Bafra Industries S.A.E.

About Bafra

Bafra boasts a rich heritage in creating beautiful and functional products out of the finest materials.

We have been manufacturing premium leather handbags, wallets and accessories for over 40 years combining traditional workmanship and techniques with modern industrial practices. We also boast a fully integrated printing and bookbinding division dedicated to the design and manufacture of diaries, notebooks, and premium stationery items. The synergies between these two areas of expertise positions Bafra as one of the leading providers of luxury gift items to the corporate, retail and hospitality sectors both within the region and further afield.

At Bafra, we pride ourselves in staying true to the values and flexibility consistent with a family-run enterprise, while offering our clients a reliable business partner.

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The Bafra Story

Bafra Industries is Egypt’s foremost producer of diaries and handbags, with a legacy dating back to the 1920s.
Bafra Cigarette Paper Company Established.
Vaswani family starts producing leather-goods in Alexandria.
Bafra premises acquired & first diaries produced.
First retail store opens in Alexandria.
Export business starts with major client in Germany.
Export grows with new clients in Belgium.
Retail division expands to 5 shops, including Cairo flagship.
Graphics division reaches production of 1m units.
Belgian office and Vive brand launched.
Major investment in new machinery, materials and land.
Downsizing due to Egyptian revolution.
New diversification strategy launched.
Move to new premises in Borg el Arab Industrial Zone.
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Why Bafra?

Bafra’s mission is based on 3 core principles that guide everything we do.

Partnership

We build close working relationships with our clients, looking for solutions rather than selling products.

Our suppliers are also partners, working closely with us to develop customized materials and flexible sourcing.

Reliability

We use only the highest quality materials, machinery and consumables.

Our product guarantees include
free repairs & replacements to ensure customer satisfaction.

Flexibility

We offer quick turnaround times, flexible quantities and highly customized products.

We maintain strategic stocks of materials to manufacture on demand to tight deadlines.

Key Highlights & Differentiators

Bafra Industries’ operating model is based on financial stability, an optimized global value chain, deep product and process expertise, and investment in the latest technology.

Financials

  • Public Company (SAE) with 100% family shareholding.
  • Paid-up Equity Capital of EGP 20 million.
  • 0% Debt.

Value Chain

  • Preferential relationships with over 20 European suppliers.
  • Strong local distribution network built over 30 years.
  • Negotiating partnerships with international groups.

Expertise

  • Over 40 years production & design experience.
  • Production optimized by international experts.
  • Workforce training &
    development program.

Corporate Gifts

  • Fully-automated German printing & bookbinding lines.
  • Italian leather preparation & assembly machines.
  • Projects underway on MIS/ERP, Six Sigma & ISO 9001. 

A Vision for the Future

In 2017, Bafra will move to state-of-the-art premises in the Borg el Arab Industrial Zone outside Alexandria.

The new site features include:

Over 15,000 square metres of production and warehousing space on 3 levels, facilitating full use of machine capacity.

Over 500 square metres of modern, open-plan office space.

Direct access to main logistics routes (Airport, Port, Cairo- Alex highway).