India: fMM&T dates confirmed
The third edition of footwear exhibition fMM&T India will take place from 12-14 May 2011 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi.
India’s leather and footwear industry has been growing at over 20% for the period spanning 2008 to 2011, according to the Economic Times newspaper. Footwear has been projected to make up about 60% of the total leather exports in the current fiscal.
The fMM&T 2011 trade fair “Helps Indian producers enhance their knowhow; further improve their chemical technology and machinery, enabling them to competitively match current trends in footwear and fashion production,” said a statement from the organisers. “FMM&T also helps generate leads and facilitate development of strategic partnerships with other industry leaders, abroad.”
Nigel Luke Brown, director of UBM India, said: “Our aim with fMM&T 2011 is to provide a globally respected exhibition which will attract leading international and domestic suppliers as well as buyers. India offers unparalleled business opportunities and we’re delighted to be able to facilitate a route into this highly profitable market.”
FMM&T 2011 is organized by APLF Ltd, the leather and materials trade fair organiser, and managed by UBM India in partnership with the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA).
