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LMW & K.M. Knitwear : Celebrating 2 Decades of Enduring Partnership

By July 26, 20242 Mins Read
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K.M. Knitwear commissioned a new unit featuring LMW’s A-Z Smart Machinery, which includes 32,640 spindles for processing 20s to 40s Ne, combed compact hosiery.

K.M. Knitwear, Tiruppur partnered LMW in the year 2004 and entered the spinning industry with a 36,000 spindle unit fully equipped with LMW machinery, processing 20s to 40s combed hosiery. This partnership marked a turning point, laying the foundation for K.M. Knitwear’s future expansions and advancements.

K.M. Knitwear, founded by KM Subramanian in 1993, began with garment exports and has since become a global textile powerhouse. Under the leadership of Vishnu Prabu KS, Joint Managing Director, and Karthic Prabu KS, Executive Director, the company excels in spinning, knitting, processing and garmenting with value additions like printing and embroidery. Their success story is deeply intertwined with the cutting-edge machinery and technological innovations provided by LMW.

Vishnu Prabu KS, Joint Managing Director

In 2023, K.M. Knitwear commissioned a new unit featuring LMW’s A-Z Smart Machinery, which includes 32,640 spindles for processing 20s to 40s Ne, combed compact hosiery. This unit exemplifies their commitment to innovation, quality, and efficiency, all facilitated by LMW’s state-of-the-art technology.
K.M. Knitwear has not left any stone unturned with having implemented state-of-the-art practices for the infrastructure with its most optimised layout.

Speed Frame LF 4280/A

Thanks to LMW’s advanced technology, K.M. Knitwear is planning to launch a new diamond quality green yarn which will have the highest standards that are presently in the market.

Their most recent project includes;

The comparison between the 2004 unit and the modern unit established in 2023 highlights significant advancements:

K.M. Knitwear is a leader in sustainability, operating with a captive power capacity of 28 MW (13 solar + 15 windmill), making the company self-sufficient in
energy needs.

K.M. Knitwear’s vision is to grow from a turnover of Rs 8 billion at present to Rs 10 billion in 2 years and
Rs 15 billion in 5 years. This ambitious goal is driven by continuous improvement, innovation, and a strategic partnership with LMW.

L-R: K Balasubramaniam, General Manager and K Durairaj, Factory Manager

K.M. Knitwear exemplifies the transformative power of innovation and strategic partnerships. With LMW’s cutting-edge machinery and unwavering support, K.M. Knitwear continues to set new benchmarks in the textile industry, aspiring to achieve greater heights in the years to come.

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