LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-1971) certified Phoenix
Bunker Boot is manufactured in the Company's ISO-9001 certified manufacturing
facility, located in Portland, Oregon. The contract is expected to be
fulfilled by January 1, 2007.
“Our strategy is to develop innovative products with the highest
performance and safety standards, targeting niche markets including fire
fighters, who put their lives on the line and rely on durable, protective
footwear,” said Joseph P. Schneider, CEO of LaCrosse Footwear. “We are
extremely proud the City of Chicago selected our Phoenix Bunker Boot, which
surpassed the rigorous performance standards of one of the largest fire
departments in the US. This award further supports our growth strategy,
tapping into the potential of the work and fire markets.”
