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Podcast: Looking forward, 2023 and beyond

Published: January 11, 2023

In the first main podcast episode of the year, ILM’s View from the Top series takes a look at some of the major objectives and observations for the leather industry as we leave 2022 behind.

Greenstars from Gemata

Published: April 19, 2022

Greenstars is the new generation rollercoating machine from Gemata, which integrates and improves the previous model, Megastars, and allows for the finishing of cowhides, very light sheepskins and crusts, with a covering and precise effect even on very defective leathers and with high thickness variations, the company says.

Tannery cluster proposed for Mirsarai

Published: November 1, 2019

The second of its kind in the country, a tannery village will be set up in the Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) in Chittagong, as part of Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagari (BSN) 'Industrial city’, covering nearly 300 acres of land.

Leather in the spotlight during London retail conference

Published: November 19, 2018

Over 90 people covering the leather supply chain, especially brands and retailers, attended the Leather & Sustainability in Retail conference at the Institute of Civil Engineers building in Westminster, London on November 15. A diverse range of topics were discussed around leather and other materials during the half-day event.

57th edition of Salon del Mobile underway

Published: April 19, 2018

Taking place April 17-22 in Milan, Italy, the six-day event is hosting 1,841 exhibitors over an exhibition area covering more than 200,000 sq m.

Italian Q3 tannery output paints a mixed picture

Published: December 7, 2017

The latest quarterly analysis of the main leather segments and origin types released by the Italian Tanners’ Association (UNIC), offers a mixed picture of the sector covering the third quarter of the year. Some segments are performing better than others.

ECHA reclassifies titanium dioxide as carcinogen

Published: June 13, 2017

European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has announced that titanium dioxide (CAS RN 13463-67-7) is to be reclassified as a Category 2 carcinogen. This can be a cause of concern for the tanning industry when presented in the form of aerosols.

‘Slow Fashion Living’ concept presented at MOMAD Shoes

Published: March 7, 2017

Over 500 companies, of which 120 were international, participated at the third edition of MOMAD Shoes held on March 4-6 in Madrid, Spain.

Busy start to 32nd IILF

Published: February 1, 2017

The 32nd edition of the India International Leather Fair began on February 1 and the halls and stands were very busy in what is the first major trade fair of the year for the leather industry. In total there are 460 exhibitors covering the whole supply chain. The fair takes place at the Chennai Convention and Exhbition Centre February 1-3.

ANPIC opens its doors

Published: November 2, 2016

The three-day professional event dedicated to leather, footwear, leather goods, automotive, textiles, clothing and furniture, opens its doors today in Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico.