Dikamar Corp

Employee size

201-500

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Ansonia, OH

Founded

1995

Founded in Portugal in 1995, Dikamar makes polyurethane safety work boots, now producing footwear for the U.S. market at its Ansonia, Ohio facility. Its boots combine European manufacturing experience with American production and are designed for demanding work, including cold, wet, slippery and chemically harsh environments. Dikamar’s U.S.-made footwear serves professionals in agriculture, construction and food processing and meets applicable ASTM requirements.

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