KUALA LUMPUR: Prolexus Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SIRIM Bhd to promote cooperation on various projects, which include exploring research and development (R&D) for waste materials.

Prolexus executive director Datuk Au Yee Boon said SIRIM has an impeccable reputation as an organisation for research, technology and innovation.

Au said the company believes this collaboration will help to accelerate the company's in-house research on technology advancement in our manufacturing process.

"We have been actively investing in technological advancement and innovation to drive our competitive edge.

"This collaboration is an extension of our company's initiatives," he said.

Meanwhile, Au said Prolexus has an information technology specialist (ITS) certified laboratory that is always available for in-house lab testing.

He said the collaboration with SIRIM will focus on three pillars, namely risk management, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and the company's research and development (R&D) initiatives.

"This aligns with Prolexus' mission to inspire and deliver its best innovation, speed and quality to create values for its partners," he said.

Under risk management, Prolexus will explore the potential economic value generated by waste materials on the textile production lines.

Aside from that, Prolexus and SIRIM will explore the potential to implement solar-related initiatives in Prolexus' manufacturing plant.

These initiatives could potentially deliver cost savings from its current electricity cost.

Prolexus and SIRIM envisage that the collaboration contemplated under this MoU will be a forum for cooperation between the two parties through a strategic alliance.

This strategic alliance will explore the possibilities of developing a joint proposal for any potential grant, devise mutual promotional cooperation between Prolexus and SIRIM for marketing and advertising purposes, and explore incentives available by the government to localise the manufacturing and supply of textiles and apparel.