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Faurecia to open fourth plant in Morocco

Published: January 3, 2023

Automotive tier-1 supplier Faurecia, part of the Forvia Group, is reportedly opening its fourth factory in Morocco.

Bangladesh government to set up bonded warehouse

Published: December 9, 2022

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said that the government is planning to set up a bonded warehouse for the leather sector to aid exports.

A coordinated approach is needed post-COP26

Published: November 17, 2021

Mike Redwood expresses his disappointment in world leader’s efforts at the recent COP26 summit in Scotland, but highlights the clear opportunity for the leather industry to show its commitment to a greener future.

Lineapelle 93 underway

Published: October 5, 2017

The first day of the Lineapelle was complete with visitor numbers picking up in the late afternoon after a sluggish start and a quiet opening morning. The 93rd edition of the fair is taking place in Milan, October 4-6.

Stahl opens Centre of Excellence in Barcelona

Published: June 5, 2017

Around 285 people attended Stahl’s Centre of Excellence Opening in Parets del Valles, Spain on June 1. At the new facility, Stahl showcased to its customers the latest chemical innovations, technology and vision for the future of leather across the fashion, interior design, sports goods & apparel segments and much more.

Smit & zoon announces India expansion

Published: April 4, 2017

Dutch supplier of wet-end and finishing leather chemicals Smit & zoon has officially opened a sales office for India in Chennai. The expansion supports its international growth strategy.

PelleITALIA opens a third distribution centre

Published: August 24, 2016

The joint-venture that includes Italian tanning group, Gruppo Mastrotto, consolidates its presence in South East Europe with the opening of a new distribution centre in the Bulgarian capital.

Operations of wet-blue processing tannery put on hold

Published: August 23, 2016

The re-opening of the Bulawayo based wet-blue tannery has been put on hold as new measures are to be announced by the Government.

Sarchem opens Chennai office

Published: August 28, 2015

Turkey based leather chemicals manufacturer, Sarchem Chemicals, recently celebrated the opening of its new office in Chennai. The Sarchem team played host to agents, customers and friends during the official opening ceremony.

ISA TanTec open Mississippi tannery

Published: June 1, 2015

ISA TanTec held May 29 the grand opening of Mississippi TanTec in Vicksburg, its first tannery in the United States. Together with its award-winning sister facilities in Saigon, Vietnam, and Heshan, China, ISA TanTec now has three tanneries in the key geographic manufacturing regions.