New York venue announced for first Si

10/04/2002
The organisers of Source International (Si), (see leatherbiz.com story ‘Supply chain focus for new Source International fair’ 25.01.02) have announced the series will premiere January 12-14, 2003, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York.

Billed as a one stop sourcing venue for supply chain managers in the US footwear, leather goods, luggage, leather and non-leather apparel, upholstery and accessory industries, the event will comprise three vertically integrated exhibitions.  While the ‘Material Source’ section will exhibit leather, textiles, synthetics, trims components from around the world, ‘Technology Source’ will highlight technologies for design, supply chain management, logistics, packaging, on-line payment and marketing. ‘Fashion Source’ meanwhile will bring together the world's suppliers of footwear, leather goods, luggage, leather and non-leather apparel, upholstery and accessories.

"New York offers the perfect venue for the world's companies to gather and learn what the American market needs," said Raymond Bianchi, Si show director. "It just makes sense to hold this new event in the fashion, sourcing and design capital of the United States -- New York City."