Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd. (Taiwan, China)

Founded in 1990 withNT$8,000,000 (or US$ 200,000) by Mr. Chou, Makalot specializes in apparel manufacturing primarily for the American and European market. On January 21, 2003 the company issued IPO. The company employs over twenty thousand employees in five countries and provides services including global logistics, business marketing, design and development, manufacturing, as well as trend analysis. Under outstanding management, Makalot now is an important partner of many large-scale retailers. The company primarily provides underwear, pajamas, skirts, dresses, tops, jackets, trousers, jackets, sweaters, sportswear and other knitting and weaving products. It is also involved in the development of materials, the management and searching of suppliers, the design of garment styles, the supplying of fashion trends and the provision of other related services. Since established, Makalot has been equipped with strong manufacturing system and abilities, a comprehensive andglobalized logistics network, as well as a profound understanding offashion to predict the last market trends. In this way, Makalot has become one of the topcorporations in Taiwan. Its role in the textile industry is irreplaceable. Mid-priced fashionable and diversified apparels are the focus of its products. Every year the company produces over 15 categories of garments in about 2500 styles and guarantees to satisfy allthe customers' needs. The company’s clients include nine out of the top ten ready-to-wear garment retailers in the United States such as Wal-Mart, Gap, and Target and many more. In 2005 Makalot succeeded in exceeding exceeded NT$ 10 billion and in 2010 NT$ 14 billion in turnover. In 2011, it expects turnover to grow another 13.5%, after 6.4% growth in the previous year, to reach NT$16 billion.