Press Release 1015Date of issue: ** November 2016

NORTHWEST FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES CHOOSE GOLIATH FIRE BOOTS IN NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Goliath Footwear Ltd has been awarded a framework contract by Merseyside Fire & Rescue

Service on behalf of North West Fire & Rescue Services to supply YDS CROSSTECH® Fire

boots, Pluto NFSR1115 and Talos NFSR1116.

The framework agreement worth around £400,000 will make YDS leather Firefighter boots

available to Fire and Rescue services such as Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire,

Cumbria, Cheshire, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Services and Liverpool

Airport fire crews.

The region has selected the ‘Pluto’ and Talos fire boots which feature a dual density injected

rubber sole technology, which because of materials and manufacturing process, gives the boot

incredible upper and sole bond strength and durability in the harshest environments. ‘Pluto’

uses the most advanced membrane system, CROSSTECH® fabrics manufactured by GORE,

which protects the wearer from blood and body fluid penetration in combination with

waterproofness, breathability and chemical protection. Amongst the protective features is cut

resistant material to the uppers and an L-Protection® textile nail-proof midsole to resist

puncturing and lacerations to the boot.

Lindsey Savage, Purchasing Commodity Manager, from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service said

“following a full evaluation which involved wearer trials carried out over several months by

firefighters across the region, the North West was very pleased to announce that the contract for

both Pull On and Quick Release Fire Boots was awarded to Goliath Footwear. The products

afford the wearers comfort and offers value for money whilst maintaining an excellent standard

of safety”

Richard Habany, Sales and Operations Director for Goliath Footwear explained “We are

delighted to be continuing the supply of YDS Fireboots to the North West region from our UK

facility. We work very hard to keep a strong communicative relationship with the North West

team to make sure we are delivering the highest performing product and service in line with their

expectations.’

Thousands of YDS fire boots are being stocked in the Goliath Footwear distribution centre in

West Yorkshire ready to service the North West Region for the duration of the 3 year (plus 1

optional year) contract.

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Images available

Image – Pluto CROSSTECH® FIRE BOOT (code NFSR1115)

Image – Talos CROSSTECH® FIRE BOOT (code NFSR1116)

Image – Pluto CROSSTECH® FIRE BOOT (code NFSR1115)

Image – Talos CROSSTECH® FIRE BOOT (code NFSR1116)

About YDS:

YDS is one of the largest manufacturers of military and work safety footwear across the world, producing 10,000 pairs of boots and shoes every day and are the largest manufacturer and supplier of Police and Military Footwear in Europe. They manufacture footwear dedicated to fire, police, ambulance, military and specialist industrial working environments and are actively marketing these in the UK.

YDS sales and distribution facility, Goliath Footwear Ltd, is based in West Yorkshire, UK, for all UK and export enquiries. Goliath Footwear Ltd also has an established safety footwear business for the industrial sector.

About CROSSTECH® Footwear:

If the risk assessment of the operating environment addresses the need for durable protection against blood and body fluids, CROSSTECH® laminates provide the solution. CROSSTECH® laminates are the most durable blood and body fluid penetration resistant and breathable moisture barrier.

Durable penetration resistance from blood borne pathogens Superior liquid penetration resistance Breathable comfort Increased chemical protection Extremely durable Easy to care for

Protective leather boots engineered with CROSSTECH® footwear laminates give firefighters and rescue professionals safer mobility and better agility than heavy rubber boots. CROSSTECH® footwear laminates offer superior liquid penetration and thermal protection, while reducing moisture condensation for drier, more comfortable feet.

GORE, CROSSTECH and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates. ©2013 W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH.

Marketing / Separation Requests:

Please contact Abigail SteeleTel: 07837 539841

Product trial requests / info

Call Richard Habany on 01274 860380Email: richard.habany@goliath.co.uk