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FDRA announce new chairman
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced on June 4 the selection of a new leadership team. Greg Tunney, President, CEO and a member of the board of directors at the RG Barry Corporation, will now serve as the new Chairman of FDRA.
MoU signed between UK and Nigerian leather institutes
The University of Northampton have widened their profile further by signing a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science (NILEST).
DyStar’s inaugural CEO award for sustainability
Sustainability at leather and textile dye makers DyStar is driven by the integration of sustainable practices into its daily operations and value chain.
Muirhead sponsor Emirates road cycling club
Scottish upholstery leather tanners, Muirhead have announced a new jersey sponsorship of the Emirates Road Cycling Club (ERCC).
32nd IULTCS concludes in Istanbul
The XXXII International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) congress has taken place in Istanbul, Turkey, May 29-31. Around 300 delegates from 39 countries attended the leading conference for the leather scientific community which takes place every two years.
Indian leather exports jump in April
India’s leather exports jumped 11.6% to $367 million in the first month of the current fiscal year compared to the same period previous year, with rising demand from western markets such as the US and EU.
Savar tannery relocation still on hold
The move to relocate tanneries from the Bangladesh capital to Savar has remained suspended for a decade, due to disagreements between the authorities and tannery owners over who should bear the cost of the move.
Q1 growth slows for Chinese leather
The leather industry saw slowing growth in profits in the first quarter this year, a report showed on May 29.
Ideal weapon against microbes
Leather is a natural product and as such has natural enemies. Fungi and bacteria can not only spoil the appearance of leather, they can also impair its performance properties and, like with all biodegradable materials, once infested can even endanger the health of the people who produce it or use it.
Metrojet sign deal with The Leather Institute
Metrojet, a provider of business aircraft services in Asia, have signed a business partnership agreement with US-based The Leather Institute.