ANPIC: A benchmark for suppliers in the international market
Scheduled for next April, the Mexican supplier fair will reaffirm its calling with the presence of national and international visitors and exhibitors. It will take place at the Poliforum León/Guanajuato and will be organized by the Association of Industrial Supplier Companies of Mexico (APIMEX).
In its last edition in October 2023, there were 890 stands showcasing hides and tanning; textiles and synthetics; machinery; heels, lasts, and soles. Business deals exceeding 200 million Mexican pesos (over US$ 11 million) were made during the fair, in addition to scheduled sales in the medium and long term.
More than 7,000 buyers gathered at ANPIC. Among the local attendance, various states were represented, including Jalisco, Guanajuato, Puebla, Estado de México, Yucatán, Querétaro, Nuevo León, Hidalgo, CDMX, Veracruz, Michoacán, and Aguascalientes.
On the international front, buyers from the United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Italy were registered among the 24 visiting countries.
As usual, for its upcoming edition, ANPIC is preparing a series of activities of interest for visitors. Among them, conferences and presentations by experts on topics related to footwear design, production, and marketing, sector interconnectivity in the era of virtuality, and many others such as sustainability and circular economy.
There will be fashion shows and runways where brands and designers will showcase their latest fashion proposals and trends.