The Josef Seibel Group expands its Hungarian shoe production capacity

Published: 29 May, 2011

The Josef Seibel Group has expanded its Hungarian shoe production capacity in Csenger with an investment worth €4.44 million. The boost was necessitated because the group has decided, as a result of increasing costs and more limited production control, to transfer part of its manufacturing back from Asia and Moldova to the Josef Seibel Group Company based in Hungary.

The last new direct injection machine will be installed in May in the plant where Josef Seibel Group carried out the upgrade. This will double the existing production capacity.

The Csenger facility will produce 8,000 pairs of footwear a day when production is at full capacity. The construction of the newest 1,800 square-metre plant cost some €1.04 million and the company spent €3.41 million on direct injection moulding machines used to produce soles for the groups product ranges.

The facility, which has created 80 jobs, is currently in a trial period to ensure that maximum capacity delivers the quality that the group demands.

Martin Ingram, Managing Director of the Josef Seibel Group in the UK and Ireland, comments “The Josef Seibel Group has long been committed to producing footwear within Europe from where its original manufacturing base grew. The Company has the flexibility to relocate its production locations quickly in reaction to cost differentials whilst maintaining the quality of production expected by customers and consumers alike.”

For more information call the UK office on 01603 307860 or email enquiries@josefseibel.co.uk. www.josefseibel.co.uk

Press information:

Jennie Petchey

Brand Development Manager

01603 307860

jennie.petchey@josefseibel.co.uk

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