In South Africa they are taking things very seriously. Footwear industry workers, who have been on strike for nine days, have just decided “to continue their protest indefinitely”. They look quite determined indeed. One more concern, about the situation, is that any negotiating solution seems to be very distant at the moment. Trade unions, Southern […]
After London, New York. Lineapelle’s network of international sneak previews flies across the Atlantic to open its exhibition stands in the Big Apple. In fact, Lineapelle New York 36th edition is about to take place at Metropolitan Pavilion, tomorrow and the day after, on July 17-18. Several exhibitors, 125 of them, will participate in the […]
“It is the right event, in the right place, to come across and tackle creativity hints that arise from a very important market, with regard to style trend evolution”, remarks one of the exhibitors. “Smart visitors, smart location, positive and proactive contacts, both traditional and new, which are meant to be a valuable starting point […]
“Bally is an architect of leather. We are a footwear manufacturing company that achieves outstanding sales as to accessories. According to our definition, ready to wear is an accessory item for an accessory one”. Such is the comment released by Frederic de Narp, chief executive officer of Bally, during an interview published on CPP-Luxury portal. […]
Three potential buyers are making a bid for Carven, yet the French company is allegedly looking for investors to prevent their buyout. Carven, a French high-end apparel brand, went into receivership: the last day (July 9) to submit an acquisition bid, before the Trade Court of Paris, is overdue now. As reported by Fashion Network, […]
EU is going to hear the tanning industry on leather genuineness. On July 5, a group of representatives of the leather industry, led by Andreas Kindermann, president of Cotance, had a meeting, in Brussels, with Slawomir Tokarski, general director of the European Commission’s Department of Growth (DG Grow). UNIC – Italian Tanneries also took part […]
The first mutual moves, between China and The United States, still have not affected the leather industry so far: neither customs duties on import of Chinese products, imposed by US President Trump in spring and entered into force at the beginning of July, nor the ones applied in response by China, have been concerning leather […]
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 […]
A wind of leather tanning acquisitions does not calm down, as it keeps blowing in the area between Arzignano and Santa Croce sull’Arno. Peretti Group, one of the most important players in the leather tanning business, in Veneto district, announced they bought out the whole capital assets of Conceria Miura, a Tuscan tannery founded in […]
ISA TanTec (also) looks at Vietnam. The leather-tanning group is currently working to develop their second tannery in the Asian country, the fifth one all over the world: aiming at that, they have already taken a land, which extends across an area of 60,000 square meters, in the province of Tay Ninh. The manufacturing plant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ethiopian leather industry will soon benefit from new and considerable international funds. In fact, the World Bank (created to struggle against poverty and provide poor countries with financial help and support) is going to supply the money, which is included in a 175 million dollar fund allocation directed at the African country. The World Bank […]
Since Modi’s government took office, one of the paramount projects they focused their efforts on has been the “Namami Ganges”, that is, the cleansing of the Indian sacred river. In the name of the Prime Minister, India’s central government (as well as local councils, run and managed by the same majority party) have been consistently […]
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
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 […]
As the saying goes in the film industry, “good first take”. Lineapelle’s debut at Pitti Filati, a “concept lab” concluded on June 29 at Fortezza da Basso, in Florence, neatly highlights a positive trend, with regard to curiosity and interest aroused by the event, and, as well, for the valuable and rewarding contacts that took […]
“When we first designed the project we thought of a widespread museum model, based on the restoration of the spaces that once hosted the leather processing. We also planned a new setup of such areas by placing display cabinets and showcases, panels and multimedia supports, in order to enable visitors to fully understand the leather […]
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 […]
