Four Brazilian tanneries marked their presence in one of the most celebrated exhibitions within the leather, accessories and components sector. Taking place between February 23th and 25th in Milan, Lineapelle gathered stylists and designers from several international fashion brands, generating business perspectives of over US$ 18 million throughout 2016.
The Brazilian leather and skins industry was represent in the Italian event by BCM Indústria e Comércio de Couros Ltda (Courovale); Best Brasil Indl de Couros Ltda; JBS Couros and Nova Kaeru Indústria e Comércio de Couro Ltda. The group took part in the exhibition thanks to support from Brazilian Leather, project dedicated to promoting the sector in the international market and coordinated by CICB (the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry) in partnership with Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).
According to executive president of CICB, José Fernando Bello, Lineapelle is one of the most awaited trade fairs among leather companies. “It is an exhibition famous for anticipating fashion trends, so when Brazilian tanneries showcase their articles in such an event we show just how connected we are to the latest international trends”, he says.
Lineapelle’s second annual edition takes place in September.
MACHINERY – Parallel to Lineapelle, Milan also held the 2016 edition of Simac Tanning Tech, event that gathers the latest releases regarding machinery and equipment for tanneries, footwear and artifacts. In the occasion, Brazil took part in a meeting with Italian machinery manufacturers. Promoted by CICB, the meeting’s objetive was to promote a debate regarding NR-12 (Regulatory Norm from the Ministry of Labour for Machinery and Equipment Safety).
According to José Fernando Bello, around 80% of machinery used in the Brazilian tanning sector come from overseas. “Therefore, it is extremely important that international suppliers follow the safety requirements established by the Brazilian government”, he says.
Bello ensures that the meeting was productive and that the subject will continue to be discussed so that equipments that come to Brazil follow local requirements.
