Assomac kicks off 2026 programme at IILF in Chennai
Assomac has launched its 2026 “Assomac Around the World” programme at the 39th India International Leather Fair (IILF), which took place in Chennai from February 1–3. Read More...
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Upcoming Milan trade shows to revitalise Italian leather
At a press conference on September 11 in Rome, trade fair organisers for Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech stressed the collaborative goal of revitalising Italy’s leather sector, which has been hit by declining confidence and a 4% drop in production and exports since late 2022. Read More...
Giorgio Armani passes away at 91
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani, sole owner of the Milan-based luxury fashion house and one of Italy’s most influential designers, passed away on September 4 at the age of 91. Read More...
Italian machinery ends 2024 with 12% decline
Italy's leather, footwear and leather goods machinery sector has closed 2024 with a 12% drop in turnover, according to preliminary figures presented by Assomac, Read More...
Prada to acquire a stake in Rino Mastrotto Group
Prada Group has announced the acquisition of a 10% minority stake in Vicenza-based tanning group Rino Mastrotto. Read More...
Italian leather industry on show at APLF Hong Kong
Assomac, the Italian association of manufacturers of footwear, leather goods and tannery technologies, is at APLF Hong Kong as part of an Italian collective organised by ICE-Agenzia. Read More...
Leather industry added to Made in Italy bill
The leather industry has been included in the draft of the Made in Italy bill, which will provide funding to support Italian products. Read More...
UNIC brings leather concerns to Fashion Parliamentary Intergroup
UNIC, the Italian tanners’ association, gave testimony to the Fashion Parliamentary Intergroup on the benefits of Italian leather manufacturing. Read More...
Industry campaigns for leather inclusion in Made in Italy
The Veneto Leather District and UNIC have called for the leather industry to be included in the Made in Italy bill, legislation which will promote manufacturing in the country. Read More...
Italian leather industry expecting 7.3% rise for 2022
UNIC has reported that the Italian leather industry is expecting to report an increase in turnover of 7.3% in 2022 to €4.5 billion. Read More...
