In 1997, José Machado, a businessman with a background from the textile industry, joined two partners and launched a new business. A small venture, which started with only 12 employees, spread across several sections (cutting, sewing and assembly) and a production capacity of 100 pairs of men's shoes per day. Two years later, it started the production of women's shoes. With modern technology installed in the factory, Macosmi created the brand Coqueterra, and became very active in the international markets. Participation in international fairs and a close follow up in the new markets was the focus of the management.

A strong team always focused on the constant improvement of the manufacturing process has led Macosmi to several stages of investment across its history, and although 2001 represented a set back to the company with the instability felt in the US after the 9/11, a couple of years later the company invested heavily in new manufacturing processes aimed at increasing its capacity and allowing quick response and more flexibility. In 2013, new investments resulted in a duplication of the manufacturing capacity to 1 600 pairs per day.

On a yearly basis Macosmi manufactures 380 thousand pairs and exports roughly 98% of its production to 600 selling points distributed across 19 countries. Currently the company has a turnover in the order of 12 million euros and aims to reach 15 million euros by the end of the current year and 20 million euros next year. According to José Machado, the main objective of the company is to become a global reference: “We have the structure, the strategy and growth opportunities and we aim to be an international reference”.

For more information about Mascomi please refer to the company’s website.