GBOS Global Tour | Showcasing at FIMEC 2026 Brazil, Empowering Smart Manufacturing Upgrade for South American Leather & Footwear Industry

March 06, 2026
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Recently, the FIMEC 2026 – International Fair of Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machinery and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries opened grandly in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil. GBOS participated in the exhibition together with its local Brazilian team, showcasing its core digital solutions.

Leveraging the strength of intelligent manufacturing from China, GBOS connected with the evolving needs of the South American market. At this major industry event for the leather and footwear sector in South America, GBOS opened a new chapter of cross-continental cooperation in smart manufacturing.

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

01 South American Industry Event, Unlocking New Opportunities for Cooperation

The FIMEC Brazil exhibition is one of the most influential events in South America for the entire leather and footwear industry chain. It brings together global manufacturers, suppliers, and industry professionals, focusing on the key topics of digitalization and intelligent transformation across the industry. The event also serves as an important platform for technology exchange and business cooperation in the South American market.

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

As a core hub for the leather and footwear industry in South America, Brazil has an urgent demand for industrial upgrading. This creates broad opportunities for the implementation and application of intelligent manufacturing technologies, while also laying a solid foundation for deeper cooperation between GBOS and local enterprises.

02 Partnering Locally to Deliver a New Service Experience

At this exhibition, GBOS focused on the development characteristics of the South American market and showcased its AI Digital Cutting Center full-chain solution, demonstrating its strong technological expertise in the digital transformation of the footwear and leather industries.

At the same time, GBOS worked closely with its local Brazilian team to establish a professional service team. By addressing the diverse needs of local enterprises in improving production efficiency and advancing industrial upgrades, GBOS provides tailored solutions, enabling customers to truly experience the dual support of technology and service.

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

At the exhibition site, the GBOS booth attracted numerous footwear and leather companies, as well as buyers from Brazil and neighboring countries, who stopped by for discussions. In-depth exchanges were carried out around key topics such as industry upgrade challenges and the implementation of digital production. With precise market insights and high-quality solutions, GBOS secured multiple cooperation intentions on-site, becoming one of the highlights of the exhibition.

03 Global Expansion, Advancing a New Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem

With more than 20 years of dedication to the intelligent manufacturing sector, GBOS has established a global service network. Through overseas subsidiaries, offices, and localized teams, GBOS provides timely technical support, maintenance services, and professional training to customers worldwide.

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

This participation marks an important step for GBOS in deepening its localized presence in the South American market, and a key move in integrating China’s intelligent manufacturing technologies with the needs of the local South American market.

FIMEC 2026 Brazil

Looking ahead, GBOS will continue to deepen technological innovation and further optimize its global localized service system. By delivering solutions that better align with regional market needs, GBOS aims to drive the digital and intelligent transformation of the global leather and footwear industry, while working together with partners worldwide to shape a new future for intelligent manufacturing.

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