13 Trade reports As part of a joint venture with Argo Manunggal Textile (AMT), Klopman International will be soon supplying fabrics directly from Indonesia.The purpose of this joint venture by Klopman and AMT is to serve new, non-European markets and more particularly, to offer existing clients manufacturing clothes in Asia the convenient possibility of buying European quality, tight where they are. Starting in a few months’ time with basic polyester/cotton blends of superior quality and weighing 210 and 245 g/sq. mt. the medium-term plan of this joint venture includes extending the range to a number of other fabrics by Klopman. In Klopman’s view, improving customer suppor t and environ- mental awareness are obvious reasons for a joint venture in Asia: maintaining quality and service standards while suppl- ying products from manufacturing locating in Indonesia, clients obtain the additional benefits of shorter delivery terms, in addition to saving energy and reducing pollution as transportation will cover shorter distances. 100% Klopman quality, from Asia As a leading European manufacturer of fabrics for workwear and image wear Klopman has chosen AMT as its partner in Indonesia for the Argo Manunggal Group is the better equip- ped to guarantee compliance with all European standards. This, for the manufacturing plant is equipped with new-ge- neration machines. Klopman-AMT has agreed upon additio- nal investments in superior machinery to ensure European quality in all products.The Production and Customer Service Depar tment, on the other hand, will continue to be managed by Klopman Europe. Founded in 1968, Klopman International is a leading expert in the production of fabrics and ongoing investments in new- generation technologies allows for innovation in products, so the European leader is known for its polyester/cotton and cotton fabrics with special blends for image wear, workwear, protective wear, etc. Klopman fabrics are chosen by leading clothes makers, rental service companies and manufacturers from all around the world, for these fabrics are designed for making clothes re- sisting the most demanding environments, offering versatility and the best quality-price ratio. With the guarantees of the ISO 9001:2008 certificate Klop- man’s quality standards are excellent, and the company was the first manufacturer of polyester/cotton fabrics to be awar- ded the Eco-label in recognition of environmentally respon- sible production processes. Klopman’s products are BS EN ISO 14001:2004 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certified. Klopman expands into Asia