India’s Central government is reported to have given its final approval for the setting up of the Mega Leather Footwear and Accessories Cluster (MLFAC) in Bantala, a neighbourhood of East Kolkata.
Read More...Located in the tanning cluster of Jajmau, both tanneries were found to be operating illegally by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB).
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We are in the last days of a momentous year. For the first time, the industry has openly acknowledged that selling leather was difficult. It is no longer a given that every hide and skin collected will be made into leather.… and it will sell.
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Article first published in ILM July-August 2016 edition. I have learned a lot in the past 18 months since I became independent from a large brand. Indeed, although I have been consulting during this time, I may well have learned more than the information I have given out.
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The recent announcement in our trade press about the new developments in leather education and research at the University of Northampton was very welcome news. At the recent APLF Hong Kong Fair alumni and friends of the University were given a preview of the new plans, but were told that they were subject to obtaining final approval from the Local Authorities.
Read More...Much focus has been given recently to the management of restricted substances in chemicals used in leather manufacture. Dr Jürgen Christner of TFL will be presenting a work on providing cleaner technologies for beamhouse and tanning at this year’s Hong Kong conference, to be held on March 31 (afternoon).
Read More...Given the immense history that the leather industry has throughout the world and its importance in so many aspects of everyday life it is not surprising that in many instances it continues to retain both cultural and religious significance.
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Brands and retailers are facing increasing pressure to commit to policies regarding animal sourcing. This may include animal types, geographical origin, welfare systems and slaughtering practices. A presentation will be given at the upcoming “Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain” conference in Hong Kong.
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"Wouldn't it be great if the leather industry in the developing world paid attention to what happened in Maine and took steps to clean up their act." So says John Moore in a comment on LinkedIn's Leather Naturally! regarding the agreement by American foodstuff giant ConAgra to pay $5.7 million for cleaning up the old South Paris tannery of A.C.Lawrence.
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