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Lectra to help companies step into Industry 4.0 era

The integrated technology solutions provider dedicated to industries using leather, fabrics, technical textiles and composite materials, has revealed a new strategy conceived to empower fashion and apparel, automotive and furniture companies to succeed as they step into the Industry 4.0 era.

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Tesla announces record orders in 2016

The American premium electric automotive manufacturer and energy storage company has announced a net order growth in 2016, with accelerated vehicle deliveries expected in 2017.

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A record year for Mercedes-Benz

Daimler Group has said Mercedes-Benz posted an overall 11.3% sales increase in 2016, delivering a total of 2,083,888 vehicles to customers worldwide, meaning the premium automotive manufacturer grew faster than its German competitors.

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Ugg boots steps up in counterfeit battle

The manufacturer of the iconic doubleface sheepskin boots has taken a step further to help customers identify counterfeit products and misleading website adverts, particularly over the upcoming holiday period.

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Sustainability as a core value for PrimeAsia

The PrimeAsia Leather Company is one of the leading leather makers in the world for the footwear upper and leather goods segments, processing over 120 million sq ft of full grain and split leather per annum. Sarah Swenson, Environmental Manager for the company recently outlined its core sustainability values at the Leather and Sustainability in Retail (LSRC) conference in London.

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Security of Supply key for PrimeAsia

Leading global footwear and leather goods tanner, PrimeAsia has doubled its commitment to ‘Security of Supply’ in 2016 by hosting over 50 customer, supplier and third party assessments.

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Bridge of Weir seeking Colour Operations Manager

Bridge of Weir Leather Company has a philosophy of delivering continuous innovation and outstanding service through sustainable manufacturing practices giving us a competitive advantage in a highly competitive global market. We are looking to appoint a Colour Operations Manager to our team, whose role it is to ensure that the colours we offer our customers are both insight driven and an exact match to their requirements.

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Gruppo Mastrotto opens London Leather Fashion Hub

Europe’s largest tanner, Gruppo Mastrotto officially inaugurated its London Leather Fashion Hub on September 29. The event was hosted by Group CEO, Chiara Mastrotto, and aims to bring the company’s leather collections closer to the UK’s leather fashion buyers and designers.

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Cautious start to 2016 for VW cars

Worldwide deliveries by Volkswagen brand from January – July were in line with previous year’s level. The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 3.37 million vehicles worldwide from January to July, almost matching the prior-year level. 449,100 vehicles were handed over to customers in July.

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