YIKODEEN Case Studies
Case Studies

Real Problems.
Real Solutions.

We don’t just sell safety boots. We analyse your work environment, identify every hazard, engineer the right certified solution, guarantee the result — and sell safety as a service.

NBC bottling plant YIKODEEN
Case Study 01 · FMCG / Bottling
Nigerian Bottling
Company (NBC)

NBC operates one of Nigeria’s most demanding production environments at their Ikeja, Lagos plant. When NBC approached YIKODEEN, a single boot type was deployed across all departments — creating compliance gaps, mismatched protection, and discomfort. Our team conducted Nigeria’s first comprehensive multi-zone hazard audit for a bottling company.

6 Hazard Zones Identified
Reusable Glass Bottle Section — shattered glass, water accumulation, slip and puncture risk
Syrup Room — slippery epoxy flooring, high water pressure, caustic chemical exposure
Iron Removal Plant — iron residues, heavy water exposure, metal corrosion risk
Electrical Panel Rooms — arc flash risk, electric shock potential up to 1000V
PET Line — dry floor, minimal hazards, comfort critical for long shifts
Driver Operations — prolonged sitting, need for lightweight flexible protection
HYDROX SW-209
Glass Bottle & IRP
Waterproof, SRC, ESD, HRO, Kevlar anti-puncture — EN ISO 20345:2022 S3S WP
GLUCO SW-109
Syrup Room
Slip-on, ESD, HRO, SON MANCAP. Composite toecap, slip-resistant PU — S3S SR
OMARI FW-009
PET Line
Ultra-lightweight, Kevlar anti-puncture, composite toe, ESD — S1PS SR HRO ESD
RAINIER FW-2604
Electrical Panels
ESD, SRC, HRO, Kevlar anti-puncture, microfibre — S3S SRC ESD HRO
6
Zones Assessed
4
Custom Solutions
100%
Compliant
The YIKODEEN Approach

One Facility. Six Hazard Zones.
Four Engineered Solutions.

The old approach: one boot for every worker. The YIKODEEN approach: comprehensive hazard audit, zone mapping, and a tailored certified solution using products from our catalogue for every role. Every solution backed by our Safety as a Service guarantee.

“YIKODEEN didn’t just supply us with boots. They came to our plant, mapped every hazard zone, and delivered a customised certified solution for each one. For the first time, every worker is wearing exactly the right protection for their environment.”
— HSE Manager, Nigerian Bottling Company, Ikeja Lagos
Dangote Group YIKODEEN
Case Study 02 · Heavy Industry
Dangote Group —
Cement, Sugar & Salt

Dangote Group operates across Nigeria’s most hazardous heavy industrial environments — limestone quarries, cement kilns, salt refineries and sugar packaging plants. Their challenge: previous suppliers routinely failed delivery deadlines, and off-the-shelf boots weren’t engineered for their specific chemical and mechanical hazards.

Operational Challenges Identified
Cement Plants — limestone dust, caustic alkaline pH, crush and puncture hazards, heat up to 300°C
Sugar & Packaging — sugar dust, wet floors, heavy machinery, electrical exposure
Salt Plants — corrosive brine, chronic wet conditions, chemical splash risk
Supply chain failure — previous suppliers missing deadlines, creating HSE gaps
One-size approach — single boot across all facilities, wrong specification in each
HYDROX SW-209
Salt & Chemical Plants
Waterproof, SRC, ESD, Kevlar. ISO 20345:2022 S3S WP SON MANCAP
FORGE SW-101
Packaging Lines
Steel toecap and midsole, ESD, HRO, SON MANCAP — S3S SR ESD
PEAK FW-2605
Engineering
EH electrical hazard, Kevlar + steel midsole, SRC — S3S EH HRO SR
GLUCO SW-109
Cement Plants
Slip-on, ESD, HRO, non-metallic, SON MANCAP — S3S SR ESD HRO
4
Facility Types
Zero
Supply Failures
100%
On-Time
Safety as a Service

Not Just a Supplier.
A Safety Partner — Guaranteed.

The Dangote engagement introduced YIKODEEN’s Safety as a Service model. Rather than a transactional purchase: hazard audit → product engineering → on-time delivery guarantee → usage monitoring → replacement scheduling. Zero preventable injuries. Zero compliance gaps. Zero supply failures.

4
Facility Types
100%
On-Time Record
ISO
20345:2022
SaaS
Safety as a Service
“Previous suppliers couldn’t keep up with our scale. YIKODEEN not only delivered on time, every time — they built boots engineered specifically for our cement and chemical plants. This is what a supply partnership looks like.”
— Head of HSE, Dangote Group Operations, Nigeria
NLNG Train 7 YIKODEEN
Case Study 03 · Oil & Gas · LNG
NLNG Train 7 —
Saipem & Daewoo

The Nigeria LNG Train 7 project was one of Nigeria’s most significant industrial undertakings. Saipem and Daewoo needed to equip thousands of workers with certified safety footwear. Imported European boots were expensive, inconsistent in quality, and slow to arrive. NCDMB compliance required locally manufactured PPE where certified alternatives exist.

The Challenge
Cost pressure — imported European boots pricing the project over budget
Quality inconsistency — boots arriving damaged or degraded after long import journeys
Lead times — 8–12 week import timelines disrupting project schedules
NCDMB compliance — regulations mandated locally manufactured PPE where available
Dual certification required — both ISO 20345:2022 and ASTM F2413 for international compliance
BUFFALO GS-86+
Primary Rigger Boot
S7S SR · ISO 20345:2022 + ASTM F2413-24 · Waterproof, Composite Toecap
GIRAFFE SW-001
Pull-on Rigger
S7S SR · Kevlar Midsole · Waterproof · Piano Mesh Lining
FORCE SA-9060
Senior Staff
S7S SR · High Comfort Mesh · EVA Insole · Waterproof
ADEX FW-0881
Supervisor Grade
S3 SR · Goodyear Welt · Kevlar · Quick-Release Lacing
30K+
Pairs Supplied
40%
Cost Reduction
2 wks
vs 12wk Import
The Result

30,000 Pairs. Better Quality.
40% Less Cost. Two-Week Delivery.

YIKODEEN supplied over 30,000 pairs of S7S-rated, dual-certified safety boots to the NLNG Train 7 project — beating imported alternatives on cost, quality and delivery speed. This engagement led directly to NCDMB certification as Nigeria’s ONLY approved supplier to the oil and gas sector.

30K+
Pairs Delivered
40%
Cost Saving vs Import
14 days
vs 84 Days Import
NCDMB
Only Certified Supplier
“We came to YIKODEEN with a cost challenge and a timeline pressure. They delivered 30,000 pairs that exceeded our international specification — in two weeks, at 40% less than our usual European imports. NCDMB certified. No compromise on quality.”
— Project HSE Director, Saipem Nigeria · NLNG Train 7
Our Model

Safety as a Service

We partner with your HSE team to audit hazards, engineer the right solution, guarantee supply, and monitor outcomes — so your workers are always protected.

01
Audit

We visit your site. Map every hazard zone. Classify every risk.

02
Engineer

We match certified footwear to every role — or engineer new products where required.

03
Guarantee

We guarantee supply, delivery timelines, certification compliance and product performance.

04
Monitor

We track usage and schedule replacements — your HSE compliance never lapses.

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