APLF's Materials, Manufacturing and Technology (MM&T) show was held March 31 to April 2, 2014, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. MM&T is the meeting place for the global leather industry. This was the show’s 30th anniversary. Exhibitors from 50 countries and regions showcased their products. Exhibitors were from countries like Argentina, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK and US.
More than 8,000 buyers from outside China and Hong Kong visited the fair this year, representing an impressive increase of 8.73 per cent in comparison to last year. Brazil was the focus at MM&T this year and 38 Brazilian companies exhibited at the fair. Representatives from Brazil presented several seminars at the Leather Forum on subjects such as traceability, environment and sustainability.
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) from India participated and showcased products from 57 Indian companies. A wide range of finished leather, leather garments, fashion accessories and small leather goods were on display. The next edition of Materials, Manufacturing and Technology will take place on March 30 to April 1, 2015, same venue.
APLF is based in Hong Kong. It provides global companies a chance to trade and exchange information at a number of trade fairs. It organises a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle. These include Materials Manufacturing and Technology, All China Leather Exhibition, China International Footwear Fair and Moda Shanghai.
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