1959
Greb purchases main competitor, Canada West Shoe Mfg., owner of the KODIAK trademark. The acquisition leads to Greb's launch of its first line of KODIAK-branded work, hunting, and sport boots.
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1910
Co-founded by Charles E. Greb, as Berlin Shoe Mfg. Co. Ltd in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, Canada. Their specialty is mining, logging, and farming boots. By 1916, company is renamed Greb Shoe Co. Ltd. and owned by Charles Greb and his son, Edwin C. Greb.
1938
Despite the trials of the Great Depression, the production facility in Berlin remains open, keeping a community at work. Greb acquires Valentine & Martin Shoe Co. and gains shoe making capabilities.
1957
Greb's new waterproof leather boot with anti-slip tread is approved as the official combat boot of the Canadian Army. A consumer version is marketed under the name Cat Treads.
1992
Kevin Huckle takes over management of Greb International and the KODIAK brand. Company is renamed Kodiak Group Holdings Co.
2002
Kodiak introduces QuadAir shock absorption to athletic-style safety footwear, with a four-chambered encapsulated airbag that creates a quadruple spring system to absorb impact forces—for a new level of comfort.
2004
Kodiak launches KODE 3 work boots featuring Rockfibre® Metal-Free Technology designed completely without metal components, and meeting or exceeding both CSA and ASTM protective footwear standards.
2008
Kodiak Group Holdings Co. is acquired by Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. of Fort Worth, TX and owner of the Dickies Brand, bringing the footwear expertise of Kodiak together with the largest workwear manufacturer in the world.
2010
Kodiak supplies the Canadian Olympic team athletes with an iconic Canadian tradition.
2017
Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. and Kodiak Group Holdings Co. acquired by VF Corporation - one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with brands including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®.
2019
Kodiak re-imagines the iconic ProWorker originally launched in 1992, with the re-launch of the ProWorker Master. Remade in its beloved Norwegian heritage design with its signature pop-out tongue, the ProWorker Master is even more durable than its predecessor.
2020
Kodiak celebrates its 110th anniversary with the launch of the Built for Generations collection. Inspired by our past but made for today, this collection of boots celebrates our storied heritage. Built rugged, trustworthy and crafted with premium waterproof leathers.
2021
Kodiak becomes part of Workwear Outfitters™ - a new stand-alone company with over a dozen brands in its portfolio specializing in workwear apparel and footwear.
2021
Kodiak launches its Built for What Matters initiative, beginning a journey to source more recycled, renewable, and eco-considered materials for use throughout our footwear collections.
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