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Engagement with consumers

Mike Redwood Published: November 16, 2022

Mike Redwood discusses the need for the leather industry to get its messaging in front of consumers through the right channels.

Talking Point: Are we moving away from chromium?

Published: August 25, 2022

In the Talking Point feature for ILM's July/August 2022 issue, we asked leather industry professionals: “Do you think the tanning process is going through a fundamental evolution away from metal-based tannages such as chromium towards other tanning agents?”

Energy and interest rate rises hit South African consumers

Published: July 14, 2022

Domestic energy increases and interest rate rises are hitting the disposable income families around the world have left to spend on goods. The poorer the base point from which consumers started, the harder the current climate becomes.

Blue Point acquires Weaver Leather

Published: March 22, 2021

U.S. private equity firm Blue Point Capital Partners has acquired Weaver Leather, a maker of leather products in the equine, pet, leather crafting and construction markets.

Covid travel restrictions lower attendance for Lineapelle – A New Point of View

Published: September 24, 2020

The event was held September 22 – 23 in pavilions 5 and 7 of the FieraMilano Rho.

Lineapelle – A New Point of View opens its doors

Published: September 22, 2020

Part of a strategic networking event summarised by the slogan #strongertogether, Lineapelle – A New Point of View takes place September 22 – 23 in Milan.

330 exhibitors confirmed for Lineapelle – A New Point of View

Published: August 5, 2020

The organisers said that 330 exhibitors coming from 15 countries have applied to participate in the event, which takes place September 22-23.

Faurecia expects a 50% drop in revenue in Q2

Published: June 29, 2020

The announcement was made during the French seating and car parts manufacturer shareholders’ meeting, held in Paris on June 26.

Lineapelle organises ‘smart event’ alongside fashion exhibitions

Published: June 26, 2020

Named “A New Point Of View”, the event is scheduled to take place September 22-23 at Fieramilano Rho in Milan, Italy, concurrently with the Micam, Mipel, The One and Homi Fashion and Jewels trade shows.

Automotive leather industry leaders discuss decontenting

Published: May 4, 2020

Key automotive industry insiders share their views on decontenting of leather in the May-June 2020 print and digital app edition of International Leather Maker (ILM), with this issue’s Talking Point shining the spotlight on this controversial subject which is most prevalent in the automotive industry.