experts

Sudan government criticised for leather industry neglect

Published: January 11, 2023

Experts speaking at the Nyala Trade and Investment Fair in Sudan have criticised the government for its neglect of the country’s leather industry.

Stahl experts to speak on metal-free tanning

Published: November 21, 2022

Three experts from global chemicals business Stahl will present the company’s metal-free tanning system in an upcoming webinar.

Stahl to outline its development of metal-free tanning technology

Published: November 14, 2022

In an upcoming webinar on December 7, technical experts from Stahl will explain how the company developed its metal-free tanning technology.

Organisers confident for 10th Freiberg Leather Days

Published: March 3, 2022

The VGCT and FILK Freiberg, organisers of the Freiberg Leather Days event, are optimistic that the industry meeting of the European tanning and leather industry will go ahead in person after two years.

Interreg Europe debates succession planning for footwear companies

Published: August 3, 2021

On July 8, 2021, the Interreg Europe Success Road project consortium met virtually with Greek and other European public and private stakeholders to debate the modernisation of the legislative framework for business succession, especially for European textile, clothing and footwear companies.

9th Freiberg Leather Days Hybrid programme announced

Published: April 27, 2021

FILK, the organisers of Freiberg Leather Days, which aim to facilitate an exchange of information and experience among experts from the tanning and leather industry, has announced the programme for its 9^th event, which will be a hybrid format taking place from June 9-10, 2021.

Experts respond to U.S. ban on kangaroo leather

Published: April 21, 2021

The U.S. congress is considering banning the import and sale of kangaroo parts. Backed by a campaign called ‘Kangaroos Are Not Shoes’, the bill aims to stop the likes of Nike, Adidas and other brands from using kangaroo leather in their products. The decision has provoked an outcry by conservation experts.

9th Freiberg Leather Days call for papers

Published: January 22, 2021

The organisers of Freiberg Leather Days, the event which aims to facilitate an exchange of information and experience among experts from the tanning and leather industry, invite experts, researchers and specialists to play an active part in shaping its technical content.

Hidexe developing cloud-based software to revolutionise the hides, leather and skins industry

Published: December 17, 2020

Hidexe, a diversified team of top technology professionals, hides and leather experts, and innovators, is helping to shape the future of hide, skins, leather and by-products industry. By sharing its combined knowledge, experience, global network and professional assets, the company has started to introduce bespoke software solutions geared towards revolutionising this industry worldwide.

WTO rules against the U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods

Published: September 23, 2020

The World Trade Organisation concluded on September 15 that the punitive tariffs imposed on China by the Trump administration go against the rules of international trade.