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December 2019
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euroleather.com gets a facelift – COTANCE presents its new website
EU Social Dialogue “SER 20” project gets ready to analyse
LANXESS presents leather fashion trends for the spring-summer season 2021
November 2019
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Rumours Suggest Dr Martens Sale
IULTCS welcomes LETSB Bangladesh as a new member
Stahl's Dr Alexis Pey appointed executive board member of EFCE
Kenyan Government Eyes 35 New Industrial Centres
LANXESS to sell its stake in chrome ore mine in South Africa to Clover Alloys
Adiprene prepolymers from LANXESS offer new possibilities in 3D printing
Units Mexico opts for research with the launch of its new laboratory
Bangladesh Targets £8 billion Leather Export by 2025
Scottish Leather Group to Open New Factory
Timberland to Build Responsible Leather Supply Chain
Tiffany & Co to go Under the Hammer
Multi-Million Northamptonshire Industrial Development on the Way
Prada in Sustainability Deal First
Bangladesh Leather Sector Recovers From Two-Year Slump
Agra Leather Park Construction Hurdles to be Overcome
Policies Lead to African Leather Struggles
Italian water companies launch tender for largest European sludge plant
October 2019
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Job opportunity at Leather Working Group
2020 Leather Research Grant Announced by IULTCS
IULTCS Announces New Chair of Environmental Commission
Partners of the hides, skins and leather value chain agree on traceability objectives
USHSLA Requests Tariff Exclusions for Certain Chinese Leather Goods Imports
USHSLA Establishes First-Ever Hides and Skins Traceability Program
September 2019
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LANXESS wins Responsible Care competition 2019 of German Chemical Industry Association (VCI)
North American Meat Institute Releases Revised Edition of Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide
Tapestry Inc. Replace CEO Victor Luis
VF Corp Suspends Brazilian Leather Sourcing
No End in Sight for Bangladeshi Leather Industry Struggles
Bangladeshi Leather Footwear Exports Continue to Grow
Systems for surface design and finishing
Indian Government’s Economic Measures Will Boost Leather Industry
August 2019
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Sustainable products and systems for the leather industry
ISA TanTec Begins Work on Second Vietnam Tannery
Leather Naturally publishes labelling fact sheet
Hong Kong’s Yue Yuen to Move Production to Southeast Asia
German Leather Federation in Bid to Ban Terms Like ‘Vegan Leather’
Bangladesh Leather Industry Flailing, Industrial Park Still Not Complete 16 Years On
LANXESS to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Versace Apologises After T-Shirt Angers China
Japan to be Removed from South Korea’s Preferred Trade List
Pakistani Tanners Push for Government Action
Karen Millen and Coast in Boohoo’s Sights but 1100 Jobs at Risk
Despite Potential Bangladesh Leather Industry Struggles
Inauguration of upgraded polymer production plant in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil
July 2019
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Australian Leather Industry at All Time Low
Eid Sheepskins to be Used by Moroccan Leather Industry
Dubai Property Developer Buys Cavalli
British Luxury Sales Pass £5 billion Mark
Nike Pushes Forward with New Plant
Reformation Stake to be Snapped up by Permira
Chanel Acquires Stake in Italian Tannery
Bangladesh Tannery Workers Demand Environmentally Friendly Industry
Indian Leather Industry Fears Supply Crunch
Kenyan Tanners Want Export Levy Removed
Struggles Ahead for Hong Kong Luxury Goods Market
A new animation from Brazilian Leather shows off the sector's versatility
Fez, Morocco to Host First Leather Trade Show
Syntans Capacity Expansion in France completed
Bangladesh Leather Industry Slump Continues
LCCI Calls on Pakistani Government to Resolve Leather Industry Issues
June 2019
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Legal Ganga Tanneries to Reopen
Bottega Veneta Expands Leather Goods Plant
Luxury Goods Spending to Top £240 billion This Year
New Lease of Life for Kanpur and the River Ganga
Dubai Developer Tight-Lipped Over Cavalli Takeover
JBS Couros expands Vietnam operations and launches new showroom
Prize for Germany’s Best Trainee Tanner
Egypt Makes Siemens Deal in Bid to Upgrade Industrial Sector
Germany gets ready to host the leather industry's largest tech event
Dolce & Gabbana First Fashion House to Extend Size Range
LANXESS confirmed as supplier of sustainable leather chemicals
India to Raise Tariffs on US Products
Chinese Tariffs to Have Big Effect on American Industry
Owners of Lanvin Seek Investors for Fashion Unit
Moda appoints director of footwear
Fashion Brands Not Paying Living Wage to Supply Chain Workers
Uzbekistan and Turkey Launch Joint Leather Production Cluster
Luxury Brands Increase Social Media Spending
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the European Leather Association
France to Ban Burning of Luxury Goods
Bangladesh Leather Sector Struggling for Investment
TFL is launching its own blog called "Main Reaction"
Revenues at the Top 100 Luxury Goods Firms Hits £195 billion
May 2019
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Inspiramais: next edition to have 17 tanneries
US Tariff Imposition Could Result in Inflation
East Africa Forum Pushes for Accessible Leather Market
Fashion House Jean Patou Rebrands to Patou
USHSLA & LIA Submit Comments Opposing Imposition of Tariffs on EU Leather Handbag Imports to US
Zimbabwe Industry Urged to Meet International Standards
LANXESS confirmed as supplier of sustainable leather chemicals
Zimbabwe Tanners Given Expert Advice
France to Ban Burning of Unsold Luxury Goods
Leathers from Brazil will be present at a German trade fair dedicated to the furniture sector
India’s Leather Industry Flailing
Spotlight on Sustainable Leather Solutions
Kering Agrees Record Italian Tax Settlement
Rihanna Teams with LVMH to Release New Fashion Label
New French Factories for Louis Vuitton
New York City Council Speaker Spares Leather
LANXESS presents leather trends for autumn-winter season 2020/2021
Fashion Industry Sustainability Progress Slowing
Savar Tannery Workers Stage Demo
IULTCS Congress to host a lecture from the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability
April 2019
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Investment in Bangladesh Leather Sector Sluggish
Kering Close to Tax Case Settlement
Nepal Government to Tighten Import of Luxury Goods
Bangladesh Government Urged to Bring All Leather Exporters Into Special Scheme
Nigerian Leather Exports Worth $600 million a year
TFL presentations at the 35st IULTCS Congress Dresden, Germany
Kenya Welcomes New Leather Factory
Raw Skin Smuggling Key Challenge to Kenyan Leather
Stahl to Introduce Molecular Tagging in Leather Supply Chains
Dr Martens to Float on Stock Market
Silas Capital Invests in Bellroy
Luxury Goods Tax Rise Recommended by Nigerian Parliament
Leather Key to Growing Nigeria’s GDP, says minister
H&M Heads Towards Sustainability
Bangladesh Plans to Lead Through Leather
Roberto Cavalli on Brink of Bankruptcy
Two Die After Chennai Leather Factory Wall Collapse
March 2019
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SIMAC Tanning Tech & APLF 2019
Bradington-Young Launches Online Leather Resource
UNIC-Italian Tanneries invests in Sicit’s circular economy
Kenya Still to Enforce Shoe Import Duty Tax
Blockchain to Protect Italian Products from Counterfeiters
Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green Stumbles into Administration
Lectra's Innovation Lab brings breakthrough innovation to life
Louis Vuitton axes Michael Jackson-inspired pieces
Nigerian Government launches leather products committee
Oeko-Tex extends STeP’s reach to leather
JBS Couros creates new production model and launches a sustainable leather range
LVMH to open new Mayfair hotel
LK Bennett tangles with collapse
Simac Tanning Tech bucks the trend
Ted Baker CEO quits over allegations
February 2019
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Nottingham Firm Teams with Smythson
Lectra executive Edouard Macquin appointed President of Lectra Americas
LVMH Promises “Responsible” Crocodile Skins
Italian Firms to Pump £18 million Into Tanzanian Leather Sector
Indian Tannery Ordered to Shut
Fresh Lease of Life for Northampton Leather Factory
Zimbabwe Minister Calls for Focus on Beef and Leather
Cow-related Violence Hindering Indian Beef and Leather Exports
Handmade Zimbabwean Shoes A Surprise Global Success
A full house for SIMAC TANNING TECH 2019
TFL launches two reductive unhairing agents, able to replace sulphide
Victoria Beckham in Exotic Skins Ban
QuattroR acquires majority stake in Italian Luxury label Trussardi
Bangladesh Suffers Leather Export Decline
Gruppo Mastrotto chosen to represent made-in-Italy leather for the fashion world in London
IUR Young Leather Scientist Grants awarded
County Durham Leather Firm Wins Accolades
Indian Government Allots Land for Tannery Units
The European Social Partners of the Leather Industry kick off their new common project
Lectra appoints Gianluca Croci Managing Director of Lectra France
Punjab Leather Factory Fire Wreaks Havok
India to Welcome New 100 Acre Leather Park
No Mention of Leather in Budget Disappoints Indian Industry
January 2019
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Over 15,000 Visitors at Pakistan Leather Show
TFL release colour trends catalogue
Dutch to Invest In Kanpur Leather Cluster
61% of Bangladesh’ Leather Workers Have Health Problems
Kering Faces $1.6 billion Italian Tax Claim
Kering Named Most Sustainable in Luxury
Leather Naturally welcomes five new members
Bangladesh Tannery to Become Planned Township
Relatively Unknown Designer Takes Charge at Lanvin
Nigerian Government Commissions New Factory in Sokoto
Sri Lanka’s Leather Industry Should ‘Go Global’
Indian Leather Sector Targets 10% Export Growth in Two Years
P. R. Aqeel Ahmed announced as new Chairman of the CLE
Leather Application Support at HEUSCH
LVMH Purchases Stake in Gabriela Hearst
New Tannery and Shoe Factory Launched in Nigeria
India Cracks Down on Polluting Tanneries Ahead of Hindu Festival
Pakistan Leather Industry Wants Government Action
Chanel Acquires Minority Kenissi Stake
Leather is one of the highlights at the next edition of Inspiramais
Indian Leather Industry Players Clash Over Unfinished Goods Export
Farfetch Acquires Stadium Goods
Michael Kors Becomes Capri Holdings
‘Pooey Puitton’ Draws Louis Vuitton Lawsuit
Pakistan Government Urged to Help Halt Leather Export Decline
December 2018
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Diesel Front Runners to Acquire Cavalli
Prada Pulls Problematic Product
New tanneries integrated into the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)
Balenciaga Reaches Copywrite Settlement
Cath Kidston Suffers Loss Increase
Armenia Exports More than 40% of its Leather and Textiles to EU
Impetus Builds for Leather Promotion Initiative
Egyptian Custom’s Duty Adjustment to Boost Economy
Kenya’s Futuristic Fish Skin Leather
IULTCS Congress Meets Freiberg Leather Days
Pakistan’s LRC Chief Offers Assistance to Leather Industry
Rino Mastrotto Group Contemplate Kenya
Scottish Leather Group wins vibes award for its commitment to sustainability
US Mill Owner Accepts Hazardous Waste Charges
November 2018
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Luxury Giant Kering to Join Forces With Apple
Ethiopia Reforms in Bid to Become Africa’s Manufacturing Hub
Scottish Leather Group Start Brexit Risk Register
Bangladesh’s Annual Leather Fair Begins
Dolce and Gabbana Cancel Shanghai Fashion Show After Alleged Racism
ELeather and Nike Partnership Announced
LVMH Plans 24 Italian Manufacturing Sites
Creative Director in Lanvin Exit
Zimbabwe Tanners Appeal for Export Policy Waiver
Kenyan Lobby Aims for Bigger Leather Export Turf
Simac tanning tech 2019. Tomorrow is now.
No More Animal Hides Says Saskatoon Wildlife Foundation
Sedgwick & Co. Rescued From Administration
Indonesian Ministry of Industry Spurs Leather Industry Growth
Hermes Downplays Chinese Sales Slowdown
Michael Kors’ Shares Plunge 15%
Luxury Goods Giant Richemont UK Found Guilty of Racial Discrimination
Canada Goose Holdings Acquires Hamilton’s Baffin Inc
Clayton and Sons Bought Out of Administration
China’s Struggling Shopping Strength Shapes Luxury Sales Slump
Leather Industry Key in Fight Against Poverty Says Nigerian Minister
Nigerian Manufacturers Bemoan Importation
Balenciaga Being Sued Over Leather Keychain Car Air Freshener
International Luxury Group Kering to Buy Back 1% of its Shares
Industrial Production in Tunisia Down in First 9 Months
Death of Wanda Ferragamo Sparks Share Rise
Dr Martens Reports Large Growth
Chateau d’Ax USA Not Affected by Parent Company Filing For Reorganisation
North Korea Spends Over £400 Billion on Luxury Goods Per Year
October 2018
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What's the return on investing in sustainability?
Bradford Council Refuse Plans to Refurbish Bingley Tannery
After Tannery Burns Down New Albany Push Forward with Greenway Plan
Namibian Company Shilongo Leather to Diversifies its Products
Clean-up of Hannock Tannery Begins
Cairo Tanneries Relocated to Give Medieval Aqueduct New Lease of Life
The balance of Brazilian participation at Futurmoda
Zimbabwe leather industry: A call to arms
Leather could be key to Nigeria’s economic regrowth
Nairobi leather manufacturers push for training hub
Projects aiming to boost Tamil Nadu leather industry approved
Old Hickory tannery makes a comeback with new investment
Former head of the British Leather Confederation (BLC), Dr Robert Sykes passed away
Hewlett Packard make leather laptop
Two injured in fire at Kolkata leather complex tannery
J.W. Hulme expected to move manufacturing overseas
Four projects aiming to boost Tamil Nadu leather industry approved
Production of textile and clothing grows in Tajikistan
Brazil's highlights from the Première Vision Paris and Lineapelle Milan fairs
LIA and USHSLA hold joint annual meeting; announce merger intentions
September 2018
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2019 Young Leather Scientist grant announced by IULTCS
Leather from Brazil expecting positive results from Milan at the Lineapelle fair
Holiday season in Bangladesh hit the country's export performance
Timberland has announced further progress in its bid to use all natural products in its footwear
In Paris, a luxury fair will have a lecture on Brazil's leather experience
Nicki Kay appointed managing director of Zünd UK
Paris will host Brazilian leathers and a never-before-seen presentation at the Première Vision fair
The newest release of Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 gives fashion companies the power of connectivity
Bangladeshi tanners deny price drop
Kyrgyzstan bans animal imports from neighbours
Suspended Rwandan tanners to re-open
Turkish leather output drops amid wider growth
TFL increases capacity for its market leading dyes
Ethiopia FDI inflows on the rise
JBS Couros invests in traceability and presents new platform at China trade fair
August 2018
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COTANCE call on Helsinki Fashion Week to reconsider its decision to ban leather as of 2019
Nigeria set to publish leather plan
Helsinki Fashion Week bans leather from 2019
Turkish leather trade with Russia soars
Dordick named vice-president for Hidenet Publications
Innovative solutions for the leather industry
Indian leather exports 'must double'
'We may support new leather clusters' - Prabhu
Minister pledges support for Indian footwear
Global footwear production returns to growth
Four more tanners sign Brazilian pledge
Blockchain makes leather debut
Pakistani tanners bemoan tax drawback delay
July 2018
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Luxury sneakers leading the way for brands
India opens up new footwear design centre
Release of the new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue Spring-Summer 2020
New country representative for LANXESS in the United Kingdom
Kurabo International: Bridging the Generation Gap with Lectra
LANXESS strengthens research and development for aqueous polyurethane dispersions
Leathers from Brazil will be at a fair in New York
Tannery moves hit Bangladesh leather exports
Nine more companies sign on to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) scheme
Sustainability the way forward – EU
COTANCE president Kindermann in Brussels to defend leather authenticity
Lectra fashion PLM 4.0 ranked No. 1 by industry experts
Leather from Brazil gets ready for Vietnam fair
June 2018
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Mexico underpins Latin America’s luxury growth
Kenya removes tariff exemptions on leather imports
India pushes local leather for govt contracts
JBS Couros seeks CSCB sustainability certification in all its units
Growth in leather sector boosts Rwandan economy
Modern Meadow awarded as technology pioneer by World Economic Forum
Senegal's leather output drops 1.4% in Q1 2018
Daniel Lee named creative director at Bottega Veneta
Pakistan focused on shoemaking growth
‘Tanzania first’ budget planned
Students of creative leather technologies visit LANXESS’s leather chemicals
Call to include finished leather in tax scheme
Fakes costing EU businesses €60 billion every year
Russian tourism boosting Turkish leather
Action threatened over tanning run off
Gucci streamlines production with more work brought in house
Two new tanneries integrated into CSCB
Modular technology and proven products from LANXESS for the process industry
Bangladeshi exports hit once more
Two new tanneries integrated into the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability programme
ICLT students visit TFL Italia S.p.A.
Transparent leather launched in NY
EU kicks off Egyptian tannery scheme
New global fashion centre for TFL
Lanxess rolling out NMP alternatives
May 2018
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Vietnam leather continues healthy growth
Export body helping Zimbabwe leather
Burberry acquires leather goods business
Clayton’s technical director appointed president of SLTC for terms 2018/19 and 2019/20
Miti takes control of leather cutting with Lectra’s Versalis
April 2018
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TFL launches highly masked pre-tanning agent
USHSLA supports customs reclassification initiative for US hides and leather
Generational relief in Cromogenia Units and in the Tanning Division
Leather product environmental footprint category rules officially approved
LANXESS engages in the BLC Chem-MAP Programme to achieve ZDHC Conformance Level 3
Smit & zoon announces global price increase
French leather industry exports rise by 7% in 2017
Opening of TFL Global Fashion Centre
Arkote Ltd to acquire issued share capital of Zanogen (UK) Ltd
Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability awards first Gold seal
March 2018
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LANXESS increases prices for leather chemicals
Major Scottish export award win by Bridge of Weir Leather Company
Modern Meadow partners with Evonik to grow fermentation processes to commercial scale
European leather industry partners join forces in video promoting responsibly produced leather
February 2018
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JBS Couros receives global recognition for best practices at South America units
ICHSLTA and USHSLA announce annual joint cocktail evening
GG Organics celebrates its tenth year
TFL Japan managing director appointed to develop Ethiopian leather industry
January 2018
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Guangzan fuels rapid growth with leaner operations and increased productivity
PrimeAsia names Sergio Da Costa as PrimeAsia China’s assistant chief operating officer
Fuga Couros S/A tannery first to receive the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability
December 2017
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LANXESS raises prices for sodium dichromate
TFL expands R&D facilities in Europe
LANXESS successfully starts test operation for on-site production of retanning agent
JBS Couros presents new version of the Authentic collection
Vietnamese footwear exports up 13% for January to October
New tannery joins Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)
November 2017
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Sadesa receives three new GOLD awards from Leather Working Group
Scottish Leather Group subsidiaries honoured at ROCCO Awards
Pressure on Vietnam to scale up ahead of EU FTA
Bangladesh plans for leather industrial estate growth
Five-year programme to clean up Ganges
Talks on to expand clean leather technology in India
JBS Couros receives global recognition for best practices at Vietnam distribution centre
More Savar leather estate project delays
ISA TanTec acquires major stake in Italian tannery
Profits jump at Scottish Leather Group
Smit & zoon acquires Italian leather chemicals producer Codyeco
October 2017
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COTANCE urges European Commission to regulate leather authenticity labelling
September 2017
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Smit & zoon files patent application on bio-based leather retanning chemicals
Modern Meadow reveals name of biofabricated material that mimics leather
Chinese bed company De Rucci employs smart tech
Leather luggage market to reach $525 billion by 2022
Brazilian meat giant BRF bids farewell to CEO
August 2017
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Modern Meadow moves headquarters to New Jersey
US hides and leather industry welcomes research report documenting less cattle branding
Lectra appoints Rodrigo Siza, regional director of Spain and Portugal
July 2017
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Smit & zoon appoints strategic leather specialist
ASSOMAC opens the first Italian-Vietnamese technology centre in Vietnam
See the results of the Leather Law Blitz in Rio de Janeiro
Silvateam wins innovation award at World Polyphenol Congress
Brazilian Leather to disembark in New York for the Première Vision fair
Brazilian leather expects to market US$20 million in Vietnam
Incotec Automation unveils new name and branding
Leather and Footwear machinery exports rise by 38.4% in five years
June 2017
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2018 Young Leather Scientist Grant announced by IULTCS
Lectra boosts leather cutting productivity by up to 15%
University of Northampton students impress Leathersellers Company
Students from the UK and Italy attend TFL Academy training course
Leather Law Blitz heads for Rio de Janeiro
May 2017
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Brazilian hides and skins exports show positive results in area in April
Brazilian Leather joins celebrated furniture fair in Germany
TFL increases commitment to safe products
Leather is my Job photo contest winners revealed
New addition to Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)
April 2017
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Silvateam presents 'Leather of the Year' winners
Report from APLF Leather & Materials+
JBS curtails beef production in Brazil
PrimeAsia appoints Sarah Swensen CSO
Leather industry reacts to ICN human rights report
BASF to showcase process innovation at APLF 2017
February 2017
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Leather International reports from Tanning Tech
Stahl Campus expands with performance coatings
Hidenet Publications announces new report in Chinese
Elitron to showcase innovations at SIMAC 2017
Lectra appoints Jérôme Viala executive vice-president for the Group
January 2017
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Fratelli Carlessi to unveil scalable spray finishing concept in Milan
Erretre to redefine milling at Simac Tanning Tech 2017
Report from Inspiramais in Sao Paulo
Brazilian leather industry should generate $ 4 million in New York
November 2016
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Smit & zoon to use recycled drums
Brazilian leather: exports show growth in October
Stahl acquires Eagle Performance Products
CBR joins Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)
Footwear manufacturer boosts environmental agenda with baling of leather
October 2016
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APLF announces new fair dates for 2018 and 2019
Vietnam to reach $12bn in leather product exports in 2014
ACLE, CIFF and Moda Shanghai underway in Shanghai
Brazilian leather joins Material Connexion in New York
Gruppo Mastrotto accelerates digital transformation with Lectra
September 2016
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Waterless Chrome Tanning Technology demonstration and workshop in Kolkata
UNIDO launches hydrogen sulphide online training course
Leather International reports from 2016 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE)
August 2016
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Laziale Interni Auto chooses Lectra Versalis for digital cutting room
Brazilian leather showcased at Première Vision New York
LINEAPELLE London to discuss UK leather market and Brexit
Lectra announces opening of subsidiary in Vietnam
2017 IULTCS Merit Award Winner announced
COTANCE Assembly General elects Thomas Bee as new president
Young leather scientist grant to be sponsored by Lear Corporation
June 2016
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Lectra appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet to its executive committee
Curtume Moderno joins the Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification (CSCB)
BPR Registration granted for Chlorocresol (CMK) in leather manufacture
TFL adds global operations resources and announces new member of Executive Board
Cobrasil Tannery joins the Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification (CSCB)
Stahl opens Dyes Centre of Excellence in Mumbai
Leather features in University of Northampton Graduate Fashion Week catwalk show
May 2016
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Erpo modernises production with Lectra
Design na Pele to attend International Shoes & Leather Exhibition - Vietnam
Brazilian leather exports show inscrease in April
Lectra helps Freedman Seating meet growing demand
Northampton University given green light to create centre of excellence
Stahl opens central leather application lab of Pakistan
LANXESS raises guidance for 2016 after strong first quarter
Sustainably Yours Ltd. launches environmentally friendly SANDLUND/HOSSAIN brand
April 2016
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Report from day two of LeatherWorld Middle East
JBS, AMCM and Mats join Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification programme
Report from day one of LeatherWorld Middle East
University of Northampton honours Stahl CEO Huub van Beijeren with honorary doctorate
Hardy UK Ltd appoints new international sales technician
Stahl acquires Viswaat’s leather chemicals business
Stahl extends Stahl Campus® with Americas hub in Mexico
March 2016
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Couro do Norte named Global Tannery of the Year
JBS Couros in spotlight at Asia Pacific Leather Fair
Tannery of the Year 2015-16 finalists announced
Zschimmer & Schwarz showcases post-tanning technology at Northampton University
Sherborne Upholstery goes for full automation with Lectra
Stahl and PUM join forces to promote sustainable leather industry in developing countries
Govt ban on raw hides in Hazaribagh
BASF introduces its 'Inspirations for Leather – Edition Livigno' Autumn/Winter 2017/2018 trends
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University of Cincinnati launches 2016 educational programme
‘Leather is my Job!’ wins European Commission support for a follow-up phase
November 2015
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Grupo Kaltex chooses Lectra Fashion PLM
USHSLA gives statement on its support for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal
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Clayton and Sedgwick join forces
Footwear producers urged to improve branding
Tamil Nadu faces shortage of labour and raw materials
Leather industry challenges vegan leather claims
Intertek opens leather and footwear testing lab in Chennai
Renowned artist creates works with leather
Washing-machine company zeroes in on the leather market
Northampton's shoe heritage inspires traditional Indian footwear
Pressure for tannery flow meters
Ceylon Leather Products suffers loss due to fraud
Lectra appoints new chief marketing officer
LG's new G4 phones with leather backs
Frederick Douglas Lang in memoriam
Inaugural Leatherworld Middle East gets off to rousing start in Dubai
April 2015
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Redefining the boundaries of leather cutting
Hans Ubbink designs with sustainable Mongolian leather
Deadline looms for Savar Tannery Estate
Global automotive interior materials market goes into overdrive
Karim Leathers founder passes away
Association chairman talks up the country's future
Best foot forward as China shifts focus
Leading French tanneries to showcase high-quality leathers at Leatherworld Middle East
March 2015
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Adidas talks brand realignment at APLF 2015
Leather International reports from APLF 2015
The door is open - Leather International tours the Minuano tannery
February 2015
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US hide, skin and leather industry exports hit record $2.85 billion in 2014
JBS Couros and Conceria Priante strike strategic deal
Strikes severely affect Bangladesh leather sector
January 2015
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Meat industry to hear of leather’s importance
Mission to India could generate over $10 million for Brazilian leather
Kenyan Government announces plans for leather city
December 2014
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New additions to bolster Première Vision Leather
Pakistan Mega Leather Show announced
Indian scientists enhance gelatine production from tannery waste
Brazil to feature at leather furniture event Showtime Market
November 2014
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JBS singled out for efforts to reduce deforestation
Event report: the 9th annual Istanbul Leather Fair
Tannery in Vietnam hit with record fine
Labour disruptions affect US hides and skins exports
October 2014
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Market for US pig and sow skins restored to China
Fashion houses buying into fish leather
CSIR-CLRI develops dry tanning technology
Lectra wins EY’s 2014 International Company of the Year Award
Seton AutoLeather appoints new European MD
Leather chemicals market growing
Prada purchases French tannery
Brazilian leather: CICB promotes a movement to publicise the Leather Law
September brings an increase of 15.4% in Brazilian leather exports
September 2014
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Bangladesh tanners look to have market fix hide price
The Leather Chemicals Market 2014-2018 Global Research Report
Gains in Pakistan’s leather industry at risk
Traceability of leather goods from steak dinners
The Hermes “Leather Forever” exhibition in Hong Kong until 28th September
Erretre and Fratelli Carlessi reveal new milling and drying innovations
Stay connected during your visit to Le Cuir A Paris
Exhibitors flock to Lineappelle 2014
ACLE, CIFF and Moda Shanghai underway in Shanghai
August 2014
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Lear poised to buy leather supplier Eagle Ottawa
Change in the Board of Management at LANXESS
Coach eliminates over 150 jobs
Import duty on hide, skin further increases crisis of leather sector
June 2014
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The spotlight falls on supply chain security, Kering Group
Pressure put on tanneries to relocate
Officials face contempt charges over tannery relocation order
May 2014
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Clariant joins “Together for Sustainability” initiative
JBS Q4 profit doubles, missed targets
First Fabriktag by BASF attracted more than 100 Designers
Bridge of Weir Leather supports new Car Design Review Yearbook
Clariant publishes sustainability report 2013
Formaldehyde found in leather shoes
Hermes posts profits and record-high operating margins
APLF Preview - University of Northampton
New record for US hide, skin and leather exports for 2013
The IULTCS’ presentation on chromium translated in six languages
CBSE advisory on shoes perplexes leather industry
HTL International to debut Muse’s new accent chair program at spring 2014 High Point Market
China Leather Shoes Industry Report
Pakistan leather export growth in question
Brazil as focus Country Brazil at APLF
ASEAN’s Major Trade Fair for Fashion and Leather Industries to launch
Boxmark Leather to build new production plant
Bridge of Weir Leather celebrates 30 years with Volvo
Slow progress for Bangladesh’s tannery reform
New handbag colours from Bentley at Geneva Motor Show
BMW i8 gets bespoke Louis Vuitton bags
February 2014
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Deckers and Pentland confirmed for Leather International roundtable
Portuguese footwear exports surge 8% in 2013
Pakistani leather exports in the spotlight
China setting new emission limits
Growth of Sri Lankan leather industry
India’s leather industry discuss green ideas
Pakistan: demands for enhanced water supply to leather industry
Première Vision acquires Cuir à Paris
Analysis of Brazilian exports for January
Global estimates of leather revenues
$1.9bn in Turkey leather exports in 2013
DLX Industries Acquires Artcraft Leathergoods
New direction for Barney & Taylor
Sri Lanka's leather industry on the rise
Tandy Leather Inc adds to Board
State of Brazilian leather exports
Mulberry chairman on board at Pittards
Growth of India’s leather exports
National Beef Announces Plan to Close Brawley, California Beef Processing Facility
Brazilian group JBS has announced the death of Steve Miller
Leather work course revived at Hexham
Japanese manufacturer in Ethiopia
Leather International and APLF invite you to register today for the 2nd Webinar
January 2014
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Unveiling Export Potential of Indian Leather Industry
TOWNSEND LEATHER CELEBRATES ‘A LOVE OF LEATHER’ ALL FEBRUARY LONG
Gerber Technology’s Taurus II cutting system to make Super Bowl footballs
Brazilian leather artifacts get international brand
Soft loans to relocate tanneries in Bangladesh
Italia Technology Pavilion at IILF
Kenyan Leather Council asks for investigations
Change of leadership in LANXESS Board of Management
Nigeria leather factory, 4 workers drown evacuating waste
Poliser and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products join forces
Visit Atlas Refinery at IILF - Fatliquors and Pull-Up Oils
Travelling Chinese shoppers buying leather goods will boost sales growth in 2014
Fashion Forward Confirms Season Three Dates for April 10th-13th 2014
Hellmann appoints first Chief Commercial Officer
December 2013
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Assomac Member Pietro Torielli passes away
Hao Duong tannery operations suspended
Online sales of leather goods rise by more than half
Clariant Opens New Innovation Center in Frankfurt
Clariant to divest its Detergents & Intermediates
Clariant intends to acquire Indian masterblatch producer
Pittards plan to grow their Ethiopian operations
The future of 3D printed faux leather
PrimeAsia China achieve Leather Working Group Gold
Louis Vuitton shows lacklustre sales from their classic logo
Cargill announce feedlot closure
Tyson stop buying Canadian cattle
Leather Research Laboratory selects STEVE LANGE as new Director
September 2013
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United States: US cattle figures for marketing lowest since 1996
France: Neanderthal leather tools discovered
Botswana: Leather park project falls through
Ethiopia: Leather export performance fails to reach targets
Bangladesh: Relocation proposal doubles in price
Italy: Retailers look overseas
Jamaica: Inner-city residents complete leather craft course
UK: Bentley moves into fashion
August 2013
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Sustainable leather making with enzymes
France: Growth in luxury sales
One step tanning: Clariant's pioneering EasyWhite system
India: Leather industry under threat
Colombia: Exports to US market on the rise
July 2013
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Scotland: Muirhead wins Edinburgh conference centre contract
Pakistan: Tax hike met with criticism by leather industry
China: New sponsor confirmed for Automotive Upholstery Leather in Asia
USA: Car sales see significant year-on-year increase
Mongolia: Plans for pan-industry investment
India: Australian government to help tackle Ganges pollution
India: Tamil Nadu tannery workers to strike
Extracts from the SauerReport – July
Bangladesh: breakthrough in Savar tannery debate
International: Rising demand for leather goods promises long-term growth
India: Leather leader seeks larger share of market
Germany: BASF seek to meet demands of global automotive industry
Botswana: International leather industry seen as vital part of economic and social development
June 2013
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JBS statement on Zenda takeover
JBS acquire Zenda Leather Uruguay
Major tanners to speak at auto conference
Vietnam shoe designer wins competition
PLGMEA critical of government tax rise
Yue Yuen revenues up slightly but sales down
Specialist on carbon footprint confirmed speaker at 2nd CICB Sustainability Forum
The mystery of the stolen mimosa
MK introduce new wet-end fixatives
May 2013
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Muirhead sponsor Emirates road cycling club
32nd IULTCS concludes in Istanbul
Indian leather exports jump in April
Savar tannery relocation still on hold
Q1 growth slows for Chinese leather
Metrojet sign deal with The Leather Institute
SATRA celebrate 60th anniversary of first Everest ascent
Raw material and manpower shortages are costly say CLE
Investment required in Sudan’s leather sector
Assomac group at Guangzhou Shoes & Leather
Incentives lure Kering to open tannery in Serbia
Eagle Ottawa to increase Hungary capacity
Indian leather exports reach almost $5 billion
New water-resistance test method for footwear
FDRA and BLC release guide to managing chemicals in footwear
Brazilian tanners showcase at Interzum
CICB guests to attend FIFA Confederations Cup
Unido delegation to attend IULTCS congress
April 2013
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FDRA support bill to end footwear duties
Bioenergy discussed at 2nd Freiberg Leather Days conference
Senior Directors to leave Coach
Brazilian tanneries at Interzum
China leather exports rise in first two months
Kanpur overtakes Chennai in leather exports
BASF to strengthen performance products segment - including leather
18th UITIC congress to highlight sustainable footwear
Gucci parent Kering acquires France Croco
Muirhead present lightweight leather in Hamburg
TFL release colour trends Autumn-Winter 2014-15
January 2013
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Director, UKLF Northampton - Around £40-45K plus benefits
Leather Naturally! - Interview with Mr Giulio Tandura of Fratelli Carlessi
November 2011
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Technology and Passion for skin
Plant and Equipment Manager, Hide Division
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hide Division
Process Manager, Hide Division
APLF MM&T – Hong Kong Materials Fair
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Adidas to speak at ECO Trends in Leather conference
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November 2009
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SATRA expand Far East operations
New England tanners annual golf outing
Agra to host leather & footwear fair
O K Kaul, Tata International Ltd (TIL)
Leonardo Swirski, Bertin Group SA, Leather Division (Bracol)
Magister Schmidt, Boxmark World Leather (subsidiary of H Schmidt Holding GmbH)
Marcel Branaa, Zenda Leather Group
Zhu Zhang-Jin, Zhejiang Kasen Industrial Co Ltd
Jen Yang, Tyche Leather Group and co-owner of Sun Lots and Tonghong tanneries
Bruno and Santo Mastrotto, Mastrotto Group
Panos Mytaros, Ecco Leather BV
Robert B Moore Jr, Shanghai Richina Leather (SRL) a subsidiary of Richina Pacific Ltd.
Muhammad Naseem Shafi, Shafi Group of Industries
Ongart Thumrongsakunvong, Interhides Public Co Ltd (IHL)
Michael Lu, Henan Prosper Skins & Leather Enterprise Co Ltd
Rino Mastrotto, Rino Mastrotto Group
Leathermag.com optimised for mobile phones
Pin Yong Phua, HTL (Hwa Tat Lee) International Holdings
Marfrig buys controlling stake in Zenda
JBS and Bertin form world’s biggest tanner
Burnishing effects from Clariant
Should the term synthetic ‘leather’ be banned?
Anteprima to take place in Milan
JBS to move into leather production
August 2009
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LANXESS present tomorrow’s leather trends
No barrels buried near tannery say investigators
Tannery owner murdered by angry mob
July 2009
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One-day leather training in Boston USA
Tanning Tech to defy recession say Assomac
Markus Eckert to succeed Bernhard Wehling at LANXESS
Cost reduction improves Clariant’s leather performance
BLC approved leather expert training course
Richina Industries plan to build wet-blue facility in Liaoning province
Dow continue agreement with LANXESS
Details of the 38th Italian leather chemists association (AICC) annual meeting announced
Richina meet governor to discuss new SRL wet-blue tannery project
E-Leather wins Kiwirail leather contract
Nike to stop buying Amazon leather say Greenpeace
ISA Tan Tec celebrate topping-out ceremony at eco-tannery in Saigon
TFL extend Sella Derm M2 liquid dye range
Buckman has new brand identity
Stahl present colour forecasts
SRL and GST Autoleather sign 5-year agreement
German-Sino tanner ISA Tan Tec recognised as a ‘high-tech enterprise’
Footwear, leather & travel goods show in Dubai
Tandura urges Assomac members to overcome crisis
PT Budi Makmur Jayamurni awarded ISO 14001
Leather International to unveil 20 most influential tanners worldwide
Cotance meet European Commission vice president
Waterer Spiers leather collection goes on display
Chinese President visits Italian tanners
Leather fashion on show in Bangkok
Inauguration of new TFL research centre
Tannery sludge not to blame in National Beef lawsuit
June 2009
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Business as usual at Rwanda Leather Industries
CICB statement on Brazilian leather
Leather show to take place in Wenzhou
Tough times for Italian leather makers
Yorchem offer tailor-made solutions
Leather industry meets government to address ‘anti-industry’ budget
Retailers to avoid buying from deforested region
Health certificates issued on banned hide exports
US beef exports expected to fall
New LANXESS products for the wet end process
LeShow Kazakhstan – a show for central Asia
New Pielcolor facilities in Guangzhou
LWG statement on illegal deforestation
Awarded professor to publish book on tanning
Two more lawsuits filed against Prime & National Beef
Leather golf tournament to take place
Greenpeace allege link with farming, leather and Amazon deforestation
April 2009
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Clariant invest in Thane service centre
JBS-Friboi deny Bertin negotiations
IULTCS statement on clash of dates