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Chai Watana Tannery celebrates 50th anniversary

Published: October 19, 2022

One of Thailand’s largest tanners, Chai Watana Tannery Group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Scottish Leather Group wins aviation seating contract in China

Published: December 7, 2021

The Scotland-based leather manufacturing group has secured a new contract to supply aviation seat covers to an airline in China.

Strike averted at Cargill meat plant

Published: December 6, 2021

Workers at a Cargill beef processing plant in Alberta, Canada, have voted 71% in favour of accepting a new offer from the company.

Minerva Foods to acquire assets in Australia

Published: February 18, 2021

The Brazilian meatpacker has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with SALIC, aimed at the possible acquisition of assets in Australia and the formation of a joint venture focussed on breeding, farming, processing and exporting sheep and cattle.

South Africa eases lockdown restrictions

Published: April 20, 2020

On April 16, South Africa extended its nationwide lockdown for a further two weeks, but announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for some segments in the logistics, retail, services, mining and energy sectors.

Scottish Leather Group signs new contract with water supplier

Published: January 9, 2020

The contract concerns water and wastewater services, as well as support with the disposal of tannery effluent.

Egypt’s leather sector upgrade underway

Published: October 11, 2019

On October 10, government officials signed a contract for operating, managing, maintaining and developing Egypt’s new leather cluster.

Final negotiation phase for Yves Saint Laurent in Tuscany

Published: August 28, 2019

The French luxury label is reported to be in the final stages of negotiating a 20-year lease to establish a leather handbags manufacturing complex at near Florence, Italy.

Research reports forced labour risks in global footwear making

Published: December 5, 2018

A recent international research says that as manufacturers seek to reduce costs to meet consumer demands in ‘hyper-competitive markets’ by shifting production to cheaper labour markets and using temporary and contract labour, this creates a demand for illicit subcontracting and lower-cost sub-suppliers.

Mexican tanner adopts Xeros waterless technology

Published: September 21, 2018

A leading Mexican tannery, LE FARC has signed a ten-year contract to use Xeros’ patented polymer technology.