Kopitarna Sevnica d.d.

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By the end of the 19th century, a German family Winkle got the idea to expand their business activities to include the area of town Sevnica in Slovenia. So in the year 1886 a company has been established in Sevnica for manufacturing shoe lasts. Nearness of rich surrounding forests contributed to this decision.The old mill was rebuilt into a factory building, setting up of machines and of other devices were soon made, so that first pair of lasts was made on October 11, 1886. First they set up the steam-boiler in 1892, where they steamed semi-products. The building contractor Smrekar has been constantly builing in Kopitarna, so that the factory turned into the largest shoe last company in its branch. With decree concerning foundation of the company (LRS) on October 31st in 1946 the factory got the name "KOPITARNA SEVNICA". The name of the company is still the same today. After 1973, a new plant of plastic semi-products was built. A mechanical workshop, an electricians' workshop and a part of wooden footwear production.The building was completed in summer 1975. Afterwards, in 1975, we began with the production of polyethylene lasts with completely new machines. During the years we have modernized our production programme of shoe lasts with top knowledge and technology. We also expanded our production programme with shoe trees and footwear. During previous years the production of footwear increased remarkably due to the growing demand for articles made of natural materials like wood, cork and leather.Our shoes are made with love and devotion, people from all generations like their fashionable and sporty design which is appropriate for various requirements and purposes. We want our customers to feel good and comfortable in our shoes. The fact that our products are also worn at work made us very proud. Future developments are more and more adapted to this purpose. Hundred years of tradition are felt in every step.