Re-election for APICCAPS president
Luís Onofre has been re-elected President of Portuguese footwear, components and leather goods manufacturers’ association (Apiccaps) for a new three-year term.
The footwear and leather goods sector in Portugal comprises just over 1,500 companies, employing 40,000 people and exports more than 90% of its production. The sector has presented a new strategic plan for the next decade to make the Portuguese footwear industry a major benchmark in the development of sustainable solutions.
"Together, we will try to implement what we have proposed in the strategic plan, with a focus on actions related to the internationalisation of our companies. At a time when global economies are still experiencing very modest economic growth, our ability to reach new markets and customers and move into higher value-added segments will be critical” said Luís Onofre, adding "it is important that APICCAPS and its member companies once again demonstrate their resilience and ability to invest”.
