Wet Salted Hides from Argentina

19 March 2024 Wet Salted Hides from Argentina Azul Natural Beef is a first-time exhibitor at APLF Leather and offers wet salted hides which are a by-product of its primary business which is beef production, sales, and exports. As a company, the point of differentiation from competitors is vertical integration, with 60% of cattle raised… Continue reading Wet Salted Hides from Argentina

Expansion and more Gold in Vietnam for PrimeAsia

19 March 2024 Expansion and more Gold in Vietnam for PrimeAsia As a regular exhibitor at APLF Leather, PrimeAsia Leather will be present once again at the 2024 event. The stand can be found on Level 3, near the top of the main escalator. Visitors are welcome to stop by and learn more about PrimeAsia’s… Continue reading Expansion and more Gold in Vietnam for PrimeAsia

APLF 2024 underway in Hong Kong

19 March 2024 APLF 2024 underway in Hong Kong The 2024 edition of APLF was officially opened on 19March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre by Margaret Ma Connolly, who is the President and CEO of Informa Markets in Asia.   Informa and La Semaine Internationale du Cuir from Paris Paris are joint… Continue reading APLF 2024 underway in Hong Kong

Exciting Event Agenda on Leather for 40 Years of APLF

19 March 2024 Exciting Event Agenda on Leather for 40 Years of APLF Originally launched as a trade fair in 1984, APLF has gradually been transformed to a multi-dimensional, integrated event. Nowadays, it covers not only commercial aspects of the leather industry, but also offering a combination of workshops, conferences, and seminars that are educational… Continue reading Exciting Event Agenda on Leather for 40 Years of APLF

Rebrand for France’s Conseil National du Cuir

19 March 2024 Rebrand for France’s Conseil National du Cuir It has been announced that the French Leather Council (CNC – Conseil National du Cuir) has taken the decision to rebrand itself as the Alliance France Cuir (AFCuir), or French Leather Alliance in English. The reason for the change is to avoid confusion in France… Continue reading Rebrand for France’s Conseil National du Cuir

Brazil confirms its commitment to Asia and APLF

19 March 2024 Brazil confirms its commitment to Asia and APLF A contingent of 55 Brazilian companies is participating at APLF currently underway at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The national presence of the Brazilian tanning industry Is organised with the support if the Brazilian Leather project, carried out by the partnership between… Continue reading Brazil confirms its commitment to Asia and APLF

APLF’s Return to Hong Kong coincides with its 40th Anniversary

19 March 2024 APLF’s Return to Hong Kong coincides with its 40th Anniversary In early June 1984, in a car park in central Hong Kong, the first edition of the Hong Kong International Leather Fair (later to become APLF) was held.   The founder of the fair, Derek Dickins, had the vision to realise that… Continue reading APLF’s Return to Hong Kong coincides with its 40th Anniversary

APLF 2024 – Leather Naturally Breakfast Meeting

18 March 2024 APLF 2024 – Leather Naturally Breakfast Meeting Join us for an insightful Breakfast Meeting on March 20th, from 09:00 to 10:00 hrs Meeting Room N106-N108 at APLF Hong Kong, featuring prominent industry experts. Why should you sign up? Here’s what you’ll gain: Engage with Industry Experts: Listen to discussions led by industry… Continue reading APLF 2024 – Leather Naturally Breakfast Meeting

Leather Naturally says …… Leather is a Journey

18 March 2024 Leather Naturally says …… Leather is a Journey From precious gift to timeless style. A journey with leather by Beatriz. “I was given this leather jacket as a gift more than 20 years ago. It was a very special gift, I have worn it all this time and it still looks like… Continue reading Leather Naturally says …… Leather is a Journey

LWG Gold continues for PrimeAsia in Vietnam

18 March 2024 LWG Gold continues for PrimeAsia in Vietnam PrimeAsia is proud to announce the continuation of its LWG GOLD certification at PrimeAsia Vietnam. This is an important accomplishment for PrimeAsia and our facility in Vietnam, reaffirming our enduring dedication to sustainable leather production. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, setting… Continue reading LWG Gold continues for PrimeAsia in Vietnam