Leather boots, which belonged to Adam Sedgwick, are back home. He was a scientist and he was considered one of the forerunners of Geology, and mentor of Charles Darwin as well, with whom he had a controversy when they published his famous essay, On the origin of Species. This is a funny tale, which dates […]
Belarussian government has banned export of domestic hides and skins. That’s for sure. The news has been reported and made public by the Sauer Report portal, which quoted a decision made by the Belarussian Government during one of their latest sessions. The measure entered into force on Saturday 24 November. This prohibition is not a […]
Italy’s leather tanning industry salutes one of its historical figures. Captain Adolfo Mattirolo died last week, on Saturday 24 November. He would have turned 95 years old next year in June. Mattirolo, a renowned officer in the Navy, was one of the most important representatives of the Piedmontese leather manufacturing tradition. He began his activity […]
After closely liaising with each other for 4 years, companies have now signed a formal agreement. Their common aim is rather clear: to take leadership in the market of leather interiors for business jets. Austria’s tannery Wollsdorf Leather, led by Andreas Kindermann (he is currently in charge of Cotance), has recently signed a partnership agreement […]
First, last June, they were numbered among the best 500 Italian companies: rankings were issued by the Economia, Corriere Della Sera, after assessing corporate financial statements over the last 7 years. Then, at the end of October, they were listed, together with five more Italian businesses, in the prestigious report “1000 companies to inspire Europe”, […]
Anthony Romano, chief executive officer of Church’s, is planning to develop the brand’s business along two directions. In general terms, on the one hand the identity of the brand will be safeguarded; yet, on the other hand, they will not plainly tweak their design. More specifically, they will comply with an elegant and simple style […]
In the third quarter of 2018 Lanxess group’s sales have been increasing by 4% on annual basis, as their overall turnover reached 1,7 billion euros. The multinational corporation, specialized in chemicals, pointed out in their financial statement that such positive outcomes derive from stability in the prices of raw material, “which are still rising, though […]
Argentina is going to reduce, from 10% down to 5%, customs duties on exports of raw hides and skins by the end of the year. Shortly after, Argentina’s government is planning to achieve full deregulation within 2020. During the latest meeting with some representatives of the Mesa de la Carne, the association of Argentinian livestock […]
A risk register, that is, a file to assess and evaluate corporate risk, is supposed to investigate the potential effects of Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, on business. As reported by Scottish Herald Tribune, the managers of Scottish Leather Group, Great Britain’s most important leather tanning group, are currently […]
They are about to allocate a 10-million-euro fund to enhance leather finishing and cutting areas and, more generally, to boost their production capacity. Such is the plan carried out by Couro Azul tannery, located in Alcanena (Portugal), to foster the company’s business, which currently hires 530 employees; their yearly turnover reaches 70 million euros. In […]
If you happen to go and visit the Saalburg museum, in Germany, you will be able to admire the footwear sample for women, on display in the picture. It is no coincidence, by the way, that such shoe model is exhibited in the German museum. In fact, in that area one can enjoy a Roman […]
CHINA IS SO CLOSE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT THE THOUGHT OF ITS ECONOMY SLOWING CAUSES THE WORLD TO SHAKE.
ALL OPERATORS ALONG THE CHAIN ARE SURE THAT SOMETHING IS CHANGING IN BEIJING, (AND NOT FOR THE BETTER). THE US COMPETITOR IS (FOR NOW)
IN ADVANTAGE, BUT THE LEATHER AREA IS CONCERNED: THE LONG WAVE OF THE TRADE WAR HAS ALREADY AFFECTED ITS RAW MATERIAL
The news has been reported by the seenews.com portal, while quoting a public announcement made by Bulgaria’s Minister of Economy: Bader Leather, a German tanning group, have signed a deal to build up a new manufacturing plant, specialized in leather car interiors, which is due to open soon in Ruse, a Bulgarian city placed in […]
Vegetable tanned leather is speaking Japanese again. Yesterday, on November 15, they held, at the Tokyo Italian Institute of Culture, “The colour of time, the colour of art” event. A suggestive name given by the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium to introduce, in front of Japanese sector workers and professionals, a full day event focused […]
Italian Artisan platform was awarded yesterday in Bulgaria: they got an award for their innovative and digital designing. The prize was delivered by the European Commission. The European Start Up Award aims to spotlight “the best fashion start-up in Europe”. The Italian company, based in the Marche, has been committed, since the beginning, to “creating […]
The luxury context is good, as a matter of fact: according to the forecast, provided by Bain&Co, the luxury market, as to personal articles, will be increasing, by the end of 2018, by 6% at fixed rates of exchange; its overall turnover will account for 260 billion euros. More specifically, the consulting and analysis company […]
A wind of property transfer is blowing around the machinery and technology business as well. In fact, Comelz, “a worldwide leading manufacturer of cutting machines for footwear, leather goods and automotive industry”, based in Vigevano, announced the buyout of Lombard Camoga, “a leading company specialized in the manufacturing of splitting machines for the most prestigious […]
China is ready to invest in the leather business in Tanzania, specifically in a new industrial site that is due to be built up thanks to Chinese capital assets: the industrial area will host a big tannery for footwear, accessories and upholstery. A few delegations, composed by entrepreneurs coming from Guangzhou and Dongguan, have recently […]
Here we go again. As reported by leatherbiz.com, Turkey is supposedly going to apply a new duty, for the records 50 cents per kilo, on the export of bovine wet blue. In doing so, Turkish government, which has already adopted protectionism measures regarding their tanning raw hides and skins, would toughen up duties to apply […]
Peter Bird has bought out Clayton & Sons again. The news has been reported by British press media: allegedly, Bird, former manager of the company headquartered in Chesterfield, carried out a big buyout project. Last 20 September, the top management of Clayton & Sons, which belongs to Clayton Leather historic group, appointed Emily Ball and […]
