4oTrimestre11 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 69 Updated products Bata Industrials introduces the ́Walkline® inside ́ during A+A Fair The European Union’s aim is to reduce the number of accidents in an industrial envi- ronment by 25% in 2012. Bata Industrials makes a substantial contribution to achieve this goal, by producing safety shoes with a comfortable fit which helps to prevent employees from feeling tired (which lowers the possibility for accidents on the work floor). The Energy Footwear During the A+A fair, Bata Industrials introduced their new concept, ‘The Energy Footwear’. This concept consists of various safety shoes, which are suitable in nearly every work environment, from heavy industry and construction to automotive and from logistics, chemical industry to agriculture. Some models will be equipped with the sophisticated BOA closure system and oth- ers with the waterproof Gore-Tex lami- nate. Walkline® inside All shoes feature the Walkline® inside technology. The Walkline® inside tech- nology has been based on years of bio- chemical research. It facilitates the nat- ural movement of the foot, resulting in more comfort and more energy for the wearer. 3 width sizes available Apart from length sizes, Bata Industrials offers their new safety shoes in 3 widths for an optimum fit. From a basic line with 6 shoe models countless variations may be created, all of which satisfy the S1, S2 and S3 safety norms. The new models are avail- able with three different sole materials e.g. PU, TPU and rubber. Further these shoes will be equipped with or without abrasion toe covers, steel or composite toecaps and/or steel or composite anti-puncture mid-soles. Other benefits The various features of these new safety shoes ensure a perfect fit, ideal climate man- agement, optimum foot support, and protec- tive shock absorption. The wearer will expe- rience a higher level of comfort and have more energy, even after a long day at work. Visitors Thanks to the introduction of Bata Indus- trials new concept safety shoes, with the Walkline® inside technology, Bata Indus- trials was able to host many existing and new customers on their beautiful stand, which was made in the new house style. Bata Industrials is very optimistic about the future and they ensured us to be back again on the A+A fair in 2013. 49