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New Assocal president outlines footwear’s importance to Europe

24/06/2015
New Assocal president outlines footwear’s importance to Europe

The new president of the Italian footwear manufacturers association Assocalzaturifici met European Union Parliament members to discuss trade policies and access to international markets for SMEs.

More than 80% of footwear made in Italy is exported and many companies have weathered the economic crisis thanks to their exports, said Annarita Pilotti, who viewed the meeting as an opportunity to give the MEPs a overview of the industry.

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