“We are more determined than ever to uphold our promise to deliver quality, sustainability, and value to our products and partnerships“
Today has been an excellent opportunity for all of us to connect, share ideas, and explore how we can continue to drive innovation and excellence in the chemicals industry. We have satisfied customers with the strong relationships built over time and the mutual commitment to share growth and success. At Matex, we are more determined than ever to uphold our promise to deliver quality, sustainability, and value to our products and partnerships. A special thanks to our team and everyone involved in organizing our events, and providing seamless support to establish Matex as brand for trusted partner. As a subsidiary of Apex Holding Group, you have also played an important role in Matex Bangladesh coming to this position today. We want your support our textile industry by providing sustainable and cost-effective products.
“We will continue to enhance our value proposition to customers while contributing meaningfully to a sustainable textile ecosystem in Bangladesh and beyond.“
Over the years, we have grown as a trusted partner in the textile industry and built a reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our history with the achievement of the blue sign certification, a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint. This certification highlights our dedication to responsible manufacturing and transparency. By joining the Bluesign Network, we become a part of the global effort to minimize chemical waste, conserve resources, and ensure worker safety. Strengthening our position while meeting international and European standards for sustainability and new transparency requirements. The milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication and expertise of our talented team at Matex Bangladesh. Together, we have built a strong foundation that empowers us to face future challenges confidently and resiliently. As we move forward, we will continue to enhance our value proposition to customers while contributing meaningfully to a sustainable textile ecosystem in Bangladesh and beyond.
A Glimpse of 30th Anniversary and Bluesign Partnership Celebration Event
Matex Bangladesh Limited (MBL) started its production and distribution of specialty chemicals in 1994. The main objective of MBL’s local production facility was to supply fresh textile auxiliaries with the highest activity to local industries. Over the years, MBL has made significant advances in product development and diversification. MBL recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and bluesign partner achievement event on 12th December 2024 at Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka.
Prof. Dr. Md. Zulhash Uddin, Vice-Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Textile was present as Chief Guest while welcome note given by Mahir Ahmed, Director, Matex Bangladesh Limited & Eifaz Ahmed, Director, Matex Bangladesh Limited. Keynote presented by Daniel Rufenacht, CEO, Bluesign Technology Ag & Katharina V. MAYER, Director CRM Indian Subcontinent, Bluesign Technology Ag. M Shahadat Hossain Sohel, Managing Director, Towel Tex Limited; Engr. Shafiqur Rahman, Managing Director, HAMS Group; Md. Abdullahel Hossain (Bablu), Deputy Managing Director, Asiatic Group; Engr. Abdur Rashid, Country Managing Director, SGS Bangladesh were present as guest speakers.
“I congratulate Matex Bangladesh Limited for their 30th Anniversary and Bluesign Partnership. Matex is a renowned chemical producer and distributor that produces many chemicals. They already have some certifications. They have no other standard, but Bluesign is a very high-quality standard they achieved. I believe Matex management will follow all compliance issues to provide sustainable products for the textile industries as well as leather industries.”
“I am very hopeful that we can achieve this. On this 30th anniversary of Matex, I must reflect on the early days in Bangladesh when I wondered where to source chemicals. Matex Bangladesh was the first to step forward and provide us with solutions offering chemicals, lab services, and complete support from Matex. It has been an incredible journey, and as a partner for almost sixteen or seventeen years, I sincerely thank you for your support.”
Matex Bangladesh was founded with the realization of the necessity of using local chemicals instead of foreign ones, and I genuinely appreciate this initiative. Today marks its 30th anniversary—a long journey filled with many success stories. Currently, numerous industries are progressing, and I believe Matex Bangladesh entirely inspires this. Matex Bangladesh has consistently ensured everything necessary to maintain high standards and quality.
Matex has been working with Bluesign. They received the Bluesign partnership in a record time. The private sector significantly influences sustainability but can also contribute to reducing this impact. When Blue Sign was created, the great thing about it was that it removed the chemicals instead of testing and checking if the substances were in the garments. When you have Matex chemicals, you have the best ones in the market because they have Bluesign certified chemicals.
Katharina V. MAYER, Director CRM Indian Subcontinent, Bluesign Technology Ag.
“We are proud of Matex as a Bluesign System partner. As a Bluesign system partner, we aim to combine the chemical industry with textile manufacturing and brands. The brands globally need to comply with the regulations, and we are proud of the great job that your team has done in implementing the highest standards of the textile and chemical industry.”
Engr. Abdur Rashid, Country Managing Director, SGS Bangladesh Limited
“I would like to congratulate Matex Bangladesh on this 30th-year journey. They showed their commitment to quality and sustainability. They have a partnership with the Bluesign Partnership, which indicates how committed they are to chain and sustainability. These kinds of partnerships will indicate global recognition and local commitment.”
We are very much excited to serve the textile industry for last 30 years as local manufacturer. The partnership with Bluesign will reflect our commitment to reach the sustainable goal. We have a dedicated team to support the industry value added sustainable products. We have been working continuously to provide more innovative and value adding products.
Matex Bangladesh Ltd. of Apex Holdings Ltd. achieves first in the country bluesign & ZDHC level 3 certification of local auxiliaries’ manufacturer. The main objective of MBL local production facility was to supply fresh textile auxiliaries with the highest activity to local industries. Over the years, MBL has made significant advances in product development and diversification. For the last 30 years, MBL fulfilled the demands of the textile industry by combining leading-edge technology & innovations and its products have been used by fabric-dyeing, yarn-dyeing, denim processing, terry towel processing, fabric printing and textile accessories dyeing industries for the export of garments to the markets of USA, Europe and Japan.MBL is fully committed to the highest quality standards of their products, a high level of customer satisfaction, and continuous improvementthrough ongoing R&D. The goal has been to assist customers in achieving high-quality textiles and maintain their competitive position in the global market. MBL has continuously optimized its processing technology over the years and has regularly upgraded to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. Right now, the R&D team is working on dyes and chemical materials which are currently imported. The objective is to produce those dyes and chemicals locally and try to figure out the best way. As of now, the product range primarily includes auxiliary chemicals, but we envision expanding to include dyes and pigments so that MBL can reduce reliance on Chinese brands and other imports.
