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Duramas is a vertically integrated
footwear manufacturing organization
that exports a diverse array of world
class shoes around the world.

 

We put people and our customers at the
center of everything we do.


“Never step back, not even to gain momentum”.

ROBERTO PALOMO h. FOUNDER
(1925-2009)

OUR HISTORY

The story of DURAMAS began in 1953 in El Salvador, as a dream to provide affordable and quality footwear for the people of Central America. Since then, the company and its people have overcome various challenges to become a leader in footwear in the region, while creating thousands of jobs and improving the economic and social conditions for many families in the process.

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Our skillful artisans have been trained in the expertise of old-world shoe constructions of true Hand-Sewn Moccasins and Goodyear Welt. Over the years we have partnered with numerous global brands and distinguished companies to establish ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.

The story of DURAMAS began in 1953 in El Salvador, as a dream to provide affordable and quality footwear for the people of Central America. Since then, the company and its people have overcome various challenges to become a leader in footwear in the region, while creating thousands of jobs and improving the economic and social conditions for many families in the process.

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Our skillful artisans have been trained in the expertise of old-world shoe constructions of true Hand-Sewn Moccasins and Goodyear Welt. Over the years we have partnered with numerous global brands and distinguished companies to establish ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.

PHILOSOPHY & VALUES

 

We aim to deliver exceptional quality and create value for our clients and stakeholders
in all aspects of our business. We choose to work alongside business partners and suppliers who share our values.

 

Our values:

Integrity and
Transparency
Mutually Beneficial
Long Term
Partnerships
Operational
Excellence
Value Creation
Innovation
Sustainability
Integrity and
Transparency
Mutually Beneficial
Long Term
Partnerships
Operational
Excellence
Value Creation
Innovation
Sustainability

 

OUR SERVICES

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

TRANSIT TIME
• 2-3 weeks bicoastal USA
• 6 Weeks Europe


NEW DEVELOPMENTS
• Last and outsole creation
• Pattern design and die fabrication
• Signed confirmation samples
• 120-150 days EXF shipment

DUTY FREE
• EU, CAFTA: USA
• Zero Import Taxes

FULLY BILINGUAL
• Fully Bilingual Coordination Team
• Global Sourcing Network
• Solution Oriented

IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES

DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

PROVEN EXISTING
LASTS
LAST DESIGN
PATTERN
MAKING
CUTTING
PULL OVER
SAMPLE

TECHNICAL & DIGITAL CAPABILITIES

SHOE MAKING SOFTWARE
(ROMANS CAD)
3D SOLE DESIGN
LASER CUTTING
SHOE MAKING SOFTWARE
(ROMANS CAD)
3D SOLE DESIGN
LASER CUTTING

DIVERSE FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTIONS

HAND SEWN

CEMENT- LASTED

GOODYEAR WELT

SNEAKERS AND
SANDALS

VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN

IN-HOUSE COMPONENT FACILITIES:

 

 

International Certified Tannery

International Certified
Tannery

800,000 SQ, FT of Leather Per Month

800,000 SQ,
FT of Leather Per Month

Rubber Injection and Molding Plant

Rubber
Injection and Molding Plant

Adhesives Plant

Adhesives
Plant

Rubber, PVC, EVA, TPR, PU, Mold Making

Rubber, PVC,
EVA, TPR, PU, Mold
Making

Leather Board Plant

Leather
Board Plant

CUSTOMER SERVICE

 


CUSTOMER CENTRIC

ORGANIZATION

CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT

 


DESIGNING
EXPERIENCE

 


TECHNICAL
EXPERTISE

 


CROSSFUNCTIONAL
TEAMS

 


SHARED
GOALS

 


CUSTOMIZATION

 


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