Founded 70 years ago in Vigevano, Italy, ATOM Group have grown in to a leading brand and meta-national in the world of footwear manufacturing. They are world leader in the manufacturing of shoe machinery and industrial cutting machines. ATOMLab is the research and innovation business unit. Created in 2013, its task is to support the customers…

Accelerating growth for meaningful, innovative startups to positively impact the footwear industry. Waalwijk, The Netherlands – SLEM is initiating an inspiring incubator (SLEMcubate) program to boost startups that intend to create a profitable and meaningful contribution to the footwear and leather industry. SLEMcubate is a knowledge-based program open to footwear or leather (related) startups. The…

Total Shoe Concept is proud to announce our partnership with Hidenet Publications. Since 1975, their expert analysis and accurate market reports have given leather and hide industry professionals big and small the daily insights they need to stay ahead. This week we are sharing Don’s Market Observation from the 4/28 US Weekly Report: Do Numbers Matter?…

Earlier this month we had the privilege of visiting International Dance Shoes in Milton Keynes, UK, and to see their fabulous shoe factory. International Dance Shoes are suppliers for the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ series and they are one of the very few specialist footwear manufacturers left in England. It was great to see their craftsmanship…

Aeffe machinery is a valued member of Total Shoe Concept offering some exciting cutting, drilling, embossing and snake scaling machines with loads of different options and techniques. Since the beginning of 2017 they started their new project AEFFE Lab where they welcome stylists, technicians and designers who are interested to understand and learn more about…

29-31 March 2017 the 33rd edition of the leather and materials trade show APLF took place in Hong Kong. Total Shoe Concept was visiting and we would like to share our experiences with you. APLF was rebranded from MM&T (Materials, Manufacturing & Technology) to Leather & Materials +. The name was changed to cater for…