German footwear giant starts production in Agra

Agra: German footwear giant Von Wellx on Tuesday started production in two units in Agra.

The production is in partnership with latric Industries Private Limited of India.

Von Wellx announced to shift its entire shoe production from China after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.

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According to reports, Von Wellx group will invest around Rs 300 crore in phases in three projects in Uttar Pradesh which will generate around 10,000 jobs.

The Von Wellx group is expected to set up a new unit near Jewar (Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority) in a 10,000 sq metre area by next month. 

The company aims to produce around five million pairs of shoes annually in these manufacturing units.

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