COTANCE

40, rue Washington
B-1050 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Confederation des Associations Nationales de Tanneurs et Megissiers de la Communaute Europenne.

The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) is the representative body of the European Leather Industry. It is a non-profit organization established in order to promote the interests of the European tanning industry at international level. Apart from representing European tanners and dressers, it also has the mission of promoting European leather both in the European and international markets.

COTANCE is the only qualified interlocutor representing the views of the European Tanning Industry. It has gained a wide recognition both internally and externally as the reference body for the European leather industry.

COTANCE's activities and policies focus on promoting the economic growth and sustainable development of the European tanning industry.

COTANCE members meet regularly at the annual Assembly General and twice a year in Council.

The political drive of COTANCE comes from its Presidency. It is composed of a President and four Vice-Presidents elected from among well known European tanners for a two year period. COTANCE's Secretary General assists them and heads the Brussels-based secretariat.

COTANCE also acts as the coordinating body for GERIC, the Grouping of European Leather Research Institutes, which gathers all the technological centres of the EU developing R & D for the tanning industry. This has led to a series of advanced technology projects in the field of environmental protection, quality assurance and high-tech applications for the leather production process. The development of joint training projects for tannery operators completes the range of their services to the European Leather Industry.

Contact: 
Gustavo Gonzalez - Quijano Vazquez
Telephone: 
Fax: 
32 2 512 91 57

F.F.I. - FLANDERS FASHION INSTITUTE

Modenatie 4th floor
Nationalestraat, 28/2
2000 ANTWERP
Belgium

FFI aims at a fashion sector with more and mature companies with local and international fame. To achieve this, FFI informs about Belgian fashion, advises fashion designers and labels on business topics, promotes them abroad and coaches a selection of young designers with high potential.

Telephone: 
Fax: 
32 3 232 63 96

FLA EUROPE

Lindestraat, 58
9700 OUDENAARDE
Belgium

Located in the heart of Europe, Belgium, FLA Europe is unique in its location and concept.  Managing over 20 million pairs of shoes yearly, FLA is the full service provider for today is growing and established branding companies and distributors in the footwear, textile and bags industry. Based on three keystones, FLA Europe is unique in its kind.

FINANCING: FLA understands that for any business to succeed, it needs effective financial resources. Therefore part of our service includes: opening letters of credit to suppliers, invoicing your customers with payment delays up to 90 days, credit insurance, collecting receivables.

LOGISTICS: FLA organizes seamlessly your logistics from custom clearance in our own bonded warehouse through picking and dispatching just-in-time.  In addition to stock management, and quality control, we cover free house distribution to retailers all over Europe.

ADMINISTRATION: Our philosophy is one of trouble free practicality. That is why our service also includes comprehensive administrative services supported by our multi-lingual staff.  FLA takes care of sample handling, back office computer registration, order and buying registration and much, much more.

With top service and financial resources as the base, technology as the tool and teamwork as the driving force, FLA has everything in house to meet and exceed your needs so that you can grow.

YOU FOCUS ENTIRELY ON MARKETING AND SALES, WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST!

Contact: 
Kim Braeckman
Telephone: 
Fax: 
32 55 33 54 19

I.D.E.A.S. SA.

Avenue Defre;, 151
B-1180 BRUXELLES
Belgium

We are a young and dynamic company, developed different products for the measurement, modelling and manufacturing by computer (CAD/ CAM) of lasts and insoles! These high technology equipment have been developed to serve the entire Footwear industry, as well as the manufacturers of made-to-measure shoes and orthopaedics worldwide. They are active on an international level, providing quality products and services in more than 15 countries around the globe.

Contact: 
Dr. Stephane Huberty
Telephone: 
Fax: 
32 2 686.04.41

IDEAL TAPE

Industriezone, 23
9600 RONSE
Belgium

Ideal is the largest and oldest supplier of shoe reinforcement tape in the world. With locations in US, Belgium, Italy and Singapore we are able to supply customers demands worldwide.

Contact: 
David Shelley
Telephone: 
Fax: 
32 55235161

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