Africa’s plans to revamp the leather business: Tanzania calls on India, while Zimbabwe stands up after collapse

In Tanzania, Freddy Kabala, general supervisor of the industrial development plan at the Leather Association of Tanzania, sent an invitation to some Indian potential investors to meet up and discuss together about business investments in the country. According to Kabala, so far the lack of investments has considerably affected Tanzania’s incomes, whose exports massively lie […]

China, environment and tanneries. CLIA announce “Due to further inspections, 70 companies out of 103 to close”, in Wuji and Xinji districts

Chinese tanners talk about themselves and their leather business. The spokesperson is Su Chaoying, honorary president of CLIA (China Leather Industry Association): the portal, which published his assessment, is the one that refers to Hong Kong APLF leather fair. It turns out an interesting report that spotlights, in particular, China’s environmental policy, which has been […]

Scandicci is the place: Richemont to move to Tuscany “the whole leather goods manufacturing”, aiming to triple their turnover in 5 years

Tuscany’s leather goods district is going to reinforce its leading role in high-end manufacturing. Following Kering, LVMH, Burberry and several other fashion brands, supposedly Richemont are also going to relocate their industrial development, as well as most of the work processes related to accessories production, in the area based between Florence and Scandicci. Allegedly, such […]

After 2017 amazing performance, in 2018 first quarter export of Italian bags slows down (going better than 2016 though)

In terms of volumes, exports decreased by 3,6%, whereas earnings went up by 7,2%; as for prices, they have been rising by 11,2% on average. After 2017 “amazing” performance, as emphasized by Danny D’Alessandro (in the picture), general manager of Assopellettieri, accomplishments achieved in 2018 first quarter, with regard to exports, have been showing a […]

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THE STRENGTH OF THE ECONOMIC RESULTS: THE SALES REACHED THE SUM OF 5,1 BILLION (+1,8%) IN 2017. THE PATH TO SUSTAINABILITY: RIGHT NOW, THE ITALIAN TANNERIES INVEST THE 4% OF THEIR REVENUES IN SUSTAINABLE PROJECT, WHILE THE 76% OF THE WASTE PRODUCTS IS RECYCLED. THE DIALOGUE WITH THE CLIENTS: THE CLeAR PROJECT ALLOWS TANNERIES AND BRANDS TO SHARE IDEAS AND METHODS ABOUT THE LEATHER CHEMICALS. THE GENERAL MEETING OF UNIC CERTIFIES THE CENTRALITY OF THE ITALIAN LEATHER INDUSTRY

EU joins commercial war against the United States and apply footwear customs duties

There we go. Leather and fashion manufacturing officially join the trade war that is underway between Europe and The USA. In fact, on June 22 customs duties on import, in Europe, of some commodities coming from North America, have entered into force. European Union approved such action to hit back at US economic measures applied […]

Indian government “supports” the leather industry while urging ministries to buy domestic products. 100 illegal tanneries in Calcutta

Focus on the records first. Bloomberg have been reporting that Indian government is currently planning to extend their Made in India program about public commodities business. Aiming then to support the domestic leather industry, they are urging ministries, local councils and army officers to buy a vast majority of shoes (70% at least) and accessories […]

Belarus ban raw hides export and introduce a special license to buy them

Talking about tanning raw material, Belarussian market has been traditionally rather closed. Things are getting even stricter now. In fact, they decided to ban raw hides export, from June 20 onwards. As reported by Belarus News press agency, in order to “foster and boost domestic leather industry” Belarussian government definitely stopped export of raw hides […]

Church’s go beyond footwear while gearing up for their new accessories collection, for sale in October onwards

Church’s new collection, which will be available in the stores next October, consists of travel and workbags, alongside small accessories. Design hangs on simple lines and pure artisanship: some products required up to 100 processing stages. As for materials, they selected bovine leather, mostly calf. Church’s, a British fashion brand run by Prada group, expand […]

IULTCS aim at 500, as delegates from all over the world meet up in Dresden at Leather tanning chemicals union Conference, on its 35TH edition

Talking about numbers and figures, IULTCS (the international association of leather chemists and technicians) aim at 500 delegates, coming from all over the world, to attend the 35th edition of their Conference. Looking at representatives from India, Brazil and China, especially. The organizers of the Congress, on the agenda in Dresden, Germany, on 25-28 June […]