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Tamil Nadu Emerges as India’s Hub for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu is rapidly cementing itself as India’s leader in non-leather footwear production, with...

2025 SLTC Conference Set to Take Place in Glasgow this April

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) will host its annual conference on April...

Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Fair 2025 Concludes Today

Today marks the final day the 15th Footwear & Leather Fair 2025, held between 6-9 Feb, 2025 at...

Paraguayan Leather Industry Reports $91.9 Million in Exports With 48% Growth in 2024

The Paraguayan leather industry experienced a remarkable growth in 2024, with exports rising to US$...

Three Workers Die in Kolkata Leather Complex Drain Cleaning Tragedy

A tragic incident unfolded at the Kolkata Leather Complex in Bantala on Sunday, February 2, 2025, as...

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Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) Backs Congressional Effort to Promote Slow Fashion

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has declared its support for the Congressional Slow...

Sadesa Opens State-of-the-Art Athletic Leather Production Facility in Vietnam

Sadesa, a global leader in leather production, has once again demonstrated its commitment to...

Dior Strengthens Its Supply Chain with New Industrial Division

In an era where supply chain control has become a vital asset for luxury brands, Dior is stepping up...

Mauro Bergozza Elected as New President of Assomac

The Italian manufacturing industry is entering a new era with the appointment of Mauro Bergozza as...

Henan Prosper and Colomer 1792 Complete Acquisition of Conceria Ausonia in Italy

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its international footprint, Colomer 1792, a Spanish...

Scuola del Cuoio Reports 25% Turnover Growth in FY24 and Rewards Employees

The Scuola del Cuoio di Firenze, known for their traditional leather craftsmanship in Florence...

Gucci Acquires 100% Ownership of Three Tanneries in Italy from Colonna Group

Gucci, the luxury fashion powerhouse under the Kering Group, has solidified its control over its...

Bangladesh’s Leather Footwear Exports Hit Five-Year High at $228.47 Million

Exports of leather footwear from Bangladesh have increased to a five-year high during the first four...

Stahl Parent Company Wendel Considers Selling Stahl for $2.1 Billion

French investment firm Wendel SE is reportedly considering selling Stahl Holdings BV, a company...

Sialkot Tanneries Must Move to Special Zone by December 2024

Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif expressed deep regret over the 16-year delay in completing...

Gucci Parent Company Kering Sets New Standards for Tanneries to Conserve Land and Freshwater

Global luxury powerhouse Kering has become the first company worldwide to adopt science-based...

Apex Tannery Signs New Deals to Boost Finished Leather Exports

Apex Tannery Limited, a leading leather manufacturer in Bangladesh, has announced its plan to...

Dr. Luis Zugno Appointed Chair of Leather Naturally Management Board

The global leather industry welcomes a new chapter as Dr. Luis Zugno assumes the role of Chair for...

Brazil’s Domestic Market Drives Footwear Sector Growth Despite Asian Import Challenges

Brazil’s footwear industry is gearing up for steady growth through 2024 and 2025, thanks to a robust...