10 January 2023 Tibet – Yaks as part of Tibet’s economy Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance informs us that at Lhasa Leather, ethical and local sourcing of Yak’s hides can support Tibetan nomads in reducing landfill waste by focusing on sourcing activities at the highest possible standards of responsible, regenerative, environmental, and… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks as part of Tibet’s economy
10 January 2023 Automotive – Highest ever sales of Rolls-Royce cars Automotive company Rolls-Royce achieved its highest-ever annual sales in 2022, delivering a total of 6,021 motor cars to clients in around 50 countries worldwide. This represents an increase of 8% in 2021, reports Leatherbiz. This is the first time in the company’s… Continue reading Automotive – Highest ever sales of Rolls-Royce cars
10 January 2023 Leather resolutions beyond 2023 – Redwood Comment Mike Redwood looks further on than 2023 and asks what resolutions the leather industry can make going into the new year. Published by ILM. A couple of days before Christmas, I sat in a coffee shop in Street, Somerset, in the modern retail… Continue reading Leather resolutions beyond 2023 – Redwood Comment
9 January 2023 Scottish Leather Group Generations of craftsmen have been working in our businesses – Bridge of Weir Leather, Lang and Muirhead, for a combined 500 years to craft our fine Scottish leather, and technology has evolved over time to ensure we are at the forefront of design and manufacture. We lead… Continue reading Scottish Leather Group
9 January 2023 Luxury – Versace obtains a 450-million-euro loan The Capri Holdings brand, Versace, has obtained a three-year term loan of 450 million euros from a group of three banks BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo and Unicredit. The credit line is guaranteed by Capri Holdings, and there will have to be a formal… Continue reading Luxury – Versace obtains a 450-million-euro loan
9 January 2023 United States of America – Tyson Foods appoints Group President of Fresh Meats Tyson Foods has announced Brady Stewart as Group President, Fresh Meats, responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of the company’s beef and pork businesses, reports ILM. His focus will also include optimising business processes and building efficiencies in… Continue reading United States of America – Tyson Foods appoints Group President of Fresh Meats
6 January 2023 Automotive – Leather remains popular despite more interior options being offered An article in Auto Express gives a handy overview of the different interior options major car manufacturers are currently offering. What is most interesting is that the vast majority of manufacturers surveyed continue to offer leather either as standard or as… Continue reading Automotive – Leather remains popular despite more interior options being offered
6 January 2023 Leather Naturally asks….. Do you have any good intentions for 2023? In most countries the sales will probably start in the coming weeks. However, may we challenge you to consume less and have a look at Slow Fashion in 2023? Slow fashion requires a more holistic view by considering not… Continue reading Leather Naturally asks…..
6 January 2023 Change in the leather value chain is too slow, CEO says The chief executive of leather chemicals group Royal Smit & Zoon, Hans van Haarst, has called on companies in the global leather value chain to embrace change in 2023, writes Leatherbiz. In a message for the new year, Mr… Continue reading Change in the leather value chain is too slow, CEO says
5 January 2023 Lowering the carbon footprint of leather making Get an exclusive look into the facts of life cycle analyses (LCAs) in the latest eBook from International Leather Maker (ILM), sponsored by global chemicals business Stahl. In this free-to-download eBook, you will learn: What LCAs are and how they function in the… Continue reading Lowering the carbon footprint of leather making
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.
