Gewinnung der europaweiten Ausschreibung für das Österreichische Bundesheer
Company handover to managing director Dr Horst König
The BOA® lacing system is introduced
Foundation of Rukapol International in Romania System certified according to ISO 14001:2015
System certified according to ISO 9001:2015
Introduction of the Rukapol®_Senso_System
Foot measurement and introduction of the Rukapol® 5 width system for the first time in all of Austria
Introduction of “PODOS”, the safety shoe with podological structure
Development of the 10-point health concept
Icebreaker Boots, heatable work shoes “Karl Ritter von Ghega Prize”, Lower Austrian Innovation Prize for Icebreaker Boots.
Flexing boots; low shoes and half-boots with flexible instep fit.
Flexogrip sole, 99% absorption of bounce energy, 87% absorption of impact energy in the ball area.
State approval for the use of the national coat of arms
Modernisation and expansion of the shoe manufactory in Ramingdorf.
Development of the 10-level Rukapol® safety concept for occupational safety.
Special boots for voestalpine, fireproof up to 1750°C.
Extension of the production plant in Ramingdorf.
New production facility in Ramingdorf near Steyr.
Company foundation;
Katharina and Rudolf Karner found the polishing wheel manufacturer RUdolf KArner POLishing wheels in Steyr. At the same time, Rukapol produces industrial clothing, clogs, gloves