Grupo Kaltex is one of the largest exporters of textiles and apparel in Mexico, with holdings that serve international markets across the US, Canada, Europe and South America. The group has selected Lectra Fashion PLM to help them connect design and product development team at their US subsidiary Revman International and their Mexican manufacturing division Kaltex Home, in an effort to streamline process and promote a more collaborative work environment.

An industry leader for 90 years, Grupo Kaltex largely attributes its success to its focus on innovation, collaboration and efficiency. Lectra Fashion PLM fit in perfectly with their approach to business.

Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials-fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials.

Gurop Kaltex chose Lectra because their industry experience and reputation are unmatched. Lectra listened to what they had to say and offered them practical solutions that would let them communicate in real time between different design and development teams, so that they could collaborate more effectively and maintain visibility over a diverse collection of international product lines, across different companies and divisions, on one unified platform.

Grupo Kaltex, to achieve their goals for future expansion needed to find a universal approach to managing their product which would not sacrifice their reputation for quality and service, said Hebe Schecter, President of Kaltex North America.

Lectra experts worked closely with Grupo Kaltex to learn about their business model and identify their strengths and challenges, before developing a PLM roadmap adapted to the company's priorities and objectives. The plan, which drew on Lectra's extensive knowledge of industry best practices and change-management expertise, was carefully designed to ensure that the solution's implementation was a success among Grupo Kaltex staff, as well as management.

Grupo Kaltex is a creatively-driven organization, but they also manage a sophisticated manufacturing and engineering operation. They need a partner that understands both sides of their business and can help them speak the same language across their different teams said Roy Shurling, Director of Lectra North America.

This will reduce the time needed to create new products and enhance product quality, giving the company the flexibility and resources it needs to add more brands to its portfolio and pursue international growth.