Italian footwear manufacturer inaugurates new “green” headquarters
Italy
Published: 25 March, 2019
Located in Noventa (Padua), the new production site and Company headquarters is said to be an example of environmental requirements.
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Vietnam footwear exports reach one billion
Vietnam
Published: 25 March, 2019
The world’s second largest footwear exporter, Vietnam annual shipments have now surpassed one billion pairs.
Read more...U.S.-China trade summit postponed to April
Worldwide
Published: 22 March, 2019
The U.S. and China allegedly expect to hold another trade summit in late April to complete tariff negotiations, while the EU-China summit is to be held before then, on April 9.
Read more...China crackdown on counterfeit luxury leather goods
China
Published: 22 March, 2019
Police in China are reported to have arrested 32 members of a group engaged in the illegal trade of counterfeit luxury goods, such as ‘Louis Vuitton’ and ‘Loewe’ brands.
Read more...Global leather sanitary certificates to be reviewed
Worldwide
Published: 22 March, 2019
The GLCC (Global Leather Coordinating Committee) meeting held in Hong Kong during the APLF Materials+ trade fair, which took place March 13-15, discussed efforts to reduce technical barriers in the leather sector.
Read more...Patek Philippe CEO refutes sale rumours
Switzerland
Published: 22 March, 2019
Thierry Stern, CEO, Patek Philippe said the Company will stay in the hands of his family.
Read more...LWG encouraged by Hong Kong enquiries
Hong Kong
Published: 21 March, 2019
The Leather Working Group (LWG) says it has received many new enquiries from across the supply chain and from a wealth of different countries during the APLF 2019, which took place March 13-15 in Hong Kong.
Read more...Competition Commission opposes merger of ostrich leather suppliers
South Africa
Published: 20 March, 2019
South Africa’s Competition Commission has ruled against a proposed merger between the Mosstrich Group and Klein Karoo International (KKI).
Read more...Kanpur tanneries reopening delayed
India
Published: 20 March, 2019
Originally due to be reopened on March 15 following the end of the Kumbh Mela Hindu festival, tanneries in Kanpur are reported to be still waiting for authorisation to resume operations.
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Deichmann expands to China and Saudi Arabia
Worldwide
Published: 20 March, 2019
One of Europe’s largest shoe retailers, Deichmann says it continued to grow in 2018 despite difficult market conditions.
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Divided opinions over APLF 2020 announcement
Hong Kong
Published: 19 March, 2019
There were mixed opinions among exhibitors at the APLF Leather show in Hong Kong last week whether the proposed move from hall 1 of the fair to hall 3 in 2020 was a positive step for the leather industry.
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APLF 2019 sets a more stable market tone
Hong Kong
Published: 19 March, 2019
The 35th edition of the APLF four-in-one show ended on March 15 and the overall consensus was that the 2019 edition was positive and some market stability is anticipated, but the fundamental issues of high supply versus soft demand in the leather chain still remain.
Read more...LWG and Tannery of the Future Foundation announce collaboration
Worldwide
Published: 18 March, 2019
The Leather Working Group (LWG) and Tannery of the Future Foundation have announced a collaboration to integrate the Tannery of the Future sustainability checklist into the LWG website and programme.
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Eng Yasser El Maghraby speaking in Hong Kong
New Pan African Leather Fair set for Cairo
Hong Kong
Published: 18 March, 2019
A new Pan African Leather Fair (PALF) was officially unveiled during the APLF in Hong Kong on March 13. The inaugural event is set to take place in Cairo in July 2020.
Read more...Rise in so-called ‘eco-conscious’ online searches
Worldwide
Published: 18 March, 2019
Global fashion search engine, Lyst, says it saw a +66% increase in searches for sustainable fashion, with footwear and denim as the two key categories.
Read more...Vellore tanneries accused of polluting groundwater
India
Published: 18 March, 2019
Untreated tannery effluents released by tanneries in Vellore, Indian state of Tamil Nadu, are contaminating groundwater and posing major health risks, it is claimed.
Read more...Strong raw material supply pushing down leather prices
Hong Kong
Published: 15 March, 2019
The leather price has generally been under pressure due to strong supplies of raw materials, but also due to lower demand as designers and manufacturers of finished products increasingly switch to alternative materials.
Read more...Stable 2018 results for the Italian tanning industry
Italy
Published: 15 March, 2019
In the tanning sector, what China and Brazil represent in terms of importance in the mainstream productions, Italy represents in the higher range of the market. 2018 was not a positive year for the global tanning industry, and it was not different in Italy.
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New car sales recovery in some key EU markets
Europe
Published: 15 March, 2019
New car sales in the EU declined -1% in February, year-on-year, but some key markets such as Germany and France have showed signs of recovery.
Read more...Higher leather footwear imports into China
China
Published: 15 March, 2019
During the annual meeting of the International Council of Tanners (ICT) held in Hong Kong on March 12, the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) presented some key import-export figures for the sector.
Read more...Tyson adopts DNA technology to trace beef
United States
Published: 15 March, 2019
Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, said it is collaborating with a leading global provider of DNA identification solutions to trace beef back to the individual animal of origin.
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Left: Luca Boltri, UNIC, Paul Pearson, ICT and John Wittenborn, LIA, during press conference in Hong Kong
4th World Leather Congress to focus on “Leather in Everyday Life”
United States
Published: 14 March, 2019
Jointly hosted by the Leather Industries of America (LIA) and the U.S. Hide Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) the fourth World Leather Congress (WLC) takes place July 16 in New York.
Read more...French leather exports up +10% in 2018
France
Published: 14 March, 2019
Exports from the French leather sector totalled €11.7 billion in 2018, up +10% and primarily driven by demand for luxury products.
Read more...Higher beef consumption in Japan
Japan
Published: 14 March, 2019
Lower domestic and imported beef prices in Japan are said to have driven growth in consumption and trade in 2018, with the trend forecast to continue in 2019.
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Left: Mehmet Sepici with Gabriella Bocca at Simac Tanning Tech
Lamebo celebrates 50 years
Italy
Published: 13 March, 2019
Splitting machine blade specialist, Lamebo is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019 after the Company was founded in Northern Italy by Enrico and Rita Bocca in 1969.
Read more...Time for the industry to throw some punches
Hong Kong
Published: 13 March, 2019
The International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders’ Association (ICHSLTA) hosted its AGM and annual industry cocktail along with the U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) on the eve of the APLF in Hong Kong, March 12.
Read more...ICT confirms a difficult year for the industry
Hong Kong
Published: 13 March, 2019
Members of the International Council of Tanners’ (ICT) met in Hong Kong on March 12 for its AGM and to reflect on a difficult year in 2018 for the global tanning industry. Looking ahead for its activities in 2019, it will host the 4th World Leather Congress in New York on July 16.
Read more...JBS Couros unveils new sustainable leather concept at APLF
Hong Kong
Published: 13 March, 2019
The Brazil headquartered leather processor is presenting a new range of sustainable leather at the trade show, whose process is said to reduce water consumption by 54.2% and reduce trimming waste from leather cutting by 45%.
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U.S. imports of Brazilian footwear on the increase
Brazil
Published: 12 March, 2019
Brazilian footwear exports grew +26% in volume in the first two months of the year, in particular to the U.S., leading to speculations that the sector could be benefitting from the trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Read more...Brazil seeks to grow presence in leather upholstery
Brazil
Published: 12 March, 2019
As the hides and skins exports from Brazil declined -23% in value in February compared with the same month in 2018, the sector seeks to adjust to the trends through the export of value-added products.
Read more...Kanpur tanneries to benefit from new CETP
India
Published: 11 March, 2019
The tannery units shut down under State Government order for three months are expected to resume operations this week.
Read more...COTANCE’s Social Dialogue project reviews data collection
Belgium
Published: 11 March, 2019
COTANCE and industriAll-European Trade Union met with project partners on February 27 for the first Steering Committee meeting of the new Social Dialogue project, which aims to draft the second European Social and Environmental Report.
Read more...Faurecia ready to expand seating assembly lines in China
China
Published: 11 March, 2019
The new automotive seating R&D centre of the France headquartered automotive seating and components Group is part of a joint venture with Liuzhou Wuling Automotive Industry, an automotive component manufacturing company in China.
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PrimeAsia to complete Vietnam tannery expansion
Vietnam
Published: 11 March, 2019
Seeking to meet the growing leather demand from customers in Southeast Asia, the international tanning Group says the Vietnam tannery expansion is to be completed during the first quarter of 2019.
Read more...Kolkata’s leather college marks centenary celebrations
India
Published: 11 March, 2019
Over the weekend March 9-11, 2019, the Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology (GCELT) culminated the celebration of their Centenary year.
Read more...OEKO-TEX expands Sustainable Textile Production to include leather products
Worldwide
Published: 08 March, 2019
For consumers it is increasingly important that leather articles are tested for harmful substances and that they are produced in a sustainable way.
Read more...Spanish footwear exports decline in 2018
Spain
Published: 08 March, 2019
Exports of footwear from Spain in 2018 declined -0.6% in volume, year-on-year, representing the first fall in international shipments since 2015.
Read more...IHS Markit predicts less leather in future cars
France
Published: 07 March, 2019
Digital leather cutting and software solutions provider, Lectra hosted its 5th annual automotive event on March 7. The two-day event features 50 invited delegates from 15 countries representing the whole automotive supply chain. One of the keynote speakers was from automotive consultants IHS Markit based in Paris.
Read more...New car sales in Brazil up in early 2019
Brazil
Published: 08 March, 2019
New car sales in Brazil increased +16.3% in the first two months of 2019.
Read more...Lectra hosts 5th Automotive event and unveils new machine
France
Published: 07 March, 2019
France based digital leather cutting and software solutions provider, Lectra hosted its 5th annual automotive event on March 7. The two-day event features 50 invited delegates from 15 countries representing the whole automotive supply chain.
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Dr Martens to double production capacity
United Kingdom
Published: 07 March, 2019
The iconic British footwear brand announced it is investing £2 million (US$2.6 million) at its site near Northampton.
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Stable visitor numbers at Simac Tanning Tech
Italy
Published: 07 March, 2019
The organisers of the trade show dedicated to machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanneries, say visitor turnout for the February 2019 edition matched the record levels of the previous year.
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JBS USA to develop global sustainability programme
United States
Published: 06 March, 2019
The meat processing giant said it is in talks with its Brazilian division to launch a global sustainability initiative.
Read more...Tuscan leather district to upgrade waste treatment facilities
Italy
Published: 06 March, 2019
Aimed at implementing a full-circular economy in the tanning district, an agreement worth €80 million has been signed between the Region of Tuscany, the Associazione Conciatori (Tanners’ Association of Santa Croce sull’Arno) and waste treatment company, Rea Impianti.
Read more...Senior Executive resignations at Adient
United States
Published: 06 March, 2019
Two Senior Executives at the automotive seating and components supplier are reported to have stepped down from their roles.
Read more...India’s withdrawal from U.S. GSP could impact leather exports
United States/India
Published: 06 March, 2019
The U.S. President said on March 5 that he plans to withdraw India from its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for lack of reciprocity.
Read more...Leather orders shifting from Kanpur to Bangladesh and Pakistan
India
Published: 05 March, 2019
The tannery shutdowns in the Kanpur region has led to leather buyers looking to source from neighbouring Bangladesh and Pakistan, it is claimed.
Read more...Streetwear trends invade luxury segment
Worldwide
Published: 05 March, 2019
From Japan and Brazil, to Europe and the U.S., the significant rise in streetwear is leading luxury brands to adopt a more “democratic” approach to fashion.
Read more...Argentina’s beef exports offset declining domestic consumption
Argentina
Published: 05 March, 2019
In December 2018, Argentina’s beef exports rose +129% compared with the same month in 2017, with China absorbing 56% of the total. However, the decline in domestic consumption is impacting cattle farmers.
Read more...Hundreds of hides thrown away in Kanpur
India
Published: 04 March, 2019
Without power supply, the tanneries located in Jajmau are reported to have thrown away hundreds of hides as these cannot be processed or treated.
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