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ICFA celebrates 10 years in Milan

Last night, the International Crocodilian Farmers Association (ICFA) celebrated 10 years since it was founded by 12 representatives from crocodilian farms around the world. It took place at Dazi Milano during Lineapelle in Milan. Read More...

Simac Tanning Tech 2026: Robbiki Leather City

Robbiki Leather City is looking towards a new phase of development focused on investment, technology and industrial partnerships, following the progress made through Italian-Egyptian cooperation. This was discussed in an event on the first day of Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech in Milan. Read More...

Leather formally excluded from the EUDR

The exclusion of hides, skins and leather from the scope of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (EUDR) is now official. This is a historic moment for the European tanning industry and for the global leather community that lobbied for and supported the case for evidence-based regulation. Read More...

Global Leather Alliance launches at Lineapelle

Industry leaders from around the world have officially announced the formation of the Global Leather Alliance (GLA), a new independent, global non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting, promoting and advancing the future of real leather. Read More...

Barnini Group unveil leather finishing technology in Milan

Barnini Group are set to unveil Vector, a breakthrough technology for leather finishing, at Simac Tanning Tech 2026 in Milan. Developed after extensive research and field trials, Vector is designed to challenge conventional finishing methods and strengthen global competitiveness for tanners and finishers. Read More...

Bangladesh’s leather industry revival plan

Bangladesh is preparing a national reform plan aimed at increasing value addition, improving environmental compliance and restoring the country’s leather industry’s position in global markets. Read More...