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FDRA and BLC release guide to managing chemicals in footwear
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) and BLC Leather Technology Centre have released the updated and revised 3rd version of their; “Guide to Managing Chemicals in Footwear.”
Brazilian tanners showcase at Interzum
Every second year, global furniture specialists come to Cologne in Germany to attend the Interzum trade show, May 13-16, an important event for the professionals linked to furniture and interior design industries.
Dawn Tannery fire in Kanpur
A major fire broke out at a leather tannery unit in Jajmau area on Saturday morning, May 11 destroying property and raw material, worth several lakh (1 lahk = 100,000 rupees).
CICB guests to attend FIFA Confederations Cup
The FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament, June 15-30, will include exclusive attendance of ten major importers of Brazilian leather.
Unido delegation to attend IULTCS congress
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Government of Turkey through the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and the Bursa Test and Analysis Laboratory (BUTAL), will host an International Workshop on Sustainable Production in Leather Processing Industry from May 28 to June 7, 2013.
Lanxess post lower earnings in Q1
Lanxess, a leading leather chemicals producer, posted lower earnings in the first quarter of 2013 as expected due to a weak market environment, particularly in the tyre and automotive industries.
Pakistan leather export rise
Exports from leather manufacturers in Pakistan increased by 2.2% during the first three quarters of the current fiscal year (2012-13) compared with the same period of last year.
Stahl launch Pre-Cuir collection in Paris
Stahl’s Global Fashion Team will launch their Pre-Cuir Exclusive Collection to selected clients during a private event in Paris, June 17-18.
FDRA support bill to end footwear duties
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) applauds the reintroduction of the Affordable Footwear Act (AFA), H.R.1708, on April 25 in the United States House of Representatives.
Bioenergy discussed at 2nd Freiberg Leather Days conference
German tanners, Sud Leder, outlined their energy saving results following the installation of a new Bioenergy Plant at their tannery site in Bavaria.