SME

UNIC brings leather concerns to Fashion Parliamentary Intergroup

Published: November 29, 2023

UNIC, the Italian tanners’ association, gave testimony to the Fashion Parliamentary Intergroup on the benefits of Italian leather manufacturing. Read More...

Indian entrepreneur warns against PLI for leather SMEs

Published: May 25, 2023

Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) founder Ajay Srivastava has called for the government not to introduce production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for sectors primarily comprised of SMEs. Read More...

Leather industry support project launched by SADC

Published: July 25, 2022

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched a project to stimulate job creation, reduce the environmental impact and create market linkages in leather processing.

Science minister advocates for zero carbon leather

Published: May 23, 2022

Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the leather industry in India needs to move towards a net-zero carbon footprint.

Mondial Suole secures loan for sustainability plan

Published: February 12, 2021

The footwear sole manufacturer based in Marche, Italy, has obtained a €6.5 million loan for sustainable development projects.

New tannery to be set up in Kenya

Published: November 20, 2019

The government of the Kiambu County, situated to the north of the capital Nairobi, said the revival of the leather industry is a priority and it is currently sourcing for 50 acres of land to build a leather complex.

Namibia plans to become major beef hub

Published: November 18, 2019

Namibia’s Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development, said it plans to develop a major feedlot and beef processing facility at a cattle ranch, alongside the upgrading of a tannery to boost leather processing.

9th French Leather Meeting calls for Government support

Published: November 14, 2018

The 9^th Leather Meeting organised by the Conseil National du Cuir (CNC) took place November 9 at the headquarters of leather chemical suppliers, ATC in Montaney near Lyon.

Living in interesting times

Published: October 30, 2018

It is said there is an old Chinese curse; “May you live in interesting times!”, which appears to be a blessing but is actually a curse. I have no doubt that our industry is indeed “living in interesting times” and the leaders of our companies will need all of their wisdom and experience to guide us to a secure future. The leather and associated trades are global operators, with products traded between all countries of the world. As such, we are very exposed to changes in the global geopolitical climate and the related macro-economic trends.

EU WORTH project calls for leather designers and SMEs

Published: May 9, 2018

The European Commission has launched the second phase of the WORTH project, which supports collaboration between fashion designers, traditional and digital craftsmanship, and the manufacturing industry.