New WSA show to focus on leathers and textiles

25 Jul '07

4 min read

Twice-yearly The WSA Show, covers 2.1 million square feet, attracts more than 36,000 participants from nearly 100 countries, and spans both the high-volume and the high fashion ends of the market.

Beginning next year, the new Materials at WSA Expo & Conference will give key suppliers to the major manufacturers, brands and retailers an opportunity to be at the heart of this global gathering.

Douglass Clark, VP, Timberland Invention Factory agrees there is a real need for the event: “In today's global footwear industry, innovation has become the currency of success. Combing the world to find the most innovative supply chain resources means sifting through many suppliers until you reach what is truly non-obvious.It is the 'truly unique' that resonates with the consumer. Having these resources in Las Vegas, where everyone goes already will put innovation where the decision makers already are so decisions can be made.”

The Materials at WSA Expo & Conference is an “invitation only” event. It will include the most innovative companies operating in the footwear & accessories supply chain including the following product show segments: • Components such as insoles, outsoles, buckles, heels, bottom units, lasts • Leathers such as full grain, exotics, napa, nubuck, suede • Synthetics such as eco-friendly, PU coated, PVC, microfiber • Technologies such as coatings, insulation, release papers, chemicals • Services such as testing, logistics, packaging, financial, compliance •Software such as ERP, PDM/ PLM, Rapid Prototyping, CAD/CAM

“With the platform that The WSA Show affords, building on the strength of the most comprehensive finished product show for footwear and accessories in the world's largest affluent market does the industry a great service, comments Diane Stone, chief operating officer of The WSA Show.

“By bringing supply chain leaders to the key decision makers at a show they already attend, there will be business opportunities created that have never been possible anywhere else. This industry needs to constantly innovate. With our new show we're saying there's no need to travel the globe to find the next great design concept, materials, finish or production method."

"We're bringing all of the latest developments to the place where the mass market and over 350 luxury footwear and accessories designers from around the world already congregate,” Stone added.

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