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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Carité leads the digital revolution in Portuguese footwear
The company coordinates the FAIST Agenda, a programme that is transforming the Portuguese footwear industry through intelligent automation, sustainable materials and integrated digitalisation.
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R-Skin by Bolflex: when waste becomes leather
Bolflex has developed a recycled sheet material that combines industrial waste to offer a sustainable alternative to animal leather, maintaining performance and aesthetic qualities.
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AMF-Toworkfor’s Fusion Cell
This is how AMF-Toworkfor is redefining the boundaries of automation in the safety footwear sector.
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ICF: € 54.1 million of revenues and EBITDA at € 7.2 million in the first 9 months of 2025
The market diversification rewards Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A. and allows to consolidate good economic and financial results.
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