Exhibitors praise F&A Show for high quality of visitors

Mr Rakesh Patel, Proprietor, Satvah Creation, Ahmedabad, said: “This is the first time I am participating at this show and I must say it has been very effective. This is a good show with lots of quality buyers. We even had buyers from Spain, France and Sri Lanka.”

Mr Alakan Karuppannan, Head - Marketing, Business Innovation & Sustainability, VSM Weaves India Ltd., (Pallavaa Group), Erode, said: “The show was okay for us with us having met top quality buyers and visitors even from countries like Sri Lanka and Brazil.”

Ms Neerja Rastogi, Partner, Vanshika Overseas, Gurgaon, said: ‘We have participated in lots of other exhibitions; but this has been well done. The organizers have done a good job and we are very satisfied. The digital printed cushion covers were appreciated and we had buyers from as far as Mauritius evincing keen interest in our products.”

Visitors too were extremely positive about the F&A Trade Show. Ninety three percent of the visitors rated the show as excellent and could find new vendors from whom they could possibly source their requirements. But said, they would have been with a few more stalls and variety especially in the trims and accessories; and home décor segments.

Mr Koji Asai, Senior Leader, Flex Japan Co. Ltd., Tokyo, said: “The show gave me an insight into what India had to offer, especially the very interesting patchwork at Satvah, an exciting range of cottons from Ramkrishna Group stalls.”

Mr Ashish Kumar, CEO, Arvind Limited, Bangalore: “There has been a lot of effort in putting this right kind of exhibition. The quality of the show is very good and one very interesting part is the contingent of Chinese companies who have displayed their wares.”

Mr Mandeep Singh, Senior Merchandiser, Global Brands, Li & Fung (India) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, noted: “The show is good with a lot of fabrics. Overall, it’s been a good experience and I found some interesting products at the Angel Group, Uflex stalls, especially, new laces and trims. I wish there were a few more stalls.”

Into its tenth year, for many, the exhibition is turning out to be the first point of contact when it comes to sourcing the right kinds of fabrics, trims and accessories. The show was held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bangalore, May 23 - 25, 2013.

Fabrics & Accessories Trade Show / Homtex Exhibition