BFSHOW debuted: A new sales opportunity for Brazilian footwear
Between November 21st and 23rd, the exhibition of Brazilian footwear and manufactured goods took place at the FIERGS event center -Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Sul- in Porto Alegre.
The event was carried out by ABICALÇADOS -Brazilian Footwear Industries Association- and organized by NÜRNBERG MESSE Brasil, the subsidiary of the German group, which hosts more than 120 fairs and congresses worldwide.
This occasion marked the official entry of ABICALÇADOS into the footwear fair calendar as a representative entity of the sector. The decision was consensual and agreed, after a thorough evaluation among the members.
This circumstance led to the participation of the most relevant brands and industries in the country, such as VULCABRAS, ANDACCO, CARRANO, FREEWAY, PICCADILLY, DEMOCRATA, USAFLEX, WEST COAST, RAMARIN, BIBI, KLIN, BOTTERO, COMFORTFLEX, and VIA UNO, among others.
There were 137 stands showcasing various products in women's, men's, and children's lines. The overall offering was diverse, with a good standard of fashion updates and quality. Exhibitors came from different production areas in Brazil.
Regarding local visitors, preliminary estimates aimed to host 10,000 traders from across the country, although the final official figures have not been released yet.
There was a strong presence of international buyers, invited by the Brazilian Footwear program with the support of APEX, the export promotion agency. In this regard, 150 buyers and representatives from international groups from 30 countries gathered and conducted significant business with Brazilian manufacturers.
It is noteworthy that the Brazilian footwear industry undertakes various types of actions and programs throughout the production stages. From the elaboration and extraction of materials, their treatments and processes, to the final product, there are eco-environmental control mechanisms that ensure their sustainability. Entities like ABICALÇADOS (manufacturers) and ASSINTECAL (suppliers) have various specific programs and actively participate in these efforts.
Given the results achieved, the organization of BFSHOW has expanded its expectations for the upcoming editions.
Considering that the next event will take place in São Paulo, predictions for participants, buyers, importers, and visitors in general, have significantly improved. This is due to São Paulo's strategic geographic location, equidistant to all points in the country, as well as its infrastructure and concentration of air transport, allowing for a greater influx of international visitors.
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