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Good results for Coach
Coach, the US handbag and leather goods retailer, posted higher than expected fiscal first-quarter sales and profits as consumers in the US and overseas bought more of their trendy accessories.
Two recipients of 2013 IULTCS Merit Award
The biennial announcement of the IULTCS Merit Award has become an anticipated event in the leather industry. This Award recognises significant contribution to the global leather industry by the world’s leading scientists and is a celebration of excellence.
New Range Rover fitted with low carbon leather
Bridge of Weir Leather Company, part of the Scottish Leather Group, have been selected to supply their award-winning low carbon product for the interior of the all-new Range Rover, recently revealed at the Royal Ballet School, London.Selected for its unique low carbon manufacturing process, and outstanding environmental record, the high performance EcoSoft semi aniline leather supplied for the all-new Range Rover is locally sourced and exceeds all technical criteria for such a cutting-edge vehicle.
Water shortage threatens Korangi tanners
Exports from leather industry in the Korangi industrial tanning cluster have been seriously threatened due to suspension of water supplies to the tannery zone of Korangi, according to the Pakistan Tanners Association – South Zone (PTA).
Chinese leather industry host annual conference
The was meeting held in Dongguang this week and was attended by nearly 100 delegates from the Taiwanese and mainland China leather sectors. Su Chaoying the CLIA Chairman and Shi Rongchuan Chairman of the Mainland China and Taiwan Leather Association and Bai Zhixiang, the President of the Taiwan Leather Association presented to delegates at the meeting.
Bridge of Weir congratulate Jaguar on new C-X16 concept
Automotive leather makers, Bridge of Weir Leather have congratulated Jaguar and its Director of Design, Ian Callum, on the award for the C-X16 two-seater concept.
Leather Council promotion to attract younger workers
According to the French Leather Council (CNC) the leather industry is one of the jewels of the French economy, and represents 8,000 businesses, 80,000 jobs and a turnover of some €15 billion. An essential factor in the success of the leather industry is the high level of qualifications of the workers and craftsmen in the tanning, dressing, leather goods, glove making and footwear sectors.
Kangaroo population reaches new heights
The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia says kangaroo numbers could reach record numbers within 18 months. Chief executive John Kelly says wet weather has caused a seasonal explosion in numbers.
Lanxess confident of chrome supply
Lanxess’ chrome mine, which is the source of an estimated 25% of the world’s chrome tanning salts, has thus far not been affected by the rash of strikes in the mining industry in parts of South Africa, and it would be able to supply customers “for at least 6 weeks” if there was a strike, Corporate Communications Manager Sibonile Dube said.
Tannery bankruptcy leaves hunters without hides
A Minnesota tannery’s abrupt bankruptcy filing has left hundreds of hunters wondering what happened to their animal hides.Sources say that Jared Rinerson, the owner of Uber Tanning Co, filed for bankruptcy this summer, but neglected to tell his customers that he was going out of business.