Milan is the next stop for Brazilian leather at European trade fairs

The next edition of Lineapelle, taking place from September 15 to 17 in Milan, will mark the 108th edition of the event. This longevity reflects the strength of the exhibition and the recognition it has earned among a loyal audience from the design and fashion industries, who attend in search of materials for the development of footwear, handbags and accessories collections. Among the approximately 1,000 exhibitors, visitors will also have the opportunity to discover Brazilian leather.

Six individual exhibitors from the Brazilian leather industry will take part in the event with the support of Brazilian Leather, an export promotion project carried out by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).

Running alongside Lineapelle will be Simac Tanning Tech, a trade fair dedicated to machinery, technology and innovation for the industry. The events follow other major exhibitions within the fashion supply chain, creating valuable synergies of interests, business opportunities and contacts for all audiences in the same venue — the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre.

Lineapelle exhibitors come from nearly 40 different countries. It is no coincidence that the event brings together such a significant critical mass of the global tanning industry. In Italy alone, the tanning sector generates approximately €4.2 billion in annual revenue, with 67% of this value coming from exports — making the country the undisputed global leader, according to the local tanning industry association.

With its strong ability to attract visitors from across Europe, Lineapelle, together with Simac Tanning Tech, is an essential event for professionals throughout the leather supply chain.

See the Brazilian exhibitors taking part in Lineapelle with the support of Brazilian Leather:

Bolzano

Courovale

Couro e Arte

Fuga Couros

Nova Kaeru

OCM Best Brasil

About Brazilian Leather

Brazilian Leather is a sectoral project aimed at promoting the internationalisation of Brazilian leather, conducted by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). The project develops a range of strategies to strengthen Brazilian leather in international markets. These include supporting tanneries’ participation in the world’s leading industry trade fairs and organising business missions designed to foster closer relationships between Brazilian suppliers and international buyers.

More information is available at Brazilian Leather’s website.

About ApexBrasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve these objectives, ApexBrasil carries out a wide range of trade promotion initiatives aimed at boosting exports and enhancing the visibility and value of Brazilian products and services internationally. These activities include prospective and trade missions, business matchmaking meetings, support for Brazilian companies participating in major international trade fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and opinion leaders to learn about Brazil’s production capabilities, among other business platforms designed to strengthen the Brazil brand.

The Agency also works in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors that contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country as a whole.

About CICB

The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) is the organisation representing leather-producing companies in Brazil. Since its foundation in 1957, CICB has worked to promote the growth, development, strengthening and integration of the Brazilian leather industry.

Sustainability is a key driver of the organisation’s activities. CICB develops initiatives involving technology and professional training, engages with government bodies and represents industry priorities before public authorities, promotes Brazilian leather commercially and advocates for the sector’s interests, builds reputation and strengthens the industry’s image, and supports technical development, design, research and market intelligence.

CICB also provides institutional representation, promotes connections and dialogue throughout the leather supply chain, and coordinates working groups on Traceability and Communication involving member companies across Brazil.