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October 15, 2007
Wellco Enterprises Providing Quality for 60 Years
1941
Wellco Enterprises Inc. began operations in Waynesville, NC. Ro-Search Inc. a subsidiary, develops shoe manufacturing processesand licenses its technology toothermanufactures world-wide.
1965
First Vietnam Jungle Boot contract awarded. Wellco production reached 5000 pairs per day. Ro-Search supplied technology
to equipment to eleven other manufacturers.
Vulcanized DMS
(Direct Molded Sole) construction is designed for maximum bond and durability.
1968
With U.S. Army Natick R&D Center, Wellco and Ro-Search developed the first general purpose all-leather DMS (Direct Molded Sole) combat boot.
1970
First blast protective overboot developed by Ro-Search for use in mine clearance operations. Subsequently developed blast protective boot for wear in mine infested areas.
1984-1985
Present Army Water-Repellent Combat Boot developed by Wellco/Ro-Search and selected from among seven prototypes entered in a ‘walk-off’ competition.
1988-1991
Developed prototype Desert Boot, subsequently modified to incorporate improvements specified by General Norman Schwarzkopf and placed in production in record time for Operation Desert Storm.
1999
Completed final phase of 1995 Contract awarded by U.S. Army Natick to develop a boot that would reduce foot injuries through the use of running shoe technology. Achieved 30% reduction in injuries.
2000
Introduced a new line of combat boots incorporating running-shoe technology.
Blast protective boot and overboot enhanced by incorporating polyurethane injection, combined with rubber in the tread area for traction and wear.
General
Ro-Search has supplied technology and equipment for combat boot production for the Armed Forces of numerous countries outside of the U.S. Wellco supplies Hot Weather Boots, Desert Boots, and Blast Protective footwear to the Armed Forces of a number of countries, in addition to the U.S., the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
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