31 March 2023 Scotland – Leather as part of the circular economy The WWF states leather is a by-product of the meat industry, making leather the ultimate upcycled material. As an established leader in the leather industry, Bridge of Weir applauds the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) recent insightful report acknowledging the important role… Continue reading Scotland – Leather as part of the circular economy
30 March 2023 APLF ’24 to Return to Hong Kong Home Base A three-day business and educational fair, the 37th APLF held as a second special edition in Dubai, concluded on 15th of March, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls. Recognised by the leather industry as the most important trade fair,… Continue reading APLF ’24 to Return to Hong Kong Home Base
30 March 2023 Leather Cutting – Zünd to showcase cutting solutions in Germany Leather cutting equipment and software expert Zünd will be exhibiting its productivity and cutting innovations at Interzum 2023, a trade show for the global furniture supplier sector and interior design industry, writes ILM. Exhibiting under the banner of “Efficiency to… Continue reading Leather Cutting – Zünd to showcase cutting solutions in Germany
30 March 2023 Kangaroo leather versus Synthetics – Brands dropping kangaroo leather should be a red flag for tanners Nike and Puma’s decisions to drop kangaroo leather in favour of alternative materials are warning sirens that should not be ignored, writes ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth. For a long while, the leather industry… Continue reading Kangaroo leather versus Synthetics – Brands dropping kangaroo leather should be a red flag for tanners
30 March 2023 Leather Design – APLF helps promote the boundaries of leather bag design Designers are the ones who bring creativity, innovation, and style to the world of leather fashion. From seasoned veterans to emerging talents, designers from all over the world come together to showcase their latest creations and conduct various sharings. … Continue reading Leather Design – APLF helps promote the boundaries of leather bag design
29 March 2023 Brazil – Fourth quarter brings down JBS’ 2022 results Brazilian meatpacker and hide processor JBS SA has reported its fourth quarter and full 2022 financial results, with revenue up by almost 7% but net income falling dramatically, reports ILM. The company reported net revenue of R$375 billion (US$71.7 billion) in… Continue reading Brazil – Fourth quarter brings down JBS’ 2022 results
29 March 2023 Europe – Cotance joins call to update EU greenwashing framework Cotance is one of more than 30 EU industry associations that have submitted a joint statement highlighting a major loophole in the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR), writes ILM. The group of organisations, including the European Confederation of the… Continue reading Europe – Cotance joins call to update EU greenwashing framework
29 March 2023 The Netherlands – ESG report for 2022 issued by Royal Smit & Zoon Leather chemicals group Royal Smit & Zoon has published a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, covering its business activities in 2022. It said highlights from the list of advances it made in 2022 include expanding… Continue reading The Netherlands – ESG report for 2022 issued by Royal Smit & Zoon
28 March 2023 Environment – Kering sets new GHG emissions reduction target The French-based luxury group has announced a commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40% by 2035, covering scopes 1, 2 and 3 of the GHG protocol, writes World Footwear. The announcement was made at an event held… Continue reading Environment – Kering sets new GHG emissions reduction target
28 March 2023 Trade – China agrees to resume imports of Brazilian beef Exactly four weeks after the suspension of beef exports from Brazil to China, the General Administration of Customs announced that it was enabled again as of March 23. The official statement from China states that “the General Administration of Customs… Continue reading Trade – China agrees to resume imports of Brazilian beef
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
