Startup company Small Foot managed to make his first big deal to the end of December will sell 350 pairs of snowshoes innovative British Army.
By Small Foot commented that this transaction is the second year running. "In 2014. We sent our snowshoes for testing English expert who teaches rangers how to survive in extreme conditions. In 2015. British government approached us and bought 25 pairs of snowshoes - again for testing, and this year our English partner register our snowshoes as a product that any army, NATO can use "- said Ivan Kolev, co-owner of Small Foot.
Last month, the company was notified of the order and deposit received by the deadline for implementation is end of December. The deal is wholesale and Small Foot commented that the amount is not huge. However, this is a huge step forward for startup and its leadership are hoping that their innovative snowshoes will replace ordinary plastic ones supplied for the survival of the British Army.
Bulgarian company, however, does not stop here. Currently Small Foot develop new product - kalohodki. They will be made on the same principle as snowshoes and are lightweight, inflatable and customizable. Kalohodkite will be allocated to areas affected by floods, when it comes to wading in deep mud. Kalohodkite will provide direct contact between the sole and the ground, making them extremely comfortable footing.
Currently the Small Foot no production, only developments making their products are entrusted to outside companies. The company, however, apply for OP "Innovation and Competitiveness" to purchase equipment and start their own proizvodsto of better quality and cheaper products.
Currently, a pair of snowshoes company cost between 150 and 250 euros, depending on the model. By Small Foot want their products become cheaper and accessible and increase revenues. The company compared its sales by 2014. When reporting 119 thousand. Lev revenues with those from 2015, which is almost double - about 220 thousand. Lev
"Our ambition is in 2016. to increase fivefold revenue and continue to grow at this rate in the future. "- said Ivan Kolev.