Steve Sothmann to leave the Leather and Hide Council of America
Steve Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), has announced he will leave the organisation after 12 years. Read More...
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Tannery flooded as cyclone hits Southern Brazil
Upholstery leather maker Grupo Minuano has reported that its tannery was rendered unoperational by flooding after a cyclone tore through Southern Brazil. Read More...
LHCA calls for FTC to take action against greenwashing
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has called for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to improve its regulatory framework to stamp out greenwashing. Read More...
American Leather rebrands to Artisant Lane
Furniture group American Leather Holdings has announced a rebranding, becoming Artisant Lane. Read More...
Faurecia opens US$147 million plant in Mexico
French automotive seating and accessories manufacturer Faurecia, part of Forvia Group, has opened a US$147 million plant in Mexico focused on car seats and interiors. Read More...
Assintecal to bring 31 foreign buyers to Inspiramais
The Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Componentes para Couro, Calçados e Artefatos (Assintecal) has said that it will bring 31 international buyers to Brazil for the Inspiramais trade show.
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Insights into traceability in new eBook
A new free-to-download eBook, published by International Leather Maker (ILM) and sponsored by the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA), provides a condensed insight into the current state of traceability in the global leather supply chain from farm to finished product.
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Footwear sustainability progress highlighted in FDRA report
Footwear industry trade association Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has released its 2022 Shoe Sustainability Benchmark & Progress Report.
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Growth accelerates for Lear in third quarter
Lear Corporation has reported its results for the third quarter of the 2022 fiscal year, with sales up by 23% to US$5.2 billion.
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Net revenues up 29% for Stellantis in Q3
Stellantis has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2022, with net revenues up 29% year-on-year to €42.1 billion.
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