BRIEF NOTE ON HISTORY OF THE COMPANY AND KEY MILESTONES SO FAR

Artex Apparels, established in 1981 as a very small scale garments manufacturer with 5 machines and 10 employees with the dynamic effort of  Mr. Praful Shah,  and Mr. Abhay Shah, the founder directors of the Company.  Looking to the growing demand in Kidis Wear segment of apparels, “Artex” has concentrated more on this area and targeted the age group of 0-16 years.  The product line includes Trousers, Cargos, Capri, Bermuda, Skirt, Jumper Dress, Shirts, Half/Full Dungaree, Jamaica, T-Shirts etc. and accessories such as belts, bags and caps.

It was indeed a tough journey without much Managerial and Technical expertise however, after the initial teething,  we continued business with the same focus and perfected our product quality and reliability.  Working with different retailers, distributors in the domestic market made us capable of taking up more responsibilities and risk.  Over the years, we have got good exposure to the business and succeeded in satisfying our business partners  through competitive rates, innovative designs, best quality and timely delivery. All our hard work and dedication paid us back and slowly but, steadily we started our journey towards success.  Decades passed to get a recognition to the industry and by 1995, we could achieve a better place in the market and to meet with the demand, we have expanded our facilities with 100 machines and 200 employees.

To fulfill our aim of exploring business opportunities in overseas countries, we started our search for business partners who can understand apparel market better than us and have back of market intelligence.  During this time, we have met Baby Shop (Land Mark Group, UAE) at Mumbai in one of the International Fairs and entered into a business agreement with them. This Group owns number of Retail Stores in  UAE and considered as one of the best in its kind. “ Artex” has been registered as the main supplier for Kids Wear Segment with this Group. Today, Artex’s leading buyer-Landmark Group is a 1000 million Dollar company having 33% of the Market share of Middle East and is incessantly expanding its horizons around the world.  Landmark Group currently operates over 500 stores in Middle East.

The series of Awards won by the Company on the national & international level reflects the service, quality & commitment towards excellence.  The Company is the proud receiver of  National Award for Outstanding Quality Product by the worthy hands of Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh in the year 2002 & 2008.

We have also obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification by ISOQAR, UK to meet the international quality standards .

Recently we got an opportunity to work with Groupe Zannier, one of the leading supply chain stores of France and their first order is under execution.  We are expecting a huge business prospectus from this buyer for their different brands.

In domestic market, we are associating with retail biggies like Life Style, Reliance, Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, Shoppers Stop, Max Retail,  Toon Kids etc.

The Company has been growing tremendously from a small enterprise into a widely known and well established garment industry in India.  As we are continuously improving our machinery and workmanship as well as implementing better production arrangement, our production capacity is having a favourable and steady annual growth.  With a team of young entrepreneurs, and state-of-the-art technology from US, Germany & Japan, our monthly production has gone upto 1,00,000 pcs. per month. Looking to the growing demand from overseas as well as domestic market, we are expecting tremendous growth in the coming years.

Presenting Artex:
“Artex Apparels” an ISO 9001:2000 certified Company by ISOQAR established in 1981, with the dynamic efforts of the Directors Mr. Praful Shah and Mr. Abhay Shah.  The company has geared up to its new horizons in readymade garment industry round the world and has carved out the niche for itself in designing children wear segment of Apparels.   ARTEX has always taken pride in offering high quality garments at an affordable price.  The company has been constantly working to meet the challenge in a way a Garment Manufacturing Company should produce and supply the best to its customers
Research, Innovation, Ideas and Passion towards fashion makes Artex a strong Brand world-wide in Denim and Cotton Garments.   Each style is exclusively designed by our design team and manufactured with ultimate Quality Standards. Artex has now become the conceptual brand giving rise to the new brand “FAD Jeans”.

Msg. from Management:
Dear Patrons,
The Artex Team expresses its gratitude for the over whelming support and acceptance by its esteemed clients around the Globe.  The excellent response has encouraged us to expand further the manufacturing facilities with the most advanced technologies for superior quality of products.
We owe our achievements to each and every member of Artex family who has contributed to their fullest by exuberating their skills and hardworking attitude towards achieving our goals.
We also take this opportunity to thank all our Suppliers for their timely support in providing quality material, which helped us in maintaining consistent quality. The series of Awards received by Artex stand testimonials to the fact that the Company meets with ISO standards in providing eco friendly products.  For which      the Company has been accredited with ISO 9001:2000 Certification by   ISOQAR, UK.      

We once again thank all our business partners, well wishers and all those who have extended their support in our journey towards success.  We look forward to continue this mutually enriching partnership in the years to come.

Mission
Bring a stylish array of changes to add a vibrancy and glee to every kid by the eco-friendly way.

Vision
To become the most sought after Apparel Solution providing Company with Quality, Innovation and consistency as its unique attributes.  Also, to build a strong network around the globe, minimizing the lead time under superior product control system.

Our Strengths
We are determined to convert our vision into reality by innovation to create a market niche for our products and by investing in facilities, people, systems and new technology, diversification into value addition and improvements in productivity and service to customers.

Our Values
We take pride in adhering to ethical business practices and being a good corporate citizen.

We respect our people and endeavor to provide opportunities to realize their full potential. We recognize our responsibility to our customers and society.

Infrastructure:
Company has its head office and factory at Ahmedabad, India.  Artex has been growly tremendously from a small enterprise into a widely known and well established garment industry in India.  The premises provide congenial atmosphere and comfortable environment for all our employees divided into Administration, Merchandising, Pattern Making, Sample Making, Cutting, Sewing, Washing, Packing and Shipping Divisions.  All divisions are well equipped with modern machinery and highly qualified personnel to produce accurate and world class product.

Associates
To ensure quality product, we source materials from the leading merchants, who are considered the best in trade.  The following are the associate companies of ARTEX Apparels.

Fabric Supplier:
Arvind Mills, Ashima Mills, Vardhman Mills, Mafatlal Burlington Group, K.G. Denims, Nahar Fabrics, Soma Textiles.

Accessories:
Thread: Vardhman (Mahavir Spinning Ltd.), Madura Coats
Zippers: YKK (Japan), Tex India Ltd.
Woven Labels: Unique Tags, Arex Labels
PU Labels, Buttons, Rivets, Buckles etc.:
Prominent Accessories, Hong Kong,
D&G Industrial Co., Hong Kong,
Fashion Accessories India (Pvt.) Ltd.

Machinery/Equipments

Tukatech, Inc. (USA), Ramsons (India)
Eastman (USA), Juki (Japan)
Kansai (Japan), Ngai Shing (Hongkong)
Durkopp Adler (Germany), V.I.B.E. MAC (Italy)
Naomoto Asia Trading (Japan), Compaq (India)

Washing Laundry
Freshtex India Pvt. Ltd. (Ashima Dyecot Ltd.)
Denifine Line
Quality Policy
"Artex Apparels" a leading manufacturer and exporter of readymade garments, with specialization of kids wear, is committed to satisfy customers by consistent quality innovative approaches and timely delivery

We reaffirm our commitments for providing quality garments through:

• Understanding customer’s requirements properly and providing creative inputs for meeting requirements of end users.
• Sourcing fabric, accessories and consumable of the highest quality from reliable and internationally reputed suppliers
• Defined process control at each stage of manufacturing with state of the art technology
• Constantly upgrading our technology, capabilities and infrastructure.
• Providing opportunities to employees for learning and realizing innovations
•  Exploring and meeting global market opportunities
• Implementation of Quality Management System standard and focusing on continual improvements
• Understanding and respecting human values

We have succeeded in winning patronage of customers, suppliers and employees with long lasting relationships.