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Satra provides testing equipment for ICLT

Published: May 10, 2022

Independent research and testing organisation Satra has provided the University of Northampton’s Institute for Creative Leather Technology (ICLT) with leather testing equipment.

IULTCS and Leather Naturally to intensify collaboration

Published: September 4, 2020

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) and Leather Naturally have announced they will intensify their collaboration in the area of leather education.

LWG to host workshops in Milan

Published: September 12, 2019

The Leather Working Group (LWG) will be hosting two half-day workshops in Milan, Italy on October 3.

Eurofins | BLC upgraded leather supply chain traceability

Published: July 11, 2019

Eurofins | BLC’s upgraded supply chain mapping services seek to help businesses to understand their supply chain in detail.

TFL launches blog “Main Reaction”

Published: June 5, 2019

The Swiss chemical specialist is launching a blog called “Main Reaction” on tfl.com. The platform aims to spread expert knowledge and opinion in the form of stories, tips and facts around the topics of leather, chemistry, fashion, sustainability and ecology.

Automotive mega-trends provide threats and opportunities for leather sector

Published: May 24, 2019

The global rise in the premium SUV segment will provide key opportunities for the automotive leather supply chain, while mega-trends such as mobility and the rise in green tech constitute threats as the focus is shifting from car interiors to connectivity. These are some of the key findings by Giacomo Rossi, Senior Consultant, Mobility Europe, at automotive consultants Frost & Sullivan, who presented at the 4^th ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Conference in Europe, which was held on May 21 in Munich, Germany.

The characteristics of automotive leather smell

Published: April 3, 2019

Dr Haiko Schulz, Managing Director of the FILK technical institute based in Freiberg, Germany, will provide an in-depth technical presentation of leather odour at the ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain conference in Munich on May 21.

Solofra’s waste treatment plant to be upgraded

Published: October 3, 2018

A tender has been published by the southern Italian region of Campania to improve the infrastructure of the waste treatment plant used by tanneries located in Solofra, a first step to solve the odour problems reported by the local population.

Burberry partners with Farfetch’s mentoring for start-ups

Published: April 20, 2018

Named ‘Dream Assembly’, the technology accelerator aims to provide start-ups with a programme of mentorship, networking opportunities and access to early-stage funding.

Leather waste recycling specialist raises US$97 million in new funds

Published: February 9, 2018

The UK based specialist in patented high-tech materials technology, announced that it has raised £70 million (US$97 million) from new and existing investors to meet demand from a broad base of international industries.