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Leather International reports from 2016 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE)

The 2016 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) is in full swing at the at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and there is a undeniable buzz, from the main entrance to each of the hangar-sized halls.

Supply chain reaction – APLF MM&T

APLF MM&T is known for representing the entire supply chain, from raw materials and manufacturing to fashion accessories, all in one place. So from 30 March to 1 April, Leather International strolled the halls of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, to get a feeling for the current state of the supply chain.

Circular Economy drove CSCB Sustainability Forum

The circular economy was widely discussed during the CSCB Sustainability Forum at Feevale University in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.

The meeting place – All China Leather Exhibition 2016

A red X likely marks the spot in the latter part of the August calendar for most of those within leather as the All China Leather Exhibition in Shanghai takes place from 31 August to 2 September 2016. As always, the fair will provide a vast array of leather components, goods and accessories, as well as technology, machinery, and business services for guests and exhibitors to gauge the current status of the industry.

Showdown: a tale of two cities

Andrea Guolo looks at the shift in the time frame between two of European leather’s biggest fairs and what it means for those attending one, or both, of the exhibits.

LANXESS showcases sustainable portfolio at ACLE

Company presents technologies for waterproof leather, anti-soiling topcoats and crust leather.

Stahl opens Pielcolor Application Lab in India

Chemical company Stahl has opened a new Pielcolor Application Lab in Kanpur, India.

Don Ohsman’s view from the US – June 2016

The latest US leather market updates.

Laziale Interni Auto chooses Lectra Versalis for digital cutting room

Laziale Interni Auto, a leading Italian supplier of leather cut parts to tier-1 and tier-2 automotive component manufacturers, has chosen Lectra’s Versalis for its next-generation digital cutting room.

New developments – the Lanxess leather business unit

The leather business unit of speciality chemicals company Lanxess is a leading supplier of system solutions for the leather industry. With its broad product portfolio, it covers the complete value chain of leather production.