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Elitron’s Booster cutting system took center stage
Monte Urano, 27th Semptember 2021 – Great to be back in the saddle and see familiar and new faces in Milan last week. Although the fair itself may not have been as busy as previous editions, the quality the visitors and their intentions made it all very worthwhile for Elitron.
Turkish Leather Capacity on Slow Rise
The Turkish manufacturing industry’s capacity utilisation rate (CUR) increased month-on-month in September, marking the fourth straight monthly rise, according to data. The local manufacturing industry units operated at 78.1% of their capacity this month, up one point from August, according to a Turkish Central Bank survey released on Friday.
Ethiopia and Italy Sign Deal to Gain Support for Industry’s Women
Ethiopia and Italy signed a cooperation agreement intended to gain the support of the latter for women to enter and grow in Ethiopia’s leather industry. Signing the agreement were Yasmin Wohabrebbi, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance, and Arturo Luzzi, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia.
Vietnam Expects Economic High Growth
Subject to how the country can control the latest COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow by 6.5% this year. The US remains Vietnam’s biggest export market, followed by China and then the EU.
Indian Leather Exports to Pass £4bn This Fiscal Year
India’s leather and footwear exports are expected to surpass £4 billion in the current financial year on account of healthy demand in key global markets, according to the CLE.
Kazakhstan Leather Exports Continue Growth
Kazakhstan’s leather exports reached $2.4m for five months of 2021, which was 73.3% higher than in the same period last year, reported the country’s Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.
Ethiopia Leather Set for Bright Future
Ethiopia’s leather and leather products industry is preparing for a bright future. The country has been facing different challenges while developing the sector for the past few decades. But the government has come up with new strategies and policy measures to stimulate the sector.
338 Bangladesh Factories Running During Lockdown
Some 338 factories are running their operations across Bangladesh during the 14-day strict lockdown that began on July 23rd, according to the country’s police. These factories, mostly pharmaceuticals, food processing, and emergency product manufacturers, are located in Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Khulna.
Kenyan Leather Facility to be Renovated
Kenya’s Nairobi County recently handed over the £279k Kariokor common leather manufacturing facility to the Kenyan Leather Development Council for renovation. The market, which hosted 1,000 traders, is expected to house at least 10,000 workers in three years. An opening date has not yet been announced. The aim is to support micro and small enterprises.
Savar Tannery Incompletion Hits Production
Although nearly four years and three months have already passed since the deadline for the relocation of tanneries from Hazaribagh to Savar, many important works of the project like Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) and solid waste management have not yet been completed or handed over. The delay is hampering production and export. The situation is a growing concern among tannery owners in Savar ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest Muslim festival, as around 50% of the total rawhides collected throughout the year come during the Eid period.