The process of manufacturing thin and seamless latex condoms invented chemist of Jewish-Polish origin Julius Fromm. Since their first release in 1912, after more than 100 years. During this time, the production of one of the most popular contraceptive in the world has undergone significant changes. Want to learn how to make condoms? Take a look with us at the factory condoms Carex.
1. Malaysian Carex - is one of the world's largest manufacturers of condoms. Annual production of this giant is 4 billion pieces. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
The world's largest manufacturer of condoms Malaysian company Karex Industries Sdn Bhd is going to seriously invest in the development of its own brand of condoms Carex. Prior to this, the company produced condoms under foreign brands: Durex, Ansell Lifestyle, Trustex and One.Karex Industries produces about 3 billion. Condoms a year, planning to increase to the 2012th year production at its facilities doubled - up to 6 billion. To date, the global market for the company is 10%. Among the 10 largest world producers of condoms Karex Industries share is estimated at 25%.
2. This glass forms utilized in the production of condoms, which is dipped into the liquid latex. Therefore, the product obtained seamless and very thin. The best specialists of the factory constantly working on new shapes, sizes, textures and flavors ... of their products. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
However, the share of global brand condoms Carex currently amounts to less than 1%. In order to increase brand recognition in November, the 2013th, the head of the company Karex Industries Mr. Goh Miah Kiat held an IPO of shares on Bursa Malaysia Bursa Malasya. Placement was successful. Oversubscription exceeded the number of shares already in 22.76 times. The company sold on the stock exchange during the IPO 67,5 Mill. Shares or 25% of the share capital. The placement price for the IPO was 1.85 Malaysian ringitov per share. Here's how to trade shares of the largest manufacturer of condoms on Bursa Malaysia:
3. For fans of unusual flavors and sensations in the factory Carex made ​​chocolate flavored condoms, marijuana or durian. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
Not Bad. Last share price - 3.12 ringitov. On March 26 of this year was made a bonus issue additional shares of $ 135 million. Pieces. Apparently, this is due the sharp drop in prices.
The company Karex Industries has three factories proizodstvo condoms. Two in Malaysia - in Pontiane in the Sultanate of Johor and Port Klang in Selangor state. One factory is located in the southern province of Thailand Hat Yai.
However, the global value investor shares Karex are unlikely to be interested in: Financial multiples there is nothing that could attract investors.Although the industry production of condoms is very interesting because of the annual increase in their consumption by 7.5%.
4. Carex Company was founded in 1988.
5. The company has branches in several Malaysian states: Pontiane, Johor, Port Klang, Selangor, as well as in Hat Yai in Thailand.
In the photo: checking water allows you to ensure the strength of condoms. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
6. Carex company sells its products in more than 110 countries worldwide. The biggest market - this is Asia. Carex products are exported to Africa, America and Europe.
In the photo: factory workers in Port Klang use special forms before packing condoms. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
7. Check the product quality at a factory in Port Klang. In addition to the high quality of the final product, the company Carex attaches great importance to high quality of production conditions (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
8. In the factories for the production of condoms Carex employs about 2 thousand people. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
9. Check the size of the new batch of condoms. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
10. And condoms are filled with silicone grease, which provides the necessary moisture. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
11. The final stage of production of condoms - is packing in boxes. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
12. Carex company in Malaysia provides an opportunity to earn a living not only for its many employees, but also a large number of local planters rubber. (Photo: PAP / EPA / AZHAR RAHIM).
But the Thai plant. In principle, all the same.
But the Chinese factory:
The Chinese continue to develop all available industries. Five years ago, they opened his own firm Safedom Condoms for the production of condoms. Start the company was quite successful: during the work the company has managed to win 8% of the domestic market, which is still occupied by imported products such as Durex and Contex. (David Gray photo)
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According to the leaders Safedom, the main difference between their products from competitors' products is that it ensures almost 100% protection against diseases, sexually transmitted diseases.
Interesting and marketing strategy of the company, which primarily promotes its condoms among women. Thus, according to the researchers, four-fifths of all products Safedom acquire the fair sex.
Factory The company is located in the city of Zhaoyuan County, Shandong Province. It employs thousands of workers who carefully placed condoms in the electronic test products for strength, then packaged goods and packaged it into neat boxes.
This year the company plans to sell about 1 billion second rubber products.