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Italy: Prada sustains growth
The Prada Group has confirmed its strong rate of growth in the first half of financial year 2013, in line with the positive trend seen in the first quarter.
Eagle Ottawa prove they can still make them like they used to
When car collector Steve Plunkett came into possession of one of only three privately owned 1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville prototypes in the world, he wanted to be as true to the car’s heritage as possible. That’s why he turned to Eagle Ottawa, the original suppliers of the car’s leather interiors over 60 years ago .
Brazil: Beef sales hit six year high
Brazilian beef exports during July totalled 105,100 tonnes swt, up 20% on the previous month and the highest volume since July 2007(MDIC).
Europe: Chrome VI to be restricted in leather articles
Chrome VI will be restricted in leather articles, following a public consultation by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
Bangladesh: Relocation proposal doubles in price
The Bangladesh government is set to approve the second revised proposal for relocating tanneries from the capital’s Hazaribagh district to Savar, increasing the original project cost by 98%.
Ethiopia: Leather export performance fails to reach targets
Ethiopia earned $123.4 million in leather exports over the fiscal year 2012/13, it has been announced.
UK: Bentley moves into fashion
Iconic British car brand Bentley has created a new line of handbags, the result of a collaboration between Daniele Ceccomori, head of Bentley product design, and French leather goods designer Vincent du Sartel.
Made in Brazil: roundtable on sustainabiltiy
The Brazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock (BRSL) is committed to zero-deforestation, with the creation of conditions and ways of compensation to make it viable. BRSL president Eduardo Brito Bastos outlines working plan actions for 2013 and 2014.
Everything’s all white: TFL’s tanning solution
Raw material prices account for the majority of costs of leather; reason enough for turning any hide into the best possible leather product.
Pakistan: Government bans live animal exports
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has expressed its support for a Cabinet decision to prevent the exportation of live animals.