16Trade reports Galworker Another factory, now in Vietnam, owned by the company to reaffirm competitiveness Ever since Hijos de Antonio Gálvez, S.L.U., was founded, it has always shown a clear vocation as an exporting company. In order to attain its goal and mark its presence in many markets, it chooses to make quality products, sold at very competitive prices.This is possi- ble because the firm avoids those pro- cesses that might increase prices for it brings solutions to a full range of sec- tors involving businesses with limited budgets to invest in workwear. Galwor- ker has opened a subsidiary factory in Para, to attain its goals, and in China, specifically in Jiang Yin, close to Shang- hai, one of the world’s busiest harbors. As the company owns the factory, the facilities operate as a continuation of the headquarters, so strict quality con- trols and timing are ensured.This means that production goes at a fast pace, to guarantee prompt delivery terms.Today, over one hundred and fifty people work there, and following the good results obtained at Jiang Yin, the company recently opened another factory branch in Duy Trung Com- mune, in the Duy Xuyen District, the province of Quang Nam,Vietnam.This factory is located in the heart of the country, close to the third largest city in Vietnam, Da Nang. Today, there are about seventy people working there, producing 20,000 units a month.This decision of opening a factory inViet- nam is due to increasing cost levels in China. So Galworker seeks that balance mentioned above, to continue to bring Items produced here are subjected to the same strict quality controls set up in Europe, consistent with standards quality products at competitive prices. As is the case with the factory located in Jian Yin, in Vietnam all products are also subjected to strict quality controls, just as in Europe, always consistent with mandatory standards. A balance that allows for quality to be available at competitive prices Service is also an aspect impeccably sol- ved by Galworker. From the headquar- ters in Petrer, and its huge logistics warehouse, the company can offer prompt delivery to all clients ordering products shown on the catalogue.The warehouse located in Tenerife is also part of the strategy, and representatives in that location can guarantee continuity for repeat orders for stock is always en- sured. Galworker was granted the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2008 certificate by Group SGS, and its Premium footwear pro- ducts carry the Ecolabel, identifying pro- ducts and processes owning social responsibility programs, and known as a guarantee in the EU. Seventy workers in the factory, produce 20,000 units a month Today, Galworker’s clients are in Portu- gal, France, Poland, Romania and Chile, and the company plans to continue to open new markets. JOBWEAR 62 4o TRIMESTRE 2012