FACTORIES Aster Textile combines its extensive experience in production with flexibility and modernity. All Aster factories rank among the largest and most state-of-the-art facilities in the regions they are located. Aster combines its extensive experience in production with flexibility and modernity, using the latest technologies through all work processes to produce high-quality products and deliver them to markets around the world. Method Time Measurement (MTM), an internationally recognised system standard, is used to measure method and process at Aster’s factories. MTM helps to evaluate the content of the work and optimise production systems prior to and during production. Aster Textile utilises the Lean Production system in every phase of production to maximise productivity. Aster places great importance on automation across all its factory operations. Its production systems’ infrastructure is continuously improved in-line with emerging technological developments. All Aster factories hold Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), and Organic 100 Content Standard (OCS) production certifications. Aster has also obtained ISO 27001 Information Security Management System and ISO 9001 Management System certificates. Kırklareli Babaeski Factory 590 EMPLOYEES 39 MILLION MINUTES PRODUCTION CAPACITY Kırklareli Babaeski factory joined the Aster Textile Group on July 1, 2010 on a wholly owned land area of 74,000 m2 in total. The facility was expanded to 21,500 m2 enclosed area. The enclosed area of the factory has the potential to be further expanded up to 37,000 m2 in the coming period. The factory has a strategic importance with its geographical proximity to the Headquarters in Istanbul and speeding up the production processes. The facility includes a Physical Test Laboratory which is accredited by all Aster clients and equipped with the latest testing technology most widely used in the industry. The facility includes a Physical Test Laboratory which is accredited by all Aster clients and equipped with the latest testing technology most widely used in the industry. Aster attaches great importance to bringing the many social responsibility projects that have been carried out, both within the company and in cooperation with different institutions, into the textile sector through the support of local people in the region Tokat Erbaa Factory 512 EMPLOYEES 42 MILLION MINUTES PRODUCTION CAPACITY Tokat Erbaa factory, located in Erbaa Organised Industrial Zone over a land tract of 3,500 m2, was incorporated in to the Aster Group with its 188 employees in August 2013. The factory was moved to a new facility with an enclosed area of 17,500 m2 on a wholly owned land tract of 30,022 m2 within the Organised Industrial Zone in October 2017. It is among Aster’s priorities in the region, which has sufficient workforce potential, to ensure the employment of the people, as the sector is based on labour-intensive production technology. In 2018, the new Tokat Erbaa factory building won the “Best Industrial Building” grand prize at the Sign of the City Awards, which recognises excellence and sets the standard in urban architecture. Serbia Niš Factory 574 EMPLOYEES 37 MILLION MINUTES PRODUCTION CAPACITY The production factory set up in Niš, Serbia as an Aster Companies Group subsidiary was incorporated in to the Group on December 30, 2015. The factory manufactures knitted and woven garments by importing fabric and accessories from Aster Textile Turkey. The finished goods are either stored in the factory warehouse or delivered to clients by transit trade. In this region, with its proximity to Europe and strong market potential, great partnerships and collaborations with education organisations and local groups has been strongly established. Aster Doo Niš factory operates on a wholly owned land area of 19,250 m2. The Aster Doo Niš factory building received the “Best Industrial Building” runner-up prize in 2016 at the Sign of the City Awards. CONTACT info@astertextile.com SEARCH WHO WE ARE About Us A Message from the CEO Subsidiaries Milestones Awards Annual Report WHAT WE DO Fashion and Design Business Development/Supply Manufacturing/Delivery Printing Embroidery WHERE WE WORK Headquarters Factories SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability Approach Responsible Management Employee Health and Welfare Environmental Awareness Sustainability Report THE ASTER COMMUNITY © 2021 Aster Textile • Personal Data Protection Law Information Society Services