INDIA INTERNATIONAL LEATHER FAIR (IILF), 2006

INTRODUCTION : 

The India International Leather Fair is the largest fair of the leather and leather products industry held in India and is one of the major leather fairs held in Asia. This fair is held every year in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

The India International Leather Fair serves as a platform for projection of India’s export capabilities in leather sector and provides a forum for exchange of ideas and sharing experiences among various sectors of leather industry and also introduces foreign manufacturers of sophisticated leather machinery and equipment to Indian leather industry.  

VENUE : 

Started in 1986 in an area of 1800 sq.mtrs in Valluvar Kottam in Chennai with the participation of 200 exhibitors including 20 overseas exhibitors, this fair has shown growth prospects every year. The fair venue was shifted to the more spacious Rajaji Hall in Chennai in 1987 in an area of about 2800 sq.mtrs and was held in the same venue every year till 1997. 

In 1998, the venue was shifted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium,  Periamet, Chennai in an area of about 6500 sq.mtsr , which has air-conditioned facility also. The 2000 edition of the fair witnessed the participation of 370 exhibitors including 140 exhibitors from overseas countries.

IILF'2001 was held from January 31- February 4,2001 in the newly constructed Chennai Trade Centre, an exclusive exhibition centre promoted jointly by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu  for conducting trade fairs.

Chennai Trade Centre has been set up in an area of over 25 acres wherein 4 modules of 5000 sq.mtrs. each exhibition halls are being set up with inter-connection facility, in a phased manner.  The first phase consists of 2 halls, namely Hall 1 (4400 sq. mtrs.) and Hall 2A (1840 sq.mtrs) with six metres height to facilitate movement of all merchandise including machinery has already been completed. Besides this, a Convention Centre has also been constructed last year for holding seminars and fashion shows.  Chennai Trade Centre is architecturally and technically designed to be a 'state of the art' exhibition hall being the first of its kind in the State of Tamilnadu. 

FEATURES

The India International Leather Fair serves as a platform for exporters and buyers of not only leather and leather products but also other allied industries like leather machinery, leather chemicals, components and accessories to display their wide range of products to the international buyers and enter into business tie-ups. The fair is divided into the following five major divisions :

1) Machinery.

2) Shoes and Components.

3) Leather Garments.

4) Leather Goods and Accessories.

5) Finished Leather and  Chemicals. 

The major highlights of 2006 Fair will be a Trend Pavilion displaying the latest fashions and trends in leather and leather products, Technology Shows highlighting the updated technology for leather industry, Seminars on different topics and Leather Fashion Show 2006 presenting latest designs and fashion colours. 

IILF 2005 witnessed the participation of 270 exhibitors including 50 overseas exhibitors. The fair was attended by 10,000 business visitors including 1600 visitors from 40 overseas countries.  Business to the tune of US $ 60 million was transacted during the fair.

INVITATION TO  IILF 2006

The Council is pleased to invite specifically US companies and buyers to visit IILF. The Council is also offering the US visitors for this fair following facilities:  

Stay in a five star category hotel for 4 days (Jan.31 – Feb.3)

Hospitality during stay in Chennai (Excluding Mini-Bar Facilities)

Local transportation from Hotel to the Exhibition Venue daily. Visits to leather product factories in and around Chennai can be organized on request. 

Invitations for participation in Leather Fashion Show 2006 and social evenings and get-togethers arranged by the Trade Associations during the fair. 

However, the visitors/respective buyers shall bear the expenditure relating to their Air travel (round trip to Chennai & back) and all other charges such as Long Distance Calls, use of Business Center/Health Club in the Hotel.

For further details, please contact either by phone/fax/email or write to:

Council for Leather Exports

CMDA Tower – II, Gandhi – Irwin Bridge Road

Egmore, Chennai  Tamil Nadu PIN 600008.

Phone          :           0091 44 28594367

Fax    :           0091 44 28594363

E-mail           :           cle@cleindia.com

website          :           www.leatherindia.org

Contact Person          : Dr K. Elangovan, Executive Director

                                      : Sunanda Santappa , Assistant Director

FACT SHEET-IILF 2006

The fair will have displays on the following segments.  

1) Machinery.

2) Shoes and Components.

3) Leather Garments.

4) Leather Goods and Accessories.

5) Finished Leather and  Chemicals. 

Besides the above, the Fair would also include Trend Pavilion displaying latest fashions and trends in leather and leather products, Technology Shows highlighting the updated technology for leather industry, Seminars on different topics and Leather Fashion Show 2006 presenting latest designs and fashion colours.   

FACT SHEET OF IILF 2006

Fair Dates          :           Jan.31 - Feb.3, 2006. Inauguration is in the evening of Jan. 31. The fair will be for 3 days only from Feb. 1-3, 2006.  

Venue           :          Chennai Trade Centre,

                               Mount Poonamalee Raod, Nandambakkam,

                               Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Inauguration :           6.00 P.M. on 31st Jan 2006

Timings           :       1000-1900 hours

Admission        :       For Trade visitors only

Lead Organizer :          India Trade Promotion Organisation

Co-organizers :          - Council for Leather Exports

                    - Footwear Design And Development Institute

                    - Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association

                    - Central Leather Research Institute

                    -  Indian Shoe Federation

                    - Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers & Exporters Association

Products on Display :          Finished leather, Shoes, Shoe Components like uppers, soles, heels, counters, lasts, Leather Garments; Fashion Accessories, Leather Goods -              travelware, belts, gloves , portfolios, hand bags and wallets; saddlery and harness ,Machinery       equipment, chemicals, publications and consultancy services.

Event Website:                 www.iilfleatherfair.com

Anticipated Exhibitors          :          300 plus  

International Participation :               64

Total covered net area           :          4780 sq. meters

Hall Display            :        

Hall no. 1 -          Finished leather, Leather Garments, Footwear, Footwear Components.

Hall no. 2 -          Machinery, Chemicals

Hall no. 3             (Hanger) - Multi Products

For further details, please contact either by phone/fax/email or write to:

Council for Leather Exports 
CMDA Tower – II,  
Gandhi – Irwin Bridge Road  
Egmore, Chennai  
Tamil Nadu PIN 600008.

Phone : 0091 44 28594367  
Fax : 0091 44 28594363
e-mail : cle@cleindia.com,   
website: www.leatherindia.org

Contact Person          : Dr K. Elangovan, Executive Director
                                   : Sunanda Santappa , Assistant Director