Overview
AB Leather is a leather manufacturing company that was established in 2008 by a dedicated Ethiopian woman entrepreneur, Abaynesh Beyene, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Currently, the company employs ten full time workers, six females and four males, in addition to Abaynesh assuming the managerial position. AB Leather proudly manufactures a range of products for both men and women of all age groups including jackets, bags, belts and wallets made from 100% local material and real leather. These products are distributed locally, on demand, and are sold at the companies’ showroom. Some of its loyal customers include Wabi Shoes, Modern Zege and Kidist Mariam Leather. Thus far, AB Leather has participated in international exhibitions like Origin Africa 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya and the International Textile Fair in Dubai, UAI in April 2015. In recognition of Abayneshs hard work and commitment to high quality products, certificates have been awarded to AB Leather from the Leather Industry Development Institute (LIDI), Federal Micro and Small Enterprises Development Agency (FeMSEDA) and Ministry of Trade and Industry.