Vietnam leather and shoe show opens

20/07/2012

The 14th International Shoes and Leather Exhibition opened on July 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Vietnam.

The three-day event plays host to 150 producers and suppliers from 16 countries and territories, including Vietnam, China, Singapore, Italy, India and the US. For the first time, a pavilion from Tuscany will offer insight into developments within the shoemaking sector.

A range of new collections and innovations are on show including footwear machinery, tanning machinery, garment and furniture leather, raw hides, shoe components, chemicals and accessories. Around 6,000 visitors are expected to attend the event.