FDDI, Chennai participates in the exhibition 'Ambur OPEN 4'
Ambur OPEN, a 'flagship event' which helps participants explore new business propositions and successful in providing a platform to create stronger ties with the global leather fraternity.
- (1888PressRelease) July 13, 2013 - Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Chennai participated in the exhibition 'Ambur OPEN 4'.
The exhibition of Finished Leather, Accessories, Components, Technology and Machinery so aptly called the Ambur OPEN was held in the inspiring ambiance of Ambur Trade Centre.
The exhibition was supported by organizations and associations which included Ambur Economic Development Organization Ltd. (AEDOL), All India Skin & Hide Tanners Merchants Association (AISHTMA), Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC), Council for Leather Exports (CLE), CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI),Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Pernambut Tanners Association (PTA), South India Tanners and Dealers Association (SITDA) and Vaniyambadi Tanners Association (VTA).
Sharing the details, Mr. Raajeev j Lakhara, Managing Director, FDDI, said "Ambur OPEN, a 'flagship event' of the region is growing bigger year after year, helping participants explore new business propositions and successful in providing a platform to create stronger ties with the global leather fraternity."
The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. P Shankar, IAS, Hon'ble District Collector, Vellore in the august presence of Guests of Honour, Mr. A Aslam Basha, MLA, Mr. M Mohamed Hashim, Padmashri M Rafeeque Ahmed, Mr.N Shafeeq Ahmed, Mr. R Ramesh Kumar, IAS, Prof. Dr. AB Mandal, Mr. T Rafeeq Ahmed, Mr. PV Gopalakrishna Bachi, Mr. Suresh Kumar and Mr. S Iqbal Modi.
The exhibitors category in the 'Ambur Open 4', included of synthetics / non-leather materials for linings, inter linings, trims /accessories, footbeds / insoles / stiffeners, lacing materials, elastics, fasteners (zippers, velcro, laces), lasts, outsoles, moulds, shanks, packaging materials, tapes, knife blades, threads, finished leather manufacturers.
Leading experts offered informative seminars highlighting the current needs of the industry encompassing presentations on issues related to Management, Environment, Finance and Technology, which give participants a value-added opportunity to be enlightened on these topics.
During the exhibition, the information about the 'Testing Facilities' available at the International Testing Centre (ITC), Chennai of the FDDI which is accredited by Shoe and Allied Trade Research Association (SATRA), UK & having ISO 17025 certification from DAKKS, Germany for testing of footwear & footwear components was provided through brochure and one-to-one meeting at its Stall No. 31 located in Hall No. C.
"The advantage of the FDDI participation in the exhibition got magnified through the presence of leather and leather product manufacturers , its components manufacturers from all over the country resulting in raising business prospect for the ITC which is committed to give the best
Services to the companies that are looking to optimize their spending on testing," added Mr. Lakhara.
The FDDI's ITC Chennai, equipped with sophisticated state-of-the-art equipments and highly qualified team of technical experts is greatly helping the footwear and the leather industry, through a host of testing solutions and services & delivering accurate, consistent and reliable results with minimum possible time at the doorstep of one of the major clusters of India in the State of Tamil Nadu.
ITC's instrumentation, equipment is calibrated at frequent intervals to meet the most demanding method requirements. Its testing reports are accurate, fast, competitively priced and have earned the reputation of for being highly responsive to customer needs.
The information about the academic programmes of the FDDI which is conducted at the eight well-established campuses located at Noida, Fursatganj, Chennai, Kolkata, Chhindwara, Rohtak, Jodhpur and Guna was also provided to the students during the exhibition.
The leading tanners displayed their wares at the event which was attended by product manufacturers from across the country. Some of the finest leathers for shoes, handbags/accessories and leather garments were also on display.
About the FDDI
FDDI is the premier fashion and management institute of the country, established under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India for the development and growth of the Retail, Fashion Footwear Leather Goods and Fashion Accessory Industry. The Institute imparts 'Quality Education' by conducting various Long Term (PG & UG) and Short Term programmes in the area of Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Leather Goods & Accessories Design, Footwear Design, Technology & Management, Marketing, and Creative Designing & CAD/CAM. FDDI is the only Institution in the country in its core area having prestigious certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and ISO 17025 and accreditations/tie-ups from the leading international organizations like PFI-Germany, SATRA- UK and top management and Fashion Design institutes such as LDT NaGold, Germany, ARSutoria, Italy.
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