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UNIC expresses concern about Italian leather market

Published: May 24, 2022

The General Council of UNIC – Italian Tanners’ Association has expressed its concern over the ongoing difficulties for the Italian tanning sector.

Leather Naturally discontinues Metcha campaign

Published: May 9, 2022

Leather industry promotional body Leather Naturally has announced its decision to close the Metcha marketing campaign, first proposed in 2018 and launched in 2019.

UNIC supports restoration of Pompeii tannery

Published: October 21, 2020

The tannery complex, the only one so far identified in Pompeii, occupies almost an entire block (insula 5) of the ancient city.

ILM Automotive Leather Conference postponed to May 2021

Published: August 10, 2020

In light of the continued health and safety implications due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, ILM has taken the decision to postpone the Automotive Leather Supply Chain Conference once more.

Inspiramais launches digital event

Published: July 24, 2020

The materials trade show is launching a fully digital format in response to the ongoing pandemic.

Latest update of coronavirus situation around the world

Published: May 1, 2020

Continuing its round-up series on the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis on the global leather industry and supply chain, ILM has the latest updates on the current status quo in India and Germany. As this is a fast evolving situation, the information is correct at the time of publishing, with further news updates being added on an ongoing basis.

Additional initiatives by Tapestry to combat COVID-19

Published: April 14, 2020

The owner of the Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman fashion brands has announced additional community support initiatives worldwide to address the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

Update on the impact of coronavirus impact from France and China

Published: April 6, 2020

Continuing its round-up series on the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis on the global leather industry and supply chain, ILM has the latest overview from industry associations in France and China. As this is a fast evolving situation, the information is correct at the time of publishing, with further news updates being added on an ongoing basis. ILM aims to be the lead information source for the global leather supply chain while we all get through this pandemic together.

Round-up from global markets on the impact of the coronavirus on the tanning industry

Published: March 31, 2020

Continuing its round-up series on the impact of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis on the global leather industry and supply chain, ILM has the latest overview from international tanneries and industry associations. As this is a fast evolving situation, the information is correct at the time of publishing, with further news updates being added on an ongoing basis. The below focusses on the United Kingdom and Argentina.

Bangladesh’s sharp decline

Published: October 30, 2019

It is worth having a brief look at Bangladesh. With over ten years of steadily rising costs in China and now a trade war ongoing between China and the U.S., Bangladesh should be reaping the benefit with a world leading leather industry.