21 March 2025 Automotive – Porsche to cut 4,000 jobs amid market challenges Luxury car maker Porsche is set to reduce its workforce by nearly 10%, resulting in approximately 4,000 job losses. The automaker cites declining sales, U.S. tariffs, and global supply chain disruptions as key factors behind the decision. By Leatherbiz. A portion of… Continue reading Automotive – Porsche to cut 4,000 jobs amid market challenges
21 March 2025 Leather Naturally – Global Recycling Day Today we’re celebrating Global Recycling Day! A perfect excuse to champion the makers in our industry utilising leather for upcycling, re-purposing, repair and recycling. Last year we launched our first ever global Leather Repair Directory. A free resource available for anyone across the world who… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Global Recycling Day
20 March 2025 Back from Hong Kong with Fresh Vision and a Deeper Love for Leather! Vita Kobiela, Driving Projects & Communications at COTANCE writes on LinkedIn: From March 11-15, I attended APLF 2025, diving into countless events, receptions, meetings, and catch-ups with industry stakeholders. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with people I… Continue reading Back from Hong Kong with Fresh Vision and a Deeper Love for Leather!
20 March 2025 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – APLF confirms ‘what we already knew’ Our latest Market Intelligence newsletter reflects on the APLF exhibition, by Leatherbiz. Which took place in Hong Kong from March 12-14. It concludes that the event provided no new insights but served “to confirm what we already knew”. Large, established leather manufacturers… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – APLF confirms ‘what we already knew’
20 March 2025 Vietnam – PrimeAsia Expands Vietnam Tannery to 8 Million Square Feet Monthly Capacity and Rebrands for the Future By Leather News PrimeAsia Leather has successfully completed its Vietnam expansion project, increasing its monthly production capacity to 8 million square feet. At the same time, PrimeAsia has unveiled a rebranding initiative, positioning itself… Continue reading Vietnam – PrimeAsia Expands Vietnam Tannery
19 March 2025 China – 30-point plan to boost domestic consumer spending Duty-free shopping in Haikou, Henan province China’s central government has announced a 30-point plan to boost domestic spending and consumption. The measures are part of a wider policy of encouraging Chinese consumers to spend more and save less. By Leatherbiz. Analysts at ING… Continue reading China – 30-point plan to boost domestic consumer spending
19 March 2025 Environment – Action plan for EUDR validation and carbon compensation in Brazil Rafael de Andrade, Director of Green Level Environmental Strategy, explains how the organisation is developing frameworks for traceability in high deforestation risk areas. By ILM. Over the past three years, Green Level Environmental Strategy (GLES) has diligently worked to facilitate… Continue reading Environment – Action plan for EUDR validation and carbon compensation in Brazil
19 March 2025 ACLE co-organisers APLF Ltd and CLIA – Moda China joins 2025 ACLE line up A new fair dedicated to finished leather products will run alongside the All-China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) in Shanghai this coming September. By ILM. Taking place at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center (SNIEC) in the Pudong district of… Continue reading ACLE co-organisers APLF Ltd and CLIA – Moda China joins 2025 ACLE line up
18 March 2025 Mexico – Congratulations to Fernando Padilla CICEG, Footwear Chamber of the State of Guanajuato, writes on LinkedIn: We extend a warm congratulations to Fernando Padilla on his appointment as President of APIMEX His leadership, vision and commitment to strengthening supply and innovation in our industry will be key to driving the growth… Continue reading Mexico – Congratulations to Fernando Padilla
18 March 2025 Leather Naturally – Meet the Member In our new series of ‘Meet The Member’ we catch up with Nicholas Muirhead, CEO of Scottish Leather Group. We explore the history of Scottish Leather Group, his career in leather making, and the values of sustainability, transparency and high quality that drive the business forward.… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Meet the Member
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.
