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Spoor announces collaboration with Lutz Morris

Published: November 4, 2022

Danish tannery Spoor has announced a collaboration with German accessory brand Lutz Morris for responsibly sourced and tanned leather goods.

German material orders up 35% in 2021

Published: April 6, 2022

German textile care, fabric and leather technologies manufacturers ended 2021 with incoming orders up 35%, VDMA reports.

VDMA Services exhibits with members at Simac Tanning Tech

Published: September 22, 2021

The German textile, fabric and leather machinery technology association (VDMA) is exhibiting at Simac Tanning Tech together with two member companies; Global International B.V. and PMF GmbH Maschinenfabrikation.

9th virtual Freiberg Leather Days conference concludes

Published: June 10, 2021

The 9^th edition of the Freiberg Leather Days conference concluded on June 10 after two days of live and virtual presentations. The event is co-organised by the technical institute FILK and the German Leather Technician and Chemists Society - VGCT (Verein für Gerberei-Chemie und Technik).

German retail sales climb as lockdown measures ease

Published: May 5, 2021

German retail sales saw their biggest year-on-year increase in March 2021 since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the relaxation of lockdown measures boosted purchases of clothes and shoes, news agency Reuters has reported.

BMW invests €400 million in new assembly plant

Published: December 8, 2020

The German automotive Group said it is speeding up the shift towards electromobility and strengthening its global network for production of electrified vehicles.

Aston Martin to receive third cash injection

Published: December 8, 2020

Shareholders of the British luxury car manufacturer are said to have approved £125 million (US$165.75 million) in new capital in a bid to help turnaround the loss-making business.

How to improve automotive leather with sustainable chemistry

Published: November 23, 2020

Dr Peter Thoma, responsible for Development, Leather Auxiliaries Division at German chemical supplier Zschimmer & Schwarz, is among the high-calibre speakers at the first ILM Digital Automotive Leather Supply Chain Forum, which will be held on December 9, 2020 at 1.30pm GMT (2.30pm CET). For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

China lifts ban on German hide imports

Published: November 2, 2020

ILM understands that the temporary ban on the export of German hides to China has been lifted.

Adidas could sell Reebok

Published: October 26, 2020

The global sportswear manufacturing Group is reportedly exploring the sale of its Reebok brand.