KDDL Ltd

KDDL Ltd

Commencing production of watch dials in 1983 Kamla Dials and Devices (KDDL) faced difficulties due to adverse government policies infrastructural problems and the sudden liquidation of its original Swiss collaborator Leschot. The company took a step towards revival by entering into a new collaboration with Tesio Precision Taiwan.The company manufactures the entire range of watch dials -- plain printed dials multi-printed dials pressed dials applied index dials multi-function dials and dials with special features including luminised indexes jewels and precious stone surfaces such as mother of pearl tiger's eye etc. Domestic customers include major watch manufacturers like Titan Allwyn Timex Bentex HMT etc. It exports mainly to Europe. Its unit manufacturing watch hands commenced production in 1994 along with a third production line for dials. Apart from further expansions of existing facilities a wholly-owned subsidiary Kamla Appliques floated to take over the manufacturing facilities of appliques (components used in making dials) from KDDL. To keep pace with changing preferences the company has entered into a collaboration with Ageo Seimitsu Japan to produce diamond-cut hands which is a shift from simple buffed hands. KDDL is also expanding its existing facilities.The company is planning to develop new dial finishes in the near future.To increase the market share in Hong Kong and Swiss markets the company is taking severe efforts in cost cutting and aggressive marketing.