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Brazilian leather fair Fimec: bringing more each year
Brazilian leather fair Fimec offers visitors and exhibitors alike the chance to exchange information about new technologies, close new business deals and see first-hand new industry developments. Its 2018 edition, held again in Novo Hamburgo, was the best fair in years according to its organisers.
Still going strong: APLF 2018
The 34th edition of APLF, the premier event in the leather calendar, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and drew 15,000 visitors from 93 countries and regions despite a struggling market. Leather International was on the ground, and takes a look at the highlights.
Restoring balance: quality tanning discussions at Lineapelle
At the most recent edition of Lineapelle, hide quality was a consistent topic of concern, with many tanners trying to figure out their next moves. Andrea Guolo explores responses to this issue, the reasons behind these quality variations and how they may be remedied.
All eyes on Hong Kong with focus on APLF
In March, and two weeks earlier than usual, esteemed leather trade show APLF returns to give industry insiders the low-down on major trends, as well as opportunities to network and partake in leading educational seminars. Guests will also be able to source from every area of the leather supply chain, including design, tanning and dying. Leather International takes a look at the upcoming event and presents a guide to some of the exhibitors on show.
Don Ohsman’s view from the US
As they had been doing for a number of weeks, US packers and processors continued to turn down bids below past sales levels and tried to hold out for higher prices. By the middle of February, sellers were doing well to hold steady, as steer prices had softened slightly.
Eco-friendly leather trends in North America
Creativity and sustainability were at the heart of Première Vision New York on 16–17 January. Leather International braved the freezing conditions to take the temperature of the North American markets.
Footwear fashion in Brazil with Fimec: learn from the best
The 42nd edition of Fimec comes to Novo Hamburgo in early March, with a special new forum that will focus on footwear. Leather International gets an advance look at the line-up for the Brazilian show.