Leather International Magazine

Raw material smuggling has negative impact on leather sector

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The leather industries in Tanzania are struggling to get raw materials due to rampant smuggling of hides and skins to neighbouring countries, the national leather association has said.

Solar power in leather making

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Aschoff Solar GmbH will be presenting at the Leather and the Environment Conference in Hong Kong on Tuesday 27 March 2012 to extol the benefits of using solar power to replace traditional energy sources for heat processes in leather making.

TFL in good shape

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Leather chemical makers TFL, have successfully closed the business year 2011. Last years sales exceeded budget and the company�s envisaged goals were attained, despite negative factors due to rising raw materials prices and exchange rate fluctuations depressing margins.

Candar officially appointed IULTCS President

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In the biennial change of leadership roles at the IULTCS, Dr Volkan Candar of Turkey has now taken over as President of the International Union. Professor Bi Shi of China steps down, but remains on the Executive Committee in the advisory position of Past-President. Patricia Casey of Argentina is the newly appointed Vice President.

Gilmour elected UKLF President

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hugh Gilmour, Managing Director of W J & W Lang, part of Scottish Leather Group, has been elected as President of UK Leather Federation (UKLF) for 2012-13.

Bill to extend leather sector support

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

To help the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries overcome the challenges presented by trade globalisation, a lawmaker has filed a measure to allow these businesses to continue getting financial incentives.

GDS and Global Shoes ready to inspire

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More modern and exquisite � this is how the forthcoming GDS - International Event for Shoes & Accessories will be presented in D�sseldorf from March 14-16. Under the heading �Inspiration to Go� the entire image of GDS has been re-designed and translated into pictures.

SLG complete marine and hotel contracts

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The UK�s largest manufacturers of leather, Andrew Muirhead & Son and Bridge of Weir Leather Company, subsidiaries of Scottish Leather Group (SLG), have recently supplied their �Low Carbon Leather� for a host of contracts within both the marine and hospitality industries.

Four tannery workers killed at Marfrig plant

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Marfrig Alimentos, Latin America�s second-largest beef producer, have been fined 1 million reais ($572,000) for a toxic gas leak in a tanning plant in central-western Brazil that has killed four workers.

Alligator tanners announce joint-venture

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

American Tanning and Leather Company (AMTAN) from the USA and Whiteline Exotic Leathers (WL) of Italy have announced plans to form a strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global exotic leather company.

Leather cluster plans for Tiruvannamalai

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Indian central government�s proposed leather cluster for Tamil Nadu, that was announced in the Union Budget 2011-2012, is likely to be located near Tiruvannamalai. The process of land acquisition and other formalities are underway, members of the Council for Leather Exports said in a press conference on January 30.

Finance Minister opens 27th IILF

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

S S Palanimanickam, Indian Minister of State for Finance has officially opened the 27^th edition of India International Leather Fair in a warm Chennai evening on January 31. The show takes place until February 3.

Industry gets together in Chennai at the 27th IILF

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The 27th India International Leather Fair (IILF) opens on January 31 and is one of the first major leather sector shows of the year. With a strong focus on the European footwear sector Indian exporters are looking to diversify their production into different markets. The show takes place at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai. The fair will be open to business visitors from 10 am to 6 pm.