EU car registrations rise 5.7% in H1 2026
New EU car registration data for the first six months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Read More...
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Lear to cut 180 jobs in Germany
U.S. automotive supplier Lear Corporation is to cease production and logistics operations at its Gründau facility in Germany, with around 180 jobs expected to be affected. Read More...
Leather industry weighs in on TCMTB alternatives
Stakeholders in the leather industry are being asked to provide practical information on the use of TCMTB and potential alternatives as part of an EU regulatory assessment. Read More...
Sabyasachi plans expansion into small leather goods and footwear
Indian luxury fashion house Sabyasachi is planning to expand further into small leather goods and footwear as it broadens its business beyond couture and jewellery. Read More...
Rising costs and new emissions reporting approach for U.S. farming
U.S. farmers and meat companies are facing pressure on two fronts, with rising production costs adding to concerns across agriculture while new research offers a potential change in how methane emissions are reported. Read More...
Canada introduces new tariffs in response to U.S. trade
Canada has escalated its trade dispute with the United States after announcing retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of U.S, imports, following the imposition of new 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Read More...
Brazil to showcase leather at ACLE 2026
Brazil is set to have a significant presence at the upcoming All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) in Shanghai, with Brazilian companies from both the leather and footwear components sectors participating at the September 1-3 event. Read More...
China’s raw hide imports rise as leather imports decline in H1 2026
China’s imports of raw hides and skins increased in the first half of 2026, while imports of semi-finished and finished leather declined, according to data from January to June 2026 published by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). Read More...
Zünd, Mind and Mindhive to showcase at Simac
Zünd, Mind and Mindhive will demonstrate end-to-end digital leather processing workflows at Simac Tanning Tech 2026 in Milan from September 15-17. Read More...
Argentine leather and footwear sectors join protest
Argentina’s textile, leather goods and footwear sectors gathered in Buenos Aires to protest company closures. Read More...
