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CSIR CLRI Hosts Key Stakeholder Meeting to Boost Sustainable Leather Practices

On April 8, 2025, CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) hosted an important meeting...

Caleres Reports $639 Million in Q4 Sales and $2.72 Billion for Full Year 2024

Footwear company Caleres reported a drop in sales for both the fourth quarter and the full year of...

Valencian Leather Maker Inpelsa Wins Bid to Take Over Tenerías Omega and Save 44 Jobs

A Spanish court has chosen Industrias Peleteras (Inpelsa) as the new owner of Tenerías Omega, a...

Tannery in Uruguay Lays Off 50 Workers Amid Leather Industry Crisis

Paycueros, a major tannery in Uruguay, has announced the layoff of 50 workers and placed another 150...

French Leather Industry Reports €19.2 Billion in Exports in 2024 with 1% Growth

The French leather industry remained stable in 2024, with imports holding steady at €13.7 billion...

Argentina leather industry struggles as over 100 workers lose jobs

The leather industry in Argentina is facing a severe crisis, with production declining and companies...

Rwanda Tannery Park to Generate $430 Million in Annual Revenue Says Prime Minister Ngirente

Rwanda is set to make a significant leap in its leather industry with the establishment of a tannery...

ALLPI Pushes for Reforms and New Strategy to Strengthen Africa’s Leather Industry

The Africa Leathera and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is working to tackle major challenges...

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APLF 2025 in Full Swing With 600 Exhibitors in Hong Kong From March 12 to 14

The 41st APLF exhibition is in full swing in Hong Kong, running from March 12 to 14, 2025. With 600+...

Apex Group Chairman Syed Manzur Elahi Passes Away at 83

Apex group chairman and former government advisor Syed Manzur Elahi has passed away at the age of...

Spain’s Leather Industry Faces a Challenging 2024

The Spanish leather industry faced a difficult year in 2024, marked by a significant decline in...

No More Leather Shoes in Goa Schools Education Department Issues Circular

The Directorate of Education in Goa has issued a new directive to schools, urging students to shift...

Panel Formed Under Retired Judge Justice M Sathyanarayanan to Tackle Toxic Tanning Trail in Vellore

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has established a committee, headed by retired judge Justice M...

Rahul Gandhi Engages with Dharavi Leather Workers to Understand Industry Challenges

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, visited Mumbai’s Dharavi leather hub, where...

India can Lead the World in Leather and Footwear Exports says Prime Minister Modi

India has a golden opportunity to become a global powerhouse in leather and footwear exports by...

WWF Launches Deforestation Free Leather Fund to Promote Sustainable Sourcing

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has introduced an initiative called the Deforestation Free Leather...

Italian Automotive Leather Manufacturer Pasubio Invests $13 Million in Mexico Creating 540 Jobs

The Italian premium automotive leather manufacturer Pasubio has officially opened a new...

Mindhive Global Signs Multi-Year Agreement with JBS Couros for AI-Powered Leather Grading System

Mindhive Global, a leader in AI-driven leather grading technology, has signed a multi-year agreement...

TFL Group Appoints André Lanning as New CEO

TFL Group, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the leather industry, has announced the...

Tandy Leather Reports $74.4M Revenue in 2024 Down 2.4% from 2023

Tandy Leather Factory, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of...

IULTCS Announces 2025 Research Grant Winners

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has officially...