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LHCA and ICEC sign partnership agreement

Published: November 15, 2019

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) and Italy’s Institute of Quality Certification for the Leather Sector (ICEC) signed a partnership agreement on November 12 aimed at advancing the leather industry, including on the issue of traceability.

Antibacterial leather and low impact tanning discussed at Veneto Congress

Published: October 4, 2018

Around 300 delegates from the leather supply chain are expected to attend the 10^th AICC Technical Congress (X Convegno Veneto) taking place on November 23 in Arzignano in Italy’s Chiampo Valley.

SSIP and Assomac sign MoU

Published: October 1, 2018

The Italian Leather Research Institute (SSIP - Stazione Sperimentale per l'Industria delle Pelli e delle Materie Concianti) and Assomac (Italy’s National Association of Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods and Tannery Machinery) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting their respective institutional objectives.

Sustainability drives Italy’s future leadership

Published: August 9, 2017

This article was first published in the March-April 2017 edition of ILM. It is truly an honour for me to find myself today leading the Italian Tanners’ Association, UNIC, at a time of unprecedented change in the tanning sector. A real challenge, yet at the same time, the chance to seize opportunities. Italian tanneries from time immemorial have been a cornerstone of the national economy, the focus of studies and analysis the world over.

Sixth edition of Craft the Leather launched

Published: June 2, 2017

Italy’s Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium is organising the sixth edition of Craft the Leather, the training project that focusses on a group of talented young designers from prestigious international fashion and design schools.