Italy increases footwear exports to Russia in 2023
Exports of Italian footwear to Russia have been growing in 2023, according to the latest data from Assocalzaturifici, the Italian Footwear Manufacturers' Association. Read More...
PRINT & DIGITAL
CLIA signs cooperation agreement with Belarus
The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and the Belarusian State Light Industry Concern (BSLIC) held an exchange meeting in August and signed a memorandum of cooperation. Read More...
India is complex and confusing
Mike Redwood expresses confusion at developments in India, holding back its leather industry from global success. Read More...
Russian sanctions put Spanish finishing plant in trouble
A Russian-owned leather finishing business based in Spain is reportedly in trouble due to economic sanctions related to the invasion of Ukraine. Read More...
Further export bans after mad cow case in Brazil
A series of countries have implemented bans on beef imports from Brazil after a case of mad cow disease was discovered last month. Read More...
Changes for consumers mean changes for tanners
In the midst of a global cost-of-living crisis, Mike Redwood reminds tanners that they need to continue to invest in understanding what consumers want and need. Read More...
Podcast: ILM News Bulletin February 6, 2023
In this week’s news bulletin, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers a few of the key stories from the past week. Read More...
Pakistan and Russia agree to promote trade
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has signed an agreement with the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) to promote business between the two countries.
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Lear working to sell assets in Russia
Automotive tier-1 supplier Lear Corporation is reportedly working to sell its seating plants in Russia, a process delayed by legal complexities.
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CLE responds to Russia support allegations
The India Council for Leather Exports (CLE) has responded to allegations linking Indian leather exporters to the Russian war effort.
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