Jasan Group(SH:603558) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-09-21 23:15Core Viewpoint - The company, Jian Sheng Group, plans to invest in a new project in Vietnam to enhance production capacity and profitability, responding to future customer demand and improving competitiveness in the international market [1][2]. Investment Details - Jian Sheng Group announced an investment of 180 million yuan (approximately 25.18 million USD) to establish a project in the Qinghua Industrial Park, aiming for an annual production of 60 million pairs of mid-to-high-end cotton socks and 30 million pieces of clothing [1][2]. - The project will require the installation of 1,000 sock machines, 1,000 sewing machines, and 20 fully automatic rotary shaping machines to enhance product quality and brand value [2]. Production Capacity and Challenges - The company has been expanding its overseas production bases since 2013, currently operating four major production bases in Vietnam: Haiphong, Xingan, Qinghua, and Nanding [4]. - The existing production capacity in Vietnam is insufficient to meet long-term customer demands, and labor shortages in the sewing segment at the Xingan base are hindering expansion [4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Jian Sheng Group achieved a record revenue of 2.574 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.81%, and a net profit of 325 million yuan, up 20.15% [6]. - For the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.171 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.19%, but a net profit decline of 14.46% [6]. Market Context - The textile and apparel industry showed resilience in the first half of 2025, with textile exports increasing by 1.77% and apparel exports slightly declining by 0.2% [6]. - The global textile supply chain faces challenges due to fluctuating currency policies, rising logistics and energy costs, and increasing trade protectionism, necessitating upgrades in smart manufacturing and market diversification [6].