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Rossi Boots

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Boot makers

Founded in Australia by Arthur Rossiter in 1910. Rossi boots are made in Australia. In 2020, after 110 years of family ownership, the Rossiter family sold 80% of the company, 50% to Propel Group and 30% to Adelaide-based private investment company, GP Securities.

Company Ownership

Rossiters Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      
  Propel Group Pty Ltd   
   owns 50% of Rossiters Pty Ltd  
AUS     website      facebook   

Apparel & fashion

Parent company of RB Sellars, Driza-Bone and Rossi Boots.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Rossiters Pty Ltd
Environment Previous Packaging Covenant signatory
This company was a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation. However in 2020 they were withdrawn for not meeting one or more of their APCO Member obligations.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2022)
Social Previous ethical clothing australia accreditation
This company was previously accredited and licensed to display the 'Ethical Clothing Australia' Trade Mark on their Australian-made garments, which ensures Australian workers receive fair wages and decent conditions. Their accreditation ceased in Dec 2015.
Source: Ethical Clothing Australia (2016)
Propel Group Pty Ltd
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on the last item of its FAQ page on its website.
Source: company website (2021)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 84 Sir Donald Bradman Dve, Hilton, SA, 5033, Australia
Phone 08 8352 7844
Email rossi@rossiboots.com.au
Website www.rossiboots.com.au

Products / Brands

Rossi Boots
Rossi Work Boots


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