Star Garments opens new apparel factory in West Africa
View(s):Star Garments Group, a powerhouse in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and part of Charles Komar & Sons, recently opened its new textile manufacturing facility at the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA) in Togo. The ceremony, presided over by President of the Council of Togo Faure Gnassingbé, marks a transformative milestone for both the company and West Africa’s textile industry.
This historic inauguration represents Star Garments’ first manufacturing expansion outside of Sri Lanka, positioning Togo as a strategic gateway for the company’s global growth and the development of West Africa as a new hub for apparel manufacturing.
Sri Lanka will continue serving as the company’s service centre, with operations expanding to support Star’s integrated global manufacturing network, the company said in a media release. The 3.7-hectare facility will create 2,000 direct employment opportunities for Togolese nationals, with over 60 per cent of positions designated for women. This significant job creation initiative extends beyond immediate employment, with projections indicating up to 4,520 direct and indirect jobs by 2030, fundamentally transforming the local economic landscape.
“This is more than just a factory. It represents a long-term commitment—Komar’s commitment to the people of Togo—for jobs, training, and elevating global production standards based on dignity and excellence. The choice of Togo is no coincidence. We chose this country because we see a rising nation, a government focused on economic stability, infrastructure development, and investment appeal,” said Charlie Komar, CEO of Charles Komar & Sons.
The facility’s comprehensive training programmes will equip Togolese workers with world-class manufacturing skills, creating a skilled workforce that enhances the country’s industrial capacity. These initiatives align with Togo’s national development objectives while establishing sustainable career pathways for local talent.
At full operational capacity, the facility can produce 50,000 garments daily, specialising in nightwear, loungewear, and layered garments serving international markets. The facility’s focus on export-oriented production will generate significant foreign exchange earnings for Togo while establishing the country as a competitive player in the global textile market.
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