The visit highlights the textile rental company’s circular business model, on-demand production, and digital workwear solutions supporting sustainability, innovation, and digitalisation
Mumbai, September 2024: Members of the Finnish Parliament’s Commerce Committee were hosted at Lindström India’s Mumbai location as Finland and India commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Lindström India is a 100% subsidiary of the 175-year-old Finnish Lindström Oy, a worldwide textile rental company that provides workwear and cleanroom services in India. The tour focuses on Lindström’s circular business model and creative workwear solutions, as well as Finland’s three main areas of engagement with India: sustainability, innovation, and digitalization.
Members of the Finnish Parliament’s Commerce Committee were hosted at Lindström India’s Mumbai location as Finland and India commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Lindström India is a 100% subsidiary of the 175-year-old Finnish Lindström Oy, a worldwide textile rental company that provides workwear and cleanroom services in India. The tour focuses on Lindström’s circular business model and creative workwear solutions, as well as Finland’s three main areas of engagement with India: sustainability, innovation, and digitalization.
Lindström’s operations in India began 17 years ago with the introduction of its circular business model for business textiles, perfectly aligning with India’s green transition goals. The circular model, which focuses on reducing textile overproduction and waste, significantly contributes to sustainability efforts across the country.
Lindström is equally committed to digital transformation. Every garment in Lindström’s service is tagged with RFID technology, enabling real-time tracking and management. The RFID technology also provides valuable insights for the design team, allowing them to assess wear-and-tear patterns and determine when specific collections are worn out or need repairs. This data helps continuously improve the design, making workwear more sustainable and long-lasting.
“Digitalised workwear solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also provide unprecedented value to customers in terms of hygiene management and cost optimisation,” says Manas Kumar, Global Director of Pharma, Strategic Marketing and Business Development APAC, Lindström.
The Prodem facility in Mumbai stands as a key example of Lindström’s dedication to sustainable, customer-driven production. It supports the Indian market with a unique on-demand production model, which reduces the risk of overproduction and textile waste.
“Our Prodem facility demonstrates how innovation can drive sustainability in manufacturing while catering to the diverse needs of the Indian market,” explains Bhushan Atale, Head of Prodem India. Responsible for the entire Prodem India operation, Lindström India.
As Lindström continues to expand its operations in India, it remains dedicated to advancing sustainability, innovation, and digitalisation. These pillars align perfectly with the shared vision of Finland and India as they continue to move forward in their green transition and technological advancements.
“The 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and India highlights the success of companies like Lindström, which embody the shared values of both nations. As India progresses on its path of green transition, innovation, and digital transformation, Lindström stands ready to support this journey with sustainable practices and innovative solutions,” concludes Manas Kumar.
About Lindström India
Lindström India is a 100% subsidiary of Lindström Group, a Finnish workwear service company. Established in 2007, the company clothes 1.3 million people globally (And India?) Headquartered in Mumbai, Lindström India has more than three million garments in circulation with its service centres in 11 cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Panchkula, Vadodara, Vizag, Tinsukia & Pune. For further details, please visit https://lindstromgroup.com/in/
