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miriam jones
USHSLA looks to hold companies to account for the rule of law
The US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) issued a letter to its leather industry colleagues and representative organisations requesting their assistance in reminding individual companies of the importance of contracts and the rule of law in the global trading system.
Model of success
Along with India and China, the Brazilian leather sector is one that continues to celebrate an increase in exports. As the Latin nation thrives, Leather International details the latest market news, trends and insights to put present the evidence for this emerging nation.
Ceylon Leather Products suffers loss due to fraud
Leading leather products manufacturer Ceylon Leather Products said it has lost over Rs24 million (about $180,000) to fraud by some employees at its tannery.
In living colour
In the latest edition of TFL’s new catalogue, autumn-winter 2016-17, the colour trends for leather garments, footwear, accessories and upholstery are presented.
Frederick Douglas Lang in memoriam
Frederick Douglas Lang DSC, one of the UK leather industry’s most respected leaders, died on 15 April, aged 97.
Clayton and Sedgwick join forces
Towards the end of April, Joseph Clayton and Sons of Chesterfield finalised an amicable arrangement to acquire the assets and business of JE Sedgwick & Company.
Lectra appoints new chief marketing officer
Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions, announced its appointment of Céline Choussy Bedouet as chief marketing officer recently.
Washing-machine company zeroes in on the leather market
South Yorkshire company Xeros has announced big plans to revolutionise washing machines, and has agreed a development programme with one of the world’s largest suppliers of chemicals for the leather industry.
Renowned artist creates works with leather
Takis Psarros, a renowned leather designer and artist making bags and coats on the Greek island of Symi, is also creating unique works of art using pyrography (burning dots) on leather hides.
Northampton’s shoe heritage inspires traditional Indian footwear
Northampton’s shoemaking heritage is helping to inspire an innovative redesign of traditional Indian footwear.