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julian turner
Students of creative leather technologies visit LANXESS’s leather chemicals
In May 2018 the Leather business unit of specialty chemicals company LANXESS hosted students from the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) from Northampton University, UK, at its headquarters in Leverkusen.
Call to include finished leather in tax scheme
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has called on the Indian authorities to include finished leather goods in its next round of tax subsidies.
Fakes costing EU businesses €60 billion every year
A study conducted by the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has revealed that counterfeit bags, clothing, smartphones and fraudulent drugs cost the European economy a loss of €60 billion each year.
Russian tourism boosting Turkish leather
A growing number of retailers in Istanbul’s leading shopping districts such as Osmanbey, Laleli and Zeytinburnu say the increased number of Russian tourists visiting the city is behind a significant increase in sales.
Action threatened over tanning run off
India authorities’ continued efforts to manage and reduce the amount of harmful effluent produced by tanneries across the country remains a significant challenge. The latest controversy centres around facilities in Jajmau, Unnao and Banthar in New Delhi province, which have yet to tackle major infractions.
Gucci streamlines production with more work brought in house
In a week when the company says it is driven to overtake Louis Vuitton (LVMH) as the world’s leading luxury brand, Italian fashion giant says it is about make significant changes to how its goods are made and distributed.
Two new tanneries integrated into CSCB
Baby Leather and Sean Couros are the newest participants in the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB) programme, which promotes better environmental, economic, and social practices within Brazil.
Modular technology and proven products from LANXESS for the process industry
LANXESS at the leading global exhibition Achema, Frankfurt am Main, 11-15 June 2018. Part “Process INDUSTRY 4.0: The Age of Modular Production” exhibition at booth D41 in hall 9.2. Environmental award-winning plant an example of modular production. LANXESS Distribution presents heat transfer fluid Diphyl at booth D100a in hall 5.1.
Bangladeshi exports hit once more
A significant worsening of the country’s leather exports has led Bangadesh to post lower than expected growth in its export figures. The country saw anaemic growth of 6.66% for the FY 2017-18 as leather and leather products export fell by more than 11% in the period.
Two new tanneries integrated into the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability programme
Baby Leather and Sean Couros are seeking the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB).