Shoe Service Institute of America

FOR THE SHOE REPAIR INDUSTRY

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SSIA Industry News

100th Anniversary Video Posted to Web

SSIA's is a 25-minute historical perspective produced for SSIA's 100th anniversary in 2004. If you have the time, it includes a lot of history about the association and the shoe repair industry. DETAILS

How to improve the quality of your trade and achieve award-winning repairs in the Silver Cup Competition.

This informative DVD contains tips and tricks geared towards helping you meet the shoe repair challenges of today’s footwear. Presented by Robert DiRinaldo, first place 1986 orthopedic shoe contest, first place 1987 Grand Silver Cup winner, first place 2004 100th Anniversary (Best of the Best) contest, and judge for the past twenty years of the Silver Cup contest, this DVD has been hailed as “the best educational video to date.”

To order this DVD send a check or money order for $34.95 ($29.95 + $5.00 shipping) to:

Robert DiRinaldo
DiRinaldo's Shoe Service
512 Cavitt Avenue
Trafford, PA 15085
Tel: (412) 372-7685

SSIA Bags Now Available

SSIA bags are now available from your member wholesaler. The bags are white with the SSIA logo and slogan, "If the shoe fits, repair it." They make an attractive package in which to give your work back to your customers.

To order your bags, contact your SSIA member wholesaler.

SSIA Wholesalers, Suppliers who Support You

You're committed to the shoe repair industry. Why not buy your products from the SSIA-member wholesalers and suppliers who support you.

Click here for a list of SSIA member wholesalers

Click here for a list of SSIA member suppliers

Group Health Insurance Available to SSIA Members

The Shoe Service Institute of America has entered into an agreement with healthinsurance.com to provide health and dental benefits to retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in the industry. DETAILS

Member Headlines

SSIA members submit your press releases to webmaster@ssia.info.