Editor's Note
In case no one has noticed APLF is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. The prevailing economic situation may demand we are a little less exuberant in marking in this event but it is, nonetheless, a considerable achievement. Click here for complete article |
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Assintecal and APLF Both celebrate Their 25th Anniversaries in Hong Kong
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Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Manufactured Goods (Assintecal) and APLF will both be celebrating their respective 25th anniversaries. | Click here for complete article |
Turkish Leather and Leather Goods Industry
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The roots of the Turkish leather industry go back to the 12th century. More recently however, since the 1970s, the importance of the leather industry has been recognised. There has been marked progress as a result of the export-led growth policy of the 1980s. | Click here for complete article |
Synopsis of Leather Industry of Pakistan
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Despite world-wide recession Pakistan’s leather industry registered an increase of 21% during the financial year 2007-08. Exports valued at $1.25 billion were recorded, slightly better than government projections for $1.13 billion. Pakistan is planning to capture 5% of the global market in the next 10 years. | Click here for complete article |
Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh
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The Association is highly pleased, and feels proud to be, one of the sponsors of the 25th Anniversary of Fashion Access, which will be held on 31 March - 2 April 2009, in Hong Kong.
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ARS ARPEL GROUP: Sponsor of Design-A-Bag Competition 2009
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Since 1947, Ars Arpel Group (ARS) is in the world of leather and footwear as a Publishing House and a School. ARS publishes different magazines which offer, a year ahead, information of fashion trends, news, ideas giving space to a large range of topics. | Click here for complete article |
Symbol of Trendy Bags
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Pop Up is a symbol of a local Hong Kong trendy bags design company with production plant in Guangzhou. The China factory is well-equipped and ideal for production and storage. | Click here for complete article |
APLF Trends and Guided Tour
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Colour to Product Cycle: How to effectively use the APLF trends in your collection?
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Who will you meet at Prime Source Forum 2009?
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More than 400 delegates from 25 countries were represented at the 2008 Forum.
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'Standing Room Only’ at APLF
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OK, no one will be asked to stand, but prime exhibition space is at a premium, while exhibitor numbers and pre-show buyer registrations are strong. | Click here for complete article |
Exclusive Flight and Accommodation Privileges
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From 1 March until 30 June 2009, you have more reasons to visit Hong Kong. Hong Kong Tourism Board has developed a special admission package exclusively for the registered buyers of the trade exhibitions including those who will visit APLF 2009 in Hong Kong. | Click here for complete article |
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