All achievements in the industrial fields have been made after the partition of the country in 1947. As a result of partition refugees from across the border settled in this district. Fortunately skilled labour from Sialkot (Pakistan) who had the know how for the manufacture of sports and surgical goods settled in this district. Leather industry was already here. With the passage of time a number of other industry like hand-tools, pipe-fittings, rubber-goods, auto-parts, wooden-furniture etc., have been developed in the district.
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Sports Good Industry
Jalandhar has the nucleus of sports goods industry in Punjab and has about 90% of the total sports goods units of the State. The product manufactured relates to all traditional products like foot-ball,cricket bats, hockey and cricket balls, hockey sticks, tennis badminton and squash rackets, balls, soft leather goods, shuttle cocks etc.
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Hand Tools Industry
Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of Hand Tools like Spanner set, screw driver, nose pliers etc. 50 units are engaged in the manufacturing of hand tools giving employment to 8000 people.
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Auto Parts Industry
Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of good quality of auto parts.There are 300 units engaged in the manufacturing of auto parts .
Rubber Goods Industry
Jalandhar is known for the manufacturing of rubber goods items like V-shape chappals,V-Belts,Scooter/Cycle tyres and rubber rolls.
Tanning Industry
Jalandhar is known for manufacture of shoes and a number of allied units. Bawa Skins is an important export house of Jalandhar. At present, there are a large number of tanning units providing employment to a major section of the scheduled caste and other weaker sections.
