Some staff of Shoe Fabriek at work
SHOE FABRIEK, the only and largest safety boots manufacturer in Ghana, is celebrating its 1st anniversary.
The factory, located at Akropong-Akuapem, was commissioned by President Akufo-Addo on October 6, 2021.
The company has a factory equipped with ultramodern machinery, making it the largest safety boots manufacturer in Ghana and West Africa. It can produce 32,000 pairs of different models of shoes a month, including security boots, safety boots, and school and casual shoes, using state-of-the-art technology and full-fledged infrastructure.
Also, Shoe Fabriek has trained over 60 individuals to develop and perfect shoe-making skills on the Akuapem Ridge this past year; in our quest to transform the shoe-making landscape in Ghana and West Africa. In the subsequent years, we anticipate training a minimum of 300 more young people in our catchment area by 2025.
Commenting on the occasion, General Manager of Shoe Fabriek, Beauty Larbi, mentioned that “We are committed to transforming the African shoe-making industry. The quality and delivery of the shoes we make is strong evidence of our commitment.
“As a people-focused, socially inclusive, and sustainable business, over 70% of our staff are women aged below 35 years. This is a deliberate move to ensure that women in the Akropong Akuapem enclave are empowered.”
“Furthermore, we delight our clients by making high-quality shoes and apparel for men, women, and children. Due to this, this past year, we have been privileged to work with local and international companies; to produce various kinds of high-quality shoes within our portfolio, from factory workers to students.”
She therefore called on all manufacturing, construction and security companies to source their security boots, safety boots and PPEs from Shoe Fabriek.
Combining local craftsmanship with international precision, the company produces the best quality footwear, according to partner specifications, for the highest functionality and performance. This is attested to by brands that have worked with Shoe Fabriek for private-label projects, giving us many exciting collaborations in the pipeline that we look forward to sharing with the world soon.