HONG KONG - July 22, 2015 - Intertek, a leading provider of
quality solutions to industries worldwide, has expanded its Southeast
Asia presence into Myanmar with the launch of its Garment Inspection
Services in the country. Intertek`s expansion into Myanmar supplements
its textile and apparel testing and inspection services throughout
Southeast Asia, in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, the
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
[In 2014, Myanmar saw substantial growth in its apparel industry,
with a new factory opening every week. As a result, there is a critical
need for inspection services to support the industry as it continues on
this upward trajectory," said Calvin Yam, Senior Vice President for
Global Softlines at Intertek. [As more North American and European
retailers and brands commit to sourcing from Myanmar, the country`s
apparel industry is primed to continue its rapid growth, making it a key
area for Intertek expansion as well."
Panyos Tohtong, Intertek Country Managing Director for Thailand
added, "Myanmar is truly a new frontier for industrial growth in Asia
and the world. Intertek offers perfect combination of geographical
location and expertise to support this rapidly growing client base from
Thailand."
According to the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association, the
country`s garment industry exports doubled in only three years, reaching
$1.5 billion USD in 2014. Today, the country`s industry employs 200,000
workers across 275 apparel factories, making it the largest industrial
sector in Myanmar.
With around 1,200 highly specialized inspectors around the globe,
Intertek offers a full range of garment inspection services across the
supply chain, from pre-inspection of raw materials and fabrics at the
factories, to during production inspections of finished and
semi-finished goods to identify faults and defects and finally a
pre-shipment final random inspection to ensure the required product
specifications are met. Additionally, Intertek works with fabric and
apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers to help ensure their
products comply with the relevant standards and regulations throughout
the production process.
Posted July 31, 2015
Source: Intertek