Asia Pacific Leather Fair - Materials, Manufacturing and Technology (APLF - MMT), the global marketplace for the leather industry, will be held from 6 - 9 April 2005 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Over 91% of 2004 exhibitors have already re-confirmed their stands by the end of November 2004. More than 32 group pavilions from 19 countries and regions including Brazil, Mainland China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA have already confirmed their participation, underlining the strong international nature of the event. 

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The 3rd Upholstery Leather Conference 

In recent years, the demand for upholstery leather in Asia, particularly in Mainland China has continued to grow rapidly. In 2003, the total output value of the furniture industry in Mainland China amounted to US$20.7billion, just after Germany and Italy. Related data in 2003 showed that Mainland China ranked the world' s fourth largest car producer, after the USA, Japan and Germany. As one of the top producers of both furniture and automobiles in the world, the demand for upholstery and automobile leather in Mainland China continues to increase. In response to this market trend, APLF Ltd. will sponsor "The 3rd Upholstery Leather Conference", that is jointly organized by theSauerReport.com, the Leather International and the Rizzi Pellami S.P.A. on the 5th April 2005. The Conference will present state and expectations of the upholstery leather sector in Asia. Leading industry figures from this specific sector will present their views and expectations, discuss problems and propose solutions on automobile, furniture upholstery leather production and trade business topics. 

APLF Forum - Manufacturing Technology Enhancement

APLF - MMT has always served as an important platform for trade professionals to network and to get the latest industry information. A brand new education programme named "APLF Forum - Manufacturing Technology Enhancement" will be held during the Fair. The aim of the Forum is to provide manufacturers with information on the latest technological developments to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Some of the topics include technical innovations in materials/chemicals & dyes, anti-counterfeiting, shipping & logistics, supply chain management and CAD/CAM. 

Other special events being held during the Fair are the "The Best of APLF Awards" and the "APLF Trend Forum", which aim to recognize outstanding exhibits and to provide buyers with information on the latest trends in colors, styles and material use respectively.