Spectre opens fourth Vietnamese factory with US$30 million investment

Spectre opened a garment factory in Hung Yen, northern Vietnam, on October 30, investing US$30 million in the facility, machinery and technology. The company expects its fourth Vietnamese plant to generate 3,000 jobs locally.

The expansion takes Spectre's investment in Vietnam above US$60 million. Jesper Klausen, its co-owner and chief business development officer, said the commitment showed confidence in the country's long-term role as a production base. Manufacturing for the company takes place entirely in Vietnam, where its first plant opened in 2010.

The Hung Yen site holds LEED Gold certification. It incorporates solar energy and collects rainwater for reuse, including in toilets. Spectre expects annual CO₂ emissions to be approximately 1,600 tonnes lower than those of a conventional factory of comparable size.

Across its business, Spectre aims to cut emissions from its operations by 42 per cent by 2030, alongside a 25 per cent reduction across its value chain. Its investments to support those goals include cutting technologies, waste treatment and more efficient material use.

The manufacturer is expanding its use of AI, automation and digital systems, including automated warehousing and transportation processes. Klausen said the changes increased the need for technical skills. An internal centre, Spectre Academy, provides training for recruits and managers.

Spectre's workforce exceeds 5,500 across four plants located in Ninh Binh, An Giang and Hung Yen. It supplies outdoor and sportswear brands internationally, with exports reaching more than 50 countries, and is seeking additional Vietnamese suppliers able to meet its requirements.