We are a company with strong roots and more than 60 years of experience. Our aim is to build on this solid foundation, continuously develop our business and achieve long-term success.
With a strong understanding of our customers’ needs and developments in the footwear market, we respond flexibly to change. We see technological progress, internationalisation and a dynamic competitive environment as opportunities to continuously improve our products and processes.
Lugina Schuhfabrik GmbH takes over the Goldkrone brand.
Lugina Schuhfabrik GmbH celebrates its 60th anniversary. On this occasion the company initiates a big anniversary campaign.
Günther Bauer, son of Willehad Bauer, becomes part of the management of Lugina Schuhfabrik GmbH.
Brand relaunch: Signet redesign and development of a stand-alone visual concept.
50th anniversary: 1.5 million euro investment in a 7,000 sq m photovoltaic plant, which will save up to 350 tonnes of CO2 each year.
Schwanheim becomes the company headquarters – the old buildings are converted into storage.
Expansion of the company premises in Lug to the Schwanheim location.
Partial transfer of production to foreign locations, e.g. in Hungary, Romania and Croatia.
Günther Bauer passes the management of the company onto his son Willehad Bauer. Expansion continues.
Launch of the WALDLÄUFER brand – inspired by the Gabriel Ferry story of the same name. The image of a North American trapper adorns every WALDLÄUFER shoe from this point onwards.
Introduction of innovative products with durable yet comfortable crepe soles.
Founding of Lugina Schuhfabrik GmbH. The name is inspired by Lake Lugano in southern Switzerland – a renowned sailing location.
