Francisco Mendi

Francisco Mendi is a pioneering safety footwear manufacturer based in La Rioja. The company, founded in 1953, is characterised by its rigour, innovation and its ability to adapt to the market. Its factory is located in Logroño (La Rioja) and covers an area of 11,000 square metres, of which 6,000 are allocated to production, logistics and services. Its team of highly qualified professionals has extensive experience in the sector. This integration provides financial strength to the company, promotes its investment capacity and allows for growth to take place in the midst of an economic crisis. It also entails the optimisation of production resources, technical design support and a greater capacity for research and development. The support of Lemaitre Sécurité will strengthen the presence of Francisco Mendi in national and international markets. The product range currently offered by Francisco Mendi, which includes leading brands in Spain, such as Mendi, Vulcapros and Ofma, will be extended through the incorporation of new internationally renowned firms such as Stanley and Lemaitre. The French multinational has gained a key strategic partner in Francisco Mendi. Through this operation, Lemaitre Sécurité will strengthen its position throughout the whole of Europe, with a major presence in four of its biggest markets: France, Germany, Italy and Spain. It will also benefit from the experience gained by the Riojan firm in terms of business and commercial management, a key issue in the materialisation of this integration.