When security, innovation and design go hand in hand

Speaking of Panter is speaking of more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture of footwear security. Industrial Zapatera, S.A., with the dew brothers, Vincent and Ramón Pajares head, has been able to adapt to new technologies both in their products, applying scientific criteria in the design of their shoes, far exceeding the highest European standards of safety footwear, as in their own facilities, with the implementation of an intelligent warehouse with integrated automation, which allows a great speed of service and a large volume of stock.

Being applied technology and innovation to compete in a market saturated by the amazing and an economic framework in crisis-stricken in recent times.

During the last 15 years the sector of the EPI has made a great effort to adapt their production processes to keeping quality levels with the rest of the European Union. Harmonised rules for the prevention of risks have been developed and companies have managed to achieve high standards of quality and put on the market only products that meet the most demanding, both Spanish and European regulations.

However Asian imports have affected this regulatory balance that was reaching in the sector, by introducing in our country footwear for professional use of dubious quality which does not meet regulations or certificates of quality and safety, resulting in poor imitations manufactured with raw materials cheaper. The problem of these imports is that, to be approved, are products of unreliable, especially for those that can reach to play the health at work.

We have contributed to our distributors three new lines of products with which to do business:

New system Panter oxygen, is one of our latest contributions to the world of footwear of security, this new technology result of our constant research and commitment to the technology, ensures a ventilation and effective impermeability of the foot through a composite of membrane integrated in the soleas well as ensure a long service life of safety shoes.

Our new line Panter Creative, footwear technology and aesthetics of the art security, presents the appearance of a casual shoe light of inspiration sport, bringing together the components and technologies of last generation result of our constant commitment to innovation for maximum protection: leading plastic template textile antiperforación, soles of rubber with non-slip design, sanity, in addition to skins of excellent quality. This functional, modern, aesthetic allows the adaptation of this range in different areas, resulting suitable to wear both inside and outside of work.

And our line Panter Metal Free, totally free of metal components safety footwear able to meet the protection needs of the professional at a reasonable cost.

In short, our latest contributions are designed to get the balance between protection, comfort, functionality and design, applying latest technology in the manufacture of our products.

Effectively. Currently consumers not only seeking a footwear security to protect their feet and report them comfort, also looking for a product to the fashion and with an attractive aesthetic.

From Panter account we have of this growing demand, and that is why we have released our line of Creative, a new concept in footwear for safety, fruit of the sum of the latest trends in design, comfort and ergonomics, with the technology and the most advanced security components.

Our new Creative line presents the appearance of a light sport inspired casual shoe. This functional, modern, aesthetic brings versatility to shoes, to be adequate security for different areas and resulting suitable for dress both inside and outside of work.

Our main sales channels are: industrial supplies, hardware stores and companies specializing in the distribution of EPI.

Our new proposals in this year 2011 are:

Panter oxygen, a line of footwear for security which integrates the new and revolutionary system created by Panter, an evolved mechanism waterproof and breathable, that part of a compound of membrane integrated in the own sole, making footwear transpire for the earlier part of the sameThus the effective ventilation of the foot. Through the ventilation, the Panter oxygen system evacuates the sweat and regulates the internal temperature of the foot guaranteeing excellent comfort. New Panter oxygen line has been designed free of metallic components, and in addition to being a security waterproof and breathable footwear, offers unmatched protection and comfort, fruit of the design perfectly studied his sole as well as the suitability of its components.

Panter creative is the perfect balance between design and safety. This new range Panter has applied the latest trends and the State of the art protection technology, resulting in a shoe of security technology and aesthetics of avant-garde. This new proposal, has been designed under the last parameters scientific-technological Panter, experienced in its r & d laboratory, which has enabled them to obtain a footwear security with aesthetic appeal, presenting the appearance of a light sport inspired casual shoe. This functional, modern, aesthetic allows the adaptation of this range in different areas, resulting suitable to wear both inside and outside of work.

Zion-Metal Free, the new bet of Panter for a totally free of metal components safety footwear backed by international law (UNE EN ISO 20345) and able to meet the protection needs of the professional at a reasonable cost. This new range is composed of 4 proposals, 2 boots: Super forge Totale, and Super anvil Totale and 2 shoes: Super Ferro Totale and Super Numan Totale. All designed with a modern trekking-sports aesthetic, with very strong and durable material, which ensures a long life of safety shoes.

Susana Diez De Vega: "The success of our products is based above all on very careful throughout the manufacturing process design and pattern design"

With more than 60 years of existence, Velilla clothing Industrial is one of the most outstanding companies in the Spanish scene in design, manufacture and distribution of work clothing and protective equipment. Velilla clothing respond specifically to the needs of different sectors to which it is addressed (industry, hospitality, health care and cleaning, etc.) without forgetting the comfort and the resistance that must provide. We speak with Susana Diez De Vega, Director of Marketing, tells us the details of the success of this veteran company of Coslada (Madrid).

In recent times, what are the major changes that have taken place in the wardrobe of security sector?

Many have been the changes that happened here, but the most significant has been the professionalization of the same, which has happened as a result of changes in regulations and safety. Standards that are increasingly controlled and require the professionalism in the management of the companies that compose it.

Companies want to be leaders, Velilla clothing industrial, opt for the maintenance of product certifications, which means a permanent update of the same with respect to the norm, in short, a Department of product dedicated to the development of the same at all levels

This sector seems to be a segment where is innovating far. What are their latest contributions in this field?

From Velilla clothing Industrial we are always following the latest trends and contributing our knowledge make demands that is demanding market in every moment and sector-specific. Our company has clearly opted for excellence in service as added value to the highest quality and most suitable design in the product.

A clear example of this is the application of the most innovative materials to products, such as the soles of the shoes of security, or the materials that bring lightness and those who facilitate perspiration and prevents moisture from the outside.

"We are committed to excellence in service as a value added to" "the highest quality and most suitable design in the product"

In addition to the safety and comfort, is increasingly given more attention to the design and style?

Our long distance since our inception already 62 years ago, has taught us that the design, quality and comfort are key factors for the success of a product. Our success is based above all on very careful throughout the manufacturing process design and pattern. Designs are tailored to the needs of the market, not only in technical issues, but also in design trends and materials.

Given the breadth of our catalog, we do not have a client or specific trade profile, we have over 3,000 clients nationwide and Portugal. Our products are marketed primarily in specialty stores in workwear and protective, industrial supplies, textile specialists (such as catering, health and cleaning equipment), hardware stores, large retail, specialists in advertising, etc. A large number of clients for a wide range of products.

In conclusion, could it tell us anything new that they have recently launched or will launch this 2011?

East 2011 for us is a year of great change at the enterprise level, since our image to our leadership team, this has made us bring to our work a revivalist air which is reflected in our website and our catalogin which they can find a lot of developments both in the product and in different materials and colors.