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SGS joins SLF as Contributing Partner

Published: November 23, 2021

The testing, inspection and certification company has joined the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) as a Contributing Partner.

New President for Santa Croce tanners’ association

Published: November 15, 2021

The Tanneries Association of Santa Croce sull’Arno in Tuscany, Italy, has announced the appointment of Ezio Castellani as its new President.

Silvateam joins Sustainable Leather Foundation

Published: October 26, 2021

The Italian chemical company, which produces sustainable tanning solution Ecotan, has joined the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) as a Contributing Partner.

Leather production volumes down in China

Published: October 7, 2021

A number of tanneries in the Wenzhou area are not working this week as it is a national holiday and in other regions of the country, according to theSauerReport, work will not start until mid-October at the earliest. These are stoppages imposed by local authorities.

Lectra digital event to focus on efficiency in leather production

Published: August 23, 2021

The Live Leather Production Demo from Lectra, broadcast from its technology centre in Bordeaux, will focus on helping attendees improve productivity in leather cutting rooms.

VF Corp sells the occupational portion of its work segment

Published: June 30, 2021

The U.S apparel and footwear corporation has completed the sale of the occupational portion of its Work segment to a subsidiary of Redwood Capital Investments.

Keith Hill takes on sustainability role at ISA TanTec

Published: May 26, 2021

International tanning ISA TanTec has appointed Keith Hill as Vice President Sustainable Business Development, effective June 1, 2021.

European Network of TCLF VET collaborate virtually

Published: April 16, 2021

Members of the European Network of Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Vocational Education and Training (TCLF VET) met virtually for the first time on April 14 to exchange ideas and set out priorities. This initiative, conducted within the framework of the Erasmus+ Skills4Smart TCLF industries 2030 Blueprint (S4TCLF), merges VET institutions to strengthen TCLF skills provision in Europe through collaboration.

China lifts ban on two JBS meat plants

Published: January 25, 2021

The Brazilian meatpacker said that China has lifted bans on two of its meat plants. These were imposed in 2020 over coronavirus concerns.

Hebei tanners hit by covid lockdowns

Published: January 22, 2021

The updated situation in China’s Hebei province is that new positive virus cases are still being confirmed, and the whole area is expected to remain in total lockdown into the Chinese New Year.