On September the 24th and 25th, 2024, one of the most important events in the international footwear industry opened its doors: the DESMA House Fair.

Alongside 56 international co-exhibitors, the Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V. (PFI) presented its extensive expertise to over 750 guests and exchanged ideas with international industry...

Last Friday, the annual summer party of the Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V. took place - a special day to celebrate team spirit and shared successes alongside delicious food and drinks.

On behalf of Kathis Shoes, PFI used its extensive expertise in shoe development to develop a fashionable and aesthetically pleasing shoe model for women with larger feet. A particular focus was placed on ensuring that the shoes were not only functional and comfortable, but also stylish and elegant - a requirement that is particularly important when...

On 21st August 2024, the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister for Labour, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalisation, Dörte Schall, visited PFI in its department ISC (International Shoe Competence Center).

Every year a new tradition is cultivated: The Wortmann Group sends its trainees to the Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V. (PFI) for an intensive insight into the world of shoe manufacturing and testing. On 20th August, 12 young talents from Detmold took advantage of the PFI's expertise to deepen their knowledge.