Economic Analysis

History of Timberland

The birth of "Timberland" begins with Nathan Swartz, a young boot making apprentice ‘stitcher' in 1918. At ten years of age the owner of the Abington Shoe Company took a chance and hired a much-needed young helper to learn the craft of boot making. Nathan's job responsibilities included stitching seams, cutting leather, attaching soles and perfecting the art of boot making. Thrity-four years later, Nathan furthered his interest in boot making by purchasing half of the Abington Shoe Company. In 1955 he purchased the remaining 50% of the company and made it a family owned business.

From 1918 to the late 1950's waterproof boots were not quite waterproof. Think about it, can a boot really be waterproof if someone had to stitch the soles by hand? The Swartz family patent and introduced a new injection-molding technology that revolutionize the shoe industry. This new technology all but eliminated the stitching process. This technology......

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Title: Economic Analysis Of Timberland
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