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Belleville Shoe increases production thanks to military demand

04/01/2002

Following the news that US company Prime Tanning reopened a plant in Berwick to handle increased demand for military footwear (Leatherbiz.com, December 12, 2001: "Prime Tanning to reopen plant) Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. has announced a 41% increase in production since September 11.

The firm recently won a $5.8 million contract to supply the US Marine Corps with infantry combat boots. The increase in production since September 11 has meant the company has also taken on more staff with the number of employees growing from 250 to 430 in a few months. The president of the company, Eric Weidmann, said that sales for 2001 would be more than $30 million.



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