Spain’s 16th International Leather Week, SIPIEL, which took place April 1-3, confirmed its status as one of the most important international fairs for footwear and leather goods in Europe, attracting 7% more visitors than the prior edition. The event organised by IFEMA brought together some 824 exhibiting companies, 6.9% more than at the March edition last year. The fair also welcomed some 21,498 buyers, 7% more than in March 2004.