Miami - Intradeco Holdings, a vertically integrated-manufacturing company supplying casual clothing and thermal underwear to major brands and retailers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is to invest over US$100 million in a series of projects that significantly boost its operations in Central America.
The investments will allow the firm to make the most of the CAFTA-DR and near shoring opportunities, advance full circularity, while also expanding its solar power capabilities
The first project is the Central American Spinning Works, a state-of-the-art ring spinning mill in Honduras, which began operations earlier this year.
The second project is the creation of a manufacturing plant in El Salvador that manufactures 100 per cent recycled yarns - both cotton and synthetics. This will allow the company to advance in its full circularity textile supply chain strategy.
The third project will allow the company to expand its solar energy power to attain 30 megawatts by the third quarter of 2022.
In making the announcement, Felix Siman, Intradeco Chairman said: “Today’s announcement is consistent with our 40 years of innovation and service which comes with being an integral part of the textile, apparel, and retail industries. With our comprehensive distribution channels and state-of-the-art supply chain, we can reach our customers in an efficient and cost-effective manner in the shortest time possible.
“Intradeco is a founding member in Think HUGE (Honduras, USA, Guatemala, El Salvador) Business and Investment Council. Through these investments, our company is helping to create more than 1,000 jobs in Central America, while contributing to the region´s environmental sustainability objectives.”
Intradeco supplies a number of major global brands including Fruit of the Loom, Russell and Wrangler.
