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Trade fair on leather & footwear 'Expo Riva schuh ME' opens
09 Feb '09
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The exhibits at the show are divided into non-European, Chinese and European pavilions. The latter will also house a Top Style Pavilion, dedicated to medium and high-end products from Italy.
Expo Riva Schuh Middle East is held in association with its world-renowned parent show in Italy - Expo Riva Schuh. "The Italian show has a waitlist of more than 300 for its next edition to be held in June 2009. In association with its organiser Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Expo Centre Sharjah will leverage on the success of the Italian show here in the Middle East," said Mr. Fasahat Ali Khan.
Another key factor in favour of the industry is the huge market opportunities available in the region. "The country, and to some extent the region, does not have enough footwear manufacturing capacity to meet the requirements of the surging population. This has led to a thriving import-driven market. The show will be a good opportunity for local and regional distributors and agencies to forge deals with foreign manufacturers," Mr. Khan pointed out.
The President of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Roberto Pellegrini,said: "Despite the general weakness of markets, many companies have confirmed their trust in Expo Riva Schuh Middle East by investing in the business potential offered by this area."
"With Expo Riva Schuh Middle East, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Spa and Expo Centre Sharjah have created a platform that aims to meet the growing needs of distribution and sales markets in the Middle East, offering a wide range of products," Pellegrini said.
"The event will allow companies to reach new markets, thanks to its location in the centre of an area surrounding no less than 24 countries in the Middle East and the former Soviet Republics," he added.
Italy is the leading shoe-manufacturing country in the European Union, which holds the eighth place among worldwide footwear manufacturing countries and is the fourth largest exporter of footwear in the world.
Italy has always been the undisputed leader for the manufacturers of luxury and high-end shoes having a high fashion content.
A major highlight of the show will be country pavilions from Brazil, Pakistan, India, Italy and Ethiopia. Leading brands and manufacturers from these countries are sure to generate good deals at the show.
Footwear and leather products that will be on display include shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, wallets, briefcases, travel-ware, gloves, miscellaneous leather products, pvc-coated synthetic leather, ladies bags, portfolio bags and pouches.
Sport shoes, orthopeadic shoes, flip flops, moccasins, clamping boots, classical shoes, dance shoes, espadrilles, riding boots and safety shoes will also be on display.
Expo Riva Schuh Middle East is open to trade visitors only.
Expo Riva Schuh Middle East is held in association with its world-renowned parent show in Italy - Expo Riva Schuh. "The Italian show has a waitlist of more than 300 for its next edition to be held in June 2009. In association with its organiser Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Expo Centre Sharjah will leverage on the success of the Italian show here in the Middle East," said Mr. Fasahat Ali Khan.
Another key factor in favour of the industry is the huge market opportunities available in the region. "The country, and to some extent the region, does not have enough footwear manufacturing capacity to meet the requirements of the surging population. This has led to a thriving import-driven market. The show will be a good opportunity for local and regional distributors and agencies to forge deals with foreign manufacturers," Mr. Khan pointed out.
The President of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Roberto Pellegrini,said: "Despite the general weakness of markets, many companies have confirmed their trust in Expo Riva Schuh Middle East by investing in the business potential offered by this area."
"With Expo Riva Schuh Middle East, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Spa and Expo Centre Sharjah have created a platform that aims to meet the growing needs of distribution and sales markets in the Middle East, offering a wide range of products," Pellegrini said.
"The event will allow companies to reach new markets, thanks to its location in the centre of an area surrounding no less than 24 countries in the Middle East and the former Soviet Republics," he added.
Italy is the leading shoe-manufacturing country in the European Union, which holds the eighth place among worldwide footwear manufacturing countries and is the fourth largest exporter of footwear in the world.
Italy has always been the undisputed leader for the manufacturers of luxury and high-end shoes having a high fashion content.
A major highlight of the show will be country pavilions from Brazil, Pakistan, India, Italy and Ethiopia. Leading brands and manufacturers from these countries are sure to generate good deals at the show.
Footwear and leather products that will be on display include shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, wallets, briefcases, travel-ware, gloves, miscellaneous leather products, pvc-coated synthetic leather, ladies bags, portfolio bags and pouches.
Sport shoes, orthopeadic shoes, flip flops, moccasins, clamping boots, classical shoes, dance shoes, espadrilles, riding boots and safety shoes will also be on display.
Expo Riva Schuh Middle East is open to trade visitors only.
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