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GANGNAM OFFICE IN KOREA Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, A&A has been designing, manufacturing, and providing high quality bags since 1989. We aim to create a win-win business for us and our partners. FACTORY IN BANGLADESH Opened in 2012 in Ishwardi EPZ Pabna Provience. Our employees are trained one on one by our Korean & Chinese technicians. SOFT GOODS & LEATHER With over 24 years of experience producing Causal Handbags, Business & Sports Bags in Leather, PU, Canvas, Jute, Nylon and Polyester.
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A&A INTERNATIONAL Co.,LtdEstablished 1989
FOUNDER:MR WON CHUN CHO
JULY 2013 EDITION
�V�E�R�S
�I�O�N
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�S�H
Yes, we believe that we are artists and our products are art.
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, A&A has been designing, manufacturing, and providing
high quality bags since 1989. We have our A&A factory in China, and our newly established
Bangladesh factories will manufacture quality products at a more competitive price than
China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam. The fact that EU market does not charge import tax
and that bags made in Bangladesh are TAA complient for the USA GSA program, means that
A&A’s bag products are o�ered at a much more competitive price.
A&A manufactures various types of fashionable and sophisticated casual bags that meet
manufacturing requirements and preferences of global leading fashion brands. Our
experienced technicians and sta� from Korea and China will stay in our new factory in
Bangladesh to control and supervise the entire manufacturing operation in order to ensure
our prime production quality and on-time delivery. We also have set up a showroom and
o�ces in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. This will ensure quicker service to satisfy our
clients’ sample requirements and processes.
A&A values the partnership with our clients and aims to create a win-win business for both
companies. We look forward to providing substantial contributions to your company’s
growth in the industry.
A&A Handbag Manufacturing Ltd
�A�r�t�s� �&� �A�r�t�i�s�t�s� �i�n� �t�h�e� �B�a�g� �M�a�n�u�f�a�c�t�u�r�i�n�g� �W�o�r�l�d
GANGNAM OFFICE, KOREA 7th Floor
We follow a simple but clear business philosophy: to devote our talent and e�ort to manufacturing superior bag products with excellent quality and competitive price that
contribute to our partners’ success in bag industry.
Every day, our sta� and people bring this philosophy to life. We put our e�ort, change our methods, and pioneer new ways to ensure our clients’ satisfaction on our products.
A&A's vision for the new decade is: "Inspire Clients," "Create Partnership," and "Lead Global Handbag Industry."
This vision re�ects A&A's e�ort to inspiring ourselves to create better products to satisfy our clients. A&A also continually strives to strength our core networks - Industry,
Partners, and Employees. Through these e�orts, A&A will be a leader in the global handbag manufacturing industry.
�T�h�e� �A�&�A� �P�h�i�l�o�s�o�p�h�y
�O�u�r� �V�i�s�i�o�n
Inspire Clients,
Create Partnerships,
Lead the GlobalHandbag Industry
Industry+
Partners +
Employees
Prime Quality ProductsMade by Our
Excellent Technicians
CompetitiveProduct Price
OptimizedManufacturing
Operation & On-TimeDelivery
Win-WinBusiness Partnership
YourGrowth in Bag
Industry
Seoul Head Office, Korea
A&A INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
Bosung Bldg 7F, 1005-8, Daechi-dong,
GANGNAM-Gu, Seoul
135-851, Korea
Due to the increase in wages and overheads A&A has now stopped manufacturing in China, our key staff have been relocated to Bangladesh & Korea.
Bangladesh Factory 1
A&A TRAVELLING GOODS BANGLADESH LTD
44-46, Ishwardi EPZ, Pabna, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Factory 2
32-40, 2nd Phase, Ishwardi EPZ, Pabna 1000
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Office
2nd Floor East, House -109Road-6/D, DOHS Banani
Dhaka 1206
Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Factory 1
A&A TRAVELLING GOODS BANGLADESH LTD
44-46, Ishwardi EPZ, Pabna, Bangladesh
Chittagong Port
In 2010-2011 45 million metric tons went
through here, that’s 92% of Bangladesh
maritime export
Bangladesh Office
2nd Floor East, House -109
Road-6/D, DOHS Banani
Dhaka 1206
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�I�s�h�w�a�r�d�i� �E�P�Z�B�a�n�g�l�a�d�e�s�h� �E�x�p�o�r�t� �P�r�o�c�e�s�s�i�n�g� �Z�o�n�eAt the end of 2012 we �nished construction of our factory, we choose it build in it here in the Ishwardi EPZ because we have guaranteed power, water supply and gas. The Bangladesh
Government has set up 8 zones across the country to attract foreign investment, major brand names have taken advantage of what is on o�er and by partnering with us you can too.
Finding people to sta� our facility has not been a problem, using our experience of over 20 years of manufacturing in China and by bring in own sta� to train on site, we have found that
transferring the skills to create quality bags has been easy. 90% Of exported items in Bangladesh are from the Textile Industry so most people who apply are already skilled at sewing,
cutting and construction.
�L�o�c�a�t�i�o�n220 kms from Dhaka, 280 kms from Mongla port, 110 kms from Rajshahi Airport and 484 kms from Chittagong port. It takes about 5 hours to drive from Dhaka to Ishwardi.
�I�n�f�o�r�m�a�t�i�o�nIf you would like to know more about Bangladesh, working conditions, life in general and what’s on o�er we have another PDF available, or can answer questions directly by e-mail.
Mr Kim specializes in Quality Control and re-production management. He has over 30 years of extensive experience
in the Korean bag manufacturing industry, in design development and quality control for producing a wide range
of bags.
Mr Kundu graduated from the Bangladesh College of Leather and Technology with a Bachelor of Footwear science
and a minor in Leather goods and products. He has an extensive network and is knowledgeable about local
companies allowing A&A to source quality materials and competitive prices.
�P�r�o�v�a�t� �K�u�m�a�r� �K�u�n�d�uProduction Manager
�I�s�h�w�a�r�d�i� �&� �D�h�a�k�a� �O�f�f�i�c�e�G�l�o�b�a�l� �M�e�m�b�e�r�s�,� �G�l�o�b�a�l� �C�o�m�m�u�n�i�c�a�t�i�o�nOur success is built on our quality to perform and deliver. To do this we need to listen and understand you requirements and pass on the
instructions down through our chain. We are �uent in �nding solutions before they are needed and pride ourselves on our contacts in
Bangladesh and internationally for materials and components to con�dent in the art of bag making.
Our goal is all about quality. We have excellent technicians with long term experiences in bag industry. Our production & development team will
ensure prime quality of our bag products to meet manufacturing requirements and preferences of global leading fashion brands.
�C�h�o�n�g� �M�y�o�n�g� �K�i�m Head of Quality Control and Production
Mr Cho has relocated from Korea to Bangladesh to personally oversee the factories construction in Ishwardi EPZ and
the operations at our o�ce in Dhaka. With a Masters in Science, Statistics from the London School of Economics and
Political Science and a Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison he is well equipped to lead
the Overseas Development Team.
�K�o�o�k� �J�i�n� �(�K�J�)� �C�h�oGlobal Marketing Manager
All the images above were taken at A&A’s Dhaka O�ce in Bangladesh, January 2013
Our �rst factory has been designed with a high roof
with a 1st �oor that only covers a 3rd of the total space.
This is so the we can keep the building cool by taking
advantage of the natural heat convection that occurs.
All exits are clearly marked and sta� have been trained in the
evacuation procedure in the unlikely event of a �re. Fire Extinguishers
are placed conveniently around the factory and clearly marked and checked
upon regularly. A&A has to adhere to Fires and Safety Practices as stated by
the guidelines in the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Regulations.
We do not have a living space provided for our employees due to that the Ishwadi Village
is close to the factory. A&A has provided adequate space for storing bicycles and scooters
and kitchen and dining facilities have been built behind the factory to provide lunch.
�T�E�M�P�E�R�A�T�U�R�E� �C�O�N�T�R�O�L
�F�I�R�E� �S�A�F�E�T�Y
�D�O�R�M�I�T�O�R�Y
�B�u�i�l�d�i�n�g� �D�e�s�i�g�n� �(�F�a�c�t�o�r�y� �1� �I�s�h�w�a�r�d�i�)
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
FIRE EXIT
1st Floor: O�ces, Prototyping & 4 lines
Ground Floor: Material Storage, Cutting, 12 lines, Quality Checking, Packing, Storage
�B�a�n�g�l�a�d�e�s�h� �F�a�c�t�o�r�y� �1� �(�I�s�h�w�a�r�d�i�)�A�&�A� �T�R�A�V�E�L�L�I�N�G� �G�O�O�D�S� �B�A�N�G�L�A�D�E�S�H� �L�T�D
�P�E�R�S�O�N�A�LTotal number of employees: 800
Casual employees: 30%
O�ce employees: 5%
Quality Assurance: 103
Age of youngest employee: 19 Years Old
Medical sta� : 1 Full Time
Nationality of employees: Bangladeshi
Language(s) spoken: Bengali & English
Technicians: 4 South Koreans
7 Chinese
(They all worked in our old Factory back in China)
�S�T�A�N�D�A�R�D�S�:ISO9001 (under progress)
ISO14001 (under progress)
WRAP (under progress)
BEPZA Quali�ed
�U�N�I�T�S�:Total annual volume : 2,000,000 - 2,900,000 Units
Monthly capacity (units): 150,000 - 250,000 Units
(Depending on style and complexity)
Photo taken January 2013
�B�U�I�L�D�I�N�GFactory Established: 2013
Land Area: 6000 SQM
First Floor: 3539 SQM
Second Floor: 1650 SQM
Production Area: 4,889.75 SQM
�E�Q�U�I�P�M�E�N�TSoft Production Lines: 12
Leather Lines: 4
Sewing Machines: 350+
Production Machinery: 50+
Fire Extinguishers: 20
�Q�u�a�l�i�t�y� �C�o�n�t�r�o�l� �F�l�o�w� �(�F�a�c�t�o�r�y� �1� �I�s�h�w�a�r�d�i�)
�Q�C�F�I�R�S�T
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�Q�C�S�E�C�O�N�D
Check Product Quality by 3 QC sta� for each line, during Production
Check Raw Materials Quality when arrived andbefore & after Cutting
Check quality of all�nished products in the general QC Section
Final Check of all �nishedgoods and Con�rmationbefore leaving Factory
Cutting Section
Raw Materials
Cut Materials start from here, and go down the production lines
Final GoodsReady point
for Export
QCOFFICE
STOREOFFICE
FabricDefault Check
FabricReady Point
Raw MaterialsReady point for cutting
Raw MaterialsQuality Check
Part
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Hashima NeedleDetector Check Point
Total ProductQuality Check
Completed ProductQuality Check withHand held Needle
Detectors
Completed Product Quality Check
Check all the incoming raw materials quality in store
Check all the fabric conditions in cutting section
2 QC sta� for each production line for QC of product parts
1 QC sta� for each production line for QC of completed product
Team 1 to team 3, check quality with hand needle detectors
From team 4 to team 11, check �nished product quality
Check for needles with Hashima needle detector in packing section
Pack only successfully passed �nal goods for exporting
All the images above were taken at A&A’s Dhaka Sample Room and our Bangladesh Factory in January 2013
�P�R�O�D�U�C�T�S
�M�A�J�O�R� �I�T�E�M�SCausal Handbags
Totes, Satchels and Messenger Bags
Laptop Cases, Daybags, Camera Cases
�M�A�T�E�R�I�A�L�SLeather
Woven Fabrics
Synthetic Leather
�P�R�O�C�E�S�S�E�SCutting
Assembly
Sewing
Stitching
Buttoning
Packaging
We can produce a variety of products in Leather, Arti�cial Leather, Canvas, Jute, and
have years of experience producing quality Outdoor Bags, Sports Bags, Casual
Handbags, Wallets, Pouches and more.
�S�A�M�P�L�E�S
�S�A�M�P�L�E�S
�O�u�r� �C�o�m�p�e�t�i�t�i�v�e�n�e�s�s
* If you have any question for your market’s import tax policy for Bag Products made in Bangladesh, please send us an e-mail at [email protected]
We will �nd out all you need to know and share it with you.
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�M�a�j�o�r� �C�o�u�n�t�r�i�e�s� �w�i�t�h� �G�S�P� �P�r�o�g�r�a�m� �o�n� �B�a�g� �P�r�o�d�u�c�t�s� �m�a�d�e� �i�n� �B�a�n�g�l�a�d�e�s�h
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suspendedjune 27th 2013
only 3% of bags produced
were eligible for gsp
suspendedjune 27th 2013
only 3% of bags produced
were eligible for gsp
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As indicated in the graph below, many of Asian emerging countries except for Bangladesh have shown rapid increase in the labor cost.
Bangladesh, a country with one of the highest population densities in the world is not like other Asian emerging countries where labor forces are moving
towards technological and mechanical industry sectors. It still has plenty of people in the labor forces that are willing to work in the textile and bag
manufacturing sectors. Such labor demands will keep the labor cost from rapidly rising.
Country China Vietnam India Indonesia Philippine Bangladesh
Monthly Labor Cost ($) $597 $382 $277 $481 $401 $69
International Monetary Fund (2013 1st quarter estimate) All labor costs are in US Dollars
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We are proud of the Brands we have produced products for but unfortunately we cannot disclose who they are. (And hope that you understand.)
A&A International started back in 1989 with a big deal for a Japanese client and we have been exporting bags to Japan ever since then. Back then A&A was one of
the �rst Korean companies to set up a factory in China, and now we leading the trend again with our newly completed Factory in Ishwardi EPZ in Bangladesh.
Using our Sta�’s experience and transferring their knowledge and know-how we can create a great partnership with you and your company by
providing all the solutions you need.
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A&A INTERNATIONAL
GOODS
Work together with A&A to reduce your costs, increase your sales and maintain your quality.*
Contact us for more [email protected]
*We realize that changing factories and suppliers is a big deal,but if we can both bene�t, then it’s well worth it.
日本語한국어
The EU market does not charge import taxes.
Importing to the USA from Bangladesh
makes us eligible for TAA & GSA
TAX FREE & GSA IMPORT
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, A&A has been designing,
manufacturing, and providing high quality bags since 1989.
We aim to create a win-win business for us and our partners.
GANGNAM OFFICE IN KOREA
Opened in 2012 in Ishwardi EPZ Pabna Provence.
Our employees are trained one on one by our Korean & Chinese
technicians. Average wage is only $68 USD (Which is moderate.)
FACTORY IN BANGLADESH
With over 24 years of experience producing
Causal Handbags, Business & Sports Bags in
Leather, PU, Canvas, Jute, Nylon and Polyester.
SOFT GOODS & LEATHER