EDB organizes fourth Footwear and Leather Fair in February 2012

The fourth Footwear and Leather Fair 2012, will be held from February 10 to 12, 2012 at the BMICH Colombo. Organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board in association with the Industry and Commerce Ministry, the Industrial Development Board and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Products Manufacturers Association, the fair will provide a platform to showcase the talents and capabilities of the Sri Lankan footwear and leather products manufacturers.

In line with the Mahinda Chinthana - vision of future, the EDB’s aim is to increase the export income of the country’s products and services from US $ 8 billion at present, to US $ 15 billion by 2015, said the EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Janaka Ratnayake. The EDB has identified the footwear and leather industry as an industry which could significantly contribute to the national economy.

“Our main objective in organizing this fair is to build the image of Sri Lanka locally and internationally as a quality manufacturer of footwear and leather goods, said Ratnayake. Further he said that this fair will also provide a platform for the Sri Lankan manufacturers to showcase their talents to the world. Ratnayake appreciated the contribution made by the main stakeholders of the industry to this event.

The fair which commenced in 2007 has gradually developed to an International standard.