Okabashi Brands to add 150 jobs in Gwinnett

Okabashi Brands Inc., the largest manufacturer of sandals and flip-flops in the United States, will add 150 jobs at its Gwinnett County plant, the company announced Friday.

The 27-year-old company currently employs 200 workers in Buford. It plans to start producing private label products in addition to its existing Okabashi and OKA b. footwear.

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