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Comesa commits to supporting leather sector SMEs
States within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) are following up on commitments made by member governments to purchase 2% of their footwear requirements from small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
Clariant joins “Together for Sustainability” initiative
On the back of news that Clariant published its sustainability report for the 2013 financial year, the specialty-chemicals leader announced…
First Fabriktag by BASF attracted more than 100 Designers
The first Fabriktag in Ludwigshafen at the end of January provided a platform for different business units within BASF to…
JBS Q4 profit doubles, missed targets
Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s largest meat producer by sales, said in a statement that despite fourth-quarter profits being more…
Clariant publishes sustainability report 2013
sustainability report for the 2013 financial year.
Mulberry boss Guillon quits
Following news of a profit warning back in January, Bruno Guillon resigned after two years at the helm of the…
Bridge of Weir Leather supports new Car Design Review Yearbook
Bridge of Weir, the leading leather manufacturer for the automotive industry, supports the first ever Car Design Review Yearbook. Car…
Formaldehyde found in leather shoes
Several brands of leather shoes in Shanghai contain excessive levels of formaldehyde, according to the Shanghai Quality and Technical Supervision…
Hermes posts profits and record-high operating margins
High-end French brand Hermes hiked its dividend after declaring a rise in profits and a record-high operating margin last year.Despite…
New record for US hide, skin and leather exports for 2013
Exports of US hide, skin and leather products set new records in 2013