What United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd does

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd is a privately held garment manufacturer headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, operating from the country's Export Processing Zone with duty-free access to the US market under AGOA and to Europe under EURO1. Founded in 2005 by promoters from a Delhi-based business family, the company runs three production units employing approximately 7,935 workers (7,850 local and 85 expatriate) across 56 production lines equipped with 4,358 specialized machines. The company generates revenue through contract manufacturing for major international fashion brands and retailers including Levi's (via Haddad Brands), H&M, VF Corporation, Walmart, Target, JCPenney, Kohl's, Dollar General, Ross, Sears, Nygård International, and Ash City, among others.

The product portfolio spans woven denim bottoms (rigid and stretch, 5-14.5 oz), woven non-denim bottoms (twills, canvas, herringbone, ribstop), and knit apparel including tops, bottoms, activewear, jersey, fleece, and basic T-shirts. Vertically integrated operations cover cutting, sewing, washing (55,000 pcs/day capacity across 34 belly loaders and 6 front loaders), printing, embroidery (21 machines with 20 heads each), and finishing. The technology backbone includes WFX-ERP-II unifying supply chain management and customer relationship management, plus Gerber Technology and Lectra systems for automatic pattern grading and marker plotting. Daily production capacity stands at 67,000 pieces across all units.

The business model is B2B contract manufacturing with pricing negotiated per order based on volume, complexity, and specifications. The company serves customers across 10 countries spanning the Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, and South Asia, with logistics routed through Mombasa to US East and West Coast ports. Future plans include a fourth unit for woven shirts and uniforms (under development since 2015), a vertically integrated yarn-to-finished denim fabric plant with 2 million pieces monthly capacity, an in-house dyeing and winding unit, and ancillary operations for hangers, cartons, and labels. The company is led by Chairman Pankaj Bedi and Director Amit Bedi, with no disclosed external investors or public shareholders.

Name

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd

Legal name

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd

Website

https://unitedaryan.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd is a Kenya-based B2B garment manufacturer producing woven denim, non-denim, and knit apparel under contract for major global fashion brands and retailers including Levi's, H&M, Walmart, and Target, operating from Nairobi's Export Processing Zone with AGOA duty-free US market access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract / Private Label Cut & Sew Manufacturing (OEM/ODM) (IMAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denim & Bottoms Cut & Sew (Jeans/Trousers/Shorts) (IMAOAEAD), Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Garment manufacturing
• Contract apparel manufacturing
• Woven denim production
• Knit apparel manufacturing
• Export processing zone manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Garment Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of garments for international brands. Revenue generated through production fees for woven and knit apparel products including denim bottoms, non-denim bottoms, activewear, and children's clothing. Manufacturing is conducted in Kenya's EPZ with AGOA duty-free benefits for US exports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd is a B2B contract garment manufacturer operating three production units in Nairobi, Kenya's Export Processing Zone, producing woven denim bottoms, woven non-denim bottoms, knit apparel (tops, bottoms, activewear, fleece), and ladies, men's and children's wear for international fashion brands and retailers. The company benefits from AGOA duty-free access to US markets and EURO1 duty-free access to Europe, producing 67,000 pieces daily across 56 production lines and 4,358 machines with vertically integrated cutting, sewing, washing, printing, embroidery, and finishing capabilities.

Product overview

United Aryan (EPZ) Ltd operates as a garment manufacturing company with three production units producing woven denim products, woven non-denim products, and knit products. The product portfolio spans ladies wear, mens wear, and kids wear across multiple size groups. Unit 1 produces woven denim bottoms (22,000 pcs/day); Unit 2 produces woven non-denim bottoms (15,000 pcs/day); Unit 3 produces knit tops, bottoms, active wear, jersey, fleece, and athletic wear (30,000 pcs/day basic T-shirts). A fourth unit for woven shirts and uniforms is under development. The company integrates WFX-ERP-II for enterprise resource planning and operates a Supply Chain Management system linked to Customer Relationship Management for servicing international customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woven Denim Products Contract-manufactured woven denim bottoms in rigid and stretch varieties (5 to 14.5 oz weight range), produced across Units 1-3 with a daily production capacity of 22,000 pieces for international apparel brands and retailers.
• Woven Non-Denim Products Contract-manufactured non-denim woven bottoms including twills, canvas, herringbone, and ribstop fabrics in rigid and stretch variants (3.5 to 12 oz); Unit 2 specializes in non-denim production with 15,000 pieces daily capacity.
• Knit Products Contract-manufactured knit apparel including tops, bottoms, activewear, jersey, fleece, athletic wear, knit denim (dobby and french terry), and synthetic fabric products; Unit 3 produces 30,000 basic T-shirts daily.
• Ladies Wear Contract-manufactured women's apparel including bottoms (skinny, legging, curve fit, shorts, skirts) and sleepwear (pyjama, shorts, robes) in missy, petite, junior, and plus sizes for international fashion brands and retailers.
• Mens Wear Contract-manufactured men's apparel in young men, slim, regular, big, and tall sizes including denim and non-denim bottoms, casual wear, trousers, industrial wear (coverall, industrial denim, bib overall, FR industrial wear), woven shirts, and knit tops.
• Kids Wear Contract-manufactured children's apparel for girls (newborn, infants, toddlers, 4-6X, 7-16, 8.5-12.5 plus) and boys (newborn, infants, toddlers, 4-7X, 8-20, 8-20H husky), including denim bottoms, shorts, bib overalls, and knit tops; orders received through Haddad Brands for licensed brands including Levi's, Nike, Jordan, Converse, and Hurley.

Quantifiable outcome

• Duty savings for American buyers through AGOA status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Haddad BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaddad Brands is the global children's apparel licensing partner for iconic brands including Nike, Levi's Brand, Jordan, Converse, and Hurley. United Aryan receives Levi's orders through Haddad Brands, making this a significant channel relationship for children's apparel manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Epic Group: Hong Kong-headquartered garment manufacturer with production in Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Asia serving Levi's, H&M, and Walmart. Directly comparable as a Kenya-based apparel manufacturer leveraging AGOA benefits for US market access.
• Hirdaramani Group: Diversified apparel manufacturer with operations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia producing knit and woven garments for brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Marks & Spencer. Comparable as a multi-country apparel manufacturer leveraging trade preferences for Western markets.
• MAS Holdings: Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer producing intimatewear, activewear, and performance wear for brands like Victoria's Secret, Nike, and Lululemon. Comparable as a vertically integrated, labor-intensive garment manufacturer serving global premium brands with similar scale (~70,000+ employees).
• Interloop Limited: Pakistan-based apparel and hosiery manufacturer producing knit products for H&M, Target, and Walmart. Comparable as a large-scale contract manufacturer with similar multi-category capabilities and global brand customer base.
• Beximco Limited: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated garment manufacturer producing woven and knit apparel for global brands including H&M, Levi's, and Walmart. Comparable as a large-scale B2B contract manufacturer serving major US/EU retailers with multi-category production capabilities.
• Gokaldas Exports: India-based garment manufacturer producing woven and knit outerwear for brands like H&M, Primark, and Marks & Spencer. Comparable as a large-scale B2B apparel manufacturer with similar product mix and customer profiles targeting US and EU markets.
• KPR Mill Limited: India-based vertically integrated apparel manufacturer with cotton yarn, fabric, and garment production serving global brands. Comparable as a large-scale manufacturer producing knit apparel (especially T-shirts) with vertical integration ambitions similar to United Aryan's planned expansion.
• Crystal International Group: Hong Kong-based garment manufacturer operating factories in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka producing for Levi's, H&M, and Uniqlo. Comparable as a major global apparel contract manufacturer with diversified product categories and brand-customer access.

Emerging players

• Epyllion Group: Bangladesh-based vertically integrated garment manufacturer producing knit apparel for H&M, C&A, and Inditex. Comparable as a large-scale B2B apparel manufacturer with similar size profile and customer base in fast fashion and mass market retailers.
• Arvind Limited: India-based textile and apparel company with denim manufacturing and global brand partnerships (Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M). Comparable as a vertically integrated denim and apparel manufacturer exploring African manufacturing opportunities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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