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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...

Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

Kering has announced major leadership changes within its iconic luxury brands, Saint Laurent and...

How Is Leather Made? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Leather Production Process

Curious about how leather is made? Discover the step-by-step process & learn how raw hides are...

Kenyan Government to Double Ewaso Ngiro Tannery Leather Production Capacity

Kenya is set to strengthen its position in the regional leather industry as the government rolls out...

Stahl Sells Wet-End Leather Chemicals Business to Syntagma Capital

Stahl has announced its decision to divest its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma...

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Eid-ul-Azha Rawhide Market Sees Record Low Prices in Bangladesh

Salt-cured cowhides set at Tk 55-60 ($0.50) per square foot in Dhaka, a stark contrast to the...

South Africa’s Footwear & Leather Industry Set to Transform Through ILO & SAFLEC Initiatives

SAFLEC, supported by ILO, conducted workshops with Arsutoria and Edizioni AF to enhance South...

Chinese Footwear Association to Invest US$72 Million in Pakistan’s Footwear Industry

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s footwear industry, the Association of Guangdong Shoes...

Adidas Establishes 45,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre GCC in Chennai, Its First in Asia Outside China

Adidas, the renowned German sportswear giant, has inked a lease for its inaugural Global Capability...

TNPCB Fines a Tannery in Vaniyambadi $3000 for Effluent Discharge into Palar River

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on 13 June, 2024 has imposed a fine of ₹2.6 lakh/US$...

Indian Footwear Industry Collaborates with DPIIT & BIS to Enhance Quality Standards

Important discussions were held making Quality Control Orders optional for non-performing footwear...

Portugal Set to Challenge Italy with €600 Million Footwear Investment

The Portuguese footwear industry is gearing up to expand its global footprint by investing a...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Set for Global Market Share Aims for $5 Billion by 2030: A Detailed Analysis

Bangladesh's leather industry, a vital economic sector, is navigating growth opportunities &...

The Rise of Tanzania’s Meat Exports & the Fall of Leather Exports: An Economic Review

Explore the rise of Tanzania's meat exports and downfall of the leather sector. This economic review...

AAP MP Sahney Urges PM Modi to Extend PLI Scheme to Leather Industry

In a notable push to support India’s manufacturing sector, AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has...

“Made in Uzbekistan” Exhibition Showcases Leather and Footwear Excellence in Turkey

The 'Made in Uzbekistan' exhibition showcased the craftsmanship and quality of Uzbek leather and...

Can Africa Become a Leather Powerhouse? ALLPI Conducts Workshop on Cluster Development in Kenya

A five-day workshop in Nairobi led by ALLPI wrapped up, aiming to empower African nations to develop...

The 107th Tokyo Leather Fair: Innovations and Insights from Japan’s Premier Leather Event

Tokyo Leather Fair showcased innovative Japanese leather products & sustainability advancements...

Is Vegan Leather Truly Sustainable? See What The Washington Post Has to Say

In a recent article published by the Washington Post, the environmental impacts of vegan leather...