Von wellx is moving its manufacturing from China to India.

The Germany-based manufacturer is moving its production from China to India. The project can create thousands of jobs in the Uttar Pradesh region

Germany-based healthy footwear brand Von Wellx, owned by Casa Everz Gmbh, will be relocating its entire production from China to India, several Indian news platforms are reporting.

According to the reports, Von Wellx will manufacture at Agra in Uttar Pradesh in partnership with Iatric Industries Pvt Ltd., which can generate roughly 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“We are very happy to see that investment from Casa Everz Gmbh, which will be giving employment to so many people, is coming to India from China and especially to Uttar Pradesh”, commented Uttar Pradesh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ Minister Uday Bahan Singh.

Von Wellx makes orthopaedic footwear especially focused for swollen feet, knees and back pain, and correct posture. The brand is available in more than 80 countries, across more than 500 retail locations and through online platforms

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