Pantera Ic ve Dis Ticaret A.S.

PANTERA GROUP is a leading provider of apparel production services in the Turkish textile sector, with a prime focus on outdoor apparel and active sportswear for the global markets. The group exclusively exports its services and production to leading customers worldwide, particularly in Europe, and comprises two companies, namely PANTERA, established in 2002 and MERT ILKEM, established in 1996, under the same common ownership. PANTERA has been founded with the sole purpose of undertaking the sales function of MERT ILKEM. PRODUCTS & SERVICES PANTERA GROUP offers a comprehensive single source supply solution to customers, encompassing all areas of textile production from the technical guidance for design through to delivery of the completed product. The group emphasises the strength of its complete and in depth service offering, rather than merely selling its production capacity. The strength of this commitment is evidenced by the group’s "Focus on Customer" ethic, joining with customers at international material fairs and collaborating with their sales presentations and events. This allows the group to fully understand the collections and intentions right from the outset. During the development stage of collections, PANTERA GROUP maintains strong communication channels, offering expertise and advice when necessary to avoid possible problems, and suggesting more appropriate techniques and/or materials. THE GROUP guides its customers in choosing the right sources and the right materials and sources to requisite materials wherever they happen to be located, leveraging the group’s know-how, experience and financial strength in the international purchasing markets. THE GROUP joins its customers at international material fairs and makes sure to be present at their sales presentations / events. This allows the group to fully understand the collections and intentions right from the beginning. THE GROUP offers its know-how, experience and financial power for any kind of international purchasing. The company guides its customers in choosing the right sources and the right materials and provides all materials from the right sources where ever they are located. THE GROUP assigns a full time merchandiser for each customer, to follow all processes handled in the organisation for that specific customer and to maintain effective and timely communication. The company will inform customers well in advance of the exact delivery dates of their orders, with the full delivery plan of the seasonal program given typically four to five months in advance. THE GROUP retains the capability and flexibility to respond quickly to special requirements, either those with short timescales, or where a collection needs all processes (pattern, sampling, purchases, production and delivery) to be finalised much earlier than the sector standards. THE GROUP approaches all aspects of its customers’ new projects, launching a new brand or a new system of delivery, with uncompromising commitment. Projects can often result in initial production at extremely low quantities, which are not commercial, but which deliver greater margins in the longer term. This approach is highly appreciated by its customers and contributes significantly to customer loyalty and longevity of customer relationships. IN GENERAL PANTERA GROUP’S COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE OFFERING COVERS TWO PRINCIPAL TYPES OF CLOTHING,