Footwear sub-industry sector looks a little worried to 2023

However, it is also a fact that the increase in energy, labor, transportation costs and the increase in interest rates profit margins In the words of the president of the Spanish Shoe Components Association (AEC), only “very small” in the industry, Manual Novel.

Álvaro Sánchez, the general director of the association, said everything with this panorama “success“This new edition of Futurmoda launches this March and “pride” 50th edition planned for October, especially considering how withdrawn consumptionFor example, in Germany.

“We are not in a weak position, but it is true that there are some concerns for 2023,” Sánchez said this Monday, referring to the industry as a whole. Therefore, I consider this March issue of Futurmoda as a result of predictions. In fact, there is no room for one more participant, moreover, signatures had to be signed.

And this is it The 49th International Exhibition of Leather, Components and Machinery for Footwear and Leather Goods It will open its doors on March 8, with approximately 27% increase in participants and occupancy space compared to the previous year (21% compared to the previous appointment in October).

Futurmoda, which is the second most important fair in Europe after Italian Lineapelle, will have 222 exhibitors. 310 signatures in a total of 12,000 meters gross space, 2,000 of which are reserved for machinery space.

International presence

Álvaro Sánchez points out the presence of international visitors. After Futurmoda president José Antonio Ibarra stated that exhibitors from Spain would participate, he said, “The spring-summer season is a strong season and we are confident in the success of this fair.” Italy Portugal, France, Germany and Bangladesh.

Of these, a total of 63 exhibitors represent 105 of Elche’s and 310 companies exhibited at the fair. From the total number of participants, 69% are Spanish companies and 31% are international companies..

This international fair is again for machinery companies, technology institutes, approvers, consultants and manufacturers and marketers all kinds of machinery, equipment, tools and technological solutions.

According to José Antonio Ibarra, director of the competition, “we’re obviously happy because we’re leaving. some tough years and despite everything, the exhibitors remain loyal to this fair, which is the second most important fair of the industry after Lineapelle.”

Elche mayor Carlos González emphasized the “vitality” and “strength” of this sector. “This edition of Futurmoda is held in a positive context created by the recent Lineapelle and shoe fair in Milan, on the one hand and a fiscal year 2022 in which shoe exports increase “It’s reaching pre-pandemic levels strongly,” the first local official said, adding: “This brings us an edition of Futurmoda that we also think will be marked by a positive character”.

Manuel Román thanked the City Council for helping the participants in Futurmoda and collaborating with the AEC with other assistance to run the association’s activities.

robotization

Machine companies will present the latest innovations for advanced manufacturing: robotisation, sensorisation, additive manufacturing, 3D printingdirect printing, interconnection, predictive maintenance and process control in the footwear industry, focusing on the features of Industry 4.0.

Sustainability and eco design will also be one of Futurmoda’s main areas of interest. The space devoted to ecological components and materials has not stopped growing in recent years.

Footwear and textile technology institutes, consultants specialized in sustainability and product certification, and secondary schools and institutes that will present the latest training programs for the footwear industry will participate in the fair.

Manuel Román also announced that the presentation of the Autumn-Winter 2025-25 trends will be held on 28 March at the Elche Convention Center.