Vivolo: materials, culture and responsibility
Located in the heart of Emilia, for almost 50 years it has been a benchmark in the production ofleather accessories for the clothing, footwear and leather goods industry.
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New OrthoLite factory in Vietnam
Located in the northern region of the country, it will catalyse production and support for the local market.
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RE49 wins the 2025 Innovation Award by Stampa Estera Milano
The brand has transformed its family tradition into a sustainable vision, creating footwear that does not use leather or animal-derived materials, but rather recycled fabrics and recovered resources.
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Zünd and partners redefine leather processing
The Swiss company, together with Mind and Mindhive Global, presented the Dectura workflow at Simac, a fully integrated solution for precise and efficient leather cutting.
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Huntsman: new SCF technology for sports and lifestyle footwear
One of the leading suppliers of PU solutions for footwear manufacturers, Huntsman presented its new SMARTLITE® SCF 280 TPU at SIMAC.
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BASF: recycling and high performance
At SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025, the Group presented new materials, concepts and recycling methods for PU in the footwear industry.
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Zago: moulds that set the standard
When the work of the mould maker becomes a training tool for new generations of footwear designers.
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What the Future: when manufacturing reinvents itself
A technology that combines 3D printing, thermoforming and injection moulding is revolutionising footwear production, offering flexibility, sustainability and reduced costs thanks to an innovative approach.
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Vapesol: when waste becomes soles
As part of the FAIST Programme, the Portuguese manufacturer is transforming waste materials – EVA, tannery residues and nitrile – into high-performance functional components, redefining the standards of the circular economy in the sector.
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Kyaia, Portuguese tradition and circular vision: contributing to the BioShoes4All project
The Guimarães-based group, with its six brands and an integrated supply chain ranging from production to retail, is participating in a large consortium of 70 partners to accelerate the transition of footwear towards the bioeconomy.
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