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Sherborne Upholstery goes for full automation with Lectra
UK furniture manufacturer Sherborne Upholstery is transforming its leather and fabric cutting rooms with Versalis® and Vector®
Stahl and PUM join forces to promote sustainable leather industry in developing countries
As of February 2016, chemical company Stahl and PUM are joining forces with the objective to contribute to the development of the leather industry in developing countries.
Govt ban on raw hides in Hazaribagh
In efforts to expedite the tannery relocation process from Hazaribagh to Savar, the Bangladeshi government has declared that from 1 April, raw hides won’t be permitted to be delivered to tanneries in the Hazaribagh area. It’s also a measure to prevent further river pollution, officials said.
BASF introduces its ‘Inspirations for Leather – Edition Livigno’ Autumn/Winter 2017/2018 trends
BASF has introduced its new ‘Inspirations for Leather’ catalogue outlining four leather trends for the Autumn/Winter 2017/2018 season, under the name ‘Edition Livigno’.
Lectra North America appoints new president
Lectra, a global leader in integrated technology solutions for leather and other materials, has announced Jason Adams as president of Lectra North America.
New president for the Italian Leather Chemists Association
At the first meeting of the Italian Leather Chemists Association’s executive council in Santa Croce dell’Arno on 12 March, Ernesto Pisoni was elected new president.
Lineapelle and SIMAC Tanning Tech begins
SIMAC and Tanning Tech is underway, alongside Lineapelle, at the sprawling Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre, just outside Milan, Italy.
Day two at Première Vision Paris
We’re in the business end of the second day at Première Vision Paris, and while the other halls for accessories, manufacturing, fabrics, etc. are shoulder to shoulder, leather, in Hall 3, is more muted.
Gold standard: from field to shelf
JBS Couros has received the top certification for best environmental practices at several Brazilian units and retained the gold medal from the Leather Working Group (LWG). Fernando Bellese, marketing and sustainability manager, tells Leather International more.
A global gathering – Première Vision Paris
Première Vision Paris, held 16–18 February at Parc des Expositions, Nord Villepinte, will be home to around 1,720 total exhibitors, including 300 international tanners and manufacturers. Hall 3 is the home of Première Vision Leather and is set to target the premium market once again.