6 April 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – It’s up to product manufacturers Optimism remains thin on the ground in the leather industry, the latest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter suggests. Our report makes it clear that the longed-for increase in demand for leather has not yet materialised. Hope remains, but Market Intelligence makes it clear that… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – It’s up to product manufacturers
6 April 2023 Beef Exports – Brazil plays its cards in China Brazil is trying to get as much benefit as possible from the visit that the government and businessmen made last week in Beijing, beyond the setback that President Lula was finally unable to travel due to pneumonia. Among the main issues on the… Continue reading Beef Exports – Brazil plays its cards in China
4 April 2023 Italy – Prada Group to hire more than 400 people in 2023 Prada Group has announced a plan to recruit more than 400 people before the end of 2023, to “strengthen its production capacity and craftsmanship expertise in Italy”. This will include more than 200 professionals trained through the Prada Group… Continue reading Italy – Prada Group to hire more than 400 people in 2023
4 April 2023 Footwear Manufacturing – Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million euros in the factory of the future In a project coordinated by the Footwear Technology Centre of Portugal (CTCP), the Portuguese footwear industry is bringing together 45 partners to develop the intelligent factory of the future, writes World Footwear. The… Continue reading Footwear Manufacturing – Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million euros in the factory of the future
4 April 2023 World Leather Day 2023 – World Leather Day calls on us to celebrate a great material with history and future On April 26, two important industry organizations such as Leather Naturally and the Leather Working Group invite the value chain to celebrate the benefits of the essential raw material for the industry… Continue reading World Leather Day 2023 – World Leather Day calls on us to celebrate a great material with history and future
3 April 2023 Automotive leather – Global auto production still recovering from pre-pandemic levels The following table from Wikipedia shows global auto production and the top ten producing countries since 2018. China is the dominant force in global auto production and together with its Asian neighbors of Japan, India and South Korea illustrates how… Continue reading Automotive leather – Global auto production still recovering from pre-pandemic levels
3 April 2023 Bucharest Conference – TCLF partners sign Bucharest Declaration European social partners, for the textiles, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) industries, have signed a joint declaration committing to strengthen their engagement and joint work for a positive future for both employers and workers in South East Europe, following a two day conference in… Continue reading Bucharest Conference – TCLF partners sign Bucharest Declaration
3 April 2023 Brazil, China ditch U.S. dollar for trade in favor of their own currencies AFP and Fox Business report that China and Brazil agreed to trade in their own currencies, discarding the U.S. dollar as a go-between, the Brazilian government announced on 29 March. The deal will be of considerable benefit… Continue reading International Trade – Brazil, China ditch U.S. dollar for trade in favor of their own currencies
31 March 2023 AQC to launch alligator strap LCA project The Association Pour Ľ Assurance Qualité Des Fabricants De Bracelets Cuir (AQC) has announced an event to kick off a life cycle analysis (LCA) project for alligator leather watch straps, writes ILM. The meeting will take place in Geneva on June 26, 2023,… Continue reading AQC to launch alligator strap LCA project
31 March 2023 Traceability: Oeko-Tex adds signature to Cotance traceability agreement Swiss-headquartered leather and textile labelling and certification association Oeko-Tex has signed and formalised its participation in the Leather Traceability Cluster, led by Cotance, writes ILM. The Leather Working Group (LWG), the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) and the Institute of Quality Certification for the… Continue reading Traceability: Oeko-Tex adds signature to Cotance traceability agreement
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