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Saturday, February 6, 1999
Singer: your family company
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
Singer is one of the most widely recognised and reputed brands in the world, having presence in more than 140 countries. The operation of Singer India consists of a retail and wholesale distribution network throughout India. Approximately half of the company revenues are generated from the marketing of Consumer and Industrial sewing machines. The balance of revenues are generated from the marketing of other consumer durable products typically used in a house like Iron, Oven, Toaster Griller, Food Processor, Toaster, Juicer Mixer Grinder, TV (Colour & B/W), Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Audio Systems and Sewing Machines etc.The Singer factory at Jammu manufacturing Sewing Machines is the only one of its kind in India to have accreditation of ISO 9002. Singer operates 202 Company shops which offers the unique facilities of Easy Installment Plan on its products through these exclusive stores. It also operates a trade channel which has more than 2500 dealers in its network. In order to promote sewing as a hobby, Singer has started a unique fashion programme called ``Fun and Learn'' which educates students, housewives and young entrepreneurs through its outlets on various facets of fashion and garment designing. Singer also accredits potential sewing schools where students can learn sewing and garment designing by short and long term courses ranging from the period of 1-12 months. The company has recently introduced first time in India the Magic Steam Press an innovative product which has an international style and design, targeted at the household segment. It has 10 times larger area and can be used for ironing larger clothes like curtain, sarees etc. It also provides crisp laundry finish by steam bust which is a unique feature in the iron. Copyright © 1999 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.

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