Our First Step for Reshaping the Footwear Manufacturing Industry
Witness our Journey from Simplicity to Significance
Commitment. Value. Fashion.
Commitment. Value. Fashion.
Founded in 1996, we worked for other exporters till 2001. In 2002, we began manufacturing and exporting our own leather products and covered a million steps after that. Today, we stand as a leading B2B leather footwear manufacturer in Mumbai and a Government Recognised Export House.
Our footwear manufacturing company provides a semi-high-fashion range of leather sandals for men, women and kids, and proudly stands as the leading footwear manufacturer in Mumbai which grew from 150 pairs per day to 2500 pairs per day. Currently, we manufacture an average of 4.5 lakh pairs per year. Besides that, our overseas clients have significantly contributed to our company’s growth and that’s why we stand apart as the leading footwear exporters in Mumbai, India.
The Founders
Our Company was founded by our four directors, Samir Shah, Anil Patil, Amit Date and Bonaventure D’Souza. The name SAAB was derived from the initial alphabets of these 4 names. Their work experience at Ram Exports, the leading footwear manufacturer in the 80s in Mumbai, led to the idea of establishing SAAB Footwear, one of the notable footwear manufacturing companies in India.
The Leadership Team
The key leaders that make us the leading leather footwear manufacturers in Mumbai
Mr. Samir Shah
Director
He looks after the purchase and export in the shipping department. He worked as an Export Manager in Ram Exports. Moreover, thanks to his 35+ years of experience in the footwear industry that helps him handle various challenges.
Mr. Anil Patil
Director
He heads the finance and accounts departments and holds an M.Com degree. Besides that, he also looks after the production and operations to make sure that our footwear manufacturing company always fulfils the quality standards.
Mr. Amit Date
Director
He looks after the Research and Development (R&D), production and manufacturing departments. He holds a BSC degree and significantly contributes to taking SAAB Footwear to new heights.
Mr. Bonaventure D’Souza
Director
He primarily administers the production and operations department. He also oversees other departments and the work organisation of our company to ensure we meet our manufacturing goals.
The New Generation Team
Our new generation team comes with new ideas and skills for our company’s growth
Mr. Kevin D’Souza
Director
He is the fifth director of SAAB Footwear. He handles the customer relationship management, costs and purchasing of raw materials and the production and operation departments. He has 2 years of experience working in the corporate sector after which, he completed his MBA in Finance and joined SAAB Footwear in 2015.
Mr. Ankit Patil
Production and Operations
He looks after the overall production and operations and holds an MBA in Marketing. With a determination to learn with every challenge, he ensures that SAAB Footwear always remains a step ahead, overcoming all the odds.
Our Vision
To be one of the leading manufacturers of leather sandals in India
Our Mission
To focus on client satisfaction and staying updated with the trends to craft the best quality footwear every time.
Our Goal
To make leather sandals with the best designs around the world with sustainable footwear options for our clients.
Our Values
The foundation that helps us be the notable leather footwear manufacturers in India.
Dedicated Efforts
Patience
Loyalty
Commitment
Commitment
Quality Product
Responsibility
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Our Journey
1996
The Beginning
We began as a partnership firm with only domestic supply within India, fueled by our passion, experience and knowledge.
2000
Our Growth
Our efforts showed results and we began making an average of 2500 pairs of footwear post 2000.
2002
The Significant Export
With a dedication to growth, we made our first export to a European country in 2002.
2007
The Establishment Year
We came together, with a focus on revolution in mind, and established SAAB as a private limited company.
2015
New Generation
We welcomed new generation leaders to add their ideas and expertise and help us lead as leather footwear manufacturers in Mumbai, India and beyond.
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Assessed and Certified!
We are a Socially Audited Factory and working hours are as per the guidelines of these audits we hold. We hold SMETA and BSCI Certifications.
Also, we source our leather from LWG (Leather Working Group) tanneries which meet the EU Union & US markets and other countries' rules and regulations for leather chemical testing norms. Our company is FSC certified and holds European Nations certification as we export most of our footwear to European nations.
We participate in Riva Del Garda, the number 1 footwear exhibition in the world, located in Italy, the birthplace of footwear.
Besides that, our company has been assessed and certified with the following certifications for meeting the requirements of the following:
- ICS Audit
- SMETA SEDEX 4 Pillar Audit-V.6.1
