Azgard9 launches its denim fabric new collection Bi Annually keeping in view the fashion needs and market trends. The last collection was focused on the following parameters.

Old Auto-clave machine in OE Spinning, Manga site has been re-started after installing new parts. This conditions yarns more effectively in a much shorter time than conventional method.
Weigh bridge installation for convenience of the containers
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1 100% Organic Cotton.
2 A large range of New Finishes were developed
3 New colors were added in the range in which the worth mentioning are
 The Japanese Indigo a pure indigo Deep Blue shade.
 Grey Cast: A blend of black and blue to give a peculiar grey   blue   tone.
4 Controlled Stretched fabrics.
   


1
Record production for one day is 22500 pieces on dated 16 th March 2007.
2
Achievement of stitching for the month of March 2007 is 329064 pieces. (Manga Site)
3
Achievement of stitching for the month of April 2007 is 301441 pieces. (Manga Site)
 
In denim, the fabric production is
per month = 2.4 million meters
Per annum = 28.8 million meters



Achieved looms efficiency 95% + which previously were around 90%.

We have the capacity to produce above approx100,000 (hundred thousand) meters per day .

Introduced/developed & designed new weaves structures like Diamond, Herringbone, Reversible, Basket, Met Weaves & Stripes. Also we will introduce light weight qualities from 4.5 oz to 8 oz (Cross Hatch & Fancy wear Denim).

We are also planning to introduce a computerized monitoring system, the (RTMS) Real Time Monitoring System. The software development is in process. This system is highly beneficial in order to increase the production and the efficiency of the looms. Through this we can monitor the loom efficiency, loom production, weft and warp breakages and the weaver's performance. After implementing this
automated system, we can get the production details FOR THE last 6 month OR 1 year record of the loom's quality wise, beam wise and lot wise through this system.

Another system that we are planning to introduce is AUTOMATED Supply Chain Management System (Production Planning Software). This system will help us in having a complete update of the Fabric Shipment that will guide us that how much fabric of the shipment is in stock and how much need to be produced. Also this will help us in yarn stock, for example how much weft and warp yarn is required & also the chemicals stock update. We have strictly implemented to wear Ear Plugs & Face Masks in the weaving sheds for safety measures.

We are doing all the documentations through ISO certified system.



The new finishing and packing area has a straight layout compared to the previous one, which is directly concerned with the flow of work….the better ,smooth and defined the work flow is the more efficiently one can produce …specially when we are producing



aprox 15000pcs/day working in 2 shifts and intend to take it up to 35000/day…also the space utilization is far superior and better than the previous one…keeping in view our space shortages hindering expansion, this can be said as an achievement in its own


 
 
  ISO-9000 Garment Business Unit (Manga)
  ISO-9000 Spinning Business Unit (Manga)
  ISO-9000 Denim Business Unit (Manga)
  ISO-14000 Denim Business Unit (Manga)
  OEKO TAX100 Denim Business Unit (Manga)
  ORGANIC Denim Business Unit (Manga)
  ISO-14000 Spinning Business Unit (M.Garh)
   
 

IIn Denim Business Unit, with the coordination of CTP (Cleaner Technology Program), a comprehensive report has been made after conducting environmental audit. In this audit, the focus was how can be the energy conserved. Areas where we can conserve energy are:

Heat Recovery System

Thermal energy can be recovered at dyeing worth Rs. 3,150,000 per year through heat recovery system.

Reuse of clean hot cooling water

Cooling water is supplied to the Singeing machine rollers to avoid over heating of their surfaces. This water is a clean stream which should be collected in a collection tank and used in any process machines which require hot water. Water saving would be 5,520 m3 per year and energy would be saved Rs. 74,351 per year.

Installation of Air guns

Compressed air is produced by consuming large amount of energy and is used for cleaning of machines and floors. To avoid over consumption of compressed air, air guns should be installed on pipes.

Further ISO 9001 surveillance audits would be conducted by SGS Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in SBU Manga & Muzaffargarh in June. ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 internal audits will also be conducted In DBU in June.

  
 
 
Water Proofing At FPR

The FPR waterproofing was successfully completed covering the major areas of washing shed and the corridors. The said project will prevent any major loss during the forthcoming rains. The said waterproofing was done utilizing the existing material as much as possible to reduce the cost.


DOP Offices

Main purpose of denim office project is to centralize management staff of Denim Business unit under one roof. The offices shall provide a much better working environment to Denim staff and improve the communication process

EUP update

Entrance uplift project's holding is over and Projects has resumed the working on the new receiving bay, social security dispensary, security office and security room which shall be built according to corporate standards and also embellish the outlook of Manga site.

GPE

The Garments Production Enhancement project is related to garments division at FPR which consists of using existing abandoned three story building. Currently the GDP is located in finishing hall which causes a lot of operational issues as well as cramped area for production. In the existing area GDP does not have separate allocated space for production. High fashion garment require separate GDP area. After completing this project the garments will have a smooth production flow which will enhance production to 15,000 garments /day. The project will include installation of a new 2000kg lift for shifting of garments upward in the three story building and shoots for quick garment downward shifting.

Tube-well @ FPR:

At FPR unit, a water turbine 1 cusec is being installed as a standby source to nullify any production loss incase of failure of the existing tube-well. Keeping in view the past problems faced because of present turbine, the new turbine has been thoroughly reviewed from technical aspects, ensuring the smooth operation of facility whenever required.

Thorough research is in process for Waste Burning Boiler feasibility by the Projects & Utilities team. The in-house waste from Denim, garments and spinning is being fired and tested for its capabilities of steam generation. A waste burning boiler at a Mureedke Board mill is being utilized for research purposes.
 
 
 
An engine at Muzaffargarh had been giving detonation problems from the last couple of months. Allied engineering team is continuously experimenting and confident to get a solution by the end of the month.

Major overhaul of a compressor has been carried out at manga, refreshing the air coolers, after coolers, motor alignment and inspecting and rectifying all intricate details.

In-house chemical treatment and cleaning of heat exchanger assembly of another engine has been successfully carried out. The

engine had rising manifold temperature problems. The power house
team addressed to the issue by taking measures and successfully brought down the temperature back to its limits.

LFC (Local fabrication cell) has finished two more projects for its internal customers. Wooden tables for metal free finishing area have been completed and delivered. A steel shed for spinning dept and a hot air exhaust duct are being worked upon currently, which should be delivered by the end of the May.
 
  DOWN TIME Oprtational Issues GAS SHUTDOWMN % OF TOTAl HOURS
  POWER HOUSE 0 0 0
  BOILER HOUSE 0 0 0
  COMPRESSOR HOUSE 0 N/A 0

  Mechanical Workshop WRs Received WRs Completed WRs in process WRs pending
  341 328 4 9
 



 
1
Local Area Network successfully deployed at PAFL site
2
SIMS software layout and implementation at NCM site
3
Several printers removed from different sites to centralize sources of printing and to reduce the printer diversity

4 Attendance control system at FPR installed

5
Access control system implemented successfully at Manga Site
6
Email services at PAFL plant started

7
Store and inventory management system deployed at Azgard9
Unit 2

8
Sample tracking software developed to help locate and record customers and samples details

Blood screening (hepa titis B & C) on Manga site has been carried out to ensure the employees' health safety.


DBU safety coordinators fire fighting refresher course wasc conducted by she dept. so as to provide better awareness regarding emergency preparations and response procedure.