Company Profile
Address: Industrias Merlet, S.A. Zona Industrial Plan de la Laguna Calle Circunvalacion, Bodega #3 Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad El Salvador |
Years in Business: 30 |
Manufacturing Capabilities: Design at Source Verticaly Integrated Knit and Woven Apparel Manufacturer |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Primary Contacts:
Name Title Phone# Fax# E-mail Location Juan Carlos Velazquez Director of Sales & Strategic development (305) 670-7577 (305) 670-7772 Miami, Fl. USA Humberto Zacapa Director of Operations (503) 2212-7515 (503) 2243-3123 San Salvador, El Salvador Alex Frech Director of Textiles (503) 2212-7515 (503) 2243-3123 San Salvador, El Salvador Carmen Elena Argueta Client Development Manager (503) 2212-7515 (503) 2243-3123 San Salvador, El Salvador Ligia Flores Full Packages Manager (503) 2212-7515 (503) 2243-3123 San Salvador, El Salvador Luis Sandino Creative Director (505) 670-7775 (505) 670-7772 Miami, Fl. USA Alexander Montenegro Regional Sales Manager (503) 2212-7500 (503) 2265-4941 San Salvador, El Salvador Guillermo Arce Quality Manager (503) 2212-7512 (503) 2243-1340 San Salvador, El Salvador
Physical Facilities:
Warehouse Area: 15,070 ft2 (1,400 m2) Office Area: 8,615 ft2 (800 m2) |
Cutting area: 12,920 ft2 (1,200 m2) Sewing Area: 37,470 ft2 (3,481 m2) Packing Area: 6,460 ft2 (600 m2) |
Embroidery Area: 4,300 ft 2 (400 m2) Screen Printing Area: 8,615 ft2 (800 m2) Trim Area: 4,300 ft2 (400 m2) |
Group Firms:
Name |
Location |
Functions Performed |
Others |
Industrias Merlet |
S.S., El Salvador |
Cutting, Sewing, Packaging, Warehouse, & Export |
International Exports |
Negocios Diversificados |
S.S., El Salvador |
Screen Printing, Embroidery & Trim Production |
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Texto |
Guatemala, Guatemala |
Circular Knitting, Dyeing and Finishing |
International Exports |
Inversiones Merlet |
S.S., El Salvador |
Regional Sales, Warehouse and Logistics |
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Merlet of North America
Merlet of Nicaragua |
Miami, Florida
Managua, Nicaragua |
Creative Design Services and Sales Headquarters.
Wovens Assembly and Warehousing |
International Exports |
PRODUCTS & CUSTOMER |
Production Capacity |
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Product Type |
Capacity per Week (units) |
Available Capacity |
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We produce a wide range of basic and fashion knit. In addition to our vertical knit production capacity, we also produce woven tops and bottoms
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Our total capacity is over 40K /Dozen/Week. This capacity is divided between tops and bottoms, and is modular in nature. Advantages are quick startup. |
Merlet maintains open capacity to allow for new customers and products. Our capacity is dynamic in nature and allows managament, and customer great flexibility. |
Mens & Boys: |
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Women & Girls: |
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- Embellishment Tops |
- Shorts |
- Embellishment Tops |
- Camisoles w/ Built In Bras |
- Boxers and Briefs |
- Lounge Shorts & Pants |
- Full Panties |
- Sports Bras |
- Crew Neck Tees (l/s & s/s) |
- Flannel Pants |
- Crew Neck Tees (l/s & s/s) |
- Lounge Shorts & Pants |
- Flat Lock Thermals |
- Flannel Crew Tops |
- Flat Lock Thermals
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- Flannel Pants |
- Tank Tops & Shooters
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-Work Wear |
- Tank Tops |
- Flannel Crew Tops |
Supply Chain Solutions |
Logistics Multiple in-land, maritime and air freight choices. 2-day lead time from Central America to the US |
Warehousing 1500 cubic meters of usable warehouse space. Segregated and secure warehouse allocation for each client. |
Distribution EDI and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) solutions provider. Ship to DC and Direct to Store |
Inventory Control Solutions Inventory of: Yarn Inventory solutions provide rapid response to market conditions. Greige By holding inventory at various stages, clients can better plan and execute orders. Dyed Goods Blanks |
Knitting, Dyeing and Finishing ----- Global Fabric Sourcing Capability |
Description Self-owned circular, dyeing and finishing facilities. Source woven, warp, and other fabrications throughout the Americas and other regions. |
Types of Fabric In-house knit production of Jersey, Ribs, Mesh, Fleece, Interlock, Waffle Thermal and many others Natural and Synthetics Woven fabrics are avaible for production in our Nicaraguan facility |
Fabric Content Produce 100 % and blended fabrications, including synthetics. Spandex and Lycra based knits are produced in our "Lycra Assured" facility, in addition to many Woven options |
Production Capacity 200,000 lbs per week (on Tubular and Open Width goods) |
Environmental Awareness Environmentally conscious and internationally compliant water treatment facility adheres to all current safety standards, and it is certified by our customers and Guatemala's Government. |
Cutting |
Description
Dedicated multi-width in-house cutting.
Marking Tables: 3 |
Cutting Tables: 11 |
Vertical Blades: 14 |
Spreaders: Manual 4 Semi-automatic 8 Automatic 1
Total Number of Workers: 58 |
Cutting Table Dimensions: Width: 72 Inches Height: 9 Inches Length: 40 Inches
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Production Capacity
65,000 dozen per week
Sewing |
Description
Modular team sewing and modalities are applied throughout the facility, with an emphasis on team building,
throughput, and quality. Automated barcode
system tracks production and WIP throughout the process and products life cycle within the facility.
Manufacturing Details
Number of Production Plants 4 |
Total Number of Production Cells 125 |
Total Number of Workers: 920 |
Average # of Workers per Production Module: 7 |
Average # of Workers per Supervisor : 35 |
Equipment
Machine Type |
Quantity |
Maker/Model |
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Average Age |
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Single Needle (lock): |
136 |
Juky / DDL555-6 |
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3 years |
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Double Needle: |
16 |
Juky / 1152-5 |
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3 years |
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Multi Needle: |
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24 |
Kansai / FX 1412 |
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2 years |
Coverstitch (3 needle): |
291 |
Yamato / VC 2700 |
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3 years |
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Overlock (3 thread): |
335 |
Yamato / A28001 |
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3 years |
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Overlock (4 thread): |
134 |
Yamato / A28004 |
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3 years |
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Overlock (5 thread): |
92 |
Yamato / A28005 |
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New |
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Keyhole, buttonhole: |
32 |
Juky / LBH783 |
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1 yr |
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Snap Attacher: |
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Available through local YKK, Universal Customer or Scovill |
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Flat Felled Seamer: |
80 |
Yamato / 73800 |
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3 years |
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Button Attacher |
18 |
Juky / 723 |
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3 years |
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Bartack |
50 |
Juky / LK1850 |
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3 years |
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Picot Edge |
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10 |
Union Special / 63700 |
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5 years |
Production Capacity
65,000 dozen per week
Screen Printing |
In house, modern and fully dedicated screen printing facility. Applying state of the art and cutting edgeprocesses assuring maximum adherence toinitial design requirements and parameters. Cut part printingand large seam-to-seam jumbo printing available as well. Equipment Number of Machines: 7 Type of Machines: MHM Fully automatic machines Capacity: Five machines with 12 color capability, and maximum size of 16.5" X 25" One Jumbo Machine with 12 color capabilities and maximum of 27 X 36" One machine with 8 color capability, and maximum size of 19.5" X 25" Production Capacity Total Number of Workers: 50 Production Capacity: 25,000 dz per week
Description:
Elastics & Trims |
Elastics Description: In house elastic production and trims capability.
Equipment Number of Machines: 4 Type of Machines: COMEZ, 609B8 & 609B3 Capacity: 3/8" - 1-1/2" width
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 5 Production Capacity: 115,000 - 125,000 yards per week
Trims Description: In house production of care labels, using approved materials and designs.
Equipment Number of Machines: 1 Type of Machines: Capacity: 1/2" - 2" width with variable length
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 1 Production Capacity: 25,000 to 35,000 dozens per week |
Embroidery & Heat Seal |
Embroidery Description: In house embroidery, including design capabilities.
Equipment Number of Machines: 4 Type of Machines: Tajima TMFD-915 machines Capacity: 60 heads, 9 colors, maximum embroidery area of 450mm x 275mm
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 10 Production Capacity: 4,500 dozens per week @ 5,000 stitches
Heat Seal Description: In house heat seal application utilizing designs established by the client.
Equipment Number of Machines: 10 Type of Machines: HIX HT400 Capacity: maximum dimensions: 15 inches x 15 inches
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 10 Production Capacity: 2,500 dozens per week |
Laundry Treatments and Garment Dye Capabilities |
Laundry/Fabric Treatments Description:All types of special washes, mechanicals, chemicals and combine techniques ( Silicone wash, Salt wash, Soda wash, Enzyme wash, Enzyme/Stone wash, Heavy Rock wash, etc )
Equipment Number of Machines: 10 Type of Machines: Tonello ( 250lbs ), Tri Venetta ( dryers ) Capacity: 60,000 dry lbs per week, combine capacity in all processes
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 50 Production Capacity: 10,000 dz per week, combine capacity
Garment Dye Description: Reactive and Pigment Garment Dye with possibility of adding fabric treatment
Equipment Number of Machines: 10 ( same as above ) Type of Machines: Tonello ( 250lbs ), Tri Venetta ( dryers ) Capacity: 25,000 dry lbs per week
Production Capacity: Total Number of Workers: 50 ( same as above ) Production Capacity: 5,000 dozens per week |
Certifications |
Customer Certified: Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Puma, Benetton, Kohls, Wal-Mart, Levi's, Academy, Target, Kmart, Mervyns, GAP, Sara Lee, JCP, Sears and Others
WRAP: All of our sewing facilities are WRAP certified
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