By: Smita Sinha
Last updated : October 16, 2018 12:46 pm
More than three decades ago, Ramesh Sharma, Managing Director, Kalatmak Spatial System, began his journey as a carpenter but his passion drove him to build an INR 25-crore furniture manufacturing firm. Retail4Growth finds out more.
Way back in 1981, Ramesh Sharma from Haryana began his journey in the furniture and instore fixtures business as a carpenter. 35 years ago, when he shifted
Ramesh now runs the INR 25-crore furniture and fixtures company named Kalatmak Spatial System and is the Managing Director. Spread over 40,000 square feet of land in Hoskote, Karnataka, Kalatmak has metamorphosed into a full-fledged furniture manufacturing firm. Along the way, he has also acquired reputed clients across sectors such as retail chains, residence, star hotels and offices.
The company currently has a headcount of 120 workmen and amply supported by a trained supervisory force.
In retail, the company has some of the major brands in its kitty including, Titan, MI, Kohler, Blackberry, Indian Terrain, Lifestyle, Levi’s, Ganjam, IZOD, Pothys, Arrow, Linen Club and more.
The company is specialised in building all kinds of furniture and fixtures using a variety of materials like wood, metal, Glass, Acrylic etc. The factory is equipped with all the state-of-the-art machinery required to give furniture an enviable finish.
Not New To Retail Show
Initially, Ramesh’s company was associated with Thacker and Associates to manufacture all kinds of furniture, more for residences and less for retail. Later they moved into retail projects after they allied with Titan, to provide furniture and fixtures. The manufacturing firm is associated with Titan since 1988. ”In the early stage, Ramesh has built 40 stores for Titan. Titan continues to be a key Account for Kalatmak,” said Rajesh.
“We are in the retail business for a very long time with a capacity of 25 stores per month, but we were doing mixed projects. Kalatmak has a capability to supply pan India. Having supplied from Kohima in the east to Srinagar in the North.” Rajesh added.
Expansion Plans
After coming a long way in the furniture business and making the company profitable, Ramesh is now looking to expand Kalatmak’s business by increasing the base capacity without reducing the quantum of work in retail. “Currently, we have a strong foothold in retail, but now we want to increase our residential projects as well. So far we are 85-90% in retail and 10% in non-retail. We now want to increase our base and do 70% retail and 30 non-retail.” Rajesh said.
Kalatmak is also planning to open a 30,000 square feet warehouse close to the factory for the stocking all the raw material, finished goods and hardware.