On 21st August 2024, the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister for Labour, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalisation, Dörte Schall, visited PFI in its department ISC (International Shoe Competence Center).
During her visit, the Minister was given a comprehensive insight into the shoe manufacturing processes that are taught and further developed at the ISC. Steffen Eichhorn, Head of Department at the ISC, presented the entire production process, from model development to the digital innovations that are revolutionising the industry. The demonstration of how digital simulations now support traditional mould development was particularly impressive.
The ISC also offers training courses and seminars on a variety of topics such as biomechanics, carbon footprint in footwear production and sustainability management in order to actively shape the future of the footwear industry.