ILM Editor Megan Thomas interviews Stahl CEO Maarten Heijbroek on why leather finishing remains central to the company’s strategy and what the future holds as Stahl prepares for its next chapter under Henkel’s ownership. Read More...
ILM Editor Megan Thomas interviews Rosie Wollacott, Head of Group Sustainability at Mulberry, about the British luxury brand’s sustainability strategy, its collaboration with British Pasture Leather (BPL), the importance of traceability and regenerative sourcing and why durability remains at the heart of leather’s future. Read More...
In April 2026, Edoardo De Paola stepped into the role of Secretary General of Cotance, following his appointment as Deputy Secretary General earlier in the year as part of a broader effort to ensure continuity and stability within the organisation. ILM Editor Megan Thomas sat down with him to learn more about his vision for the future of the leather industry. Read More...
Charlotte Veal, General Manager, Interior Trim Centre and Victoria Sherratt, Bespoke Development Manager, Interior Trim Centre, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, discuss how Rolls-Royce is evolving its use of leather in response to shifting customer expectations, sustainability demands and technological innovation, while maintaining its hallmark craftsmanship in a changing automotive landscape. Read More...
With a career spanning operations, supply chain and global leadership in the leather chemicals industry, Xavier Rafols now serves as the new CEO of Muno, which has officially launched as an independent spin-off company from Stahl. Read More...
On September 26, following the Lineapelle and Simac 2025 fairs in Milan, ILM Editor Megan Thomas travelled to Arzignano at the invitation of GSC Group to explore the chemical and coatings company’s operations before joining the grand opening celebration of the company’s new Leather Innovation Hub. The day offered an in-depth look at how GSC’s blend of research, production and sustainability underpins its reputation as a global leader in leather chemistry. Read More...
ILM speaks to Bernardo and Francisco Carvalho, fourth-generation members of family-owned Portuguese automotive leather maker Couro Azul, about the company’s production and developments. Read More...
Martin Ricker paid a visit to niche family-owned leathermaker Waltham Tannery and met with fourth-generation tanner and owner James Boston. Read More...
Martin Ricker spoke with André Lanning, CEO of TFL Group, about his first impressions of the leather industry and how he sees the market unfolding in the months ahead. Read More...
ILM Content Director Martin Ricker spoke with Cesar Rosa, Director of Portuguese footwear and leather goods tanner Curtumes Ibéria, about the company and the current challenges and opportunities facing European tanners. Read More...
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