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The markets applaud innovation: a smart square dedicated to CSR, SPORT & TECH, and the arrival of the premiere marketplace mark an edition with a record-breaking offer

Digitalisation, eco-responsibility, technical and high-performance developments, transversal know-hows; Première Vision Paris put innovation at the heart of its latest edition, which took place from 19-21 September.

2019 Young Leather Scientist grant announced by IULTCS

The Executive Committee of the IULTCS is pleased to announce the 2019 grants to be awarded to three young scientists, under the age of 35, for research projects in: leather research, machinery/equipment and sustainability/equipment to be conducted at a recognised institution in 2019.

CSCB Sustainability Forum

With a diverse array of innovation and trends for the leather and fashion industries, the CSCB Sustainability Forum was officially launched with the theme “What is the Return on Investing in Sustainability?”

Leather from Brazil expecting positive results from Milan at the Lineapelle fair

The Lineapelle fair – taking place in Milan from 25-27 September – will be the event’s 95th edition.

Five tanneries shut in Kanpur

More trouble in India as five tanneries have been shut down by authorities for discharging toxic effluent into local waterways.

Holiday season in Bangladesh hit the country’s export performance

Holiday season in Bangladesh hit the country’s export performance, which saw an 11% drop in earnings for August, compared with the same month in 2017

Timberland has announced further progress in its bid to use all natural products in its footwear

Following a commitment to increase the amount of recycled, organic or renewable (ROR) content in ts shoes, Timberland now says materials with at least 10% ROR content were used in 67% of all Timberland footwear shipped.

TFL leases ICF’s business

TFL Italia and Industria Chimica Fine announced today that they have entered into an agreement for TFL to lease ICF’s business and assets from 1 September 2018.

In Paris, a luxury fair will have a lecture on Brazil’s leather experience

The leather sector in Brazil has become an international example of partnerships and collaborations in design and sustainability, exchanging experiences with different acting parties and qualifying processes and products

Nicki Kay appointed managing director of Zünd UK

Zünd Systemtechnik, a household name in digital cutters, is set to boost its global operations with the appointment of Nicki Kay as MD for Zünd UK, who will be instrumental in continuing Zünd UK’s success as the leading brand in precision cutting systems.