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LSSC and Amity University Begin Talks to Set Up Skill University for Leather Sector

A high level delegation from the leather industry met top officials at Amity University Noida to...

Dr KJ Sreeram Takes Over Outstanding Scientist Position After Completing 6 Year Tenure as CSIR CLRI Director

Dr KJ Sreeram has taken on a new role as Outstanding Scientist at CSIR CLRI after completing his six...

Dr Thanikaivelan Appointed Director CSIR Central Leather Research Institute

CSIR Central Leather Research Institute in India gets a new leader today as Dr P Thanikaivelan steps...

Zschimmer & Schwarz Opens New Technical Center in Leon Mexico

Zschimmer & Schwarz Mexico has opened its new Technical Center and Warehouse in León marking a...

SLTC Confirms Date for 128th International Conference in Glasgow

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists has officially confirmed that its 128th...

JBS Couros and VIVA Group Announce Merger of Leather Business Forming New Company JBS VIVA

On Tuesday 25 November 2025 JBS Couros and the VIVA group announced a major move as they teamed up...

Fez Meknes Region in Morocco Presents $1.72 Billion Roadmap to Boost Leather Industry Growth

Fez Meknes region in the northern Morocco is gearing up for a major comeback in leather...

The Leather Conservation Centre Moves to New Advanced Facility in Leicester

The Leather Conservation Centre has shifted to a new state-of-the-art home at Canopy in Leicester...

French Leather Glove Exports Grow 2% to €22.2 Million in First 9 Months of 2025

France’s leather glove sector closed its first nine months of 2025 with modest overall growth yet...

French Leather Goods Exports Slip 3% to €9.18 billion in First Nine Months Of 2025

French leather goods sector has hit a rough patch in the first 9 months of 2025 with export figures...

French Footwear Exports Slip 3% to €3.9 Billion in First 9 Months Of 2025

French footwear export numbers have taken a hit in this year’s first 9 months from January to...

Austria’s Leading Leather Manufacturer Wollsdorf Leather Cuts 150 Jobs

Wollsdorf Leather is one of the world’s well known suppliers of high quality leather used in cars...