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RSWM scales up yarn production capacity to 1.32 lakh tonnes

The Rs 7000 crore textile to power conglomerate LNJ Bhilwara Group has announced a consolidation of its flagship textiles company RSWM with merger of Cheslind Textiles Ltd. and expansion of its plant at Kharigram Unit. This takes the installed capacity of RSWM to 5.05 lakh spindles and 4,800 rotors which is one of the largest in the country, with production capacity of 132,000 tonnes of yarn annually. RSWM has eight manufacturing plants.

“We are pleased to announce the merger and strategic expansion of our Kharigram plant, which puts us in the front league of textile companies in the country,” said Riju Jhunjhunwala, MD, RSWM.

Giving out the details, Jhunjhunwala said, “The new SJ-11 is an expansion of RSWM’s Kharigram Unit in Rajasthan. It is a highly automated plant with an installed capacity of 51,840 spindles and production capacity of 17,000 million tonnes annually.”

M.L. Jhunjhunwala, President, RSWM, said, “This is a completely automated spinning mill where yarn is getting produced without human touch; top quality yarn is produced here. The new operation strengthens efforts to generate economic prosperity and more jobs. Our commitment to the people of Rajasthan is unwavering and we only expect a steady growth in coming months and years.”

RSWM produces all types of spun yarn which is sold in domestic and international markets. Additionally, it has 154 looms and produces 17 million metres of polyester viscose blended suiting’s annually which is marketed under the brand Mayur Suitings. It also produces denim fabrics on 86 looms with annual production of 16 million metres. It has 46 MW Thermal Power plants which gives uninterrupted power to its 8 manufacturing locations. The company has undertaken a focussed programme to increase operational efficiency for increasing its bottom line.

RSWM has also come up with its range of new yarn products which has various end uses like fancy, shirting, upholstery, carpets and core spun Lycra yarns in dyed and grey yarns. Raymond, Uco Denim, D' Decor, Arvind Ltd are the few names to whom these yarns are supplied.