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Tough market conditions for Arzignano tanners

Ian Banks Published: May 16, 2023

Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, reports that some tanners in Arzignano, Veneto region, are desperately short of work. Read More...

Talking Point: China returns to the market

Published: April 5, 2023

In this edition of Talking Point, ILM asked two industry leaders: “Will we see an improvement in the business environment now that Covid restrictions have been lifted in China?” Read More...

Langro Chemie announces Centralkimica as exclusive distributor

Published: January 20, 2023

Germany-based leather chemical maker Langro Chemie has announced the appointment of Centralkimica as its exclusive distributor in Italy for the areas of Tuscany, Marche and Abruzzo.

Chinese tanning industry bounces back in 2023

Published: January 19, 2023

Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, provides another update on China as the country opens up and the leather industry puts the threat of Covid restrictions behind it.

Volkswagen Group continues electric strategy in 2022

Published: January 18, 2023

The Volkswagen Group has reported its results for 2022, achieving a jump of all-electric vehicles of 26% over 2021.

Wet Spring hits lambskin prices in Australia

Published: January 16, 2023

According to the latest update from theSauerReport, a wet Spring lambing season has severely impacted the skins market for Australia.

Bentley breaks delivery record in 2022

Published: January 11, 2023

Bentley Motors has reported its sales results for 2022, achieving a record delivery to customers of 15,174 cars.

Lower growth expected for Brazilian footwear in 2023

Published: December 14, 2022

2023 is expected to see a slower pace of growth for footwear production in Brazil, at around 1.6%, according to the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados).

Tod’s founding family abandons delisting plans

Published: December 13, 2022

Tod’s founding family Della Valle has abandoned plans to delist the company after failing to garner support for a buyout.

Auto leather makers are in a battle

Martin Ricker Published: December 12, 2022

In the last issue of 2022, ILM Content Director Martin Ricker discusses the challenges facing the automotive sector and leather's position.