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Kurlon to foray into retailing

Our Bureau

Mumbai , July 15

THE pioneers of branded mattress, Kurlon Ltd, is making a foray into retailing. There are plans to launch almost 50 stores under the name of `Kurlon Nests' in major cities by the end of 2005.

Besides, the company is expanding its range and venturing into soft furnishings and launching bed and bath linen, curtains and towels as part of its portfolio.

There are also plans to make a foray into the global markets beginning with Sri Lanka, Dubai and East Africa.

At a press conference, Mr T. Sudhakar Pai, Managing Director, Kurlon Ltd, said, "We intend looking beyond mattresses and India. To begin with we intend having a base in Sri Lanka. We intend setting up a marketing and manufacturing unit in Sri Lanka.''

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