Safety First N°06 May 2026 MpaStyle

Safety First (May 2026): How Machinery and Industrial Moulding Are Revolutionizing PPE

Safety First stands as the benchmark publication for excellence in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sector, providing an in-depth focus on cutting-edge materials, components, and technologies.

While most of the market focuses exclusively on the design of the finished product, this new bilingual edition published by Mpa Style makes a strategic, disruptive choice. The spotlight shifts to what happens "behind the scenes": machinery engineering and moulding technologies. Indeed, without the evolution of industrial mechanics, the current revolution in PPE comfort, safety, and lightweight design would simply not be possible.

Wintech and the WEX Revolution: The EVA Moulding That Changes the Game

At the forefront of this technological transformation is Wintech Injection Moulding Technology, a company positioning itself as an absolute leader in the sector thanks to pioneering solutions for safety footwear production. All eyes are on the extraordinary innovation of the WEX machine, the world's first technology capable of moulding safety boots in two-tone and dual-density EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate).

Until now, the use of EVA in safety boots was heavily restricted by the inability to differentiate the structure of the upper shaft from that of the outsole. With WEX technology, Wintech solves this industrial limitation: it is now possible to produce a single-piece boot that ensures the extreme lightness and flexibility of EVA on the body of the shoe, combined with a differentiated density outsole that guarantees excellent grip and high wear resistance. Furthermore, Wintech's engineering answers a fundamental mandate of modern manufacturing by reducing waste and optimizing the energy efficiency of the moulding process, making it natively more sustainable and competitive.

Alongside the WEX system, Wintech continues to dominate the market with its renowned WF Series, a line of machines dedicated to the production of polyurethane (PU) boots. Through direct PU injection onto uppers or the moulding of work boots, these technologies offer manufacturers all-round solutions capable of combining millimeter precision with high productivity.

From Laboratories to the Factory Floor: Automation and Supply Chain Digitalization

The evolution of machinery moves in parallel with the growth of skills and the digitalization of the supply chain—topics widely covered in this edition of Safety First:

The Danese-Zwaans Integration: A strategic operation centered on the transfer of industrial mechanical know-how. Danese's acquisition of Zwaans Transbelt systems enriches its Tannery.Equipment division, offering the material processing sector high-availability spare parts and rapid on-site technical support.

Automation in Testing with Centrocot: The world of certification and testing is also becoming mechanical and computerized. Centrocot presents avant-garde methodologies that utilize computerized thermal and sweating mannequins to simulate human perspiration and movement within PPE, validating materials under extreme conditions prior to industrialization.

The Challenge of Automated Logistics: In an exclusive interview with Franco Morganti (CEO of Kapriol), it emerges how digitalization is transforming warehouse management. A prime example is the model of their British partner Footshure, capable of managing over 1.6 million pairs of shoes in stock and fulfilling orders in just 24 hours thanks to impressive automated warehouses structured across three floors.

This issue of Safety First proves that the safety of the modern worker is no longer decided solely in design studios but is born directly from the efficiency and technological innovation of manufacturing machinery.

Editorial Specifications & Details
Publisher: Mpa Style
Industry Sector: Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Frequency: 4 annual issues (February, May, September, November)
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