Infrastructure
Vaibhav Gems Limited, or VGL, is a fully integrated
jewelry manufacturing company with the complete infrastructure
necessary for manufacturing and deliveries of world-class,
quality jewelry products.
There are two plants - one for cutting and polishing
of gemstones, and the other for manufacturing of gold
jewelry.
Gemstone Cutting:
The gemstone cutting facilities occupy an area
of almost 20,000 square feet where over 350 skilled
cutters, assorters, polishers etc., work at producing
over 250,000 colored gemstones pieces - each individually
faceted and polished to brilliant finish.
In addition, the company provides work to an additional
450 artisans who work out of their homes.
The operations are fully computerized with a network
of over 30 computers working on custom-designed ERP
software, which helps in monitoring production and costs
efficiently.
Jewelry Unit:
Spread over an area of over 40,000 square feet,
the jewelry plant is situated in a special export zone.
Over 550 highly skilled employees work at this plant
using the latest machinery.
This integrated complex houses the designing, product
development, casting, finishing, gold refining, packing,
and marketing departments.
The designing and product development department has
the latest, Computer Assisted Designing and Rapid prototyping
facilities, which helps reduce the product development
cycle drastically.
Latest in manufacturing machinery includes, Computerized,
vacuum-pressure casting machines. Laser soldering machine,
chemical polishing and finishing machines.
A network of over 90 computers, keeps a tab on the
customer orders, as they move through the various stages
of manufacturing. The custom made ERP software also
helps the company monitor gold losses, worker efficiencies
and delivery positions.
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