Experts prepare for Asia Pacific conference
SATRA experts are preparing to discuss key aspects of footwear manufacture with delegates at an international conference in April.
The test and research centre is hosting the ‘Towards a Better Shoe’ conference to coincide with the start of the Asia-Pacific Leather Fair in Hong Kong on April 8. SATRA has also lined up international experts to add to the weight of expertise on offer.
They include Jim Musial, vice president of global quality assurance at Wolverine World Wide; John Traynor, technical director, Asia Pacific for Coats Barbour Threads; George Thomas, business manager of Stahl Dressings (Asia Pacific region); Mike Redwood, leather research and development manager at Ecco; Michael Lin, marketing executive at Pou Chen and Robert Cheung of the Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre. Lin,
Topics to be covered include last assessment and fitting; pattern engineering and product specification; cutting, stitching, lasting, sole adhesion, finishing and selecting upper materials components and soles.
Phil Shaw, head of Management Services, is one of the SATRA speakers. He says: "We have gathered together some of the finest minds in the world of footwear manufacturer, so making the day a truly rewarding experience." Tickets are still available for the conference which takes place at the Marco Polo Prince Hotel in Hong Kong. The fee for SATRA members is £100 (US$150), for non-members £120 (US$175). E-mail:
