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Asia Pacific Leather Fair 2004

The economic resurgence of the Asia Pacific region was demonstrated by the level of business at the Asia Pacific Leather Fair  2004 concluded  on 1 April 2004 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. After one year  absence due to SARS APLF has set the pace for the industry. Exhibitors and visitors at both Fairs which comprise the event - Materials, manufacturing and technology as well as Fashion Access-Hand bags, Travel ware, footwear, Leather Garments and Fashion Accessories (Fashion Access)- reported good business and met old and new friends.

Over 3,000 exhibiting companies participated at APLF 2004 March, underlining the Fair!! position as the global forum for the industry Exhibitors form  Pakistan, the focus country at APLF 2004 received many orders in both the tanning and fashion goods sectors

Here are some comments heard from exhibitors and visitors at the busy aisles:

Fly now is the successful brand name of the At Bangkok Company Limited. The  Vice president  of Sales and Marketing.

The next editions of Fashion Access will be held form 6-8 October 2004 and 6-8 April 2005.

THE WHOLE WORLD OF SHOES & MORE

The GDS once again proved itself to be a unique shop window on the international shoe fashion business. Turn fashion into Business! was the motto here, Trade visitors and  exhibitors confirmed the importance of this efficient order platform which provided the complete, competent an concentrated overview of the entire footwear sector.

Product Interest

Young Fashion, Life Style / Sports were a particular focus of interest. The Top Style/Exclusivity segment gained importance again over the previous fair. The International selection segment attracted a great deal of attention due to its variety of labels leading to the conclusion of major intercontinental deals.

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