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Pulcra research reduces Cr(VI) risk

Published: May 27, 2021

For many years, Pulcra Chemicals has been researching the mechanism and possible prevention of oxidation reactions in leather. Particular focus in this research has always been on the prevention of Cr(VI) formation in leather.

Sheepskins discarded as worthless

Published: August 31, 2018

Several sheepskins are reported to have been dumped into the Dal Lake, the second largest lake in the State of Kashmir, on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha Islamic festival.

Footwear brand to move production out of the UK

Published: August 29, 2018

Florida Group, owner of footwear brands Van Dal, Pikolinos, Marc and Rockfish is to close a ladies’ shoes factory located in Norwich, UK, to concentrate production in India and Italy.

Payless ShoeSource files for bankruptcy

Published: April 10, 2017

American discount footwear chain Payless has filed for Chapter 11 protection in St Louis, Missouri and is to close around 400 stores across the U.S. and abroad.

Conceria Giada closes

Published: August 5, 2014

The Conceria Giada tannery in Arzignano has closed with the lost of 36 jobs and is seen as another blow to the Italian tanning industry which has seen several tannery closures since the global recession of 2008-09.