• Voran SportSafe aims to provide excellent feedback, comfort and durability
• BASF's Infinergy®, a high-performance feedback material used in the midsole of shoes
• Infinergy® makes its debut in the South American market through a partnership with Maincal
The new safety shoe series Voran SportSafe launched by Maincal enables safety shoe users to move and work comfortably. Infinergy® enhances Voran SportSafe safety shoes through excellent feedback speed, comfort and durability.
SportSafe Energy is designed for workers in the automotive, food, logistics industries and other challenging work areas that require long-term comfort. The design is versatile, allowing individuals to wear the same pair of shoes in the workplace and outside the workplace.
"This release is the result of an innovative strategy through which we enable our products to be applied in major industries in South America. The alliance with BASF and the integration of its unique technology into Voran's SportSafe Energy product line will cause The great expectations of the market. This will also help us formulate an expansion plan to the international market and contribute to the company's annual growth." Maincal Commercial Director Pablo López Calí said.
Energy 420G, the flagship model of the Voran SportSafe series, won the international award "Best Display Award" at the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo. This is an annual event that brings together leaders in the field of industrial safety in the United States.
BASF's Elastopan® is also used in Ultragrip Sole technology, which provides greater adhesion and slip resistance on the most demanding surfaces. Ultralight® polyurethane is another feature used in this technology, which can bring greater comfort, durability and lightness to shoes.
"It is not easy to combine new technology and design, but we are honored to face this challenge together with a leading safety shoe manufacturer in Argentina. Maincal has contributed its own innovation laboratory, design team and production of 300 employees And BASF provides leading technology that can provide excellent comfort and long-term durability." said Juan Martin Nasi, a polyurethane expert for BASF’s South American functional materials.
In addition to the sporty look and feel, SportSafe is also equipped with an aluminum toe cap, which is 40% lighter than traditional steel. It has high visibility and reflectivity, so it provides additional safety features. The design of the sole is inspired by natural foot movement, which can provide greater stability while reducing fatigue.
Eight SportSafe safety shoes will be released in different colors, with textile and leather upper options. All of these will be available online and in the Maincal distributor network.