The Panamerican Leather Fair, founded with much enthusiasm seven years ago, faded into history with a presentation that was barely one/tenth of its original size.

At one time the fair had 1,000 exhibitors, but shrunk to about 100 exhibitors for its last presentation. Overall, there were about 10 component suppliers, about 25 tanners in the Leather Industries of America Pavilion; a few other tanners, some 40 finished goods suppliers and members of the trade press.  For the size of the show traffic was not too bad, but it was difficult to find an exhibitor who was satisfied with the traffic or business received.

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