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Blatha
Trade in China: ACLE
Late August saw the 20th anniversary of the All China Leather Exhibition, held in Shanghai. While the trading floor was busy as usual, concerns remain over a slowdown of domestic output and the impact of the ongoing US-China trade war. Ross Davies reports from the event.
Future facing: Lineapelle at Fieramilano
The 95th edition of Lineapelle took place in late September, at Fieramilano, in Milan. The event showcased the winter 2019–20 collections from some of the industry’s biggest names, and provided a platform to discuss innovation and the future of the leather industry.
Brazil: nuts about leather
Brazil’s CSCB Sustainability Forum is coming hot on the heels of a successful All China Leather Exhibition for the Brazilian industry. Leather International looks at the overarching themes of this year’s forum.
A longway from chrome
Speaking in June at the 7th Freiberg Leather Days conference, Florian Döppert, the head of wet-end screening at TFL Ledertechnik, used his presentation to examine the industry’s choices when it comes to retanning systems for chrome-tanned and chrome-free leather. As he tells Ross Davies, we need to think outside the box.
Heaven for leather: Lineapelle
With footfall up by 2% on the February edition, the latest Lineapelle, held on 4–6 October, was heralded as a great success by organisers and attendees. Leather International reports from Milan.
Natural progression
Biofabricated leather-like materials are currently the main disrupter of the leather industry because of how versatile they are in form, function and properties. Modern Meadow is leading the way as a partner – rather than a rival – to traditional tanning. Leather International speaks to chief technology officer Dave Williamson about the company’s vision.
Scaling the heights: exotic leathers
New York-based Pan American Leathers has been championing responsibly farmed exotic leathers since the 1930s. CEO Abram Mendal explains the family-run company’s philosophy.
Sleeping giant: Nigeria’s leather industry
With a huge livestock population and growing demand among middle-class consumers, Nigeria’s domestic leather industry looks ready to burst into life, so why does it continue to lean heavily on imported finished goods? Leather International investigates.
Open for business: leather trade between the US and China
A new trade relationship between the US and China could mean big business for beef. Jenny Southan asks Su Chaoying, president of the China Leather Industry Association and Stephen Sothmann, president of the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association about the likely implications for leather.
A shared vision: Stahl’s acquisition of BASF Leather Chemicals
Stahl has topped up its product portfolio and expanded its workforce with the acquisition of BASF Leather Chemicals. CEO Huub van Beijeren tells Ross Davies why the deal is a natural fit for both companies.