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Altama Brand awarded $100 mn DoD contract

11 Jul '07
2 min read

Phoenix Footwear Group Inc, a multi-brand footwear, apparel and accessories company, announced that its Altama division has been awarded a new contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) for the purchase of hot weather infantry combat boots. The contract is worth a maximum of $99.0 million over a 5 year period.

Cathy Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc, said, "As a primary combat boot provider to the DoD for over 35 years, this award is clear evidence of Altama's proficiency as a core supplier to the Armed Services and reinforces our leadership position in military and tactical footwear for the duration of the decade. We are pleased to support our men and women serving the country."

Phoenix Footwear acquired Altama in 2004. Altama Footwear has been a prime contractor to the United States Department of Defense for over 35 years, supplying a wide range of military specification (Mil-Spec) footwear to thousands of military personnel worldwide.

Altama markets and distributes its products to federal, state and local agencies, military schools, law enforcement agencies and consumers, among other channels, throughout the U.S. as well as 70 other countries.

Phoenix Footwear Group Inc headquartered in Carlsbad, California, designs, develops and markets a diversified selection of men's and women's dress and casual footwear, belts, personal items, outdoor sportswear and travel apparel.

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