All articles by miriam jones
miriam jones
A first time for everything
Pakistan is unfortunately a country that is currently suffering from negative public perception concerning security and, therefore, faces serious issues in welcoming foreign visitors. Leather International explains how the Pakistan Mega Leather Show, held 6-8 March in the Lahore Expo Centre, Johar Town, felt the negative impact of this international perception yet still managed to put on a good event.
Deadline looms for Savar Tannery Estate
Chinese joint-venture company JLEPCL-DCL has been asked to complete the construction work of the central effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Savar Tannery Estate in Bangladesh by June this year.
Four days in Brazil
The inclusively named International Fair for Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machines, and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries (or FIMEC), put on by FENAC at Novo Hamburgo, City Hall, had a lot to offer the industry. Leather International was on the ground to cover the fair and the surrounding companies, including this year’s Image Project, that helped make it a success.
Association chairman talks up the country’s future
Ethiopia is intent on becoming a leather powerhouse, according to one of the sector’s leading voices within the country.
Identity crisis
It is important to know the specifics about the material you’re buying in order to better maintain its longevity. Dinker Bajpai, leather technologist, consumer products services, Bureau Veritas India, explains the many different types of leather available and how one can easily differentiate between various types.
Wendel explores sale of Stahl
French investment firm Wendel is looking at options to sell off its leather-chemicals company Stahl, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, according to undisclosed sources.
French accent in Dubai
The world’s premier tanneries from France will be in Dubai to showcase their finest quality leather products as the Middle East’s only dedicated leather trade show kicks off on 4 May.
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.