Szamos Cipoipari es Kereskedelmi Kft. (Hungary)

Szamos Cipoipari es Kereskedelmi Kft. is located in Csenger, the easternmost city in Hungary. The company was established in 1990 and currently employs over 370 people, making it the largest employer in the region. Their manufacturing consists of both contract work and the production of their own branded children's shoes. They primarily provide contract work for German and Austrian companies such as Josef Seibel G.m.b.H., Lugina G.M.B.h, and Waldviertler G.m.b.H. The company produces 500,000 pairs of shoes annually. In 2007, Szamos Kft. introduced their own Hungarian brand called "Szamos Kölyök," offering a wide range of children's shoes from sizes 17 to 40. They prioritize using natural materials and meeting high-quality standards to provide healthy footwear for children. Their children's shoes are made from genuine leather and adhere to strict quality requirements using advanced technology. In addition to classic flat shoes, they also produce supinated or outwardly inclined sole shoes, which contribute to the healthy development and preservation of children's feet. These supinated shoes are registered as "Medical Devices" and can be reimbursed by health funds. The children's shoes are made entirely from genuine leather and the product range includes slippers, sandals, strap shoes, ballerinas, half shoes, Tex waterproof boots, leather-lined boots, and boots. They manufacture flat shoes for boys and girls from size 17 to 40, while supinated shoes are produced from size 18 to 35. The company offers various colors, decorations, and accessories to cater to different fashion trends and age groups. Many models are equipped with toe protectors to increase durability against external factors. Szamos Kft. exclusively sells children's shoes through retail channels, and individual customers can purchase them from authorized retailers. The company has received several awards, including the prestigious Hungarian Product Grand Prize and the North Alföld Innovation Award for their supinated product line in 2015. In 2018, Szamos Kft. was recognized in three categories of the HungarianBrands awards: Excellent Consumer Brand, Innovative Brand, and Excellent Business Brand. Additionally, their supinated product line received the Value and Quality Grand Prize recognition in 2018.