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US hides and leather industry welcomes research report documenting less cattle branding
The US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) applauded a new report issued by the US cattle industry that highlights continued improvements in cattle hide quality in recent...
ASSOMAC opens the first Italian-Vietnamese technology centre in Vietnam
The first Italian-Vietnamese Technology Centre has been opened in Vietnam.
See the results of the Leather Law Blitz in Rio de Janeiro
Leather Law Blitz, part of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), recently visited retail locations in the principle cities of Rio de Janeiro.
Students from the UK and Italy attend TFL Academy training course
In May, TFL Academy welcomed students from the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) at the University of Northampton, UK, and the Italian High School for Tanning...
Silvateam presents 'Leather of the Year' winners
Silvateam, a world leader in the production and sales of vegetal extracts and chemicals for leather tanning, presented the 'Leather of the Year' competition winners with their...
JBS curtails beef production in Brazil
Meat processing company JBS has suspended beef production at 33 of its 36 units in Brazil.
PrimeAsia appoints Sarah Swensen CSO
PrimeAsia, a leading manufacturer of high-quality lifestyle and sports inspired leathers, has appointed Sarah Swenson as chief sustainability officer.
Leather industry reacts to ICN human rights report
A long-awaited report on human rights issues in the Indian leather supply chain has been published.
Brazilian leather: exports show growth in October
October registered an increase of 2.3% in Brazilian leather exports. Figures reveal that Brazil has sold US$161.9 million to the foreign market (growth of US$3.6 million in comparison...
Only Lectra for new DFM production plant
DFM Sp. z o.o based in Dobre Miasto in the Mazuria region of Poland has chosen Lectra’s Versalis® leather cutting solution to boost the company’s production capacity.
Brazilian leather joins Material Connexion in New York
Thanks to support from Brazilian Leather, a project dedicated to the promotion of leather exports and coordinated by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in...
Stahl opens Pielcolor Application Lab in India
Chemical company Stahl has opened a new Pielcolor Application Lab in Kanpur, India.
Lectra appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet to its executive committee
Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, has announced theappointment...
Curtume Moderno joins the Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification (CSCB)
Curtume Moderno has become the most recent company to join CSCB, the programme promoted by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB)
BPR Registration granted for Chlorocresol (CMK) in leather manufacture
The European Chemicals Agencies (ECHA) Biocidal Products Committee has confirmed the registration of Chlorocresol (CMK, PCMC) for the use in leather manufacture.
Sustainably Yours Ltd. launches environmentally friendly SANDLUND/HOSSAIN brand
Sustainably Yours Ltd. has launched its environmentally friendly leather products brand SANDLUND/HOSSAIN.
STAHL Chemicals works with Northampton University students
STAHL Chemicals, one of the leading international leather chemical producing companies, has worked with BA Fashion & Accessories year two students in Northampton University's tannery.
USHSLA looks to hold companies to account for the rule of law
The US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) issued a letter to its leather industry colleagues and representative organisations requesting their assistance in reminding...
Tamil Nadu faces shortage of labour and raw materials
There are approximately 1.5 million people employed in the leather industry in Tamil Nadu, and a recent press release said it is currently valued at $12 billion and poised to reach...
