More than leather goods at ILM
With its concept clearly focused on the needs of the industry, ILM remains on course for success.
Keep reading...More than 9,000 attendees at the landmark event for machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries. The sector, however, remains in contraction.
October 2024
A record 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech, the leading international event dedicated to machinery and technology for the footwear, leather and tanning industries. From Sept. 17 to 19, more than 9,000 visitors were registered in the 15,000 square meters of exhibition space at Fiera Milano Rho, confirming how well the event has been able to turn the spotlight on the excellence of Made in Italy. Excellence also recognized internationally, as demonstrated by the 44% foreign attendance and 26% of exhibitors (out of 316) from outside Italy, from more than 20 countries.
Despite the show’s record numbers, the sector suffered an overall export contraction (-11.55%) in the first half of 2024. The data show in the tannery machinery sector a +6.77%, only apparently positive as it is to be attributed to foreign orders placed in 2023. Significantly, more than 75% of sales in the six-month period were concentrated in only 10 countries, which shows that, with a few exceptions, the tannery machinery sector is in trouble, just like the other sectors of the supply chain. Less in crisis is the spare parts sector, where there was a smaller decline in exports (- 5.52%) to all destinations.
“Despite the general contraction of exports in the first six months of the year, we remain confident about the future of our sector”, comments Assomac President Maria Vittoria Brustia. “The leather processing machinery sector has recorded some encouraging signs that show that the quality of our technologies is still recognized and appreciated in international markets. We look to 2025 with optimism, focusing on the ability of our companies to innovate and adapt to global challenges. However, it is essential that the Italian government actively support us in promoting and protecting Made in Italy, especially in an increasingly competitive international context. There is a need for additional support for the internationalization of our companies to ensure that our sector can continue to represent excellence in the world.”
This edition of SIMAC Tanning Tech was also an opportunity to recall the half-century history of the event, which has evolved from a national trade show to a global platform for the footwear and leather processing industry. The first edition was held in 1973 in Milan, marking a significant change: for the first time the machines and technologies of the industry became the absolute protagonists.
When is the next 51st edition of Simac Tanning Tech? September 23-25, 2025.
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