DefExpo 2016: These boots are made for walking
Noga-Einat Shoe Industries, an Israeli manufacturer, announced at DefExpo 2016 that it has completed construction of a production plant for military footwear.
Noga-Einat built the facility in partnership with Indian company Rahman Group.
‘The companies are expanding their cooperation and increasing their marketing efforts towards the local market,’ a press release stated.
Ora Gilad, general manager at Noga-Einat, commented, ‘We are happy to expand our cooperation with Rahman – an established leader in the manufacture of footwear and leather products – and to complete construction of the high-tech production plant for military shoes, implementing advanced manufacturing techniques. This will
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