Shoemaker Wellco's gets delivery extension for boots from DoD
08 Feb '06
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Shoemaker Wellco Enterprises Inc announced that the US Department of Defense has extended the delivery dates on boot orders under its contracts.
The original delivery dates for boot shipments in April through June 2006 have been extended to May through August 2006.
Wellco was informed that the Army's current usage of boots is lower than the rate projected when the orders were issued to Wellco.
This is only an extension of the shipping date.
No orders or contracts have been cancelled.
Wellco has adjusted its production rate accordingly.
Wellco Enterprises Inc began operations in Waynesville NC, Ro-Search Inc a subsidiary, develops shoe manufacturing processes and licenses its technology to other manufactures world-wide.
Introduced a new line of combat boots incorporating running-shoe technology.
Blast protective boot and over boot enhanced by incorporating polyurethane injection, combined with rubber in the tread area for traction and wear.
Opened Combat Footgear, etc by Wellco at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.