{"id":454,"date":"2023-02-13T09:29:24","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T01:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themills.com.hk\/history-heritage\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T14:41:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T06:41:56","slug":"history-heritage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.themills.com.hk\/en\/about-the-mills\/history-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"HISTORY & HERITAGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HOME<\/span>ABOUT THE MILLS<\/span><\/div>\r\n

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HISTORY & HERITAGE<\/div>\r\n

The Mills is a landmark revitalization project by Nan Fung Group, a celebration of shared industrial legacy with Hong Kong, and a step towards a future of applied creativity and innovation.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n

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LEGACY & TRANSFORMATION<\/div>\r\n

Hong Kong\u2019s rich history of enterprise has its roots in the booming manufacturing era of the 1950s. It was during that time Nan Fung Textiles was founded and grew to become a cornerstone of the territory\u2019s dominant textile industry.
In the years since, Nan Fung Group has transformed itself into one of the largest privately held organizations in Hong Kong, well regarded in the areas of property development, investment services, and social values.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n

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INSPIRATION<\/div>\r\n

Announced in 2014 by Nan Fung Group on its 60th anniversary, The Mills project will transform and revitalize the company\u2019s former textile factories into a destination for innovation, culture and learning.
The project was inspired by the desire to reinvent the way we think about development in Hong Kong\u2014to honor our history while building the future.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n

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TSUEN WAN, OUR ROOTS<\/div>\r\n

In addition to being the origin of Nan Fung Textiles, the district has unique history and culture of its own. Home to a large number of families and young professionals, Tsuen Wan enjoys a fast growing and vibrant community.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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HISTORY &<\/span> HERITAGE<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Nan Fung Cotton Mills established<\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The Hong Kong Cotton Spinners Association established<\/div>\r\n

Textiles is the largest manufacturing industry, employing 30% of work force<\/p><\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Mill factory No.6 completed<\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Mill factory No.4 completed<\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Mill factory No.5 completed<\/div>\r\n

Textile industry employment rate increased to 43% of total manufacturing work force<\/p><\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Nan Fung Cotton Mills ceased operations and the buildings are turned into warehouses<\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The Mills revitalization project launch<\/div>\r\n \r\n