L.S.MILLS, THENI L.S.Mills is a vision that has grown richer with time. From one strength to another, the group has grown to become an entity that not only has raised the bar in excellence through production, but has worked to become an exemplary Corporate entity. From a vision born in 1979 in Theni, a small hamlet in Tamil Nadu, South India to a group with a well entrenched presence in spinning, weaving and made ups, LS Mills has grown from strength to strength. Its visionary management, its passion for innovation and its commitment to excellence has fuelled its growth. The LS Mills empire is built on a bedrock of values: putting its people first, scaling up to the next level of technology and always being able to travel the extra mile for its clientele and associates. With every growth ring, the group travels a step further: by creating more value and by enriching its capabilities. Headed by Mr S.Manivannan, the Managing Director and Mr.L.S.Prabhaakaran, the Joint Managing Director, the group is managed by a team of qualified and experienced professionals. This has ensured that the group maintains a steady growth curve, whilst paving way for its people to embrace newer technologies. The group has consistently invested in technology and has helped it create a vertically integrated entity. With an integrated spinning, weaving and fabric manufacturing facility, each division functions as an independent profit centre. Innovation is one of the keystones of the group, be it in technology led initiatives or in exploring different possibilities. This is made possible by creating a free-spirited work culture, allowing people to nurture creativity. Spinning At the Spinning Division, the focus is on retaining the purity of the nature-sourced fabric. This is achieved by using a judicious mix of conventional, people-monitored processes and state of the art machinery. The Spinning Division of LS Mills comprises 150,000 spindles that cater to a daily production demand of 25 tonnes of ultra fine yarn everyday: L.S.Mills is equipped with TFO, Gassed Yarn and Dye Cone Winders. The spinning shop floor sports a range of imported machinery from globally recognised names including Muratec, Rieter and SSM. This allows complete control over the spinning processes and thereby ensures maximum purity. LS Mills specialises in the manufacture of Ne 60 to 160s in Egyptian, Indian and Supima cotton. The yarn is spun in single, double, plied, gassed and grey varieties. The division also caters to customised demands of soft packaging. Weaving • From spinning, to weaving, the progression was a natural transition for LS Mills. The expansion was also a result of an increase in demand for quality woven cottons from around the world. • he weaving division caters to a daily demand of 300 to 1200 thread counts of grey fabric in twill, drill, satin, stripe and dobby varieties. Keeping pace with the production need, are the latest line of Beninger Sizing and Warping machines and Tsudakoma air jets. • Quality takes precedence in every stage of the weaving process. The division caters to both European and American markets and is graded on the American 4 point system. Since its inception, the unit has scaled up its performance levels to match less than 10 points per 100 linear metres. Made Ups Innovation led LS Mills to create a distinct identity as a quality manufacturer of made ups. With the worldwide demand for ethnic Indian made ups and wovens steadily climbing, the company has already established a niche in select markets. A qualified talent pool steers the innovation in design and texture. Besides offering comprehensive design training programmes for people, the company also ensures The stitching unit produces world-class bed linen in 300 to 1200 thread counts and caters to a ready demand of about 100,000 sets per month. The Fruit : Our Products YARN: SINGLE: 60s to 2/120s Normal and Compact produced from Indian, Giza and Supima Cotton & Tencel Yarns from Lenzing. PLIED: 60/2 TO 120/2 Two for One Twisted Yarn GASSED: 60/2 TO 120/2 Gassed yarn in hard & soft packages. L.S.Mills entered into Innovation in 2006 by installing compact spinning. L.S.Mills, A Pioneer in Finer Counts found SUESSEN COMPACT a blessing. The Quality team of L.S. through R & D have studied the advantages reaped by using Suessen Elite Compact Set. The benefits are: 1. Superior Quality 2. Reduction in imperfection & Hairiness 3. Increase in CSP 4. Increase in Production 5. Better realization 6. End breakages are lower. The performance of Yarn in the loom is observed in their own campus as they have a well facilitated weaving department running the latest Tsudakoma Airjet Looms. FABRICS Manufacturers of Plain Satin, Satin Stripes, Percale and Dobby Fabrics in the range of 300 TC to 1200 TC out of Indian, Giza and Supima cotton. MADE UPS Special hems like Foggotting, Marrowing, Piped, Pleated, etc. on designs like Dobbies, Striped, Satin and Percale can be supplied. Exceptional finishes like Bio polishing, Supersoft, Wrinkle resistance, Nano and Aloe Vera are also done based on customer's requirement. QUALITY THE RULING PHILOSOPHY At LS Mills, the passion for quality underlies every Endeavour. From acquiring the best of technology, to bringing together rare talent, the LS group ensures that its products always conform to the highest possible quality standards. An ISO 9002 certified company by BVQi warrants streamlined processes across the divisions. Each division is equipped with modern testing equipment, making it possible for LS Mills to make inroads in quality conscious markets throughout the world. The QA team adopts online and offline monitoring measures to continuously assess the quality compliance of various processes. The passion for quality permeates to the grassroots level, which means that every member of the team is aware of the collective progress towards perfection. Santiniketan Matriculation School Success for the LS Mills group is a measure that travels beyond boundaries. The Santiniketan Matriculation School, run by the LS Educational and Charity Trust, is a reflection of the group's conscious effort to create an ideal environment for learning. Located on the Theni – Cumbum Main Road , the school has become the educational institution of choice for school goers around the region. With an emphasis on grooming all-round personalities through holistic learning and a Montessori system for pre-schoolers, this landmark institution envisions transforming the lives of the rural and semi urban communities. Santiniketan is spread over a lush expanse of land and is well equipped with a Swimming pool, Badminton & Tennis courts and a state of the art gymnasium. The Management takes active part in overseeing the functioning of the school and has enabled the school to become one of the most sought after educational institutions in the region.

COTTON YARN, GREY FABRICS, MADEUPS