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Category Director to leave Alliance Group

Published: October 19, 2022

Alliance Group has announced the departure of Category Director, Solutions, Ingredients and Materials Derek Ramsey.

World Leather Contest reaches final voting stage

Published: August 2, 2021

The World Leather Contest, organised by Lineapelle, is in its final stages as contestants from three Italian fashion schools will be put to a panel of industry judges, as well as online voting, to find a winner.

Final stage of “Real Leather. Stay different” competition in Italy

Published: September 9, 2020

The competition finalists have been chosen by a jury composed of professors and experts. They are now tasked with giving form and substance to their creativity by using Italian leather.

UNIC and Lineapelle welcome “Real leather. Stay different.” competition

Published: June 24, 2020

The Italian Tanners Association (UNIC), in collaboration with the Lineapelle trade show, has welcomed the “World Leather Contest”, launched by the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) in 2019.

Using Responsible Chemistry to reach UN sustainability goals

Published: November 19, 2019

With sustainability a top priority for the leather industry, Stahl has identified what it calls ‘Responsible Chemistry’ as a critical element in the company’s strategy to reach the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Here, Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability at Stahl, offers a peek at what this involves.

ECCO wins award for “employee engagement”

Published: April 11, 2019

The Danish shoe manufacturer and tanner won Gold Medal in the 'employee engagement' category at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.

U.S. footwear industry grew +7% in first half

Published: September 4, 2018

The U.S. footwear industry is reported to have grown +7% in the first half of 2018, driven by casual shoes and e-commerce.

Richemont’s luxury watch sales decline in first quarter

Published: May 21, 2018

Despite posting encouraging results for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, mainly driven by sales growth in the jewellery category, the Switzerland based luxury holding has failed to meet market analysts’ expectations.

EU Committee approves Cotance’s leather carbon footprint toolbox

Published: April 20, 2018

On April 18, the EU’s Environmental Footprint Steering Committee officially approved the Leather Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (Leather PEFCR) put forward by Cotance, the European Confederation of the Leather Industry.

Leather chemical suppliers join ZDHC programme

Published: April 10, 2018

The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme has welcomed four new companies in the Chemical Industry Category, including two leather chemical suppliers, FGL International and Lanxess.