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Pakistani leather delegates head to Indonesia

Published: November 28, 2022

A delegation of leather industry stakeholders from Pakistan have joined National Productivity Organization CEO Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry to visit Indonesia.

Challenging market hits Lear in first quarter

Published: May 4, 2022

Automotive technology company Lear Corporation saw sales fall by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter to US$5.2 billion. Lear Corp includes leather processor, Eagle Ottawa.

Leathersellers’ Award deadline approaching

Published: April 7, 2022

Applications for the Leathersellers' Award from London based Leathersellers’ Livery Company close on April 25 for UK leather industry start-ups and small scale businesses.

Strike averted at Cargill meat plant

Published: December 6, 2021

Workers at a Cargill beef processing plant in Alberta, Canada, have voted 71% in favour of accepting a new offer from the company.

Leather export industry grows in Kazakhstan

Published: August 9, 2021

The export of leather goods reached US$2.4 million for five months of 2021, 73% higher than the same period last year, reported the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.

Vans commits to 100% responsible leather by 2030

Published: April 26, 2021

The U.S. footwear and apparel brand, owned by VF Corporation, has committed to reducing its environmental footprint which includes ensuring that 100% of its top materials, including rubber, cotton, leather and polyester, come from regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable or recycled sources across 85% of its materials. The move follows in the footsteps of sister brand Timberland’s pledge to be net positive by 2030.

Lanxess joins the LWG Executive Committee

Published: April 9, 2021

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced that German chemical company Lanxess has joined the LWG Executive Committee to represent the supplier sector, which includes chemical companies, test houses, machinery manufacturers and more.

Kate Spade announces new organisational structure

Published: March 5, 2021

U.S. fashion design house Kate Spade has announced a new creative organisational structure to focus on the consumer, drive innovation and increase collaboration.

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.

Magic Live Event cancelled

Published: July 14, 2020

Scheduled to take place September 30 - October 2, the Magic Live Event, which includes Micam Americas, has been cancelled due to continued uncertainty around international travel and border restrictions.