Corporate Strategy · July 2026

WOOLORO Announces ¥125 Million Strategic Investment to Build UNESCO Heritage Smart Manufacturing Hub

Fully self-funded by KIVA Group's own capital, the investment spans intelligent production lines, cross-border digital warehousing, and a zero-carbon factory — reshaping artisanal heritage through next-generation productivity.

LULONG, July 2026 — WOOLORO's parent company, KIVA Group, has announced a ¥125 million (approx. USD 17.5M) strategic investment in the "Lulong County Intangible Heritage Crochet Smart Manufacturing Park Renovation & Digital Upgrading Project." The entire investment is funded by KIVA Group's own capital reserves and operating cash flow — a bold statement of confidence in the future of artisanal manufacturing at global scale.

Four Investment Pillars

PillarKey UpgradesInvestment (¥10k)
Smart Production LinesAI-powered flat knitting machines, visual QA robots, automated crochet units — "design-to-production" in hours5,500
Cross-Border Digital Hub15-acre smart cloud warehouse expansion, Jushuitan ERP global inventory integration3,000
Zero-Carbon FactoryRooftop solar PV, rainwater recycling, OEKO-TEX certified carbon-neutral demo facility2,500
Social InfrastructureDisability heritage therapy center, living facilities for 30,000 artisans1,500

Six Strategic Directions

Direction 1 Industrial Tech Upgrades
Direction 2 Origin Warehousing & Logistics
Direction 3 Cultural Heritage Preservation
Direction 4 Disability Employment & Livelihood
Direction 5 Green & Low-Carbon Transition
Direction 6 Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Industrial Synergy

Strategic Significance

Upon completion, the facility is projected to create 2,000+ high-quality jobs and double annual export revenue. As a fully self-funded initiative, it demonstrates KIVA Group's deep commitment to leading the global artisanal manufacturing sector — delivering ESG-compliant, UNESCO-heritage products to B2B buyers in 50+ countries with unmatched scale and reliability.

Project Summary

Investor: Yiwu Kiva Stitch Co., Ltd. (KIVA Group)

Total Investment: ¥125,000,000 (≈ USD 17.5M)

Funding Source: 100% Self-Funded — Corporate Own Capital