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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.

Ecotan: Shift to bio-circular

Published: June 15, 2021

ILM will be hosting on July 8 an exclusive free-to-attend webinar presented by Italy headquartered tannins producer, Silvateam. The online event will focus on the company’s innovative Ecotan solution for the production of sustainable leather. Registration to attend the webinar is now open. Click here to find out more and to register.

Jimmy Choo opens fashion academy in London

Published: January 21, 2021

The footwear designer has set up his own fashion academy in London, with enrollments already open for entry in September 2021.

TFL releases Colour Trends for Autumn/Winter 2021 -2022

Published: February 11, 2020

The specialty chemical supplier has released its new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue for the Autumn/Winter 2021-2022 season, aimed at the leather garment, footwear, accessory and upholstery sectors.

Elitron gain extra Kudos

Published: May 28, 2019

A number of new or updated pieces of machinery and smart software solutions were unveiled by Italy based cutting system specialist Elitron during the Simac Tanning Tech fair in Milan this year.

Waterflow finishing from Spraytech

Published: May 14, 2019

During the last Simac Tanning Tech fair in Milan, Italian finishing equipment maker Spraytech highlighted its innovative spray booth “Waterflow”.

Diane von Furstenberg to stop using fur, angora and exotics

Published: October 5, 2018

The New York based luxury label announced it will no longer use fur, angora or exotic skins in its collections.

Lanxess to highlight odour minimising chemistry at ACLE

Published: August 21, 2018

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will be presenting its new developments and innovative solutions for the leather industry at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) in Shanghai, China, from August 29-31, 2018.

Stahl displays Snap concept car at Milan Design Week

Published: April 17, 2018

During the Milan Design Week April 17-22, 2018, the world’s premier design event, Stahl is showcasing how new mobility meets interior design. As a car interior expert, Stahl has joined forces with Swiss mobility visionary Rinspeed and various interior partners to create the 2018 Rinspeed Snap concept car.

CEC presents outcome of High-End Shoe project

Published: October 5, 2017

First launched in October 2014, the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has presented the main results of the European funded Erasmus+ High-End Shoe project (HES).