investments

Classic Leather and St. Timothy Furniture acquired by RHF Investments

Published: December 2, 2022

RHF Investments, parent company of a series of furniture brands, has announced its acquisition of Classic Leather and St. Timothy Furniture.

Conceria del Chienti to reopen with new investments

Published: November 21, 2022

Conceria del Chienti will reportedly be reopening thanks to investments from Invitalia and AVM Sustainability.

Prada Group acquires stake in Conceria Superior

Published: September 15, 2022

Prada Group has announced the acquisition of a 43.65% stake of Conceria Superior, a tannery based in Santa Croce sull'Arno.

The world’s lowest carbon automotive leather

Published: July 6, 2021

The Scotland-based tanners, Bridge of Weir, suppliers of automotive leather to luxury car brands internationally, has revealed that it manufactures the lowest carbon intensity leather for the automotive sector, independently verified by a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).

Strong performance for Schaffer’s auto leather division

Published: February 18, 2021

Half-year statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) for Schaffer Corporation amounted to AU$23.1 million (US$18 million), up from AU$13.9 million (US$10.80 million) in the first half of the Group’s fiscal year 2020.

Dercosa rated LWG Gold for another two years

Published: November 18, 2020

The extensive audit was performed by the Leather Working Group (LWG) in Dercosa’s facilities at the end of October.

Marfrig partners with Cattle Producers Association of Paraguay

Published: September 16, 2020

The Brazilian meat processor announced it has signed a memorandum of intent with the Paraguayan Association of Meat Producers and Exporters (APPEC).

Tanzanian tanneries operating below capacity

Published: April 16, 2020

Challenges faced by the Tanzanian leather sector include low product diversification, limited access to finance and unproductive investments.

Brazilian footwear production to increase 3% in 2019

Published: October 22, 2019

An increase in the country’s GDP, the proposed Social Security Reform and the effects of the U.S.-China trade war could benefit the Brazilian footwear sector.

Dr Martens potentially for sale

Published: April 12, 2019

According to British media Sky News, the private equity owner of Dr Martens is planning to sell the iconic footwear brand.