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JBS Couros to benefit from six new meat plants
Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s biggest integrated meats producer, will open six new slaughterhouses that will increase beef production capacity in the coming months in Brazil by 15%, a company executive said on November 14.
BIFF&BIL 2013 – a market for young designers
The Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2013 (BIFF&BIL 2013) are geared to be the platform for young Thai designers to express their creative power and capture the world market. The event, promising to be filled with a complete range of products and exciting activities from Thai and ASEAN manufacturers, will be held during March 13-17, 2013 at Challenger 1-2, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani.
Nike sell Cole Haan brand for $570 million
Nike are selling itheir Cole Haan footwear brand to private equity firm Apax Partners for $570 million, part of its effort to focus on core brands.The sneakers, clothing and sports gear maker said in May that it wanted to sell the leather shoe and bag division and their Umbro soccer shirt brand to cut costs.
Memorable meals in the tanning business
A friend recently asked me to tell him about the most memorable meals in my life. Talk about a conversation starter, this was it! Like many in the hide and leather business, my work has afforded me the ability to travel far and wide and enjoy many outstanding dining experiences. This was not only about the food, but the many companions I’ve had the pleasure of eating with. After giving the subject some thought, I came up with the following. No doubt you have had your share as well.
Opening for a new LWG auditor
The Leather Working Group Executive Committee has agreed to approve another LWG authorised auditor to meet the growing demand for the delivery of environmental stewardship audits using the latest LWG approved audit protocol for tanneries around the world.
Clariant statement on Leather Services BU separation
As announced by Clariant earlier this year at the full-year-press-conference in February, the Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is evaluating strategic options for the Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions, Detergents & Intermediates Business Units. Managing the company’s portfolio is an essential part of their profitable growth strategy.
Clariant to sell its leather business
Clariant have added leather chemicals to a list of units destined for disposal because they no longer meet standards needed to reach a company profit goal.
Cattle carbon footprint discussed at 9th AICLST conference
“Carbon footprint of beef cattle hides” was presented by Dr R L Desjardins from the Science and Technology Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada to delegates attending the the 9th AICLST conference in Taipei on November 14.
Dr Desjardins delivered the Taiwanese International Leather Association (TILA) lecture where he outlined the impact on greenhouse emissions by cattle and its implications for the tanning industry.
SLG win Scottish industry award
Upholstery tanners, Scottish Leather Group, the largest manufacturer of leather in the United Kingdom, has been recognised for their achievements in international markets at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry International Awards.
New wet-white technology presented at 9th AICLST conference
The 9th Asia International Conference for Leather Science and Technology got underway at the Howard hotel in Taipei on November 12. 250 delegates from 20 countries are attending the three-day conference to discuss the latest leather science and technology, especially from the Asia region. AICLST is the regional conference which takes place every two years under the umbrella of the IULTCS.