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Detroit Ford Leather Donated
A $100,000 trove of surplus leather hides unearthed during Ford Motor Co. preparations to demolish portions of its Product Development Center in Michigan USA, will help two small Detroit businesses make jewellery, wallets and other goods.
Changing of the Guard at APLF
Director of APLF and Executive Vice President of Informa Markets (Asia), Michael Duck, will be taking on new, expanded responsibilities for the company as Executive Vice President- Commercial Development, a global position. This will mean that after 27 years Michael will be handing over his role as APLF Director to his Hong Kong colleague David Bondi.c
Maarten Heijbroek appointed CEO of Stahl
Waalwijk, the Netherlands, March 11, 2021 – Stahl is pleased to announce today the appointment of Maarten Heijbroek as future CEO of the Company, starting July 1st, 2021, as well as member of the Board.
UK Industries Facing Brexit Deal Decimation
Due to the bureaucracy and travel restrictions imposed by the new post-Brexit EU trade deal, Boris Johnson was warned that the UK fashion and textile industry is “decimating” by £35 billion.
Nera Tanning hosts Masterclass on the Biodegradability of Leather
Urgency to talk about biodegradability On Thursday 25 February Nera Tanning will be hosting an online masterclass about leather biodegradability.…
India’s AAP Warns Leather Import Will Collapse Industry
India’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders responded to the proposed Union Budget with concerns that it cares little for small businesses and the general public, and only has the interests of a few corporate houses at heart.
India’s Leather Import Duty to Return
In a bid to boost India’s leather industry, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to withdraw exemption of import duty on certain types of leather. “These are domestically produced in good quantity and quality,” Minister Sitharam said.
Mens luxury leather line with Louis Vuitton launched
According to Leatherbiz, Virgil Abloh has created and released a new men’s leathergoods line for Aerogram. On social media the brand comments the collection is inspired by the aerogram “tradition” and provides “ heritage for today”. An aerogram originally was a letter that was sent via airmail and folded to form a lightweight envelope.
Clarks potential new chinese owner
According to Glenn Taylor of Sourcing Journal Clarks shoes might be under new management soon. If approved, majority ownership would be in the shape of a china-based sports event and management company called Viva China Holdings.
No Punitive tariffs on Vietnam from US
A report released by the US administration 15 January claimed actions by Vietnam to undervalue its currency restrict U.S commerce and are not reasonable but there will be no follow up action to impose penalty tariffs.