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Mindhive Global signs multi-year agreement with JBS Couros
Mindhive Global, a producer of AI-powered leather grading technology, has announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with JBS Couros, a global leather processor, to expand their existing partnership and implement its state-of-the-art automated leather grading system across 13 wet-blue leather processing and distribution sites in Brazil, with completion set for June 2025.
MycoWorks enhances the performance of flagship biomaterial
Biomaterials company MycoWorks has shared the latest performance data for its premium flagship mycelium material, Reishi.
View from the US
The hide market showed a mix of stability and ongoing challenges over the period. For early November, the combined total of raw and wet blue hides sold but not yet shipped was 3,745,400, marking a 2.68% decline from the previous period’s 3,848,700.
A New Chapter in Our Sustainability
Sustainability for Gsc Group is a journey that began in the early 2000s with investments in new technologies, innovative machinery, and highly qualified personnel. Over the years, it has maintained a consistent trend of expanding sustainability projects in terms of plants, products, and certifications.
TFL Group Appoints André Lanning as Group CEO
TFL Group, a leading global provider of specialty chemicals for the leather industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of André Lanning as Group CEO, effective March 1, 2025. He succeeds Russ Taylor, who is stepping down for personal reasons.
Use of Silicone and paraffin base fatliquors for waterproof leather.
Paraffin-based fatliquors are commonly employed in the leather industry to impart water resistance to leather products.
ASSOMAC Around the World: Italian technological excellence goes round the world
Assomac renews its commitment to promoting Italian leather, footwear and leather goods processing technology on international markets through the ‘Assomac Around the World’ programme. The initiative, dedicated to strengthening the internationalisation process of companies in the sector, joins the promotional strategy and activities implemented by the ITA Agency, communicating the value of the Italian sector in the main world markets. In the first half of 2025, the Confindustria association will be present at the most important trade fairs, offering member companies the opportunity to present their technologies and develop new collaborations
Longchamp reports growth in 2024
The French leather goods label Longchamp has reported revenue growth of 20% for the 2024 fiscal year, according to reports.
Extracts from the Hidenet World Reports – January 2025
The Argentine hide market experienced volatility driven by weak demand and reduced offers. Cow prices dropped from $0.08 to $0.02 per kg, while steers decreased from $0.36 to $0.33 per kg by late November.
View from the US – January 2025
The hide market showed a mix of stability and ongoing challenges over the period. For early November, the combined total of raw and wet blue hides sold but not yet shipped was 3,745,400, marking a 2.68% decline from the previous period’s 3,848,700.