SAFLEC’s aim is to capacitate the industry for export readiness. This training initiative also focuses on SME’s and historically disadvantaged groups.
SAFLEC represents and promotes both suppliers and manufacturers to a total of 122 member companies in the footwear industry. The industry is spread over the major centres in South Africa.
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Currently South Africa exports footwear to various regions in the world, which include Africa, UK, Netherlands, France, USA and Australia. Africa is the major destination region accounting for more than 70% of total exports.
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SAFLEC participates in selected trade shows with the view to promoting the products of South African footwear industry. The intention is to expand this activity to include allied industries in neighbouring countries of Africa.
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SAFLEC, in conjunction with SAFLIA and the CTFL SETA, is involved in facilitating machinist training and other skills development projects. This activity forms part of the greater strategic plan for the industry.
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The footwear industry in South Africa manufactures a wide range of products including safety and protective footwear, men and women's formal and casual footwear, school shoes and many more..
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Various suppliers also manufacture components for the industry such as soles and heels, lining and sock, manufacturing equipment such as plastic lasts, clicking and closing machinery, consumables and the like.
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