1972
4th May 1972
With US$ 60,000 in capital, Chiem Patana Knitting Co., Ltd. was registered and built on a 17.8 acre site in Sampran, Nakhonpathom Province, Thailand.
1974
1974
Construction was completed. The company began operation with 20 circular knitting machines and 18 wrap knitting machines.1977
1977
Capital was raised to $275,000. All knitting machines were replaced by 500 shuttle weaving looms. A critical decision was made for the company to move into a more capital intensive sector.1979
1979
20,000 yarn spindles were in operation to supply raw material for the weaving factory.
1987
1987
As the world demanded more yarn products, we delivered it. The company expanded its yarn spinning facility to 65,000 spindles.
1988
8 th Jan 1988
A joint venture was formed with Toyota Tsusho Corporation to create Chiem Patana Synthetic Fibers Co., Ltd. (CPSF) producing 130 tons of polyester goods daily. The plant was built on a 71 acre site in Photharam, Ratchaburi Province, Thailand.1990
1990
With continuous success in yarn spinning, we expanded our yarn spinning capacity to 193,892 spindles. In addition, we also expanded our weaving capacity to 1,000 shuttle looms and 416 air-jet looms. This colossal 91 acre expansion is located next to our polyester plant.2001
2001
Yarn spinning capacity was added to both Sampran and Photharam. Company-wide capacity totaled at 275,424 spindles, making us the largest yarn spinning factory in Thailand.2003
2003
2400 rotors of open-end yarn machines were added to create a new line in our yarn production business. 2005
2005
Because of our expansion to various textiles products, Chiem Patana Knitting Co., Ltd. was renamed to Chiem Patana Textiles Co., Ltd.2007
2007
25,000 spindles were added to Photharam production facility. Total spindles of the group reached 300,000.2011
2011
2011 was the year of volatility in raw cotton price. Being a financially independent company, we were able to weather the storm and became stronger after volatility passed.2014
2014
With the growing demand for our woven fabric, we ordered 180 set of TOYOTA JAT810, the latest air-jet weaving machine.2015
19th Dec 2015
Chiem Patana (Lao) Co., Ltd. was established in Vientiane, LAO PDR to produce woven fabrics.