ANPIC León de los Aldamas

ANPIC, held in León de los Aldamas, Mexico, is one of Latin America’s leading B2B supplier trade fairs for the footwear, leather and leather goods industries, as well as related manufacturing sectors such as fashion, furniture and automotive. It serves as an international platform for sourcing, innovation and networking, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, designers, buyers and industry professionals to discover new materials, components, technologies and trends for industrial production and to establish valuable business contacts.

The trade fair takes place twice a year at Poliforum León in León de los Aldamas, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. ANPIC is organised by APIMEX, the Asociación de Empresas Proveedoras Industriales de México, which represents companies in Mexico’s industrial supply sector and promotes their competitiveness, innovation and international networking. Since its inaugural edition in 1980, ANPIC has evolved from an event originally focused on the footwear industry into a cross-sector trade fair for industrial supply solutions.

ANPIC covers the entire value chain of footwear, leather and leather goods production. The range of products on display extends from leather, hides and skins to synthetic materials, artificial leather, textiles and technical fabrics, as well as soles, heels, lasts, fittings, zips, buckles and other components. The portfolio also includes adhesives, dyes, coatings, finishing agents and other chemical products, together with machinery, equipment, tools and technical solutions for processing and industrial manufacturing. Innovative and sustainable materials, advanced production technologies and the latest developments in design, colour and seasonal trends are becoming increasingly prominent. ANPIC therefore provides trade visitors with both practical sourcing opportunities and a comprehensive overview of the materials and technologies likely to shape future collections and production cycles.

Exhibitors primarily represent the leather and footwear industries, the textile and apparel sector, the chemical industry, machinery and plant engineering, and the components, accessories and materials sectors. The fair also attracts suppliers and manufacturers serving the furniture, interior furnishings and automotive industries. Trade visitors include manufacturers and producers, buyers and procurement professionals, importers and distributors, designers, product developers, technical specialists and decision-makers from the footwear, leather goods, fashion, furniture and automotive industries. With its strong B2B focus, ANPIC is an important platform for sourcing, product development, supplier networking and establishing new business relationships.

Alongside the main exhibition, ANPIC offers a varied programme of trend and design presentations, specialist talks, workshops and showcases of new materials and collections. Fashion and product presentations also demonstrate how the materials and components on display can be incorporated into finished products.

The event is held at Poliforum León, a modern exhibition and convention centre offering extensive exhibition and event facilities. Located in León, one of the principal economic centres in the state of Guanajuato, and well connected to the regional transport network, the venue is easily accessible to both domestic and international trade visitors. León’s long-standing tradition in leather and footwear production makes Poliforum León a particularly fitting venue for ANPIC, bringing together industrial expertise, international suppliers, innovative materials, advanced production technologies and the latest industry trends at the heart of one of the sector’s key manufacturing hubs.

The ANPIC takes place twice a year, and therefore for the 66th time previsibly in April 2027 in León de los Aldamas.