There are 22 tanneries in Ethiopia and Gellan Tannery is the Youngest Tannery of all. In the previous time among the exporters of semi processed hides and skins Gellan Tannery stood 7th on the exporter's day of 2009/2010. The major markets are the European, Indian and Far East Leather Company's. These potential buyers are the companies in Netherlands, Italy, India, China and Pakistan. There is a great work with these Chinese and Indian companies.

Gellan Tannery was established in January 2006. Its Sole proprietor and owner is Ato Nuru Husein, was once a big merchant of raw skins. Gellan Tannery is located in Easternshowa zone, Lome woreda. It got this name from Burth placesomewhat how 75kms from Addis Ababa. The company's Head office is in Addis Ababa, Arada Sub city Kebele 01/02 House No. 603 & 606 traditionally called Atekelte Tera, KelifaBuilding. Gellan is organized as follows at the top there is the General Manager, the son of the owner and below him there are four major departments. 

•Production and Technique Department 

•Commercial Department 

•Finance Department 

•Administration & General Service Department. 

The staff members of these departments are to some extent experienced and highly qualified ones.