MKT Production and Commerce LLC, a company of GP Cotton Holdings, one of the leading companies in the cotton industry of Azerbaijan, will change its name and continue its activities under the name “Prime Cotton” LLC. This step was taken in order to form a strong corporate identity and a renewed image as a result of the modernization and improvement projects carried out by the company in recent years.
The “Prime Cotton” logo expresses naturalness, quality and corporate values. The blue cotton flower emphasizes the purity of the product and the green color emphasizes the commitment to ecology. The round elements represent cooperation and precision. The simplicity and modernity of the “Raleway” font shows the credibility of the brand. The symmetrical design expresses respect for nature and man. The logo visualizes Prime Cotton’s commitment to quality and sustainable development.
The company, which next year will celebrate 30 years of activity in the cotton industry, has expanded thanks to its successful activities and operates in 15 of the 20 cotton-growing regions of the country. “Prime Cotton” is currently the largest cotton producer in Azerbaijan. Thanks to its successful strategy, the company has been one of the 10 most exporting companies in the non-oil sector in recent years, and in the first 9 months of 2024 it was at the top of export leadership.
“Prime Cotton” LLC will participate in the COP29 Global Conference as a result of its invaluable experience in cotton farming as well as its sustainability efforts. Visitors will be able to come to the GP Cotton Holdings stand and learn about the sustainable solutions and innovative approaches applied by the company Prime Cotton in cotton cultivation. The company’s CEO, Rovshan Mahmudov, will speak at the “Better Cotton” event, which will be held in the Green Zone on November 14, and at the “Soil Health” event, which will be held in the Blue Zone on November 21. November, during COP29. .
The company’s CEO, Rovshan Mahmudov, stated: “Sustainability is one of our strategic objectives at Prime Cotton and we will continue to apply innovative approaches in this direction. COP29 is an important platform to share our sustainability experiences and exchange ideas with other participants.”
Prime Cotton covers extensive infrastructure consisting of Baku Textile Branch, Sumgayit Textile Branch, Mingachevir Textile Park and Shirvan Oil Processing Plant, which are modern technology enterprises for cotton cultivation, as well as cotton primary processing branches in 11 districts and district-type branches in three. districts. Additionally, the company implements cutting-edge technology and sustainable cotton farming practices through its Innovation Farm in six districts.
Innovation Farms are special farms where the productivity of new varieties of cotton and the effects of drugs are tested using new technologies. The goal is to increase the production of quality products using the latest methods. International cotton varieties are tested on these farms and the results are shared with farmers.
The company, which operates according to local and international standards, exports yarn, cotton oil and other products to Turkey, Russia, the CIS, Europe and the Middle East.
It should be noted that Prime Cotton LLC has been working with Azerbaijani farmers and agronomists on the cultivation, supply and processing of raw cotton for more than 25 years. Sustainability during production and traceability of the production line are the company’s top priorities. Prime Cotton has the capacity to produce 160,000 tons of seed cotton, 65,000 tons of cotton lint, 5,000 tons of cottonseed oil and 30,000 tons of feed cotton per year.
Mingachevir Textile Park (MTP), a subsidiary of Prime Cotton, annually produces 6,000 tonnes of open end yarn (OE yarn) and 8,500 tonnes of ring method yarn (RS). This vertically integrated company includes two weaving and knitting factories that support the production of ring yarn (RS) along with open-end yarn. For more information, you can visit www.primecotton.az.
“GP Cotton Holdings” is the largest producer of cotton and textiles in Azerbaijan. This group of companies covers the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting cotton to processing and producing a wide range of clothing. GP Cotton works closely with over 10,000 farmers and agronomists through its subsidiaries GiLTEX and Prime Cotton, while providing employment opportunities to over 5,000 people. Covering the entire process from field to shirt, these two companies are able to offer high-quality products to GP Cotton Holdings customers around the world, ensuring full control over quality and productivity. GiLTEX LLC specializes in the production of fabrics of various types and colors, as well as ready-made textile products such as shirts, towels, uniforms and bedding.
COP – Conference of the Parties refers to the annual meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These conferences bring together representatives from around the world to assess progress and discuss future actions in the fight against climate change. The next COP29 conference will be held in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The holding of this conference reflects Azerbaijan’s active role in global climate initiatives.
