In a recent SIC Notícias report on the Portuguese footwear industry, it was revealed that, although the sector is facing a decline in exports, there is growing optimism about the future, especially for the year 2025.
TheFFI Group,as a partner in the FAIST project, welcomed the SIC Notícias team to its facilities to showcase the technological developments at its industrial park and to allow our CEO, Fernando Ferro, to share his insights in an interview.
We stand out as a leading group in this transformation, integrating automation and artificial intelligence into our production processes—a result of the synergy among the group’s companies. This commitment to modernization not only strengthens our market position but also creates significant value for our partners and customers.
As a result of the partnership between Fernando Ferro & Irmão and DCSI (a company in the FFI group), we have been implementing industrial automation solutions that not only increase the efficiency of our processes but also improve the quality of our final products. This automation is essential for responding quickly to market demands, allowing us to adapt to changes and maximize productivity—which is crucial in the face of challenges.
In addition, Techlasts(a brand of Fernando Ferro & Irmão, S.A.) stands out for its development of high-precision lasts and molds, providing added value to footwear companies. By offering customized and innovative lasts, we help our partners produce footwear with superior design and functionality, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Portuguese footwear in the international market.
To better understand the context of the industry and how Fernando Ferro & Irmão is contributing to its modernization, we invite you to watch the full report via the following link, starting at the 5:50 mark: SIC Notícias – Portuguese Footwear.
In these challenging times, we believe that innovation and resilience are key to the success of the footwear industry, and we are committed to leading this positive transformation.
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