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15 top finished leather manufacturers to exhibit at the India Leather & Footwear Trade Expo next week

Published: 27th Feb 2017

Author: Deidre Harte; LTE

Cape Town (SA) – The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) will host the India Leather & Footwear Trade Expo next week Wed, 8 & Thurs, 9 March 2017 at the CTICC, Cape Town. This year, there will be 15 leading finished leather manufacturers (including buffalo, cow, sheep and goat) exhibiting. In addition to finished leather manufacturers, there will also be reputable manufacturers from India showcasing a vast range of products from ladies, men’s and children’s leather and non-leather footwear and sandals; leather jackets; small leather goods including handbags, wallets, belts, etc; safety shoes and boots; saddlery items as well as shoe components.

If you have not already pre-registered for the trade expo, go to www.urexpo.co.za and complete the online registration form to gain free entry. The full list of exhibitors is available from LTE – Leaders In Trade Exhibitions (local organiser), Email: deidreh@worldonline.co.za, Tel: +27 21 790 5849.

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