Leather UK launches “A Guide to Buying Leather” for Gen Z
Industry trade body Leather UK has announced an online resource aimed at helping younger Gen Z consumers understand the misconceptions and the truth about leather. Read More...
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Scottish Leather Group has opened a £14 million “super tannery”
Scottish Leather Group (SLG) has announced the opening of a £14 million (US$17.3 million) "super tannery" near its Bridge of Weir operations. Read More...
Dr Martens to pilot repair service in the UK
Footwear brand Dr Martens has announced a shoe repair service, launching in the UK in October before expanding to continental Europe. Read More...
Bridge of Weir wins Marie Claire Sustainable Interior award
Bridge of Weir Leather has won the Sustainable Interior category of the 2023 Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards Motor category. Read More...
Future of the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies in doubt
The University of Northampton (UoN) has entered a period of consultation over the future of the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT). Read More...
Northampton awards Associate Professor title to Andrew Ballantyne
The University of Northampton has awarded the title of Associate Professor to Senior Lecturer in Leather Technology Andrew Ballantyne. Read More...
Job losses at Pittards as company enters administration
135 UK-based members of staff have been made redundant after leather and leather goods maker Pittards announced it was entering administration. Read More...
UK tanner Pittards appoints administrators
British leather and leather goods maker Pittards has made the decision to appoint administrators after a battle to secure funding. Read More...
Pittards files additional notice of intention to appoint administrators
UK leather and leather goods maker Pittards has filed a second notice of intention to appoint administrators. Read More...
UK tanner Pittards to appoint administrators
British tanner and leather goods maker Pittards has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after failing to raise the necessary funds to continue operating the business. Read More...
