We represent the brazilian industries of materials, chemicals and machinery for leather and footwear sectors worldwide.
Brazilian Materials
the Brazilian Materials project, carried out by Assintecal, ApexBrasil and Abrameq, which aims to promote good performance in exports and, consequently, the sector.
ApexBrasil
Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos [Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency] (ApexBrasil) acts to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.


Our pillars
- Design
We always look for the most current design processes to optimize production.
- Innovation
We apply high-standard technologies with a focus on preserving the environment
- Sustainability
Our focus is to provide long-lasting materials to preserve the environment.
- Internationalization
Our focus is to provide long-lasting materials to preserve the environment.
Our initiatives

Inspiramais
Every semester, Inspiramais presents the launch of more than 1,000 materials developed for the footwear, clothing, furniture and jewelry segments, special projects and speakers who inspire innovation and sustainability for the fashion sector.
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Sustainable Origin
Sustainable origin the only sustainability certification for a footwear chain. The Sustainable Origin is the only ESG and sustainability certification in the world aimed at companies in the footwear chain. Based on the best sustainability practices in the world, it follows five dimensions indicators: economic, environmental, social, cultural and sustainability management. An opportunity to align production processes with internationally recognized indicators, expanding the opportunities in the export market and driving the sustainable growth of the entire production chain.
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Inspiraciones Internacionales
Through customized spaces in sector-specific trade fairs, Brazilian Materials offers creation workshops and talks about the research on fashion inspirations and references, in addition to exhibiting products created based on this genuinely Brazilian research. This action aims to spread knowledge and disseminate the potential of the Brazilian creations in various countries. The International Inspirations space is promoted by Brazilian Materials project, an export-boosting initiative carried out in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and Assintecal.

Buyer Project
This is an opportunity for importers to become personally familiar with the Brazilian products by participating in business rounds with potential suppliers. The simultaneous negotiations take place in two of the sector’s major events in Brazil: Inspiramais – the only components design and innovation exhibition in Latin America -, and FIMEC (International Fair for Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machines and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries), the main event for the leather-footwear sector in Brazil. The Buyer Project is promoted by the Brazilian Materialst, an export-boosting initiative carried out in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and Assintecal.

Image Project
This is a special initiative to bring journalists and opinion leaders to Inspiramais – the only components design and innovation exhibition in Latin America. All travel and accommodation costs are covered by the project. By providing these guests with news about the event, the project aims to enhance and improve the recognition of the Brazilian materials sector through the Brazilian Materials. The Image Project is promoted by the by Brazilian Materials, an export-boosting initiative carried out in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and Assintecal.

Trade fairs and events
Companies participating in the By Brazilian Materials project present the full Brazilian potential in sector-specific trade fairs. The fairs are a great opportunity to establish new contacts and relationships with Brazilian companies, potential suppliers that can offer high-quality products aligned with technology and design trends. This participation in international trade fairs is promoted by the Brazilian Materials project, an export-boosting initiative carried out in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) and Assintecal. Get to know more about the trade fairs in which the Brazilian Materials project participates.
Our calendar
Inspiramais
São Paulo/SP
15.07 a 16.07
Expodetalles
Peru
06.08 a 08.08
Acle
China
03.09 a 05.09
Lineapelle + Simac
Itália
23.09 a 25.09
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About Brazilian Materials
Brazilian manufacturers that are part of the components sector interested in expanding their commercial relations with the foreign market have the opportunity to participate, along with 340 other companies, in the Brazilian Materials project, carried out by Assintecal, ApexBrasil and Abrameq, which aims to promote good performance in exports and, consequently, the sector. The project has adequate solutions for each internationalization level, keeping commercial promotion, intelligence, and training actions, among others, within reach of the companies. For more information, please contact us at: relacionamento@assintecal܂org܂br
About ApexBrasil
Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos [Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency] (ApexBrasil) acts to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve its objectives, ApexBrasil carries out diverse commercial promotion activities aimed at boosting exports and enhancing the value of Brazilian products and services abroad. These activities include prospecting and trade missions, business rounds, support for Brazilian companies participating in major international trade fairs, visits from foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about Brazil’s production structure, among other business platforms that also aim to strengthen the Brazil brand. The Agency also works in coordination with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country. Learn more at https://apexbrasil.com.br/.