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Leather Working Group Welcomes David Wright as New Chair

Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced the appointment of David Wright, Vice President of...

Ecco Leather Reviews Future of Its Dongen Tannery After Major Fire Incident

Ecco Leather’s tannery in Dongen faces an uncertain future five months after a devastating fire hit...

Gruppo Mastrotto Founder Bruno Mastrotto Dies at 84

The Italian leather industry is mourning the passing of one of its most influential pioneers. Bruno...

Leather Institute of Zimbabwe Opens CAD Training Program

Zimbabwe’s leather industry is taking a major step toward modernization. Industry leaders and...

Andhra Pradesh Govt to Set Up Lidcap Stalls to Promote Locally Made Leather Products

The Andhra Pradesh government is taking new steps to support its leather industry by setting up...

India Needs to Tap UK FTA and Push for EU Access to Boost Leather and Footwear Exports Says Niti Aayog

India should make full use of its recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK and work on...

Five Italian Tanneries Unite to Form Itan Group Consortium to Promote Made in Italy Leather

A new alliance is reshaping Italy’s renowned tanning district. Itan Group is a synergistic network...

Scottish Leather Group Releases 22nd Annual ESG Report

Scottish Leather Group is setting new benchmarks in sustainability as it works towards a...

Uttar Pradesh Tanneries Warned by CPCB Over Wastewater Treatment Violations

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has raised concerns over wastewater treatment at the...

Brazil Makes Footwear Labeling Mandatory to Fight Counterfeit and Protect Consumers

On August 20 Brazil’s Official Gazette published Ordinance 459 from the National Institute of...

CLE Plans Trade Push in Russia Africa and UK Amid US Tariff Crisis

50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian leather and footwear products has sent shockwaves...

India Footwear and Leather Products Show Set to Take Place in London this October

The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) in partnership with the High Commission of India in London is...