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Dercosa ends 2022 with LWG and Oeko-Tex certificates

Published: December 23, 2022

Spanish split and suede leather specialist Dercosa based near Valencia has ended the year with two certifications.

New Professor of Leather Science at University of Northampton

Published: September 6, 2022

The University of Northampton has awarded a professorship to Dr Will Wise, Research Leader at the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT).

Frank Boehly awarded National Order of Merit

Published: April 25, 2022

President of the Conseil National du Cuir (CNC), Frank Boehly, has been awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite medal (Knight of the National Order of Merit).

Micro-Fresh awarded ZDHC Level 1

Published: January 6, 2022

Chem-MAP has awarded antimicrobial technology company Micro-Fresh with its ZDHC Level 1 certification.

SCRD awarded ZDHC Level 1

Published: October 12, 2021

Chem-MAP has awarded SCRD with its ZDHC Level 1 Conformance for its vegetable tanning solutions.

BFTT awards grants to SMEs for sustainable innovation

Published: October 7, 2021

The Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology (BFTT) research and development programme has awarded a total of £1.1 million (US$1.5 million) in grants to 13 SMEs for sustainable efforts in its latest round of funding.

Leather dealers dispute Kenyan warehouse tender

Published: April 6, 2021

A government tender of KSh1.2 billion (US$11 million) has been awarded for the construction of four industrial warehouses in Machakos County, which stakeholders in the leather industry claim is driven by personal interest within the Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC).

IULTCS recognises ILM columnist with a named award

Published: March 3, 2021

Dr Mike Redwood, ILM commentator and columnist, has had an industry award named after him.

Stahl awarded with EcoVadis Silver Medal

Published: August 28, 2020

The specialty chemical manufacturer has been awarded with the EcoVadis Silver Medal, whose evaluation is based on the themes of environment, human and labour rights, business ethics and responsible sourcing.

ECCO awarded for waterless tanning technology

Published: December 6, 2019

The Danish shoe manufacturer and retailer has won the Popular Science’s magazine ‘Best of What’s New’ award for 2019 for its DriTan technology.