West Coast changes premises
Brazilian shoe manufacturer West Coast is to move to new larger premises by July. Production, which currently takes place at three separate units, will move to a new 6,215m² facility, providing a 20% increase in production and 25% growth in infrastructure.
The West Coast and Cravo & Canela brand owner rejected several incentive proposals from various Brazilian states and the Argentinean government in favour of a proposal made by the
The company expects growth to continue at the current average rate of 20% per year having recorded turnover of R$120 million ($57.8 million) in 2006. It produces 10,000 pairs of ladies' and men's shoes each day and provides direct employment to 350 people.