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Nigeria to establish new tannery in Daura

Published: December 15, 2022

The Nigerian federal government is reportedly concluding plans to establish a tannery in Daura, Katsina, to the tune of ₦350 million (US$777,355).

European calfskin demand outstrips supply

Published: November 17, 2022

While the general leather market is subdued at the moment one area where demand is outstripping supply is for European calfskins, according to the latest analysis from theSauerReport.

Louis Vuitton loses checkerboard trademark case

Published: October 25, 2022

Louis Vuitton has lost a trademark case with the European Union’s General Court over a checkerboard pattern for leather goods.

UNIDO Director General highlights opportunities in Ethiopia

Published: October 24, 2022

Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), recently visited Ethiopia and met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

IULTCS members call for reassessment of EU REACH restrictions

Published: September 2, 2022

Members of the IULTCS, in collaboration with FILK, Stahl and TFL, have prepared a document to request a reassessment of proposed REACH restrictions.

China Leather Association visits China Consumers Association

Published: April 4, 2022

Delegates from the China Leather Industry Association recently visited the China Consumers Association to discuss changes in consumer behaviour and ways to strengthen consumer education in the leather industry.

CHT appoints Global Head of Business Field General Industries

Published: February 9, 2022

The Germany-based leather chemical company has announced the appointment of Eva Baumann as its new Global Head of Business Field General Industries.

Everything you need to know about bisphenols

Published: February 1, 2022

Bisphenols come in several varieties and are used in different industries, including the leather industry. Recently, Germany sounded the alarm on bisphenols. It has proposed to restrict the use (and formation) of bisphenols including BPS and BPF in general, and BPA in particular. Royal Smit & Zoon looks at its implications for the leather industry.

Karachi businesses to protest gas suspension

Published: December 14, 2021

Businessmen Group Chairman Zubair Motiwala has announced plans to protest the decision of Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL) to suspend gas supply to non-export general industries.

Top level changes at Tod’s Group

Published: October 13, 2021

The Italian luxury group has announced the exit of CEO Umberto Macchi di Cellere after four years, with the position to be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and his brother Vice Chairman Andrea Della Valle.