Here we go again: an opportunity to see, and be seen, in China’s premier leather event - The All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE).

Companies need to attend ACLE if….

            … they seek new potential business partners and suppliers in China,   

            … looking for new technology to reduce production cost and achieve greener 
                production targets

            … they wish to get in touch with industrial professionals, leaders and consultants,

            … or want to take a look at how others are managing to grow their China business.

The inaugural ACLE was held in 1998 with the purpose of introducing the best and most innovative in all aspects of leather making - primarily from overseas suppliers at that time - to Chinese companies.

It has grown in reputation and size in a steady upward curve ever since. Increasingly, Chinese domestic manufacturers and suppliers joined the burgeoning list of overseas exhibitors. Today, ACLE can rightly claim to be the ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything ranging from hides and skins to multi-million dollar water purification plants.

As in previous years ACLE is integrated alongside two leather finished product shows. The China International Footwear Fair (CIFF) showcases many of the best and most established footwear manufacturers in China, while Moda Shanghai (MODA) features finished leather garments, handbags and fashion accessories. Both CIFF and MODA are easily accessed through ACLE.

The upcoming 2011 event, which runs 6 - 8 September, is a ‘BIG’ show.

There will be 1,246* exhibiting companies, up 24% on the year before, from 37 countries and regions, on-hand to meet and greet an estimated 18,000* plus visitors.

Last year the exhibition roamed across six Halls at the SNIEC fairground. To accommodate these record numbers for 2011, ACLE will occupy one additional Hall, seven in total and bringing the total space to 80,500 sq.m.*, up 17% on 2010.

OF SPECIAL INTEREST FOR 2011

Sustainability is more than just a catchphrase at ACLE. Companies in China looking for the latest and most innovative products from home and abroad will find a supportive environment enabling them to locate products and services geared towards a more sustainable future for the industry.

Tough new environmental protection standards are being introduced by regulatory authorities in China and - importantly - will probably be vigorously enforced. Many smaller or under-funded tanneries may disappear as a result. 
 
To name a few among others, companies assisting ‘sustainable’ leather manufacture at ACLE include:
 

SILVATEAM

With a history reaching back some 150 years SilvaTeam is a leader in the development and production of vegetable extracts and speciality chemicals for tanning leather.

ITALPROGETTI

An established Italian company specialising in the treatment of tannery effluents, also manufacturers in South America and China.

LANXESS

Launched a new ‘Sustainable Leather Management’ programme earlier in the year now offer an organic tanning material that fits into their X-series.

PRIMEASIA

For ‘green’ leather PrimeAsia will show their Cleaner & Greener series.

AMANN GROUP

With a 150 year history (another one!) this German company have developed innovative sewing materials in various colours, sizes and design in addition to quality and safety control.

WHO?*

Some 1,300 exhibiting companies
From 37 countries and regions
With 22 International pavilions
Together they cover 80,500 sq.m. of exhibition floor space

WHAT? 

ACLE: From raw materials, finished leather, chemicals to machinery, etc

WHAT?

CIFF & Moda Shanghai: Footwear, handbags and garments, etc

WHY?

Because there is no other event that comes even close to ACLE in size and number of exhibitors and visitors.

It is totally comprehensive - truly international

Pre-register on line now at www.aclechina.com. 

BE THERE!

(* inc. CIFF & MODA)

Notes to editors 

About All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE)

ACLE takes place on Tuesday 6 – Thursday 8 September 2011 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, China.

ACLE is the most professional and recognised platform for the global leather industry to access China’s burgeoning domestic market. The exhibition provides the country’s largest variety of leather, components & accessories, manufacturing equipment and tools, machinery and technology and business services.

Held once a year, it runs in conjunction with the finished products fairs China International Footwear Fair (CIFF) and Moda Shanghai. In 2011, over 1,200 exhibitors and expects over 18,000 buyers attended the 3 concurrent fairs.

Registered visitors can enter 3 exhibitions and attend all the conference, seminars, and attractions - visit www.aclechina.com for more information.
 
About China International Footwear Fair & Moda Shanghai

Two concurrent fairs, CIFF and Moda Shanghai, offer an unparalleled platform for sourcing footwear products, leather garments, travelware, bags and fashion accessories. For detail information, please visit www.ciffchina.com.
 
About the Organisers

ACLE is organised jointly by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and APLF Ltd.

CLIA is the only officially recognised representative body for China’s vast and successful leather industry. CLIA has at its disposal the largest and most comprehensive databases of leather makers and manufacturers of finished products, suppliers and buyers.

APLF Ltd is a joint venture between UBM Asia and SIC Group.  APLF organises leading trade exhibitions in Hong Kong, China and India.  It launched the Hong Kong Leather Fair 27 years ago - which is still the largest and most international sector event for all of Asia, and has expanded into the related fields of fashion and lifestyle products.