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Report from day two of LeatherWorld Middle East
We’re all wrapped up here on day two of Leatherworld Middle East in Dubai and the pace has picked up according to some of the international and local tanneries, designers, suppliers and manufacturers assembled here.
JBS, AMCM and Mats join Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification programme
JBS Couros, AMCM and Mats Beneficiamento de Couro are the most recent companies to join CSCB, the Brazilian Leather Sustainability Certification.
Report from day one of LeatherWorld Middle East
It’s day one of LeatherWorld Middle East at the World Trade Convention Centre in Dubai and while there are about 20% fewer exhibitors overall, the European contingent is strong, building from last year’s inaugural show, which sends a clear message that this is a region worth investing in.
United passion – Jonathan Muirhead OBE
Although he retires from all operational activities at the Scottish Leather Group in June, chairman Jonathan Muirhead OBE has been asked to remain on the board as a non-executive chairman for an additional three years. So as one of the most renowned minds in the industry prepares for semi-retirement, he delivers an overview for future generations to learn from.
Fix up, look sharp – occupational safety and health management in Kenya
Delivering an assessment of occupational safety and health management in Kenya’s leather sector, Arthur Onyuka of the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI), outlines a case study of the country’s efforts to clean up its act.
First response – Simac Tanning Tech 2016
With Simac Tanning Tech successfully completed, Leather Naturally sits down with Assomac president Gabriella Marchioni Bocca to discuss the impact of the event, and what it means for sustainability, process automation and CSR across the industry.
Ahead of the game – BASF autumn/winter 2017–18 trends
As the fashion trends seasons begin to come to fruition, BASF introduces its ‘Inspirations for Leather: Edition Livigno’ autumn/winter 2017–18 trends report.
High-performance acrylic polymer technology
In a special report, Joseph Hoefler, Bradley Hageman, Edwin Nungesser and Rebecca Smith of Dow Leather Solutions describe the performance properties attributed to a new resin technology through a systematic and statistically driven validation process.