Rado Shoe Industries, a leading local manufacturer of footwear in the country, bagged the Silver Award under the footwear and related products category at the Industrial Excellence Awards-2023 organised by the Industrial Development Board (IDB). The award ceremony was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Minister of Industries, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana. Having produced high quality footwear for years, and often launched stylish as well as modern footwear to the Sri Lankan market, Rado Shoe Industries has won the trust of their customers by manufacturing women’s, men’s and children’s shoes using high quality raw materials.
Rado Shoe Industries has given job opportunities to more than 300 unemployed young youths in Matara. Expanding the business, Rado Group has started a state-of-the-art factory in industrial zone of Kekanadura. In addition, it has two showrooms in Kekanadura and another in Matara town. S. Wellahewa who received the award expressed his heartiest gratitude to the officials of the IDB of Matara and head office who gave their maximum support and guidance from the beginning, his family and dedicated employees, and customers for making this win possible.