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miriam jones
Best foot forward as China shifts focus
Bangladesh is poised to become an attractive destination for leather entrepreneurs as China, the world’s largest footwear manufacturer, shifts its focus away from this sector.
Material world
There is a handful of shows that continue to be red circles in the leather calendar. Now in its forth decade, APLF MM&T 2015, which was held from 30 March to 1 April at the spacious Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, continued to demonstrate why every company in the industry wants a stall at the exhibition. Leather International sets about accessing the mood of expectations amid industry headwinds.
Poor pay in Hong Kong
Workers in Hong Kong’s leather industry are among the lowest paid in the city, according to China’s national statistical office.
Time to say Dubai
As the Middle East continues to show promise in the industry, Leatherworld Middle East will run May 4-6 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE, to encourage emerging businesses to expand even further afield. Leather International sits down with Messe Frankfurt Middle East CEO Ahmed Pauwels to find out what the fair promises.
Tyson earns top Fortune ranks
For the second year running, Fortune has named Tyson Foods, among ‘America’s Most Admired Companies’, a list the magazine describes as “the definitive report card on corporate reputations”.
A first time for everything
Pakistan is unfortunately a country that is currently suffering from negative public perception concerning security and, therefore, faces serious issues in welcoming foreign visitors. Leather International explains how the Pakistan Mega Leather Show, held 6-8 March in the Lahore Expo Centre, Johar Town, felt the negative impact of this international perception yet still managed to put on a good event.
Deadline looms for Savar Tannery Estate
Chinese joint-venture company JLEPCL-DCL has been asked to complete the construction work of the central effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Savar Tannery Estate in Bangladesh by June this year.
Four days in Brazil
The inclusively named International Fair for Leather, Chemical Products, Components, Machines, and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries (or FIMEC), put on by FENAC at Novo Hamburgo, City Hall, had a lot to offer the industry. Leather International was on the ground to cover the fair and the surrounding companies, including this year’s Image Project, that helped make it a success.
Association chairman talks up the country’s future
Ethiopia is intent on becoming a leather powerhouse, according to one of the sector’s leading voices within the country.
Identity crisis
It is important to know the specifics about the material you’re buying in order to better maintain its longevity. Dinker Bajpai, leather technologist, consumer products services, Bureau Veritas India, explains the many different types of leather available and how one can easily differentiate between various types.