POST-SHOW REPORT 11TH–12TH NOV 2014 RADISSON BLU, DHAKA
THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE SHOWCASE OF THE ENTIRE DENIM VALUE CHAIN: FABRICS, FINISHES, WASHES, Denim Expo is delighted to announce ACCESSORIES Bangladesh the outstanding success of its first exhibition. Apparel The inaugural edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo took place November 11th-12th, 2014 Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Airport Road, Dhaka Cantonment 1206, Dhaka, Bangladesh Opening Times: 10am – 7pm (Tuesday), 10am – 7pm (Wednesday)
industry professionals came to Dhaka from across the world, and exhibitors were thrilled with the quality of visitors and the show’s fine organisation. The Expo attracted trade visitors from 38 countries, their ranks swelled by major retail groups and brands. The specialist event targeted the entire denim value chain and gave buyers the option to order fabrics, finishes, washes and accessories. By allowing only professional guests into the show, the organizers created an environment exclusively for denim specialists.
The inauguration ceremony November 11th, 2014 at 2.30 pm Chief Guest: Honourable Commerce Minister of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Tofail Ahmed, MP
Every booth at this exhibition is made of eco-friendly material : recycled woods
Distinguished Special Guests: H.E Mr. Gerben De Jong, Honourable Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Mr. Md. Atiqul Islam, President, BGMEA, Bangladesh exporters’ organisation
Mapping denim: all the pieces come together
The Bangladesh Denim Expo is a non-profit enterprise and operates from a platform of responsibility. The show’s aim is not only to grow the denim trade in Bangladesh, but also to encourage better business practise: to raise the living standards of the people in this country. Any surplus funds from the show will be donated to a seed fund for a Denim University in Bangladesh. Already the organisers are building links with educators and experts around the world to make these seeds bear fruit. Ultimately this benefits everyone who trades in this country. We hope you will support this endeavour and spread the word.
NOT FOR PROFIT, FOR THE GOOD OF ALL!
THE ROOTS OF SUCCESS Seminar 1 How Bangladesh Needs to Position Itself to Meet Global Competition in the Textile Area. Speakers: Mr. Dirk Alexander Lehmann (Germany) Mr. Michael Fielding Wolff (UK) Mr. Egbert Koob Bovenhuis (Holland) Seminar 2 Advanced Denim by Archroma Speaker: Mr. Julio Perales (Valencia, Spain) Seminar 3 Sustainable Chemical Processing in Denim Manufacturing & Future Trends in Denim Washing. Speaker: Mr. Bob McGuffey (USA) Seminar 4 Sustainable Technologies for Garment Treatment Speaker: Mr. Denis Chiarello (Italy) Seminar 5 Denim Passion From DyStar Speaker: Mr. Berk Ocalmaz (Turkey) Seminar 6 WGSN Denim Trend Forecast Speakers: Ms. Anupreet Bhui (Hong Kong) Mr. Puneet Dudeja (India)
Opening Ceremony An important focal point of the first day, the inauguration ceremony featured speeches from gathered dignitaries who extolled the virtues of the Bangladesh garment business. Later, Mr. Tofail Ahmed, MP, Honourable Commerce Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, toured the showground accompanied by Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, Managing Director of Denim Expert Ltd & founder of the Bangladesh Denim Expo. Business Matching Service Premium buyers with specific needs were introduced to exhibitors who could fulfil their requirements. The result was realtime business opportunities, orchestrated by the show organizers.
Internationalal buyers: researching new denim at the Expo
Trend Zone This special area of the Expo was continuously busy and presented a showcase for upcoming trends in denim. The space was dressed with curiosities including two historic motorcycles. Exhibitors supplied their outstanding garments, which were grouped into categories such as special finishes and original vintage. Seminar Visitors and exhibitors flocked to a variety of Seminars, presented by expert industry speakers from the UK, USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Hong Kong. The seminars began with a fascinating discussion on Bangladesh’s opportunities in the global textile arena. Other topics introduced new production techniques that offered sustainable solutions in washing and other treatments. The seminars concluded with a presentation on upcoming denim trends by the global forecaster WGSN.
Trend Seminar: WGSN forecast future denim fashions
“ WE HAVE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE, FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOR EDUCATION, FOR BUSINESS. YOU ALREADY SEE BRANDS FROM EUROPE AND THE USA HERE – AND THAT IS JUST THE BEGINNING. ” Mr. Bob McGuffey, GDS Chemicals
VISITOR PROFILE Renowned apparel buyers who attended the 2014 Expo included C&A Charles Voegele Debenhams Gap G-Star H&M Hema Far East Hermes OTTO International Jack & Jones Jones International Limited Kappahl KOTON LC Waikiki Levi Strauss & Co M&S MS Mode Asia Limited New Times Group Newtimes Development Bangladesh Newyorker/NY Apple Ltd. Next Peek & Cloppenburg KG Primark S.Oliver Tesco Time Zone Tom Tailor VF Asia Walmart Wilson
Bangladesh Denim Expo is more than a gathering of professional people. The event attracted an impressive audience of buyers, key personnel and decision-makers as well as important media, trendmakers and international fashion researchers. In total some 2601 visitors from 37 countries came to the show, among them 359 foreign delegates and 2242 local guests – all accredited members of the apparel industry. The top five overseas visitor countries were: UK, Turkey, Italy, Germany and Hong Kong.
Up close and personal: buyers get hands-on with denim fabric
23% Asia
51% Europe
18% US 8% Others Overseas visitor profile
20% Garment Manufacturer 4% Other 18% Supply Chain
48% Buying Houses
At the Expo: busy booths, busy show
10% Textile Industry
Visitor business orientation
“ AMAZING TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE. I NEVER EXPECTED THE SHOW TO HAVE SO MANY EUROPEAN BUYERS. ” Mr. Patosh Agarwal, Suryalaksmi Cotton Mills Ltd
“ WE SEE THE INCREASE IN DIVERSIFACTION AND THE ADDED VALUE OF BANGLADESH. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE. ” Mr. Steve Kruit, Triton Textiles Exhibitors from 50 companies, drawn from 14 countries across the globe, participated in the Expo. The result was an inspiring and diverse array of products that represented the entire denim sector.
On the booths: happy buyers means good business
Response from exhibitors was extremely positive. Many companies commented on the supreme professionalism, the strong marketing effort and the high grade of visitors during the event. Exhibitors also appreciated the sustainable materials used for the uniform booths, the exciting Trend Zone and the Expo’s efforts to position Bangladesh denim as a strong player on the international stage.
Dutch Ambassador H.E. Mr. Gerben de Jong explores the Expo
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
Exhibitor
Country
American & Efird (Bangladesh) Ltd Archroma (Bangladesh) Ltd. Garmon spa. Vi.Be.Mac Tonello Bluexonly Juki Bangladesh Ltd. YKK Bangladesh Pte Ltd. Amann Bangladesh CHT-Bezema Vicunha Europe DyStar Singapore Pte Ltd. Absolute Denim Co. Ltd. Atlantic Mills (Thailand) Co. Ltd. Vita Textile Group Co. Ltd. Runda Textiles Co. Ltd. Raymond UCO Denim Pvt. Ltd. Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Ltd. Brandix Textiles Azgard Nine Ltd. Kassim Textiles Naveena Denim Ltd. Naveena Exports Ltd. (Karachi Denim) Rajby Textiles Soorty Denim International Master Textile Mekotex Pvt Ltd. Rajwani Denim Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Shafi Texcel Limited Amber (Partex Denim Ltd. & Partex Denim Mills Ltd.) Argon Denims Ltd. Chittagong Denim Mills Ltd. Denim Expert Ltd. Hameem Denim Mahmud Denims Ltd. Nassa Taipei Denims Ltd. Shasha Denims Ltd. South China Bleaching & Dyeing Factory Ltd. Yogotex Fabrics Co Ltd. Beximco Envoy Textiles Ltd. Experience Clothing Company Ltd. Fabian Industries Ltd. GDS Chemical Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd. Hamid Fabrics Ltd. MAB Denim & Spinning Ltd. Nice Denim Mills Ltd. Salek Textile Ltd. Square Denims Ltd.
USA Singapore Italy Italy Italy Holland Japan Japan Germany Germany Brazil Turkey Thailand Thailand China China India India Sri Lanka Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh
THANKS FROM THE “ We are very happy with the magnificent response ORGANIZER to this first Bangladesh Denim Expo. Together with
you we have created a professional show for the world to see the denim expertise of Bangladesh. We are very grateful to you all for supporting this vision as exhibitors or visitors. It is our sincere belief that the Expo can lift up this country by upgrading the international perception of our apparel industry. When we look back on this show in 10, 15 or even 50 years we expect to remember this as the moment when Bangladesh became a serious player in denim. Thank you for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to make this dream a reality.” On display: a universe of blues
Hon. Commerce Minister Mr. Tofail Ahmed M.P. opens the Expo with Chief Organizer Mr. Mostafiz Uddin
Time for business: showing new techniques in denim
Bangladesh Denim Expo will become a regular event in the denim calendar! The show will be held twice every year. The Expo will occupy dates that best suit the international denim community, and will continue to be held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel in Dhaka. Watch your inbox for more information soon! See you in 2015…
SEE YOU AT THE NEXT EXPO: 11TH-12TH MAY 2015!
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