All articles by Barney horner
Barney horner
India to Welcome New 100 Acre Leather Park
In a huge boost to the Indian leather industry, a mega leather park is being proposed for the Vellore district
No Mention of Leather in Budget Disappoints Indian Industry
The leather industry in Kanpur, India was left disappointed last week when it was announced no relief, in terms of subsidy or rebate on equipment meant for waste treatment at small tanneries will be given
Egyptian Luxury Goods Imports Nears £420m
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has increased the value of the customs dollar for non-essential and luxury goods
Don Ohsman, Hidenet founder, dies
Hidenet Founder and CEO Don Ohsman passed away 31 January, surrounded by loved ones
Over 15,000 Visitors at Pakistan Leather Show
The Pakistan Mega Leather Show, a three-day-long event held annually and in its fifth year, attracted more than 15,000 visitors, providing them access to vital information and networking opportunities with both national and international customers
TFL release colour trends catalogue
TFL has released its new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue for the season Autumn-Winter 2020-2021.
Dutch to Invest In Kanpur Leather Cluster
The Dutch government plans to invest more than €2 million in the Kanpur leather cluster, to help the 150-year old Kanpur leather and tannery cluster treat the effluents currently being discharged into river Ganga.
61% of Bangladesh’ Leather Workers Have Health Problems
A huge number of Dhaka’s leather industry workers, 61% to be precise, are currently suffering from various health issues and many have experienced accidents at their workplace, according to Bangladesh’ Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE foundation).
Kering Faces $1.6 billion Italian Tax Claim
Kering is facing a claim for $1.6 billion in unpaid Italian taxes, the French luxury goods group disclosed on Friday, adding that it contested the preliminary findings.
Kering Named Most Sustainable in Luxury
Luxury French conglomerate Kering has been named the most sustainable company in the fashion and luxury goods industry and the second most sustainable company in the world across all industries, according to the Corporate Knights 2019 Global 100 Index