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Agostino Apolito (Assomac): Robotics and AI are reshaping the footwear and tanning industries

Nov 3, 2025 / World Footwear Voices

During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in September 2025, we spoke with Mr. Agostino Apolito, the Managing Director of the National Association of the Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Technologies. Watch the interview here

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Simac Tanning Tech and Linneapelle attract over 9,000 visitors

Oct 3, 2025 / Italy

With exhibitors from nearly 20 countries, the Italian fairs provided a platform for industry dialogue and showcased Italian resilience in a sector facing export declines and shifting global dynamics

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All eyes on Simac Tanning Tech

Sep 24, 2025 / Italy

The leading footwear and leather technology fair, Simac Tanning Tech, is now underway in Milan. Highlights of the agenda include sessions on artificial intelligence, digitalisation and sustainability

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FAIST: main results to be presented at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025

Sep 17, 2025 / Portugal

Taking place on the 24th of September during the SIMAC trade fair, in Milan, the FAIST seminar will present its main results. Speakers from CTCP will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the project’s participating companies

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International cooperation takes central stage in Simac Tanning Tech 2025

Sep 15, 2025 / Italy

The footwear and leather technology fair, happening in Milan from September 23 to 25, will welcome over three hundred exhibitors, emphasising global collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in machinery and production processes

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A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech

Oct 4, 2024 / Italy

SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition

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Milan Fairs to return under the motto Legacy of Style

Sep 12, 2024 / Italy

MICAM Milano, Milano Fashion&Jewels, MIPEL, The One Milano, Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech will return to Fiera Milano Rho from the 14th of September under the same “Legacy of Style” motto

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Simac Tanning Tech unveils new logo as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Apr 3, 2024 / Italy

The International Exhibition of Machinery and Technologies for the Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning Industries has unveiled a new logo to mark the start of its 50th-anniversary celebrations

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Simac Tanning Tech returns to pre-pandemic levels

Sep 28, 2023 / Italy

Final figures confirm a return to pre-pandemic levels, with a 37% increase in buyers and a 14% increase in exhibitors, as compared to the September 2022 edition, says the organisation

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Visitors numbers up by 57% at Simac Tanning Tech

Oct 3, 2022 / Italy

The 2022 edition of Simac Tanning Tech ended with "renewed trust and optimist in the near future", registering more 4 000 visitors than the last year's edition, which reflects an attendance growth of 57%

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Assomac Talks by Assomac

Sep 16, 2022 / Italy

Get to know more about this cycle of videos presenting the research activities of the technology centers in the various countries for the footwear, leather goods and tanning sectors. They are delivered by Assomac, the National Association of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies' Manufacturers

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Roberto Vago (ASSOMAC): sustainability is not a marketing idea, but a realistic idea

Premium ContentJan 20, 2022 / Italy

Today, we bring the highlights of a conversation with Roberto Vago, Managing Director of Assomac, the National Association of Footwear, Leathergoods and Tanning Technologies' Manufacturers in Italy. We have talked about the impacts of COVID-19, sustainability and Industry 4.0, amongst other topics

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Gabriella Marchioni Bocca from Assomac: entrepreneurs have to be sustainable

Apr 7, 2020 / Italy

During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in Milan we spoke with Gabriella Marchioni Bocca, President of Assomac to hear her views about the current state of the industry