 The shoemaking industry in Fengyuan originated the development of the rubber industry one hundred years ago. At first, Mr. Luofu recommended the manufacturing technique from Japan, and then Japanese recommended the research and study technology of the machinery for the ironworks, the first rubber manufactory was established and named ¡§Fengyuan Rubber Factory¡¨ where produced rubber and rubber shoes only.
Later, the shoe factory was established one after another, some national factories with famous brand also came here to build the factory. At that time, the products in Fengyuan exported a lot and earned lots of foreign exchange for Taiwan . It could be the big hero of the economical miracle in Taiwan .
During the ten years, the market in mainland China has been opened and most of the factories have moved there. However, there are still some factories proceed the research and design and Expect another spring of the shoemaking industry is coming.
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