Timeline
1955
Nathan Swartz bought the remaining interest in Abington Shoe Company and welcomed his sons into the company, manufacturing private label shoes for leading brand manufacturers for almost 10 years.
1965
The Swartz family introduced injection-molding technology to the footwear industry. This revolutionary technology fused soles to leather uppers without stitching, producing truly waterproof boots and shoes.
1973
1976
The Company launched its first advertising campaign.
1978
• The Swartz family changed the name of the company to The Timberland Company.
1979
Timberland manufactured its first boat shoe.
1980
Timberland® footwear introduced into first international market: Italy.
1983
Timberland begins field-testing products in the Iditarod® Sled Dog Race.
1986
Nathan's son Sidney Swartz became sole proprietor of the family operation.
1987
• In broadcast media, Timberland introduced a new era by becoming the first boot manufacturer to advertise on national television.
1988
Timberland enters the men's and women's clothing and accessories market.
1989
• Timberland partnered with City Year, Inc., the Boston-based youth "urban peace corps" and model for national youth service, to support community service. Since that time, Timberland has provided over $10 million dollars to City Year, helping them expand their service program to 13 cities across the United States.
1990
• Timberland's first European store opens on New Bond Street in London.
1991
• Timberland introduced its exclusive waterproof leather outerwear and accessories.
1992
• To sustain the communities in which its employees live and work, Timberland developed what later became The Path of Service™ program, a progressive corporate policy offering employees 16 hours paid leave to perform community service.
1993
• Timberland introduced its World Hiker Series of performance hiking gear in the United States, as well as an expanded line of performance marine gear.
1994
• Timberland launched its Model People print campaign, honoring individuals who pull on their boots and make a difference.
1995
Timberland introduced Active Comfort Technology (ACT) system, a comfort system built into many Timberland® shoes that provides the ideal balance of cushioning support for long-term comfort and climate control for footwear and apparel.
1996
Timberland introduces boots and shoes for kids and expands licensing agreements to include a growing watch line, leg wear, day packs and travel gear, gloves and leather care products.
1997
• Timberland increased the benefit of paid employee volunteer time to 40 hours.
1998
• Timberland launched its Beliefs print campaign, which reflected the company's philosophy of "pulling on your boots and making a difference."
2000
Jeffrey Swartz, previously serving as Chief Operating officer of Timberland, became President and CEO.
1999
• Timberland was selected as one of 1998's "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune Magazine.
2000
The Company was recognized with the Community IMPACT! Corporate Leadership Award at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
2001
Timberland announced its first partnership between NASCAR and its Timberland PRO® series line of work boots for working professionals.
2002
• For the 5th consecutive year, Timberland placed on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the year 2001 and was also ranked on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 - The Best Big Companies In America" list for 2001.
2003
Timberland was ranked number five in the apparel category on Fortune Magazine's list of "Most Admired Companies."
2004
• The company highlighted new levels of transparency, including the disclosure of the names and locations of contract factories worldwide, in its 2004 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
2005
• Timberland acquired SmartWool Corporation, a recognized market leader in performance-based merino wool socks.
2006
The company set a new standard for product transparency and increased its efforts to minimize environmental impact by introducing new, more eco-conscious packaging for its footwear products and a "nutritional label" -- product information label that details aspects of the company's environmental and community footprint.
2007
Timberland was named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune magazine for the tenth consecutive year.
2008
• First footwear manufacturer to commercialize Green Rubber™ technology. The Timberland Company has partnered with Green Rubber Inc. to launch two new footwear collections featuring outsoles made using recycled rubber from discarded tires.
2009
• Ranked 8th among Top 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.
2010
• Fast Company magazine's annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors Timberland as one of the world's top businesses. In addition to placing on the overall Innovation All-star list, culled from past Top 50 honorees, Fast Company ranked the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in 24 sectors. Timberland is ranked 4th in the Fashion category and 6th in the Consumer Products category.
2011
• Timberland sponsors #1 ranked Olympic sailing team from Spain, equipping them with Timberland Earthkeepers footwear and apparel.
Source: http://www.timberland.com/en/about-timberland/timeline/
Conceptualize and design footwear that meet trends and leverage the brand DNA of Style, Performance and Green for the consumers of your category.
Shrink Awareness – demonstrate a high degree of security consciousness to protect Timberland’s assets while at the same time not being exposed to danger
Footwear Materials Developer is a key role within the Global Innovation Center (GIC) focused on the research and development of innovative footwear materials to fuel the overall development and design efforts of the footwear innovation team.
Provide support and analysis for the North American wholesale Tree and PRO teams in relation to operating expense forecasts and budgets, customer, gender and channel P&Ls and other ad-hoc analysis as necessary.
This role will provide analytical support to inform the strategic direction across Timberland's product categories which include footwear, apparel and accessories.
As part of Timberland PRO’s Marketing team, develop and implement marketing programs to achieve the strategic goals of the PRO business. Establish control-related standards and procedures.