The mayor of Caravaca de la Cruz, Jose Moreno, accompanied by the mayor of Employment, Julia Gimenez, met with the president of the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICES), José Monzonís, and the directive Industry Association Alpargatera Footwear and the Northwest Region, headed by Manuel Polo.
Jose Moreno said after the meeting that the association that brings together manufacturers of footwear and related companies at the Northwest Region sector has recently joined FICES, in order to improve aspects such as national and international promotion or improvement training.
Also, the mayor welcomed this first visit of José Monzonís to the city and very positively assessed the development of the footwear sector: "That is experiencing an upward development, with quality products implemented in international markets."
That is why he added "that sector needs a ultimate accolade for footwear Caravaca become a reference mark and for this, the work of the Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries is fundamental".
Monzonís, leader of the employers in the sector, then held a meeting with local entrepreneurs to show the measures contained in the Strategic Plan Spanish Footwear and support lines, as a new system for collection management with international clients.
Also, the presence of caravaqueñas companies at fairs Co-Shoes, specializing in the production of footwear, yFuturmoda, skin and components, which held together and meet in Elche about 650 manufacturers closed, 5 and 6 October.
The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries is the business organization that represents the general interests of the footwear, both in Spain and in the European and international sector.
It is formed by 9 associations, with some 500 companies, which represent 90% of production, distribution and export in Spain.
FICE is officially recognized as a partner of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Functions FICES focus on boosting competitiveness and innovation of businesses, enhancing their strengths and ensuring a future sector by deestrategias development of international and national promotion, training, market analysis, business information, support programs brands, environmental projects, and so on.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz