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julian turner
2016 in review – Leather industry experts take stock
Leading figures from across the international leather industry detail to Leather International how their companies fared during the last 12 months of mixed fortunes, and make their predictions for the new year.
Smit & zoon to use recycled drums
From December 2016, Smit & zoon will take its corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive start a step further by using recycled polyethylene drums.
Brazilian leather: exports show growth in October
October registered an increase of 2.3% in Brazilian leather exports. Figures reveal that Brazil has sold US$161.9 million to the foreign market (growth of US$3.6 million in comparison to October 2015).
Stahl acquires Eagle Performance Products
Chemical company Stahl, headquartered in the Netherlands, has acquired the Eagle Performance Products business.
CBR joins Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB)
Brazilian tannery Couros Bom Retiro – CBR is the most recent name to join the Brazilian Leather Certification of Sustainability (CSCB).
Footwear manufacturer boosts environmental agenda with baling of leather
Footwear component manufacturer E A Tailby Ltd has strengthened its recycling agenda with the investment in a heavy duty waste baler from Riverside Waste Machinery.
Stahl promotes leather supply chain traceability at ReVeal
Stahl, PALI Group, Vitelco, Rompa Tanneries and Rompa Leder used the interactive ReVeal event in the Netherlands on 2 November to promote transparency and traceability across the leather supply chain.
Only Lectra for new DFM production plant
DFM Sp. z o.o based in Dobre Miasto in the Mazuria region of Poland has chosen Lectra’s Versalis® leather cutting solution to boost the company’s production capacity.
APLF announces new fair dates for 2018 and 2019
In line with its policy of serving the global leather and fashion industries APLF is pleased to announce an adjustment to its traditional event dates for its Hong Kong fairs from 2018 onwards.
Vietnam to reach $12bn in leather product exports in 2014
According to the Vietnam Industry and Trade Information Centre (VITIC), the country will reach its goal of $12 billion in leather-product exports in 2014.