About the company

Year 2000

• Foundation of the company AC Step.

Company history

Year 2010

• August 24 - Foundation of ARTSTEP
• Opening of the first accessories production in the CIS countries
• Introducing innovative plastic shoe accessories on the market plus creating the first collection
• Opening of 5 ARTSTEP branches in Ukraine

Year 2011

• Participation at the international exhibition Leather and shoes with the best stand
• Second collection of innovative plastic shoes accessories release
• Foundation of Style Step company

Year 2012

• The first in the CIS countries production of metal (Zamac) accessories made in centrifugal casting
• Collections release:

Year 2013

• The branded accessories VIP-collection release
• Production of branded products for individual orders start
• Start of the production line for the metal accessories production under pressure

Year 2014

• April 1 - the first shoe accessories supermarket in Ukraine opening in Kharkiv
• Reorganization and opening of updated own trading network
• Introduction of a new collections presentation form - a catalog in the form of a glossy magazine
• Modern product coating technology introduction

Year 2015

• Three stores reorganization in Ukraine and one shoes components supermarket opening
• New direction foundation - ECOJ

Year 2016

• Launch of the zipper producing company ARTZIP
• Start of accessories with stones production
• Opening of the first store in the wholesale market "7 km". The basis of the assortment is garment accessories
• Introdusing of the garment and haberdashery accessories assortment

Year 2017

• Launch of a new project - NGS
• Launch of the project - SALE

Year 2018

• New website version release
• Foundation of a new project Nappaera - the largest genuine leather for shoes and haberdashery supplier.
• Release of the website artzip.com.ua
• Participation in the International Exhibition Leather & Shoes 2018 as within the joint group of companies STEPGROUP stand

Year 2019

• Launch of the ARTSTEP garment accessories and decor line. Participation in the International Exhibition KYIV FASHION 2020;
• Release of the Garment accessories Collection 2020;
• Release of the ARTSTEP Bags accessories Collection;
• Opening of a single showroom in Lviv, now you can buy soles, leather, eco-leather, accessories and equipment in one space;
• Updating of the showroom in Dnipro at the Altayskaya st., 5. Now there is even more assortment, even more convenient and comfortable;
• Showroom "7 km" in Odessa moving to a new location;
• Opening of the second showroom in Brovary, Metalurgiv st., 51;
• Launch of a new project Nano Galvanic System - a full-cycle producing of small-sized products. Release of the website with a complete list of services and products. Participation in 10 major exhibitions in Ukraine.

Year 2020

• A unique zipper constructor ARTZIP has been created;
• Launch of the updated website artzip.com.ua;
• Launch of the new direction ARTWIST - lace production (waxed, cotton, polyester);
• Received the European conformity certificate REACH - for the absence of harmful metals (nickel, lead) in our products;
• Release of the Kids2 accessories collection, Women's and Men's Winter-Spring 2020/2021 collections, Women's and Men's Summer 2021 collections, Garment accessories collection 2021.

Year 2021

• Participation in international exhibitions Kyiv Fashion 2021 (summer and winter season);
• Expansion of the ARTZIP assortment - detachable metal zipper 5 and 8 mm, one-piece zipper 3 mm;
• Opening of a new showroom in the Barabashovo market (Kharkiv, Barabashovo market (pavilion 1502, 1504, landmark is Afghan site);
• Creating of the garment accessories collection 2021;
• Creating and launch of shoes accessories collections: Winter-Autumn 2021-22, Summer 2022.

Year 2022

• Launch of a new line of nylon products - Tactical accessories;
• Development and production of a line of patriotic decor;
• Opening of the ARTSTEP showroom in Khmelnitsky;
• Reconstruction and opening of the ARTSTEP showroom at the Barabashov market in Kharkov;
• Expansion of the ARTZIP range with a 3 mm metal zipper;
• Opening of the first showroom in Turkey (Istanbul) in cooperation with Step Group partners;
• Participation in the international exhibition in Turkey;
• Development and production of a new collection of accessories for women's and men's shoes Winter 2022-23 and Summer 2023.
  

Year 2023

• Expansion of the range of tactical accessories made of polyamide, as well as patriotic decor made of plastisol;
• Development of a collection of accessories for women’s and men’s shoes Autumn/Winter 2023-24 and Summer 2024;
• Development of a 2023 collection of sewing accessories for all types of clothing and haberdashery;
• Release of a general catalog of all ARTSTEP accessories;
• Opening of the second and third showrooms in Turkey (Izmir and Merter) together with partners Step Group.
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2024

• ARTSTEP company participation in Kyiv Fashion 2024 exhibition with an updated range of accessories and decor for clothes.
• ARTSTEP together with partner AC step took part in the international exhibition Lineapelle 2024, which was held in Milan. At which we presented our production capabilities and an updated range of goods to European shoe manufacturers.
• Development and release of collections Autumn-Winter 2024/25, Summer 2025 for men's and women's shoes.
• Development and presentation of a unique collection of accessories for clothes and underwear for the Winter 2024 and Summer 2025 seasons.
• The range of laces for clothes and shoes has been updated. The color palette and size range of laces has been expanded.
• Development of special-purpose accessories for the tactical direction. The range of knee pads and accessories made of polyamide has been expanded.