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Xingye to build new wet-blue plant
Large Chinese footwear upper leather tanners, Xingye said on December 10 that the company will build a new tannery in Jinjiang with production of 1.5 million pieces of cow wet-blue in an investment worth RMB153 million (US$24.5 million).
Conference discusses leather sector training and education skills project
Industry trade associations, academic institutions and trade unions representing the textile, clothing and leather sectors (TCL) met at the Elewijt conference center near Brussels on December 12 to discuss a pan-European sector skills project. Under the banner of the 2nd EU TCL Sector Skills Council Conference, phase one of the European Union funded project was outlined and discussed.
New statutes for the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry
The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), based in Brussels, was relaunched in early September with new staff and a new, open approach taking account of the footwear sector needs across Europe and the future opportunities worldwide.
SATRA REACH for Retailers seminar
Retailers trying to get to grips with the REACH regulations are being offered expert help, thanks to a new seminar by SATRA Technology. Designed for the retail sector, SATRA’s one-day seminar ‘REACH for retailers’ will take place in Kettering, UK on 26 February 2013.
Korangi district to receive infrastructure investment
The infrastructure development work at the Tannery Zone, Korangi Industrial Area is scheduled to start in mid December following release of Rs100 million (US$1 million) from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), according to a statement on December 6.
Thieves caught stealing Hartland tannery copper
Two local teenagers face burglary, theft and possession of marijuana charges after being caught trying to remove and steal copper from the local Tasman tannery on December 4, police said December 6.
New Finance Director at SLG
Upholstery leather tanners, Scottish Leather Group Limited have announced the appointment of Ian Lundie as Group Finance Director, with effect from January 1, 2013.
CLRI prepare for 47th LERIG conference
The Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) in Chennai is preparing the 47th “Leather Industry Get Together” (LERIG) conference which takes place at the CLRI in Adyar January 28-30, 2013. This years theme is “GAIN – Global Alliances with Integrated Networking to Gain value for leather.”
Le Cuir A Paris trend preview for SS14 is online
Le Cuir A Paris are preparing their leather colours and trends for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. The trends will displayed during the next edition of the show which takes place February 12-14, 2013 in Paris forming part of the Premiere Vision Pluriel.
Patent granted to GLT for leather touch screen gloves
GLT Technovations (GLT) from California announced on December 3 that they have been granted a patent for their TouchTec technology, used for the manufacture of touchscreen compatible leather gloves.