Garment Maker Invests 200 million Br in Worker Welfare


Garment Maker Invests 200 million Br in Worker Welfare

Shints ETP Garment PLC, a South Korean enterprise operating inside Bole Lemi Industrial Park, inaugurated a 200 million Br recreational facility and daycare center. This state-of-the-art facility includes a tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, gym, and daycare center, with hopes of enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity. The company currently provides dormitory services for 5,500 workers and primary education for their families and plans to expand its dormitory capacity to 11,000 workers and introduce secondary education next year. Shints plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities by developing an eight-hectare site within the Park, aiming to quadruple its current workforce of 8,000 employees. Established in 2014, the company specializes in manufacturing technical apparel, including waterproof and down-filled clothing, motorcycle gear, and tents.

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