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33 Chinese cities currently in lockdown

Published: September 7, 2022

More than 30 cities in China are currently in lockdown following outbreaks of Covid-19 restrictions that put more than 70 cities in lockdown since late August.

Henan Prosper provide humanitarian assistance during floods

Published: July 26, 2021

Known as the world’s largest wool-on lamb and nappa sheepskin provider, Henan Prosper has provided humanitarian aid to communities suffering as a result of the record-breaking rainfall floods. Located in Mengzhou City, Henan Prosper has not been as negatively affected by the rain and has been able to lend a helping hand.

Italian tanneries and UNIC team up with the Industrial Union of Pisa

Published: May 18, 2020

Under the agreement, all the member tanneries of the Italian Tanners Association (UNIC) operating in the province are to be also registered in the Industrial Union of Pisa.

African swine fever epidemic could raise beef prices

Published: June 12, 2019

As the southern province of Guizhou in China has confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever, South Korea is stepping up measures to prevent the disease from spreading beyond its shared border with North Korea, and the U.S. dairy farmers are taking a hit as demand for whey declines.

ISA TanTec breaks ground on new Vietnam tannery

Published: May 22, 2019

The international tanning Group has started the construction of its second facility in Vietnam, expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

Leather factory profits in Turkish prison

Published: April 30, 2018

A leather factory located inside a prison in the Uşak province, Aegean Region of Turkey, is reported to have earned TRY5.5 million (US$1.5 million) in profits in 2017.

Sealskin tanneries granted the go-ahead

Published: January 22, 2016

The local authority’s approval for sealskin processing follows a US$2 million government funding in 2015.

Tannery fire in Samut Prakarn province

Published: October 29, 2015

A fire broke out in a tannery situated at the Samut Prakarn Province, around 25km from Bangkok, causing major damages.

Sheepskin prices down on lower Chinese and Russian demand

Published: January 7, 2015

Australian and New Zealand farmers are having a tough time selling lambskins as China’s tanneries face slowing demand for the products, particularly from Russia, and as Beijing cracks down on some chemical-intensive processing plants according to a report on the Wall Street Journal website.

Arrests after illegal sludge disposal in Haining

Published: December 12, 2014

Several people were caught by police accused of polluting a river with toxic sludge in east China's Zhejiang Province, authorities said December 11.