AMANN Group deepens India presence with Ranipet factory, product innovation and sustainable thread solutions

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Strengthening Its Indian Footprint with Manufacturing, Innovation and Sustainable Thread Solutions. Sanjeev Grewal, Regional Business Director – Asia, Middle East & Pacific, Amann Group For AMANN Group, India is no longer simply another market in its global network. It is emerging as a strategically important manufacturing and consumption centre, with opportunities extending across apparel, home textiles, footwear, leather and technical applications.

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• Commercial production began towards the end of 2024, following a two-year delay caused by the pandemic.
• The investment also positions AMANN to transfer advanced manufacturing know-how into the Indian textile ecosystem—an important aspect of its philosophy of developing markets through technology and knowledge...
• The company's foundation has supported initiatives in areas including education and development, while its operations in countries such as India and Bangladesh are also intended to facilitate technology and...
• The German thread specialist, which began its Indian journey with a trading operation in Chennai in 2007, has now taken a significant step forward by establishing a modern manufacturing facility at Ranipet...
• The transformation reflects AMANN's confidence in the long-term potential of the Indian textile and allied industries.

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AMANN is also developing Waterfil, a water-soluble thread for temporary seams, along with reflective sewing and embroidery threads designed to retain their functionality over longer periods. up, AMANN's next phase in India will focus on strengthening its market presence, expanding customer engagement and increasing the adoption of its specialised and sustainable thread technologies. After more than a century of global experience and nearly two decades of direct engagement with India, AMANN is now entering the market with a substantially stronger foundation.

Example or evidence

• The company's objective is not simply to manufacture locally, but to build a stronger ecosystem around its customers through technical expertise, application support, reliable supply and faster response.
• After spending years understanding the market, its customers and their requirements, the company commenced construction of the Ranipet plant in 2022.
• The facility has since completed its ramp-up phase and is now fully equipped to serve the Indian market with AMANN's portfolio of products.
• For Sanjeev Grewal, Regional Business Director – Asia, Middle East & Pacific, the manufacturing investment represents much more than localisation.

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With its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ranipet now fully operational, AMANN Group is moving into a new phase of growth in India—combining global thread expertise with local manufacturing, faster delivery, application support and a growing portfolio of sustainable and high-performance solutions. It is a clear expression of AMANN's long-term commitment to India. From Trading to Manufacturing AMANN's Indian journey began with a trading company in Chennai.

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