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Korean organisations join IULTCS

Published: August 12, 2022

Two organisations from the Republic of Korea have joined the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS).

Seven named Savar tanneries shut down

Published: March 2, 2022

The Department of the Environment (DoE) in Bangladesh has shut down water and electricity supplies to seven tanneries at the Savar tannery complex.

Hardy UK owner acquires Zanogen

Published: April 6, 2018

Arkote Ltd, owner of leather cutting blade maker, Hardy Knives has announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Zanogen (UK) Limited, Bakewell.

Leather Naturally! hosts cocktail to launch new website

Published: March 20, 2017

The Leather Naturally! initiative will be officially launching its new revamped website and other digital tools during a cocktail at the occasion of the upcoming edition of APLF.

ACLE reflects a decline in market conditions

Published: September 1, 2016

The 19^th edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) opened on August 31 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center covering eight halls of the show ground. The event is co-organised by APLF Ltd and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and this year’s fair reflects a difficult market situation for the domestic tanning industry.

Stahl acquires leather chemical business in India

Published: April 13, 2016

Global leather chemical manufacturer Stahl has announced the acquisition of an India based leather chemicals business to strengthen its position in the region.

Zünd reinforces presence in ASEAN

Published: November 5, 2015

The Swiss specialist in the development, manufacturing, and sales of digital flatbed cutting systems has established a new subsidiary in Thailand to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN market.

Making automotive leather for the Chinese market

Published: July 16, 2015

A presentation from the leading China owned automotive leather maker, Zhejiang Kasen Industrial Co Ltd about making car interior leathers in China’s fast growing market will be given at the upcoming automotive leather conference in Shanghai to coincide with the ACLE.

Kering to take action against Alibaba over counterfeit goods

Published: May 18, 2015

Kering has issued legal proceedings against Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on May 15, contending the Chinese online shopping giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell their products throughout the world. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court by Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other brands owned by Paris-based Kering seeking damages and an injunction for alleged violations of trademark and racketeering laws.

Modern tannery wastewater treatment concept

Published: March 19, 2015

Article first published in the November-December 2014 edition of ILM.