User:Keun84/sandbox
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Footwear, Apparel, Accessories |
| Founded | 1988.8.8 |
| Founder | Dong Chil Kwon (Chairman & CEO) |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Footwear, sportswear, sports goods, hiking boots |
Production output | South Korea, China |
Number of employees | 2,000 (average, 2012) |
| Website | www |
Treksta, Inc (Also known has TrekSta) is a Korean multinational corporation that produces outdoor sports footwear, clothing, and accessories. [1]The company is headquartered in Busan, South Korea, and the design office for Treksta Apparel is based in Seoul, South Korea. Treksta has multiple factories in Busan, South Korea and Tenjin, China. As of 2012, Treksta, Inc has around 2,000 employees and distributes its products in more than 20 Countries.
History[edit]
Treksta, Inc. founder Dong Chil Kwon established Dong Ho, Ltd in 1988.8.8.[2] In 1991, changed the company name to Sung Ho, Co.[2]In 1993, Sung Ho Co. started to manufacture and develop K2 in-line skates.[2]In 1994, Sung Ho Co. created its own brand 'Treksta'.[2]In December 1997, launched second line 'Leisure Time.'[2]In 2004, launched Treksta Apparel. [2] In 2005, created its own outsole brand 'Hypergrip' [2] In 2007, combined all the company under 'Treksta. Inc [2]
Innovation[edit]
Treksta is known for its innovation and leading technology in footwear.
- 1995, Treksta developed the first soft inline skate boots with K2.[3][4]
- 1999, Treksta developed ‘Digital Shoe’ line that allowed customers to scan their feet to make custom made shoes. [5]
- 2005, Treksta developed 'Independent Suspension Technology'(IST) concept from the car system. [6]
- 2006, Treksta developed IceLock technology for Hypergrip using glassfiber and special rubber compound[7]
- 2010, Treksta developed 'nest FIT' technology.[8][8]