Shoes For Crews Promotes Health and Safety at Work at the A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany

The time has almost come: at Shoes For Crews, we are excited to welcome you to the A+A Trade Fair and Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work 2023 in Düsseldorf. We have lots of exciting news to share with you: we are especially proud to announce the launch of our new outsoles, 4SG Four Seasons Grip and Ice Pro, our new industrial brand SFC Pro as well as our collaboration with PUMA® Safety.

“A+A is the world's largest trade fair for safety and health at work, offering its visitors a wide range of opportunities to learn more about these topics.” From 24 to 27 October, under the slogan “People matter”, you will have the opportunity to discover the latest technologies and trends, explore innovative products and solutions, and build valuable relationships. Are you as excited as we are? Would you like to know what awaits you at the trade fair and why it is worth planning a visit? Then read on.

Shoes For Crews at A+A

To help you find us easily at the A+A Trade Fair and know what awaits you at our stand, in addition to the exciting news we are eager to share with you, here is some brief information:

• Where can you find us? Our 40m² stand is located in Hall 13, Stand No. C66. You can also use the interactive map.
• What can you expect there? You will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of our models and, of course, try them on. In addition, we will introduce you to the features of our slip-resistant outsole so you can get to know our products better. You will also be able to access our digital Buying Guide at any time via a QR code. If you need more information after the event, you will have the option to book an appointment with one of our experts or place an order.

• Who will welcome you there? On this occasion, you will have the opportunity to speak directly with several of our experts:
  • Chris Perry (General Manager Europe)
  • Emmanuel Diemer (Sales Director Europe)
  • Daniele Arioli (National Account Manager - HoReCa West & South)
  • Dave Muller (Sales Controller Sales-UK, Ireland, Netherlands & Export)
  • Gerhard Jesse (Sales Controller Industrial, Agriculture and Retail Germany)
  • Irmgard Considine (Global ESG Manager)
  • Renato Villa Real (National Account Manager-Industrial, Agriculture and Retail Italy/Spain)
  • Siobhan Walsh O’Donnell (National Account Manager - Ireland, Greece & Middle East Export)

• What news awaits you? While we do not want to reveal too much, we would like to give you a preview of our exciting announcements at this year's A+A Trade Fair. At Shoes For Crews, we always strive to advance not only our technology and expertise, but also the sectors we want to serve. We are proud to introduce the SFC PRO brand, focused on the industrial sector. SFC PRO has been designed with the unique challenges of those working in this field in mind.
  All footwear models in the Safety, M.A.P.S. (Military, Ambulance, Police, Security) and rubber boot product categories will become part of the SFC Pro brand in the future. A large proportion of these shoes will feature our new 4SG Four Seasons Grip outsole, designed specifically for challenging surfaces and applications in all seasons and weather conditions.
  Another highlight is our ICE Pro outsole, which provides grip on melting snow, wet surfaces and frozen ice, ensuring safe work even in extreme snow conditions.
  In addition, we are especially proud of our new collaboration with ISM, a leading global manufacturer of safety footwear and the exclusive partner of PUMA®. Together, we have developed a completely new safety footwear line under the slogan "The Future of Athletic Safety".

The Focus on People: What Awaits You at A+A

Key topics

• Personal protection: from effective personal protective equipment to new technologies and functional, modern workwear, all categories are represented to ensure the safety of your employees.
• Workplace safety: employee safety depends not only on personal protective equipment, but also on minimising risks in the work environment. Solutions for fire safety, electrical safety, protection from toxic substances and many other topics will be demonstrated.
• Workplace health: work-life balance is an important topic today. The trade fair also offers solutions and information on this subject with a focus on sustainable prevention.

Trending topics

• Sustainability: we have previously discussed the importance of sustainable workwear and its role in corporate social responsibility in many previous articles. The subject is essential in the modern workplace and is a major focus at this year's A+A.
• Digitalisation: if you would like to gain an insight into the role digital tools can play in process optimisation, purchasing automation, as well as production and delivery, you will find qualified experts at A+A.
• Solutions for the future: in the trade fair's Robotics Park, new and innovative start-ups will present smart assistants and show you how they can optimise your work processes and make them safer.
• New working environments: when we think of this term, we immediately consider remote work as an example: some prefer it, while others try to avoid it as much as possible. Regardless, modern technologies enable location-independent work, and occupational safety must keep pace with this development.
• Hygiene and pandemic: as we all know, the pandemic required completely new measures to protect employees. Now is the time to consider what lessons we can learn from it. The trade fair also provides a space to discuss this topic.

Are you curious to find out what awaits you? Then do not miss the opportunity to visit us from 24 to 27 October in Düsseldorf, at our stand in Hall 13, to explore the future of slip-resistant safety footwear and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!