01-14-2015, 11:46 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-14-2015, 11:47 AM by panamaniac.)
With all the focus on high tech, sometimes it's nice to see a bit of news on one of the Region's manufacturers....
Waterloo firm puts its best, and safest, foot forward
Waterloo Region Record
By Brent Davis
WATERLOO — It's been a long time since the footwear industry played a prominent role in the local economy.
But a small family-owned company has persevered, and thrived, through a combination of diversification, innovation and hard work.
If you're one of the millions of people who own a pair of safety boots or shoes, there's a good chance the components keeping you safe, such as steel-toe caps and protective plates, come from Waterloo-based Swenco Limited. ....
http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5256...t-forward/
Waterloo firm puts its best, and safest, foot forward
Waterloo Region Record
By Brent Davis
WATERLOO — It's been a long time since the footwear industry played a prominent role in the local economy.
But a small family-owned company has persevered, and thrived, through a combination of diversification, innovation and hard work.
If you're one of the millions of people who own a pair of safety boots or shoes, there's a good chance the components keeping you safe, such as steel-toe caps and protective plates, come from Waterloo-based Swenco Limited. ....
http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5256...t-forward/