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USFMA adds Red Wing Shoe Company to growing roster of domestic footwear producers
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce its newest member is Red Wing Shoe Company, a global leader in the design, production and distribution of safety and lifestyle footwear and work apparel.
USFMA is also thrilled to welcome Red Wing Shoe Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO)
USFMA policy chief comments on new trade actions
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – Karlee Popken, USFMA Policy Director, issued the following statement: As the leading voice for domestic footwear manufacturers and the domestic supply chain, the United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA) recognizes that the U.S. footwear industry is highly sensitive to imports, and trade policy including
USFMA Welcomes Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics as Newest Member
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics, a leading producer of highly engineered and high-quality rubber and plastic molds.
The South Dakota company joins USFMA at a turning point for our industry, as we strengthen our collective voice to advocate for
USFMA welcomes Toray Performance Materials
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome as its newest member Toray Performance Materials Corporation, a leading producer of thermoplastic composites for athletic footwear, recreation, and the medical and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Camarillo, California, and employing skilled
USFMA Welcomes Four New Members As National Expansion Continues
WASHINGTON, November 13, 2024 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce the expansion of its national network of producers and suppliers as it takes new strides in strengthening and growing the U.S. manufacturing base.
USFMA joins domestic manufacturers in urging passage of BOOTS Act
WASHINGTON, September, 10, 2024 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to join a coalition of domestic manufacturers in calling on Congress to pass legislation requiring all military personnel be equipped with U.S.-produced footwear.