We are, amongst other things, introducing two new and tough safety shoes you simply have to take a closer look at – Arbesko 416 and 426. Two sleek models in a fresh design, with soft penetration protection, aluminium toe cap, inbuilt shock absorption in the shape of Energy Gel® and ESD function.

We have also taken this opportunity to update our range of sandals. Arbesko 1377, 1387 and 1397 are three light and comfortable models making an entry, with a raised, shock absorbing foot bed to support the arch of the foot.

Our top class ComfOrtho insert, anatomically molded to prevent and relieve common ailments associated with too high or too low an arch has also been improved and is now equipped with ESD function. We are also introducing a third insert – ComfOrtho 10286 – specially molded for extra high arched feet.

And of course our popular range of metal free safety shoes!

Should you want to receive a copy of the catalogue by post, please contact our Customer Service team. You can reach them by phone: +46 19 30 66 00 or by email: info@arbesko.se.
The catalogue is of course available electronically via the first page on the website and in our image and information database.

The Jury’s motivation:
SEB’s export prize 2011 in Svealand is awarded to Peter Geisler of Arbesko. He heads the premium segment and systematically develops top class products in an international environment.

We at Arbesko have been working hard to get our products out on the export market, where Russia, Scandinavia and Canada are the current main markets. Australia and New Zeeland are of interest to us as well, as we aim to sell our shoes to smelting industries there. We’ve seen an increase from 12 to 27% in the number of shoes exported, and we hope for this to increase further in the coming years.

About the competition
The “Entrepreneur Of The Year” competition is held in more than 50 countries. The aim is to make the local entrepreneurs more visible and to increase interest in entrepreneurship. The competition also aims to inspire tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. The nominees are judged by an external jury on entrepreneurship, economic development, strategic goals, effect on society, innovation and personal integrity and influence.

More than 400 of the world’s most prominent footwear producers and distributors will gather in Rio de Janeiro to discuss the current market and development possibilities for the international shoe industry; a very competitive sector with fast, global changes.

World Footwear Congress is the official event for the European shoe industry organization, CEC – the largest footwear organization in the world. CEC represents all the larger EU based footwear organizations.

http://www.worldfootwearcongressrio2011.com/

As proud sponsors of World Skills Sweden, Arbesko will be in London during the World Skills competition, 5th – 8th of October.

We’ll have a booth under the name “Arbesko Facebook Competition” at World Skills Sweden’s stand, where you can join us for a dance in our Facebook competition. The ”Arbesko Facebook Competition” is open to anyone, young or old, who wants to put on a pair of Arbesko shoes and move to the music in front of a camera to express just how much energy you have. As we all know, wear the right shoes at work and you’ll have energy left over for other things! Every clip is posted on Youtube and linked to Facebook. On our Facebook site you can then vote for your favourite clip.

You can find all the dancing clips on www.youtube.com/ArbeskoTv, and to reach our Facebook site, go to www.facebook.com/Arbesko.

A little while after World Skills we’ll announce three winners with the most votes, who’ll all get great prizes.

Are you visiting World Skills? Then come dance with us!

Earlier news: http://arbesko.com/blog/arbeskos-vanner-svenska-yrkeslandslaget-tavlar-i-vm/

We at Arbesko will be there – as one of the trendsetters in the manufacture of safety and occupational footwear.

We will present several new footwear concepts:
• The absolute highlight will be Arbesko 651 – our heat resistant foundry boot with unique soft, flexible and durable metatarsal protection made from PORON®XRD™ Material. But this boot is packed full of other features too!
• An upgrade of the successful Arbesko 412 & 422 models.
• The fashionable new Arbesko 416 & 426 premium safety shoes.
• Our extraordinary winter range for the toughest of wintery conditions.
And of course much, much more!

You will find us at stand A39 in Hall 4.

We hope to see you there!

On October 5 to 8 the WorldSkills Competition takes place in London. We at Arbesko are sponsors of the Swedish Skills Team (WorldSkills Sweden) and thus make sure that the team has the best of shoes, so even during the days in London!

The WorldSkills Competition is one of the world’s biggest events. More than 1 000 competitors from more than 50 countries will compete in 45 different professions. By young people measure their strength against each other the professional knowledge increase – so also the exchange between different professions. The goal is to inspire and motivate young people to strive to achieve skills professionalism in world class. During the WorldSkills Competition the Swedish Skills Team is represented by about 30 young people and over 20 professions. From hairdressers, painters, landscape gardeners to plumbers and car painters.

Arbesko will of course be at the championship in London – London – and we can say that there will be full speed at WorldSkills Swedens stand – where we will be! More information about our activities in London will come later on.

More information:
www.yss.se/start
www.worldskillslondon2011.com

We have created a special range of comfortable safety shoes to meet the specific demands of the industry, hygiene being one of them.

The collection is designed for people within, for example, restaurant kitchens and grocery retailers. The various models – white of course – are easy to clean and feature superb shock absorption and slip resistance. Needless to say they offer the right support and comfort for you to cope with a long working day as well as an active lifestyle outside of work.

Our selected range consists of the following models:
ARBESKO 787
ARBESKO 171
ARBESKO 376
BEKINA 31810 STEPLITE X – Wet or sticky splashes, a floor that needs hosing down – sometimes high boots are an absolute must have.
More information about our PU boots

We also have a product folder with details on our range of footwear for the food industry. Please contact our customer service team if you would like us to send you a folder.
Telephone: +46 19 30 66 00
Email: info@arbesko.se

Aldi is a low cost super market with stores across Europe and also in the US and Australia. Aldi Belgium employ 4,500 people.

Needless to say, Arbesko are thrilled to welcome another customer on board!

Arbesko are now able to offer a top quality range of comfortable PU (Polyurethane) safety boots from well known manufacturer Bekina.

PU boots, as opposed to rubber boots, is the number one choice amongst many industries; construction, farming, food industries and other wet environments, which is easy to understand given the superb comfort that they offer.

PU boots offer many decisive advantages:

• 1 kg lighter than rubber boots (per pair)
• Remains pliable down to -30°C.
• Thermo insulation which protects against heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Very durable and excellent resistance against oils, fat and manure.

Three of our models from the new Steplite X range:
BEKINA 31820 STEPLITE X
BEKINA 31810 STEPLITE X
BEKINA 31800 STEPLITE X

In addition we still carry these boots for those of you who work in extreme environments:
BEKINA 31710 AGRILITE
BEKINA 31725 THERMOLITE

For more information please feel free to contact our customer service team.
Telephone: +46 19-30 66 00
E-mail: info@arbesko.se

The film clips, containing everything from tap dancing to back flips with an old Volvo, were published on our Facebook page for people to vote. The winner was Nr 11, Robin whose brave attempts at doing cart wheels got the most votes.

We want to thank all the competitors, and also Statoil who sponsored the event with prizes – generous gift vouchers and engine oil!

We will publish two mini documentaries from Classic Car Week shortly, so stay tuned!