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100% sustainable leather from 2023 for Mercedes-Benz

Published: March 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz has announced its latest sustainability goals, including offering only “sustainably produced and processed leather” from 2023.

Analogue procurement is like an electric car with a diesel generator

Published: August 18, 2021

Analogue procurement has been powering the leather industry for many centuries, but the time has come for the entire industry to upgrade to digital procurement without delay.

Lectra acquires Neteven

Published: June 25, 2021

The French technological solutions provider has announced the acquisition of the entire capital and voting rights of the French company Neteven.

Wuji tanning district enters lockdown

Published: January 11, 2021

The entire Hebei area in China, which includes the Wuji tanning district, is reported to have gone into lockdown.

Sukarne claims hides 100% traceable

Published: October 15, 2020

Mexico’s largest meat processor said it is now providing comprehensive and quantifiable traceability for 100% of its hides. The protocol named “SK3” seeks to address animal welfare and to raise industry standards

Kering commits to become fully carbon neutral

Published: September 25, 2019

The French luxury conglomerate said the entire Group will become carbon neutral within its own operations and across the entire supply chain. The programme includes implementing the Kering Standards for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes.

Leather Naturally announce Campaign Management team

Published: June 19, 2019

The Leather Naturally (LN) initiative has set up a campaign management team to oversee the entire campaign and keep the Management Board and the financial donors informed about its newest developments.

Waterflow finishing from Spraytech

Published: May 14, 2019

During the last Simac Tanning Tech fair in Milan, Italian finishing equipment maker Spraytech highlighted its innovative spray booth “Waterflow”.

U.S. sportswear retailer invests in footwear design academy

Published: January 25, 2019

Foot Locker has announced it has made a US$2 million strategic investment in Pensole, a footwear design school that teaches students the entire footwear design process; from concept development, design process and problem solving, to materials, marketing, and branding.

JBS Couros unveils new traceability platform at ACLE

Published: August 24, 2018

Focusing on sustainability across its entire value chain, JBS Couros has developed a system that collects data throughout the leather production process; from sourcing at the farm all the way through to the end product. It will be unveiled at the ACLE in Shanghai, August 29-31.