Tanners hit with energy price rise
The Pakistan Tanners Association has said that the huge increase in the electricity tariffs would not only damage the export industry but would also leave negative impact on the industrial production.
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American lifestyle showcase at ACLE for Tannin Corp
Tannin Corporation is the largest North American chemical supplier serving the global leather market and will be highlighting a number of new items at the ACLE in Shanghai, September 4-6.
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Smit & zoon launches Simplicity (bar) at ACLE
During the ACLE fair in Shanghai, September 4-6, Dutch leather chemical makers, Smit & zoon will launch their Simplicity concept and bar on their stand.
Read More...Hazaribagh – ten years on and still no relocation
Ten years have passed since the Bangladesh government decided to relocate tannery industries from the capital’s Hazaribagh area to a separate leather zone at Savar.
Read More...Free trade agreement helps Colombian leather industry
Exports of footwear, leather, and leather products to the United States from Colombia grew 9.2% between May 2012 and May 2013. May 2012 marked the entry into force of Colombia's Free Trade Agreement with the US.
Read More...FPCCI supports export ban on live animals
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) appreciated the decision of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to put ban on the export of live animals with effect from October 1, 2013.
Read More...New NMP-free and NEP-free dull topcoat from TFL
TFL has just launched its new product RODA fix BT1. It has been especially developed to respond to a strong market request for a matt topcoat in combination with a natural and pleasant touch.
Read More...Two new TFL products for low sulphide unhairing
The use of sulphide for unhairing has always been problematic, but due to a lack of a workable alternative, sulphide has been the preferred way to unhair for more than a century.
Read More...TFL go ‘White’ at ACLE 2013
Raw material prices are staying firm and make up the majority of costs of leather for the tanner. This is reason enough to turn any hide in to the best possible leather product.
Read More...Lower sales hit Coach
Coach shares dropped the most in six months on July 30 after saying second-quarter revenue fell at its established stores in North America and that the trend would continue as increasing competition hurts handbag sales.
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