Crystal International Group, based in Hong Kong, is preparing to enhance its smart production capabilities by establishing a new logistics center in China.
This project is a significant component of Crystal International’s broader strategy to integrate advanced technology into its operations.
The new facility will be developed by the company’s knits division at its lifestyle wear factory in China. It will feature an automated cutting workshop and a centralized smart warehouse, equipped with an advanced storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). These innovations are designed to improve efficiency in inventory management and delivery by analyzing real-time data related to production requirements and transport routes.
The logistics center, which will operate using a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, is expected to start full operations in the first quarter of 2026. It is anticipated that the center will reduce fabric transfer times by up to 75%. The AS/RS will facilitate the autonomous movement of fabric and finished goods from storage to loading points. Moreover, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) will optimize processes by managing the transport of sewn components, contributing to a fully closed-loop auto-material flow system within the center.
Sam Lau, General Manager of Digital Manufacturing at Crystal International, commented: “We are driving digitalization and automation in line with the whole Group’s ambition, achieving smarter processes, higher operational efficiency and productivity, as well as better sustainability performance. The solution ensures us a winning edge and continued success.”
This initiative aligns with Crystal International’s Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030, which aims for all its facilities to become smart factories through the adoption of innovative technologies. The establishment of this new logistics center marks a significant advancement in the company’s ongoing quest for smarter production capabilities.
Established in 1970, Crystal International operates over 20 production sites across five countries, including Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The company produces a wide range of apparel products, including lifestyle wear, sportswear, denim, intimate apparel, sweaters, and knitted fabrics. Through its “Co-creation” business model, Crystal International collaborates with leading global brands to offer high-quality and innovative manufacturing solutions.