Studio Next the firm that deals with technology for cutting of garments showcased at the recent GTE held in New Delhi. Explaining his business and its relation with GTE Vishal Sher, MD, Studio Next says. “A garmenting fair has three major divisions: Cutting, sewing and finishing. We are into cutting automation which has a CAD system from Richpeace. We have a fully automatic spreader and cutting machines from Japan. We also have semi-automated cutting machines and spreader that provides cost effective solutions to the garment industry. We are manufacturers of semi-automated machines where the CAD system is from Richpeace.”

Happy with the number footfall at GTE, Sher says the key advantage of being in an expo like this is one gets a chance to showcase their products and technology to the industry as a whole and explain its cost effectiveness directly. “In the last 15 years, we have emerged as a leading player in this segment, supplying CAD/CAM solutions with a market share of 60 to 65 per cent in India.”

Sher goes on to explain CAD is like Tally, even a small manufacturer can use it. Studio Next sells around 15 CADs a month. Not troubled by competition, Sher says India is a big market and there is space for every player, “Besides, we have proved ourselves in the market. As an industry, we have reached a stage where China was seven eight years back. So things are improving. Online business is helping the industry grow and we see demand doubling in coming years.” He concludes.

As for their expansion plans, “We are focusing on domestic and international markets both. Domestic market is growing fast, small players are ready to accept technologies.”