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julian turner
Hot topics – the 119th SLTC Conference
The 119th SLTC Conference, attended by 95 delegates, was held at Northampton University, UK, on 23 April 2016, and ranked as one of the best yet. As usual, it provided an ideal opportunity for old and new friends to catch-up. Leather International breaks down the key lectures covered at the event.
Leader of the pack: interior upholstery
The buoyant automotive leather sector is an exception to the overall industry as international premium brands post record monthly production results. And with car sales up across the board and expected to rise, especially those cars containing leather, demand in hides will invariably grow proportionately. Leather International asks Joachim Henkmann, director, global industry management, automotive leather, BASF, just what it is that makes automotive leather so appealing and where the most tangible developments are seen in the sector.
Time to take effect – TFL Colour Trends Catalogue autumn-winter 2017–18
TFL has released its new Colour Trends Catalogue for autumn-winter 2017–18.
Body blow: ergonomics in the workplace
Kattaiya Karthikeyan, Kavati Phebe Aaron, Kaliappa Krishnaraj and Bangaru Chandrasekaran of the Centre for Leather Apparel/Accessories Development, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, deliver a study and evaluation of occupational health, musculoskeletal disorders and safety among workers in the cutting section of leather goods manufacturing industries using rapid entire body assessment (REBA) techniques.
The principle of the matter – sustainability in India
Former member of the Supreme Court of India Justice Kuldeep Singh once said that the crucial question is not whether developing countries can afford measures for the control of environmental pollution, but whether they can afford to neglect them. In a working paper on sustainability issues in leather and tannery industries in India, scholar Saurav Banerjee discusses the immediate action required by the country to strive for sustainability.
Stahl opens central leather application lab of Pakistan
Chemical company Stahl has opened a renewed application lab in Karachi, focusing on the latest developments of new fashion items and customer services, and offering physical testing services and outstanding aftercare for new products.
LANXESS raises guidance for 2016 after strong first quarter
Speciality chemicals company LANXESS has raised its earnings forecast for fiscal 2016 and now expects to achieve EBITDA pre-exceptionals of between €900 and €950 million.
Sustainably Yours Ltd. launches environmentally friendly SANDLUND/HOSSAIN brand
Sustainably Yours Ltd. has launched its environmentally friendly leather products brand SANDLUND/HOSSAIN.