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Three tannery workers killed by poisonous gas

Published: November 11, 2022

Three tannery workers have died after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a septic tank near a tannery in the Kanpur tanning cluster.

Official visitors to Curtidor Industrial Park

Published: May 18, 2021

The mayor of Lanús, Néstor Grindetti, met with the head of Autoridad de Cuenca Matanza Riachuelo (ACUMAR), Martín Sabbatella, to supervise construction of the Curtidor Industrial Park (PIC), the intended destination for small and medium tanneries in the Matanza Riachuelo Basin, which is 75% completed.

Argentina temporarily suspends duty on hide exports

Published: June 30, 2020

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Argentina is said to have generated an accumulation of hides in cold storage.

Veg-tanned Consortium revamps website

Published: June 30, 2020

The official website of the Consorzio Vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale (Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium) has received an upgrade.

Leather Naturally provides update on Metcha

Published: February 12, 2020

The Leather Naturally initiative has provided an overview of its global ‘Metcha’ campaign as of January 2020.

China reluctant to buy U.S. farm products

Published: October 30, 2019

As the U.S. and China are said to be close to reaching an agreement in the ‘Phase One’ deal, China’s refusal to buy produce from U.S. farms could hinder negotiations.

Cattle herd in Egypt on the rise

Published: September 10, 2019

Pursuing the policy to increase its national herd, Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture is prohibiting the slaughter of cattle under 400kg and two years of age.

Groundbreaking ceremony for ISA TanTec’s new Vietnam unit

Published: June 13, 2019

The international tanning Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for its second tannery in Vietnam - TransAsia TanTec, on June 10.

Bridge of Weir chosen as supplier for Karma Automotive

Published: April 18, 2019

The Southern California based luxury electric vehicle company has selected Bridge of Weir Leather Company to be its official supplier, with two of the brand’s cars currently being presented at the Shanghai Auto Show featuring fine Scottish leather.

Milanese luxury shopping district to attract online Chinese buyers

Published: July 5, 2018

The MonteNapoleone District, an association comprised of over 150 luxury brands located in Milan’s ‘Quadrilatero della Moda’, has launched an official WeChat account to establish “a stronger connection” with Chinese consumers.