29 Trade Reports Dian Functional, quality design and health, in the new season’s catalogue Dian, the leading manufacturer of work footwear, recently published a new catalogue showing its extensive, comprehensive range of products.All styles in every production line are present, including healthcare and hostelry, uniforms, and safety footwear, and informa- tion is available in four languages (Spanish, English, French, German). All footwear products by Dian prioritize comfort in the work- place, but always bearing in mind that safety is required in speci- fic sectors, while special attention is also paid to the anatomy of the foot, so shoes will fit well and adapt easily. Dian’s footwear offers the advantage of accepting orthopedic insole supports, necessary to relieve or correct foot conditions. Dian offers solu- tions to every possible need. This company located in Alicante focuses on functionality for it un- derstands that footwear is a work tool that needs to adapt to users’ needs.The Healthcare and Hostelry line prioritizes comfort, for those who spend long hours on their feet.While safety footwear is resistant and will protect the foot in hazardous environments.The Uniforms section perfectly balances comfort and design, and all pro- duct ranges bear in mind that in every workplace there are specific hazards, so protection is integrated into design to protect against ac- cidents that might affect users if they wore unsuitable shoes. When developing footwear styles, Dian pays close attention to health, and applies biomechanics in standards and principles that guarantee shoes will adapt and fit perfectly well, protecting the foot. Dian’s footwear is conceived to adapt to the use of ortho- pedic insoles. Every detail is taken care of, and the company’s products are always designed with care, in order to attain the perfect combination of functionality, health, and design. “We offer clients superior quality products resulting from our 30 years in business, doing research work, applying advanced techni- ques, to make workers’ lives easier. Hostelry footwear, for instance, is the lightest you will find and this helps reduce fatigue.All of our fo- otwear models are cer tified, and many of them feature EVA XL Ex- tralight soles, jointly developed by our R+D+i Department and XL Extralight”, said Joaquín Mataix, manager of Dian. Quality is guaranteed Along these lines Dian is also a Spa- nish Origin Certi- fied company (OEC, in Spanish). This is a seal that identifies Spanish companies manu- facturing in Spain, subjected to origin auditing procedures by independent agencies to determine the origin of products and certifying manufactu- rers.The seal seeks to build trust among consumers, who cho- ose Spanish companies and can thus see their commitment towards clear, transparent information given to consumers. Dian’s ongoing commitment towards superior quality in every product has also resulted in the recently awarded AENOR certi- ficate for reducing Carbon Footprint.This IT tool developed by INESCOP can measure the carbon footwear of footwear along the whole life cycle, from the selection of materials to the point shoes are worn and disposed of. 9:45