All articles by Barney horner
Death of Wanda Ferragamo Sparks Share Rise
Wanda Ferragamo, widow of company founder Salvatore, died on October 19th and her death has market speculation for possible acquisitions and mergers for the company she refused to sell when it was floated on the Milan stock exchange in 2011.
Dr Martens Reports Large Growth
The famous English footwear and clothing brand has reported a revenue rise of 33%, a jump of more than £50m, with sales also up.
Chateau d’Ax USA Not Affected by Parent Company Filing For Reorganisation
High-end Italian leather upholstery manufacturer Chateau d’Ax Italia has reportedly filed a pre-bankruptcy agreement as it seeks to improve logistics and production.
North Korea Spends Over £400 Billion on Luxury Goods Per Year
According to the head of South Korea’s state spy agency, the North Korean regime spends the amount on such items as fur, liquor and cars.
What’s the return on investing in sustainability?
Mats Tannery receives a Gold level seal from the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability
Swiss tannery equipment producer Hüni announces official support of ‘Tannery of the Future’ sustainability checklist
Swiss multinational The Hüni Group, producer of tannery drums and supplier of process control equipment for the leather industry, has signed a 3-year sponsorship deal with the Tannery of the Future Foundation
Bradford Council Refuse Plans to Refurbish Bingley Tannery
Bradford Council this week knocked back plans to alter the windows of the old tannery, built in 1900 on the grounds that it would remove significant characteristic features of the building.
After Tannery Burns Down New Albany Push Forward with Greenway Plan
After a fire destroyed the former Moser Leather Company tannery, part of a larger parcel of land owned by the city for two years, plans for the Ohio River Greenway will proceed.
Namibian Company Shilongo Leather to Diversifies its Products
The Namibian company, founded in 1986 by husband and wife duo Mr and Mrs Shilongo, has grown rapidly over the years and now looks towards a strong future with a greater range of products.
Clean-up of Hannock Tannery Begins
Clean-up and restoration of tannery in Hancock, Maryland is now underway. The tannery, which was built in the 1950s and has been vacant since the 1990s has been undergoing a thorough clean-up process.