History
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Since 1975 the Valliani family has had extensive experience in the fields of manufacturing, wholesale and retail via the international arena through the ownership of brands such as Hamilton Carhartt, being a Wrangler licensee, and through contract manufacturing under Hawkesbay.
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Over the last 38 years till today Hawkesbay Sportswear has been servicing the Asian, European and American markets.
Our history & heritage
1975
THE REVOLUTION BEGINS
Hamilton Carhartt production facilities were purchased in Toronto, Canada.
1978
THE COMING OF A NEW AGE
Hamilton Carhartt was re-branded, refreshed and re-born. State of the art manufacturing units were bought and operational in North Carolina, USA.
1982
PIONEERS OF DENIM
Never seen before, the Valliani family brought denim manufacturing at its best to Karachi, Pakistan.
1983
MOVING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
With a surge in increasing demand, additional manufacturing units were operational within months. The Valliani family owned the largest state of the art manufacturing facilities in Karachi, Pakistan.
1993
FROM THE SUB-CONTINENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST
10 Years on, the need for expansion arose. Additional factories were acquired in the Sharjah Free Zone, UAE.
1998 - 1999
BREAKING & ENTERING - DO THE DENIM
Creating over 1’000 jobs, the Valliani family purchased VF Corporation’s, Fruit of the Loom state of the art production facilities in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
2000
BREAKING THE MOULD, PERFORMANCE & PASSION
This year marks the introduction of the first Turbine retail store. Located in one of Ireland’s most prestigious and third largest shopping environment, Castle Court, Belfast.
2004
CREATING A STIR
With a giant leap and a massive investment, 28 retail stores were purchased under the Ciro Citterio fascia and then later re-branded to Chemistry.
2008
DIVESTMENT & RE-STRUCTURING
A time for re-grouping and re-structuring departments. Additional family members joined the business.
2014 - Present
BACK TO BASICS
Manufacturing was and is still at the center of our core. Investments In minority shares were made with local partners in China, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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