fMM&T 2009 is the fair the footwear industry is waiting for. In India, the footwear market is growing steadily and local manufacturers need to meet regularly with their international and local suppliers to keep abreast of the latest trends happening in this industry.
fMM&T 2009 will run for three days, from 8 - 10 May 2009, and will be held at the India Expo Centre, Expo XXI, in Greater Noida, New Delhi.
Footwear is the engine of growth for the entire leather industry in India which is the second largest global producer of footwear after China, accounting for 14% of global footwear production of 14.52 billion pairs.
India produces 2,065 million pairs of different categories of footwear including: leather shoes (909 million pairs), leather shoe uppers (100 million pairs) and non-leather footwear (1,056 million pairs).
India exports about 115 million pairs. Thus, nearly 95% of its production goes to meet its own domestic demand.
fMM&T 2009 will host a complete trade event for the footwear and leather industry, allowing manufacturers of footwear, leather garments, importers, exporters and distributors of leather components, designers, brand owners and product developers to meet under one roof.
Exhibitors are suppliers of the footwear & leather industry and will display raw materials including hides & skins, rubber, PVC, TPR, PU, natural fibers and materials, high performance fabrics. Other exhibits include finishing chemicals & dyes, shoe machinery equipment & tools, CAD-CAM design and supply chain software technology and other services.
In many instances, the products to be displayed will be completely new to Indian buyers. As the major Indian footwear production is based in Agra, which is in North India, the venue of fMM&T 2009 is conveniently located in Greater Noida on the expressway leading to New Delhi. Participants at this first event will include exhibitors from several countries such as Brazil, China, Italy, Spain, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Companies confirmed as on date are:
Ajanta Label Co (P) Ltd Ess Aar Universal
AMS Narula Labels Pvt. Ltd H.D.M. Leathers
Aqsa International Hijaz Leathers
Baco Metallic Industries Hyde Park (India) Pvt. Ltd
C & E Limited Indchem Distributors (Pvt) Ltd
Chemcrown Exports Limited Jasch Industries Ltd
Classic Enterprises Khaiser International
Dhingra Industries L R Moulds Pvt. Ltd
Enkay (India) Leather Links
Eskay Sales Corporation Multy Leathers
Ess Aar Industries Musa Taqi Exports
Naaz Leather Finishers
Standard Steel Products
Nagauri Tanning Industries Sudh Priya Plastichem Pvt. Ltd
Northern Indian Leather Cloth Mfg. Co. Ltd Suolificio Linea Italia (India) Pvt. Ltd
Omega Polymicrons Pvt. Ltd Super Tannery Ltd
Penza Tanning Industries P Ltd Trela Footwear Exports (P) Ltd
Rallan Agencies Vacouro Leather (India) Pvt. Ltd
Riba International Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
Ridhi Sidhi Laminations Pvt. Ltd Wilhelm Textiles India (P) Ltd
Rishi Overseas Wonder Polymers (P) Ltd
Sanghavi Shoe Accessoires Pvt. Ltd Zuha Leather
Shroff Polymers Sri Vari Overseas
Sikandar & Co Pvt. Ltd Bureau Veritas
Soprefa India Shoe Components Pvt. Ltd
The Indian Footwear Market - Growing Steadily
Even in today's recession-hit environment the Indian economy is still growing steadily. The domestic consumption of footwear within India, due to an expanding middle class, especially within urban areas, has been driving the growth of the footwear industry.
Shoe making remains highly labour intensive as the industry is also an important source of employment, especially for semi and unskilled workers. This aspect is important and has led to the encouraging support from the Indian government. India has witnessed promising technology inflow and foreign direct investment. The entire leather sector is now 'de-licensed' and 'de-reserved', paving the way for expansion on modern lines with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
fMM&T 2009 is aimed at creating a bridge between the footwear manufacturers and the materials and component suppliers targeting the vast Indian footwear market.
The Organisers
fMM&T brings together two highly experienced organisations: The Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA) and APLF.
IFCOMA is the only trade association of footwear component manufacturers in India. As a non-profit organisation, it aims to help the industry meet international quality and standards.
APLF are the organisers of the annual APLF - Materials, Manufacturing and Technology exhibition in Hong Kong which, together with (the twice a year) Fashion Access, are regarded as the premier international exhibition for the sectors in Asia.
APLF is a joint venture between CMP Asia, a subsidiary of the United Business Media Group PLC which operates in over 30 countries and SIC SA in Paris.
The Outline
The combined knowledge of the Indian footwear industry offered by IFCOMA, and APLF experience in organising international leather sector exhibitions, will ensure a perfect fit.
fMM&T 2009 is poised to create a win-win situation for the Indian footwear manufacturers helping them to keep ahead of what is new and innovative, to sell more high-end products and to serve the growing needs of the domestic markets.
Website: www.ifcoma.org
