The footwear company from Felgueiras produces winter footwear

Onix is a footwear company based in Felgueiras, 50 kilometres from Porto. With three decades of experience, it specialises in the production of winter footwear.

"Our footwear is designed for cold countries. When we develop a collection, we favour the latest market trends, always ensuring the production of high-quality items, with comfort characteristics, but that at the same time resist low temperatures and are waterproof”, says Pedro Vaz.

According to the company’s commercial manager, it was only natural to focus on the North American market. "It’s directly related to the weather conditions and to the fact that it’s a very demanding but fair market which, when we fulfil expectations, allows us to build customer loyalty”. "It’s a long road, but a rewarding one”, underlines Pedro Vaz.

For Pedro Vaz, "Made in Portugal is highly valued and respected and, in our opinion, it’s an asset”. To achieve this, companies should seek, as Onix does, "a mix of older, more experienced employees who have accumulated know-how, with a younger generation who is keen to learn”. In addition, market experience, development capacity and even services can ultimately make a difference in the market.