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SIMAC TANNING TECH 2026: Innovations in Machinery for Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning

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09 July 2026

SIMAC TANNING TECH 2026: Innovations in Machinery for Footwear, Leather Goods and Tanning

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Display of handcrafted leather shoes in a showroom, representing the footwear industry, leather craftsmanship and manufacturing innovation.

SIMAC TANNING TECH 2026 is the leading international trade fair for machinery, technologies and solutions for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries. The event brings together manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals to showcase the latest innovations driving efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability across leather and footwear value chains.

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Fiera Milano Rho Rho (Milan), Italy
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SIMAC TANNING TECH 2026 is the international reference event for machinery and technologies serving the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries. Held alongside the global fashion and leather manufacturing community, the exhibition brings together technology providers, equipment manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals to present innovations that support more efficient, competitive and sustainable production.

The exhibition covers the full production value chain, showcasing machinery for footwear manufacturing, leather goods production and tanning, as well as automation systems, chemicals, laboratory equipment, material testing technologies, moulds and dies, logistics solutions, consumables and production accessories. Live demonstrations and technical exchanges provide visitors with insights into the latest industrial developments and manufacturing technologies.

In addition to the exhibition, SIMAC TANNING TECH offers opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration through workshops, seminars and industry discussions. Key topics include automation, digitalisation, energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing processes, making the event an important meeting point for stakeholders shaping the future of the European leather and footwear ecosystem.

Audience

  • Footwear manufacturers
  • Leather goods manufacturers
  • Tanneries
  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Technology providers
  • Material suppliers
  • Industry professionals
  • Researchers

Focus Areas

  • Footwear manufacturing
  • Leather goods
  • Tanning technologies
  • Industrial machinery
  • Automation
  • Sustainable manufacturing

Format

  • International trade fair
  • Exhibition
  • Live demonstrations
  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Networking

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Picture caption: SIMAC TANNING TECH 2026 showcases the latest machinery and technologies for footwear, leather goods and tanning industries. Source: SIMAC TANNING TECH.

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