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Original since 1982.

MSME India Award

Msme India Award

INDIA 5000 MSME AWARD 2023

We are pleased to announce that Baer Shoes India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of BÄR GmbH, has won the prestigious India 5000 MSME Award 2023 in the “Quality Excellence” category.

The award recognizes Indian companies for outstanding and exceptional achievements in business development, as well as for making significant contributions to the economy and society in general.

Receiving this award honors not only the outstanding quality of BÄR products, but also our longstanding commitment to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable production practices.

A look at quality excellence

As BÄR, we have always stood out from the competition by placing excellent quality at the heart of our mission. Compared with our competitors, BÄR shoes stand out through their masterful craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and attention to detail.

Since 1995, BÄR shoes have been produced in our own manufacturing facility, where we ensure that work is carried out under socially responsible and ethically sound conditions. At our Indian production facility, Baer Shoes India Pvt Ltd in Ambur, highly qualified and well-trained employees who are passionate about their work create handcrafted masterpieces. With more than 400 employees, we provide secure jobs, social and health insurance, and above-average wages.

We take responsibility for everyone who works for BÄR and actively oppose child labor, forced labor, and discrimination. Our subsidiary in India has been certified according to the ISO core labor standards since 2011 and is subject to regular external audits covering social responsibility, safety, quality, and environmental management.

The smile you send out returns to you.

Indian proverb

Msme India Award

Recognition confirming our values

The India 5000 MSME Award 2023 for Quality Excellence confirms what has always been important to us: custom-made comfort for your feet. BÄR shoes are made in up to 160 steps at our own manufacturing facility. Specially developed lasts, high-quality materials, passion, and precision come together to create comfortable shoes for every occasion through masterful craftsmanship. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable in our shoes while walking, strolling, running, or hiking, and to experience a sense of freedom.

The significance of the award

This award is not only a sign of past achievements, but also an incentive for the future. We will continue to uphold our quality standards, promote socially responsible practices, and provide our customers with comfortable shoes of the highest quality. We would also like to thank you for your continued support, which helped us receive this award. We look forward to continuing this journey into the future with you!

Certificate of recognition:

Msme India Award