Lindström Group, Helsinki, recently opened its latest plant in the city of Faridabad, which is part of the Delhi capital region. Spread over 59,202 square feet (5,500 square meters), its capacity can be doubled to service 600,000 pieces of workwear monthly. The expansion will serve India’s ever-growing demand for workwear and cleanroom services.

“India holds a special place in the Lindström Group’s global operations,” said Lindström Group President & CEO Juha Laurio. “We’ve experienced double-digit growth in India every year since we started. Even during the pandemic, we continued to grow, stayed open and provided customers with services. We’re proud to continue investing and servicing our customers in India.”

Lindström has more than 2,000 customers in India in various industries, including electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and automobiles.

“This launch further strengthens our position in the industry, and with our increased capacity, we are well-equipped to meet the growing needs of our valued clients,” said Anupam Chakrabarty, senior vice president, Asia, and group marketing, sales and customer engagement. “The new facility is strategically positioned to provide sustainable and digitally enabled workwear solutions to clients in the region.”

The company has long promoted sustainable development through its circular business model. It recycles 100% of its textile waste in India and optimizes the use of resources, such as water, in its laundry process. As many cities in India face water shortages, these initiatives have a significant impact.

“The textile industry consumes about 5% of water, and garments and clothes washed at home consume about 20-25% of groundwater,” said Jayant Roy, managing director of Lindström India. “That is huge. We try to set up systems to recycle the maximum amount of textiles, use less water and treat wastewater. Keeping in mind the impact on society and future generations, we are proud to be a part of the circular economy and recycling a large amount of water.”

Sanna Orava, the Counsellor in the Embassy of Finland, also was present during the facility’s opening and congratulated Lindström on its growth and practices in India: “Our robust investment in technology and trade, supported by the Indian government, will lead to job creation. This facility signifies much to the strength of Indo-Finnish ties, a symbol of prosperity and deepening economic ties between our countries.”

The strategic selection of New Delhi as the new location aligns with Lindström’s goal of being close to its customers and serving them in the markets where they operate.

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