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julian turner
The door is open – Leather International tours the Minuano tannery
Away from the teeming halls of FIMEC, we were given an all-access tour of the Minuano tannery in Lindolfo Collor, about 20 minutes from the fair itself.
Leather International reports from Fimec 2015
After 24 hours travel time, we’re finally on the ground here at the 39th edition of Fimec (International Fair for Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machines, and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries) in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.
APLF- the meeting place for the global leather industry
Expectations for the 31st APLF (APLF MM&T) are understandably high after the success of last year’s show. On 30 March to 1 April 2015, all eyes will be on the Convention & Exhibition Centre as the international leather community assembles once again in Hong Kong.
Première League – optimism abounds at Première Vision Leather
As the first fully integrated edition of Première Vision Leather came to a close on 12 February, an overall air of optimism for a positive business climate resonated.
Leather International Digital Magazine
Dr Alexander Wartini, vice-president of global business management and leather chemicals, takes Leather International through the latest developments in BASF’s drive for innovative and ecologically sustainable technology.
The finish line – BASF’s drive towards ecologically sustainable technology
On the back of IILF, where BASF presented newly developed integrated chemical solutions for tanneries such as its topcoat Astacin Novomatt DD and DryFast, Dr Alexander Wartini, the company’s vice-president of global business management and leather chemicals, takes Leather International through the latest developments in its drive for innovative and ecologically sustainable technology.
Import/export – barely legal operations?
With a shifting landscape of free-trade agreements and the World Trade Organization, Stephen Sothmann, president of USHSLA and vice-president of ICHSLTA, asks whether hide and skin export restrictions could actually be illegal?
Wendel exploring sale of Stahl
French investment company Wendel SA, along with Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch unit, is looking at options to sell off its leather chemicals company Stahl, valued at approximately $1.1 billion, and litmus testing buyer appetite as prices and margins surge.
Tyson earns top Fortune ranks
For the second year running, Fortune has named Tyson Foods, Inc. among “America’s Most Admired Companies”, a list the magazine describes as “the definitive report card on corporate reputations.”
Get our (beam)house in order
Despite evidence to the contrary, the leather industry is still criticised by people using misconceptions and erroneous evidence. Mike Redwood of Leather Naturally lays down the foundation for a call to arms throughout the industry to stand up to the critics using sustainability and best practices as the weapons of choice.