DHAKA, Bangladesh, September 14, 2026 — Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY), a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today opened a new flagship Smart Warehouse at the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) in Savar, expanding its use of integrated automation and digital technology to bolster the competitiveness of manufacturers serving global apparel and footwear markets. The landmark facility signifies a transformative step in the company’s broader Manufacturing 4.0 initiative in Bangladesh.
The new facility is engineered to redefine operational efficiency. The 830-square-meter facility features high-end digital infrastructure with seven automated guided vehicles (AGVs), connected packing software, and a warehouse management system, with storage capacity for 25,000 cartons. The connected packing system optimizes workflow and enables 72% faster processing speeds, while the facility is designed to handle five times increase over the previous inbound volume, double outbound velocity and increase inventory density by 50%.
U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Brent T. Christensen attended the opening, alongside Executive Chairman of BEPZA (Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority), Major General Mr. Mohammad Moazzem Hossain, ndc, afwc, psc, G, MPhil; President of AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce) in Bangladesh, Mr. Syed Mohammad Kamal; and the Avery Dennison executive leadership team whose presence underscores the significance of this milestone for the region’s manufacturing future.
The facility was developed in response to rising demand for faster fulfilment, greater customization and more transparent supply chains. Factors such as fragmented workflows and delayed inventory data had created picking delays and logistics inefficiencies, prompting the move to a more integrated digital warehouse operation.
<United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Brent T. Christensen delivering key notes in the opening ceremony>
“Congratulations to Avery Dennison on the opening of its new Smart Warehouse in Bangladesh. This investment is an excellent example of American business, technology, and innovation strengthening the commercial relationship between our two countries.” said Ambassador Christensen.
“Avery Denison has been a valued member of the BEPZA since 2003. Over the years, the company has made a remarkable contribution to the readymade garment and textile Industry.” said Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain. “Avery Denison is not simply bringing investment to Bangladesh; it is also bringing technology, knowledge and modern production practices. Technology transfer and the development of a skilled local workforce are among the most valuable long-term benefits that foreign direct investment can bring to a developing economy.”
Michael Barton, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Apparel Solutions, Solutions Group, Avery Dennison, emphasized our long-term commitment: “Bangladesh is an important part of our global apparel business. We are fully committed to growing alongside the industry here. As customer requirements become faster, more customized and more data-driven, the infrastructure supporting apparel production must evolve as well. This facility brings together automation, connected systems and our teams’ expertise to strengthen the speed and reliability with which we serve customers.”
“Our customers manage demanding production schedules and increasingly complex orders, so accuracy and speed are essential,” commented Sazzad Hossain, General Manager, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, Apparel Solutions, Solutions Group, Avery Dennison. “By improving visibility of stock and connecting packing, storage and dispatch more close
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