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HG Molenaar

Manufacturer

Leather school shoes and safety footwear manufactured in South Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦Founded 195651-200 employeeswww.molenaar.co.za
BRICS+G20

About

Produces leather school shoes, work boots and safety footwear in its Johannesburg factory. Supplies school-shoe retailers, safety-equipment distributors and army/police footwear tenders.

Categories
Primary markets
🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇿🇲 Zambia
Certifications (declared)

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  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
  • Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiable
  • Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions)
  • Not yet checkable from open public sources in South Africa: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
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Importing from this supplier: what applies

Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • Textiles sold in the EU must carry fibre-composition labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. European Commission
  • Textiles sold in the US must comply with FTC labeling rules (fiber content, country of origin, care instructions). US FTC

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Company facts

Where is HG Molenaar based?

HG Molenaar is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Is HG Molenaar a manufacturer or a distributor?

HG Molenaar is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does HG Molenaar supply?

HG Molenaar works across Footwear.

Which markets does HG Molenaar serve?

HG Molenaar serves South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia.

When was HG Molenaar founded?

HG Molenaar was founded in 1956.

Which certifications does HG Molenaar declare?

HG Molenaar declares: ISO 9001. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is HG Molenaar?

HG Molenaar reports a team in the 51-200 employees bracket.

What are the alternatives to HG Molenaar?

Buyers comparing HG Molenaar usually also look at Bata Shoe Company South Africa, AWA Wholesale, Truworths International, out of 4 Footwear suppliers listed in South Africa on this marketplace.

Is HG Molenaar verified on Hell of a Partner?

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