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Ferrari eyes April restart
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari is planning to resume production at its Maranello factory on 14 April, a month after work at the plant was suspended on account of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Aston Martin suspends manufacturing
Effective until Monday 20 April, Aston Martin has temporarily suspended all of its manufacturing operations at its UK plants.
Lectra’s Innovation Lab brings breakthrough innovation to life
Lectra boosts its innovation process by dedicating a new space to the ideation and design of disruptive solutions.
Hermes profits soar
French luxury fashion firm Hermes is celebrating rising profits, as wealthy customers continue to spend big on silk scarves and expensive handbags.
Louis Vuitton axes Michael Jackson-inspired pieces
French fashion house Louis Vuitton has said it will no longer produce any of the pieces from its autumn/winter 2019 collection that directly reference Michael Jackson, following allegations of child sexual abuse in the HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland.
Nigerian Government launches leather products committee
Nigeria’s federal government has introduced a committee which will be responsible for implementing leather products policy in the country.
Oeko-Tex extends STeP’s reach to leather
It is becoming more and more important to consumers that the leather they love is produced in a sustainable and safe way. But, when it comes to environmentally friendly production, the leather industry is still in its infancy.
JBS Couros creates new production model and launches a sustainable leather range
After more than two years of research and development, the Kind Leather range arrives with a series of benefits that increase efficient use of raw material and resources.
JLF auction under way
There is an auction currently underway for the assets of JL Furnishings and its Elite Leather Co. subsidiary.
JLF auction under way
There is an auction currently under way for the assets of JL Furnishings and its Elite Leather Co. subsidiary.