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LANXESS engages in the BLC Chem-MAP Programme to achieve ZDHC Conformance Level 3
Global chemical supplier LANXESS has recently engaged with the BLC Chem-MAP programme with the goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 through the c-MAP route.
Smit & zoon announces global price increase
Prices of Smit & zoon leather chemicals adjusted due to rising raw material costs.
French leather industry exports rise by 7% in 2017
The French leather industry experienced healthy growth in exports (+7%) in 2017, with sales continuing to grow since 2009, rising from €5 billion to €10.6 billion.
Opening of TFL Global Fashion Centre
TFL relaunched its facilities in Tuscany, Italy, renewed its look and improved the technical lab, in order to turn it into an International point of reference in the creation of fashion leather articles for shoe upper and accessories.
Arkote Ltd to acquire issued share capital of Zanogen (UK) Ltd
Arkote Ltd is pleased to announce it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Zanogen (UK) Limited.
Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability awards first Gold seal
The Brazilian leather sector has a new historical reference in the field of sustainability: the first Gold-level recognition of the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB) was recently given to the Curtume Courovale by BCM in the South of Brazil.
LANXESS increases prices for leather chemicals
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS increases the prices for selected leather chemicals with immediate effect due to constantly rising raw material costs.
Major Scottish export award win by Bridge of Weir Leather Company
Bridge of Weir has been named Scottish Exporter of the Year at glittering ceremony addressed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. In addition to the overall award, Bridge of Weir also won the Large Exporter of the Year category. The award recognises 70 years of exports by Bridge of Weir to more than 30 countries globally.
Modern Meadow partners with Evonik to grow fermentation processes to commercial scale
The biofabrication company announced that it will be joining forces with Evonik, a leader in microbial fermentation, as it prepares for commercial scale production of its bioleather materials.
European leather industry partners join forces in video promoting responsibly produced leather
Video co-produced by Leather Naturally highlights the positive facts about leather.