AAFA and SATRA celebrate 25 year partnership
02/09/2005
SATRA is celebrating a 25-year association with its transatlantic partner the Footwear Division of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). The anniversary was celebrated at the Global Leather pavilion in the WSA Show at Las Vegas
An historic deal was struck between the two organisations in 1980 in which all full footwear members of the American association became members of SATRA through the payment of one corporate subscription fee.
"Despite all the changes that have occurred in the US and global footwear industries in the interim period this relationship still stands firm and SATRA's publications, products and services remain fully utilised by AAFA members," says Dr Whittaker
"Whilst the requirements of US members have altered significantly, as the industry moved from manufacturing to sourcing, the direct link through AAFA had ensured that close contact with the members had been maintained and their requirements met."
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