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November 2023
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Pecca Group Achieves Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Profit Records
Tod’s Unveils Digital Product Passports for Di Ba
Geox Reports Financial Performance in the First Nine Months of 2023
New login section for Leather Naturally Members
Ralph Lauren Unveils Q2 2024 Financial Results
Moore & Giles Achieves Milestone with Carbon Neutral Leathers
Wolverine Worldwide Reports Q3 2023 Financials
Puma Sustains Steady Q3 Sales Growth
Adidas sees a brighter future despite weak Q3 results
New TFL Colour Trends Catalogue Spring Summer 2025
October 2023
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Industry Expert Recommends Leather Use as a Solution to Ocean Pollution
Deckers Brands Reports Record Q2 2024 Revenue Growth of 24.7%
Kering Reports Q3 2023 Financial Results: Luxury Group Sees 13% Revenue Drop
Birkenstock valued at $9.3 billion
EBRD supports sustainable leather production in Mongolia
Leather UK and LHTBI Announce Hardship Fund to Aid UK Leather Workers
Natuzzi Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results
Nike's First Quarter Reports Revenue Growth
Levi's Unveils Sustainable Leather Sourcing Strategy in Latest Report
September 2023
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Assocalzaturifici hopes for boost from Micam exhibition
Arlei Garners 'Efficient Argentina' Award for Remarkable Energy Savings and ISO 50001 Compliance
Apple Takes a Sustainable Leap: Phasing Out Leather Products for Eco-Friendly FineWoven Alternatives
Stahl demonstrates progress on ESG ambitions with second consecutive Platinum EcoVadis rating
Brazil’s Leather Export Volume Growth for August
August 2023
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Annual report for Oeko-Tex 2023/23
Polypropylene (Pph) Premium Tt Drum
Afga files leather printing case against Gucci
Support coalition to advocate for leather and footwear industries in Brazilian parliament
July 2023
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COS.T.A. – Technology, innovation and sustainability
GE.MA.TA acquires majority stake in COS.T.A.
Stahl secures ISCC PLUS re-certification for facilities in Germany and the Netherlands
June 2023
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US beef exports trending lower
Xingye auto leather logs 23% Q1 gross profit margin
May 2023
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TFL continues cooperation with Dow
WASDE raises 2023 beef production estimates
Bangladesh’s leather, leather goods exports drop by 17.55
Spanish tanning industry starts strong in 2023
Footwear exports through April lower in pairs, higher in value
Video tutorials to introduce chemical and physical tests on leather
Stahl's emissions reduction targets approved by the science based targets initiative
Successful celebration of World Leather Day
April 2023
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Pou Chen to invest $280 million in Tamil Nadu
USDA/FAS updates global protein production forecast
March 2023
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How low will US feedlot inventories go?
Brazil’s February hide and skin exports decline
China 2022 leather exports up by almost 20%
Brazil suspends beef exports to China over BSE
February 2023
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Smaller US beef cow herd to affect market
Argentina slaughtered 4% more cattle in 2022
Brazil’s hide exports fell 18 percent in 2022
December 2022
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Brazil’s November hide exports down in value but higher in area
Texworld Evolution Paris: the February 2023 edition shows promising prospects
Wolverine World Wide dropping leather business, cutting jobs
November 2022
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JBS Couros launches Essntial leather
Brazilian partners set up new company to reverse deforestation
US beef exports slowed slightly in September
October 2022
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Argentina’s beef slaughter fell almost 5% in September
Stahl to present portfolio of high performance and low-impact innovations at K 2022
September 2022
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Compact Spark F surprises and surpasses expectations at Simac 2022!
Vietnam’s leather, footwear sector orders drop
SUCCUIR product launch at Lineapelle
New Antiba tannery focuses on automation
Stahl underlines responsible supply chain commitment with EcoVadis Platinum rating
COTANCE, IndustriAll address tannery safety, leather's carbon footprint
Brazil’s hide exports still down compared to 2021
Elitron set to surprise at Simac 2022 with new systems for next level productivity.
LWG to launch innovative chain of custody project at member conference
August 2022
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India: Tamil Nadu launches footwear, leather goods policy
Digital Transformation, a Process of Transformation - Digitalization in Tannery Business
July worst month in 2 years for Brazilian hide and skin exports
July 2022
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July 1 cattle inventory down 2%
Argentina: China’s Chery to build electric car factory, invest in tannery
First half hide exports down 19.5% in volume compared to 2021
Saint-Céré slaughterhouse gets approval to supply luxury leather goods
Stahl targeting reduction of Scope 3 upstream emissions by at least 25% within 10 years
Texworld Evolution Paris marks the return of the major sourcing countries including China
The Autumn-Winter 2023-2024 Trend Book explores the boundaries of reality
June 2022
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SAC pauses Higg MSI, announces third-party review
Brazilian hide export volume down 21.9% in 2022
NEW LEATHER TRUTHFULLY RESOURCES
Stahl introduces Integra® “modular toolbox” of flame-retardant and performance coating technologies
Xingye expects to double output of Hongxing automobile leather
May 2022
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Italian tanneries appeal to face crisis in the sector
Brazil’s beef slaughter grew in Q1 of 2022, tanning decreased
April 2022
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Fendi will grow bio-fabrics in the laboratory for luxury
Brazil’s March hide exports higher than February
March 2022
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World Leather Day announced for March 30
Pakistani tanneries begin move to Sialkot
Leather Naturally extending sponsorship IULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant till 2030
Brazil’s February hide exports down in volume, up slightly in value
February 2022
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Bangladesh leather, leather goods exports aim for $12 billion by 2030
Argentina: 30 tanneries to relocate to Lanus industrial park
APLF to return in a Special Edition in Dubai
January 2022
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Portugal approves leather decree
Turkey’s leather exports up in 2021
Brazil’s hide exports up by 45% in value in 2021
Three Tannery Parks Planned in Bangladesh
December 2021
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Philippine Leather Goods Manufacturers Given Tax Relief
Pakistan Leather Exports Surge
Negma Group and FAI Purchase Zilli
Norges Bank Acquires Boohoo Stake
Prada to Chase Secondhand Investment
Kenyan Government Says Leather Revival Vital
Egyptian Leather Sees 63% Increase
Lifegoast – Innovative Tanning without chrome or other Metals
November 2021
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Stahl expands number of ZDHC Level-3-certified products
Calls for Bangladesh Leather Sector to Seek Better Branding
Mulberry Launch Low-Carbon Leather
Indian Leather Exports up 400% April-May
India to Target $10bn Leather Exports by 2025
Bangladesh’s BSCIC Chair Seeks Italian Investment
Ethiopia to Create Research and Development Centres
Stahl to set Scope 3 carbon emission targets by mid 2022
Nike to Expand Vietnam Production
Stahl achieves certification for its lifecycle assessment systems in partnership with Spin 360
October 2021
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Kanpur Testing Lab Will Boost Leather Exports
Indian Industry Demands Leather Park Scheme
Nigerian Government in Talks with IMF
China’s Fosun Fashion Group in Lanvin Rebrand
Swiss to Invest in Bangladesh Leather Sector
Indonesian Apparel Firm Signals Industry Risks
Tandy Leather Inc. Delisted from Nasdaq
Assomac presents its new logo, updates its web portal, and achieves the European Collective Mark
September 2021
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Bangladesh Leather Industry Authority Proposed
Elitron’s Booster cutting system took center stage
Turkish Leather Capacity on Slow Rise
Italian Firms Consider Pakistan Industry Investments
Vietnam Industry Needs Recovery Time
New French Leather Goods Workshop for Hermès
Kenyan Leather Industry Takes Covid-19 Hit
August 2021
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Rwanda to Get New Tannery Park in Bugesera
Ethiopia and Italy Sign Deal to Gain Support for Industry’s Women
Vietnam Expects Economic High Growth
Pakistan Italy Trade Ties Flourish
Uzbekistan Increases Turkish Leather Imports
Indian Leather Exports to Pass £4bn This Fiscal Year
Kazakhstan Leather Exports Continue Growth
Ethiopia Leather Set for Bright Future
Cambodia Approves Industry-wide Projects
July 2021
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Bangladesh’s Leather Industry Has a Child Labour Problem
338 Bangladesh Factories Running During Lockdown
Kenyan Leather Facility to be Renovated
Kenyan Leather Factory to Open for Operations
Bangladesh’s Balikandi Leather Hub Going Under
Savar Tannery Incompletion Hits Production
Bangladesh Government Approves 10m Feet Rawhide
China’s Yantian Port Sees Covid Setback
Yandex Pulls Out of KupiVIP Deal
Huge Potential in Nigerian Leather Industry
Pakistan Leather Industry Push for 24/7 Gas Supply
China Boycott Prompts H&M Sales Slump
June 2021
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Tamil Nadu Leather Benefits from Reasonable Lockdown
Turkish Manufacturing Sees Year High
Zimbabwe Bulawayo Leather Sector Trade Fair Ready
India’s CLE Appoints New Chairman
Indian Leather Manufacturers Rush to get Staff Vaccinated
Pakistan Tax Cuts to Boost Industry Growth
New Indian Leather Hub Planned at Kishanganj
Australian Fashion Week a Boost for Economy
Global Fashion Houses Face Mexican Ire
Employee Support Fund Set Up by LVMH
Book Your Stand Now At China's Leading Leather Trade Show
Pakistan Sees Double-Digit Export Growth
Etsy Purchasing Depop for $1.6b
Moncler CEO Quashes Talk of Italian Market Consolidation
Meat Imports Preventing Bangladesh Industry From Flourishing
Chinese Construction Giant Begins Work on New Ethiopian Industrial Park
May 2021
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LA Pompa Carniccio P22 Dynamic E P27
Fashion CEOs Set Sustainability Targets
Turkish Textile Industry Seeks Post-Covid Partnerships
Tanzania Waives Leather Processing Machines’ Import
Footwear from Mexico launches a sales platform
Brazil continues to recover its footwear exports
ILSA Brasil has already converted tannery waste into 300000 tons of fertilizers
APLF and ACLE launch their version of hybrid fairs with a new platforms
The industry of Colombia will hold its fair in person format
Mario Hernández presents Azulejo his collection of leather goods inspired by the Caribbean sidewalks
Anti-Viral Leather by JBS Couros
Covid Prompts Chinese Exit from Italian Textile Town
Vietnam Textile Industry Wants Covid Priority
Australian Fashion Industry Receives Budget Boost
South Korean Industry Hit Hard by Covid-19
Ethiopia Launches Agro-Industry Park
Birimian Holdings Invests in African Industry
Fashion Industry Unites to Help Students
April 2021
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Mulberry Unveils Green Manifesto
Spanish Municipalities Unite Against US Tariff Rise
Stahl outlines sustainable development ambitions in 2020 ESG Report
Zimbabwe to Establish Leather Design Studio
Bangladesh Leather Sector Given 3 Month Loan Extension
Bhartiya to Focus on Sustainable Manufacturing
San Francisco Leather District to be Celebrated with Markers
March 2021
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Stahl launches next-generation solutions for lightweight automotive leather
Blue Point Acquires Weaver Leather
Rubric Initiative in Full Swing
Leicester’s Textile Manufacturers Offered Support
Maarten Heijbroek appointed CEO of Stahl
Aston Martin to Partner With Mercedes-Benz
South Africa to Restrict Imports
Stahl to create more value for all stakeholders by focusing on four key strategic areas
Kering Invests in Resale Platform
Indian Exports See February Decline
Stahl introduces enhanced probiotic degreasing solution
February 2021
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Italian Fashion Industry Leaders Join Forces
Paraguay Investing in Textile Sector
LWG releases a new version of the Leather Manufacturer Audit Protocol – P7.0
Indian Leather Sector Pushes For Self-Sufficiency
Sri Lanka’s DSI Launches Synthetic Leather Facility
Keen Footwear Expands US Operation
Mini Cooper Ditches Leather Trim
UK Industries Facing Brexit Deal Decimation
Nera Tanning hosts Masterclass on the Biodegradability of Leather
January 2021
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Mens luxury leather line with Louis Vuitton launched
Clarks potential new chinese owner
Leather Working Group Reaches 1000 Members
No Punitive tariffs on Vietnam from US
£100m investment in Clarks depends on ambitious plan for shops
Leather industry could be heading into difficult territory, despite China
First cohort starts fashion sustainability certificate with IFM-Kering collaboration
Footwear market forecast to decline by 22%
Patented process eliminates viruses
Silvateam names tannery partners for biocircular project
The luxury segment’s long road to recovery
Cotance secretary-general comments on microplastics
Argentine tannery Curtiembres Fonseca SA acquired
Industry responds to inaccurate reporting
The unsustainable truth of vegan ‘leather’
Protection of the term ‘leather’ introduced in Italy
Cotance holds delayed elections
IFM study results puts the spotlight on eco concerns
Fashion forward with leather searches on the increase
Italy declares drop of one third in leather exports for 2020
Lineapelle Leather Market Overview - 1st Quarter 2020
UNIC comment on safety of finished leathers
Covid-19 leads to hide overflow in French warehouses
UNIC AND LINEAPELLE OPEN THEIR DOORS TO WORLD LEATHER CONTEST
PrimeAsia Launches Responsibly Raised Video Series
LANXESS: New Developments in Leather Chemicals
264 Billion USD rescue package for India
UNIC rallies against Solofra critics
Staggering decline in hide share of cattle value
The high planetary cost of cheap fashion.
December 2020
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LWG and ZDHC take next joint step to ZDHC MRSL implementation in updated LWG Audit Protocol
Leather, automobiles, and sustainability are on the agenda of the Brazilian Leather Webinar Series
October 2020
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Stahl launches Chinese website and increases presence on Chinese social networks
Natuzzi, Furf, and Grupo Minuano are the guests of the next Brazilian Leather Webinar Series
September 2020
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Global reputation for quality, excellence and outstanding customer care
Stahl launches Stahl EleGrade™: the next generation upgrading solutions
Mindhive demonstrates finished leather grading at Fashion World Tokyo
August 2020
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LANXESS starts series production of modular X-Biomer plants
LANXESS to sell organic leather chemicals business to TFL
COVID-19 Should Not Prevent the Leather and Fashion Sectors from Moving Forward
July 2020
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Stahl: "Personal contact meets digital service at ACLE Shanghai"
Stahl Polymers appoints Fitz Chem as distributor for Aziridine and Carbodiimide crosslinkers in USA
May 2020
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Join the leather industry E=experts on PALF Webinar
Zschimmer & Schwarz wins Axia Best Managed Companies award for the second time in a row
Prada Group reopens production sites in Tuscany
Brazil meatpackers ready to deliver to US
US cattle hide value declines significantly in wake of Covid-19
April 2020
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Elitron upgrades cutting systems in response to Covid-19
Pan African Leather Fair postponed to June 2021
APLF 2020 reschedules to 2021 due to COVID-19 outbreak
Leather goods business transforms factory into NHS PPE production line
Stahl becomes member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
Smit & Zoon publishes 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility report
The Leather Learning Webinar Series: Part 1 - The Inherent Sustainability of Leather
March 2020
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Aston Martin suspends manufacturing
Luxury sales rise in Korea amidst viral outbreak
Coronavirus stalls Prada growth
Calcutta leather complex sees light through coronavirus gloom
Fimec is confirmed: Fenac creates an extraordinary action plan for the event
February 2020
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Innovation: a tannery that will launch e-commerce with no minimum order amount
Chemical company Stahl achieves highest certification for ZDHC Gateway compliance
Agfa and TFL join forces in innovative inkjet printing project for genuine leather
Elitron set to surprise at Simac 2020
APLF announces new dates for the 2020 events
Winners of three 2020 IUR research grants announced
Stahl opens Centre of Excellence for sustainable leather technologies in India
Tiffany acquisition approved by LVMH
Launch Stahl BeTan® helps tanners create responsible high-quality leather
January 2020
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Leather from Brazil: sales to India grew over 50% in 2019
76,000ft2 Bradford expansion for Collett
Indian leather tech students launch start-up resource
Scottish Leather Group in £3 million water deal
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
February 2016
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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
Washing-machine company zeroes in on the leather market
Renowned artist creates works with leather
Intertek opens leather and footwear testing lab in Chennai
Leather industry challenges vegan leather claims
Northampton's shoe heritage inspires traditional Indian footwear
Pressure for tannery flow meters