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miriam jones
Frederick Douglas Lang in memoriam
Frederick Douglas Lang DSC, one of the UK leather industry’s most respected leaders, died on 15 April, aged 97.
Clayton and Sedgwick join forces
Towards the end of April, Joseph Clayton and Sons of Chesterfield finalised an amicable arrangement to acquire the assets and business of JE Sedgwick & Company.
Caught in the act?
In this month’s blockbuster Limeblast, Sam Setter muses on whether some people actually know the meaning of social responsibility as allegations made at the end of last year still go unanswered.
Redefining the boundaries of leather cutting
Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions, has announced that German firm the Polipol Group has adopted its latest leather-cutting room solution for upholstered-furniture manufacturers.
The year of the pig
Pigskin remains the largest potential raw material resource to be used by the leather industry worldwide. Professor Dobre Jovanoski, a leather expert and independent consultant, explains why this product should be duly considered by the industry, and how to distinguish the right raw material and process for the job.
Hans Ubbink designs with sustainable Mongolian leather
Dutch fashion designer Hans Ubbink is to design clothing and accessories made from sustainable Mongolian leather.
Global automotive interior materials market goes into overdrive
Increasing automobile production combined with evolving customer trends regarding interiors have been the driving force behind the automotive interior materials market, according to a new report.
Karim Leathers founder passes away
Rezaul Kraim Ansari, a renowned pillar in the international leather community, died on 22 March at the age of 60.
Passage to India
The Indian leather industry is known for its consistency in high export earnings and is among the top ten foreign-exchange earners for the country. It’s also prominent in the Indian economy regarding its substantial export earnings and growth, in addition to employing 2.5 million people, where 55% of the total workforce is below 35 and women make up about 30%. India Trade Promotion Organisation provides more details of the India leather industry to Leather International.