Samad Group of Industries

Employee size

2-10

Headquarters

Dayton, OH

Since Abdus Samad and his brother founded the business in Lahore in 1948, Samad Group of Industries has built its identity around industrial innovation and long-term social responsibility. The group develops manufacturing businesses for Pakistani and international customers, with a history that began in rubber and later expanded into specialized materials and apparel. Its operations reach more than 10 countries, while its community work includes support for healthcare and more than 350 needy households.

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