashion trends from around the world.” Established in 1978, the company is one of the premier apparel manufacturers in Sri Lanka that carries out all forms of production to meet ISO management system standards. It has its factories spanning over an area of approximately four acres. With over 500 employees and 300 computerised industrial sewing machines, Adam Apparel has a present production capacity of approximately 400,000 to 600,000 items of clothing per annum. The company specialises in manufacturing of woven items of clothing for kids, ladies and gents. Adam Apparel has a clientele of celebrated international labels such as, BHS, Mothercare and Sainsburys. The company’s primary export markets for its finished products are the UK, USA and the EU. With over three decades of production and service under its belt, the company strives to ensure the highest quality of customer service. Customer satisfaction is its focus and the success of the organisation bears testament to the degree of quality and service provided by it.