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APLF - again created excellent platform in bringing global suppliers and buyers

27 May '05

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Asia Pacific Leather Fair (APLF) - Materials, Manufacturing and Technology, which was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-9 April, is universally known as the world's most international leather fair. Exhibitors were impressed with the business results and agreed that the fair again created a good platform in bringing suppliers and buyers from both East and West. According to the in-depth survey conducted during the fair, over 70% of exhibitors were satisfied with the quality and quantity of buyers and over 50% of them indicated "Excellent" as the overall comments on the event. Mr. Flavio Alberto Lucchese from The Center for Brazilian Tanning Industries (CICB), Brazil, commented: "Every year APLF becomes more and more important to our tanneries". Another satisfied exhibitor was Mr. Abbas Torkaman of Amin Leather, Iran. He said: "APLF2005 is a very positive edition and so we will return next year!" Positive comments also came from Mr. Timmy Cheung of Wing Yip Metal Accessories, Hong Kong. He said: "We got terrific results this year. A prestigious Italian brand has already placed an order with us." And Ms. Helena Li of Wenzhou lmitation Leather, China, also said: "This is the seventh time we have exhibited at APLF. It is a very important platform for us to promote our brands as well as to meet with new overseas clients." This year, the fair attracted 27,392 visitors from 91 countries and regions (figures are examined by Pricewaterhouse

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