#Knitting & Hosiery

2019-10-16

STOLL at FUTURMODA in Spain

H. Stoll AG & Co. KG will be present in Spain from 16 - 17 October 2019 at FUTURMODA, the exhibition for leather and footwear industries.

In 2018, the FUTURMODA exhibition served 288 trade fair exhibitors as a forum to introduce their company, their products and services. Key exhibit areas include: footwear and leather goods, shoe machinery and technology, skins and leather, design and pattern, synthetics, supplies, chemicals and pre-made products.

STOLL will exhibit at the show with two CMS 330 TT sport BW machines in gauge E7.2 in Hall A | Booth A27.

Visit STOLL and watch the latest innovations and technologies in Hall A | Booth A27.

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