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SATRA celebrate 60th anniversary of first Everest ascent
This year is the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest the world’s highest mountain. Footwear technology center, SATRA remember their involvement in mountaineering’s greatest achievement.
Raw material and manpower shortages are costly say CLE
The $5.5 billion leather industry in India is facing twin challenges – shortages of both raw material and manpower. Much of the country’s raw material (animal skins) have to be imported, and this is adding to costs. India imports animal skins from Brazil, Australia and Pakistan, among other countries.
Investment required in Sudan’s leather sector
Currently the leather sector in Sudan contributes US$40 million annually to direct exports and also contributes by about US$5 million in the form of shoes and other leather products as a substitution to imports.
Assomac group at Guangzhou Shoes & Leather
Italian companies producing machinery and technology for the footwear and leather goods industries will be attending the Guangzhou Shoes & Leather exhibition taking place in Guangzhou from May 29-31, 2013.
Incentives lure Kering to open tannery in Serbia
Kering (formerly known as PPR) the Paris-based luxury and sporting goods group, will start making branded leather goods in Serbia, lured by state incentives for new jobs.
Eagle Ottawa Asia expansion
Eagle Ottawa, the world’s leading supplier of automotive leather interiors, has announced that Jeffrey Shen has joined the organisation as Chairman of Eagle Ottawa Asia.
JBS profit from weaker reais
JBS, the world’s largest beef producer and leather processor, said first-quarter profit almost doubled after a weakening Brazilian currency helped it boost exports.
Eagle Ottawa to increase Hungary capacity
Eagle Ottawa, one of the world’s largest automotive leather suppliers, are expanding their manufacturing facility in Szolnok, Hungary to meet increasing customer demand. The facility will increase by 60% in size.
Indian leather exports reach almost $5 billion
Even with a marginal, 3% growth in FY13, the total export value of Indian leather and leather goods touched an unprecedented $5 billion, riding a pick-up in orders from the European Region.
New water-resistance test method for footwear
A new test method and machine designed by SATRA is set to change the way footwear is tested for water resistance.