Chinese zipper manufacturer SBS Zipper expands its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new facility in Bangladesh’s Chittagong BEPZA Export Processing Zone, featuring AI-powered visual inspection and automated production systems.
SBS Zipper Bangladesh Co., Ltd. officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the Chittagong BEPZA Export Processing Zone, Bangladesh. The ceremony was attended by more than 100 guests, including SBS Zipper’s chairman and president, local management representatives, industrial park authorities and customers from Bangladesh and other countries.
The opening marks a significant step in the global expansion of SBS Zipper, a China-based zipper manufacturer, as it strengthens its manufacturing presence in South Asia and builds closer connections with customers and partners in the region.
At the inauguration, Ding Zhaoquan, Chairman of SBS Zipper, emphasized that global expansion involves more than relocating production capacity. He highlighted the importance of engaging with local communities, serving customers more closely and developing long-term partnerships across the industrial supply chain.
Shi Xiongmeng, President of SBS Zipper, described the Bangladesh facility as an important strategic addition to the company’s global operations. The factory will bring the company’s established manufacturing techniques, quality standards and management systems to Bangladesh while leveraging the country’s industrial infrastructure, location and workforce.
The facility incorporates AI-powered visual inspection systems designed to support automated production and quality control throughout the manufacturing process. According to the company, the production line represents an advanced manufacturing setup for Bangladesh’s zipper industry.
The inauguration also highlighted SBS Zipper’s collaboration with international customers. Baptiste Thellier, Industrial Process Director at Decathlon, said the new facility could strengthen cooperation between the companies, supporting product quality, flexible production and innovation for global sports consumers.
Representatives from the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority also welcomed the investment, noting its potential to strengthen industrial cooperation and economic ties between Bangladesh and China.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests toured the production workshop and attended a luncheon hosted by the company. The event concluded with a flag-raising ceremony, marking the beginning of operations at the new facility.
Through this investment, SBS Zipper aims to establish a stronger local presence in Bangladesh while integrating its manufacturing capabilities with the regional industrial supply chain. The new facility reflects the company’s broader strategy of expanding internationally, strengthening customer relationships and developing its global manufacturing network.