19 January 2023 Leather Naturally informs….. Leather and the meat industry, what is the connection? Read all the facts and questions you may have on this topic. If your question is not mentioned in the overview, send us a DM and we will get back to you. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QG4aw0
18 January 2023 China Delegations Head to APLF in Dubai The lifting of China’s compulsory quarantine and travel restrictions and reopening for outbound travel for business and tourism has sparked a return of Chinese exhibitors and buyers to APLF. Supported by China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and local industry associations, the delegations from China’s Fujian,… Continue reading China Delegations Head to APLF in Dubai
18 January 2023 Automotive – China’s vehicle sales end 2022 up by 2.1% According to the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales of electric vehicles (EVs) rose to 5.4 million units in 2022, up by almost 82%. China’s overall sales increased to 26.9 million units, including trucks and buses, indicating a growth rate of… Continue reading Automotive – China’s vehicle sales end 2022 up by 2.1%
18 January 2023 Manufacturing – New factory for Louis Vuitton in Tuscany The French luxury accessories brand, Louis Vuitton, is planning a new headquarters in Tuscany for the manufacture of leathergoods. This facility will integrate its production sites in Incisa Valdarno and Rignano sull’Arnoo gring under one roof. Report by La Conceria. Currently,… Continue reading Manufacturing – New factory for Louis Vuitton in Tuscany
18 January 2023 Automotive – The idea of a vegan car is a “lie to consumers” claims Polestar’s head of sustainability As a performance EV auto manufacturer, Polestar prioritises sustainability in the manufacture of its vehicles but refrains from using the word “vegan” to describe its products or manufacturing processes. Polestar 2023 Nappa leather… Continue reading Automotive – The idea of a vegan car is a “lie to consumers” claims Polestar’s head of sustainability
17 January 2023 Colombia – Exports, imports, and production all grow in footwear sector The Colombian footwear industry enjoyed a good year in 2022. Latest figures available reveal that, between January and October, production grew 20%, but the increase in costs and the lack of personnel are problems to be solved in 2023. Colombian footwear… Continue reading Colombia – Exports, imports, and production all grow in footwear sector
17 January 2023 Leather inspired by the Danish concept of HYGGE Argentina’s Sadesa introduces itsr latest leather collection: HYGGE Fall/Winter ‘24 What does “hygge” mean? Hygge is a Danish word which can’t be translated into the English language in just one word. It’s a concept which roughly means “a mood of coziness and… Continue reading Leather inspired by the Danish concept of HYGGE
17 January 2023 ILM Podcast – ILM News Bulletin January 16, 2023 ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you some of the most noteworthy news from the past week in this 13-minute podcast. In this edition, highlights include developments at Savar for effluent treatment, Simona Tanning’s new joint venture with Tehchang, record sales… Continue reading ILM Podcast – ILM News Bulletin January 16, 2023
16 January 2023 Italy – Exports rise for Italian leathergoods The first three quarters of 2022 yielded positive results for Italian leathergoods exports compared to the same period in 2021, based on the latest figures available. The main markets produced the following results according to the Italian leathergoods Association (Assopellettieri): Foreign markets showing… Continue reading Italy – Exports rise for Italian leathergoods
16 January 2023 Automotive – Audi increases electric deliveries by 44% in 2022 Audi has reported its results for 2022, achieving an increase in all-electric vehicle deliveries of 44% to reach 118,196 units, reports ILM. Audi A6 Avant E Tron Overall vehicle sales for the company in 2022 were 1.61 million units, close… Continue reading Automotive – Audi increases electric deliveries by 44% in 2022
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.
