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Interview with Hyosung’s Spandex President Yong Seup Kim
Hyosung, the largest spandex/elastane producer in the world, has started production of creora spandex in its newest plant located in Araquari in the Santa Catarina region of Brazil. Hyosung has creora spandex plants in South Korea, China (3 plants), Turkey and Vietnam, opening the factories in Turkey and Vietnam in 2008, with the Brazil plant officially opening this month. Â "We are excited to begin production in ou
22nd September 2011
Knitting Industry
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Araquari
Hyosung, the largest spandex/elastane producer in the world, has started production of creora spandex in its newest plant located in Araquari in the Santa Catarina region of Brazil.
Hyosung has creora spandex plants in South Korea, China (3 plants), Turkey and Vietnam, opening the factories in Turkey and Vietnam in 2008, with the Brazil plant officially opening this month.
"We are excited to begin production in our phase I $100 million dollar investment in Brazil for 10,000 tons. Many Brazilian and South American brands and retailers require production proximity for speed to market, so we are now better positioned to ensure fast delivery to these regions," said President Whang of Hyosung's Spandex Performance Unit.
"We have plans for additional investment to achieve production of 150,000 tons total because we believe that demand for spandex will continue," Mr Whang continued, adding:
"We want to offer the best combination of innovation with best quality through our state of the art, patented manufacturing processes for our customers to continue to grow and thrive." said President Whang of Hyosung's Spandex Performance Unit.
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