Footwear & LeatherSourcing
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Footwear & Leather Sourcing — the entire footwear supply chain under one roof
Why it's worth
Six Reasons to Be Here
A complete supply chain under one roof
From raw materials and machinery to the finished OEM product—synergy between footwear and leather, following the example of Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech.
Nearshoring Instead of Asia
CEE Region (Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria) — short delivery times, flexible MOQs, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
Duty-Free Sourcing from Turkey
EU–Turkey Customs Union: 0% customs duties, A.TR certificate, and ~6 days of road transport from Istanbul and Izmir.
Touch & Feel Formula
Leather, soles, and components require a physical quality assessment—trade shows are an indispensable channel for sourcing.
Ptak Wholesale Center
Europe's largest wholesale center—with 1,200–1,500 manufacturers and importers—attracts a steady stream of buyers every day.
B2B Matchmaking
Structured meetings between exhibitors and verified buyers arranged on the platform before the trade show.
Time until the fair
Event Statistics
The Scale of the Gathering in One Place
280–350
Exhibitors
6,000–9,000
B2B Visitors
3
Trade Show Days
7
Industry Pillars
What's included in the package
A sense of belonging that goes beyond square meters
- Marketing package with invitations — You invite your own customers to your booth as part of your participation in the trade show.
- A carefully selected B2B audience — Industry-specific registration and visitor verification — the people at the booth are buyers, not random passersby.
- Dedicated Sales Representative — One person guides you through the entire process, from the estimate through construction to the grand opening.
- All-inclusive booth — Design, construction, furniture, and technical support—everything is ready to go.
Who will you meet here?
Visitor Profile
Manufacturers, brands, and importers looking for contractors and materials.
Shoe Manufacturers
01 / 06Manufacturers of accessories and bags
02 / 06Fashion Brands and Designers
03 / 06Retail Chains and E-commerce
04 / 06Importers and Distributors
05 / 06Tanneries and leather processors
06 / 06Exhibitor Profile
Who is exhibiting at the Footwear & Leather Sourcing trade show?
01
Shoe factories and OEM/ODM facilities
Contract manufacturers from Poland, Central and Eastern Europe (Slovakia, Romania), Turkey, Portugal, and India.
02
Tanneries and Material Suppliers
Natural leathers, synthetic materials, vegan alternatives, and footwear textiles.
03
Manufacturers of components and bases
Soles, heels, shoe lasts, hardware, zippers, and technical trims.
04
Machinery and Technology Suppliers
Sewing machines, CNC plotters, lasers, and CAD/CAM software.
05
Leather Goods Manufacturers
Bags, belts, wallets, and accessories — CMT services and ready-to-wear collections.
06
Services and Supply Chain
3PL/4PL logistics, customs brokers, laboratories, packaging, and ERP.
Industry scope
The Six Pillars of the Trade Show — Industry Scope
Footwear Manufacturing — footwear production
- Available production capacity and finished OEM/ODM and private-label products: leather shoes, athletic shoes, work shoes, dress shoes, and specialty shoes.
Leather & Materials — leather and materials
- Tanneries for natural leather, synthetic materials (PU, PVC, microfiber), vegan alternatives (apple, cactus, mushrooms), and footwear textiles.
Components & Accessories — components and bases
- Soles (PU, TPU, rubber, Tunit), heels, shoe lasts, stiffeners, hardware, zippers, sewing threads, and technical trims.
Machinery & Technology — Machinery and Automation
- Automatic sewing machines, CNC plotters, lasers, riveting and tanning machines, and CAD/CAM software (Industry 4.0).
Leather Goods — leather goods
- Handbags, backpacks, suitcases, belts, wallets, and gloves — CMT contract manufacturing and ready-made accessory collections.
Services & Supply Chain — Services and Logistics
- 3PL/4PL operators, customs brokers, laboratories (REACH), packaging, ERP/PLM systems, and e-commerce platforms.
Expert Program
Expert Program for the Footwear Industry
The accompanying program draws visitors to the booths—people who come seeking information but end up staying for business discussions.
- ESG and the circular economy
- Smart Factory and Industry 4.0
- Nearshoring and supply chain security
- Crafts and new design
- Imports from Turkey — A.TR and 0% customs duties
Opportunities for Participation
Three Ways to Participate in the Trade Show
You choose the scope of your participation based on your business goal—from a traditional booth to a stage performance.
Exhibition Booth
Exhibition space in the hall, product displays, B2B meetings, and visibility in the event’s communications. Booth construction, furniture, and technical support are included in the package.
Appearance on the show
A presentation or panel discussion on the trade show stage—positioning yourself as an expert in front of a room full of decision-makers, not just the people at your booth.
Exhibition Area and Demonstrations
A live demonstration of a product, machine, or technology in a designated area—a format for offerings that can't be sold with a flyer.
We determine prices and availability on a case-by-case basis—fill out the quote form, and a sales representative will prepare a quote for you.
Ptak Expo Łódź
A facility capable of handling exhibitions of any scale
PTAK EXPO Łódź is the largest trade fair and commercial center in this part of Europe: exhibition halls connected to the “PTAK” Wholesale Center, thousands of parking spaces, and a direct exit from the A1 highway.
- Direct exit from the A1 highway
- Central Poland — approx. 10 minutes from downtown Łódź
- Thousands of parking spaces with access to the exhibition halls
- Hotels and dining options in the vicinity
- 200 million EU citizens within a 1,000-km radius
PTAK EXPO ŁÓDŹ · ul. Tuszyńska 72/74 · 95-030 Rzgów
Plan your route
How It Works
From Submission to Exhibition
01
Registration
You fill out a short form—industry, approximate square footage, and contact information.
02
Offer
The sales representative prepares a valuation of the space and facilities tailored to the purpose of the participation.
03
Agreement and Location
You sign the contract and reserve a specific spot on the floor plan.
04
Preparation and Trade Shows
Furnishings, promotional materials, and an invitation package for your customers—everything is ready to go.
Reserve your stand
Footwear & Leather Sourcing 2027
October 12–14, 2027 · PTAK EXPO Łódź. Showcase your production capabilities and materials to buyers from across Europe.
Organised by: PTAK EXPO ŁÓDŹ