The footwear sector in India plays a pivotal role in the growth of the leather industry in the nation. On the global scale, the Indian footwear sector contributes 13 percent to the total footwear production, standing as the second largest producer. The industry has advanced with the integration of state-of-the-art machinery, installation of modern lines, and shifting from manual production to automated systems along with 100 percent FDI approvals. Leveraging skilled technicians and designers, the country is poised to grow threefolds in the coming years to reach an expected value of $90 billion by 2030.
However, despite advancing mechanisms, the intricacy and technique sensitive nature of the manufacturing processes poses a great challenge for manufacturers. Rising to the challenge, Aster International, an Agra-based leather footwear manufacturer and exporter and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SA-8000-2014 (BSI), SEDEX & SMETA certified company, offers comprehensive solutions for quality assurance, alongside manufacturing and exporting classic, eco-friendly shoes.
Legacy of Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing a vast range of world-class leather footwear for men, women, and children, Aster stands out for creating designs that emulate European elegance, with distinctive polished details. Inspired by authentic artistry and craftsmanship expertise, the firm ideates modern designs that add to a minimalist beauty, perfect for the modern population.
Growing from a family background in shoes, the foundation of Aster International was laid only two years ago. In this short duration, the company has grown exponentially, marking a stupendous growth of 100 percent, and securing an unblemished rapport with its clientele. Emerging as a leader in the footwear industry, Aster has built a reputation for the quality of footwear it manufactures. The company employs strict quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process right from raw material inspection to in-process assessments, and final evaluations, allowing defects to be identified immediately, and ensuring a defect-free customer experience.
“We believe in our products, and more importantly in our workforce consisting of well-experienced technical and management professionals. The high value that we have created with our workforce, the pride that the employees have in their workplace, and their belief in the company creates a positive ethical working environment, and that for us is undoubtedly our biggest win! And that is what drives us to be better”, shares Uchit Sachedeva, Director.
Beyond focusing on its core products, Aster passionately strives to promote sustainability by choosing sustainable materials, optimizing production processes, assuring traceability, and taking social responsibility measures.
Emerging as a leader in the footwear industry, Aster has built a reputation for the quality of footwear it manufactures
Future Roadmap
With a strong foundation and a stellar performance to support, the company has set ambitious plans for its future growth. “There’s a very famous quote saying ‘Jack of all trades is the master of none!’ That is one ideology we do not want to follow for our future! We believe in ‘mastering the art’ of production of whichever product we undertake. My vision for our company also encompasses segmentalized production units for each type of product. Each factory would exhibit expertise in the specialized product only; the concept of ‘one factory for one product’,” further adds Uchit.
Keeping up with market trends, the firm has mastered the art of sneaker making, given the growing market size and popularity of the products, and started manufacturing sneakers to fulfill customer demands. The firm also plans to launch its own sneaker brand in the coming year, that is eco-conscious, sustainable, and with the lowest carbon footprint that is possible. With rich plans and a zeal to continue expanding with excellence at the core, Aster is poised to become a leading footwear manufacturer in the coming years.
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