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Personality of the Milan leather week

Mike Redwood

In his latest column for ILM, Mike Redwood reflects on his time in Milan for Simac Tanning Tech and Lineapelle. He has taken the opportunity to name a person from the industry who he believes was the metaphorical ‘man of the match’, or rather the personality of his week of leather in Milan: Lorenzo Boldrini. Read More...

Natuzzi appeals NYSE delisting decision

Natuzzi has announced in an official company release that it has filed a request for review of the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) decision to commence proceedings to delist its American Depositary Shares (ADSs). Read More...

Natuzzi sales fall sharply as restructure accelerates

Italian furniture group Natuzzi reported first quarter 2026 revenue of €59.5 million, down 23.8% year-on-year from €78.1 million, as weak consumer demand, geopolitical instability and a soft housing market continued to weigh on the business. Read More...

Antiba opens its doors to employees’ families

Italian luxury tannery Conceria Antiba has held its first Open Day, welcoming employees, collaborators and their families to its facility in Ponte a Egola for an evening designed to showcase the company's operations and recognise the people behind its success. Read More...

Natuzzi restructuring talks remain deadlocked

Italian furniture manufacturer Natuzzi remains at an impasse with trade unions after failing to reach an agreement on a government-backed protocol intended to guide the company's restructuring and industrial recovery. Read More...

New Cotance leadership: Introducing Edoardo De Paola

In April 2026, Edoardo De Paola stepped into the role of Secretary General of Cotance, following his appointment as Deputy Secretary General earlier in the year as part of a broader effort to ensure continuity and stability within the organisation. ILM Editor Megan Thomas sat down with him to learn more about his vision for the future of the leather industry. Read More...