Author: Rose Tong

5 May 2023 Trade – Brazilian footwear exports slow down In March, Brazil’s footwear exports declined by 11.4% in volume and by 2.6% in value, as compared to the same month of 2022, reflecting the slowdown of the global economy, writes World Footwear.     According to the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), last month,… Continue reading Trade – Brazilian footwear exports slow down

5 May 2023 Stahl emissions targets approved by SBTi Leather coatings and treatments business Stahl has announced that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), writes ILM.     Stahl announced the targets when it released its 2022 Environment, Social and Governance report last month. To date, the… Continue reading Stahl emissions targets approved by SBTi

5 May 2023 Leather Naturally asks……. What happens if we stop using leather? Understand the real relationship between leather and the meat industry and why leather’s critics get it wrong.     Read more: https://bit.ly/44sYv2G

4 May 2023 Scotland – Morgan Motors visits Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Leather writes that last week we were delighted to welcome members of the Morgan Motor Company team who visited Bridge of Weir Leather to capture footage for a new partnership film.     Our employees especially enjoyed a close-up view of… Continue reading Scotland – Morgan Motors visits Bridge of Weir

4 May 2023 Argentina – The CBR tannery in the province of La Rioja has been expropriated The Chamber of Deputies of the province of La Rioja approved the nationalization project of the CBR tannery, located in Nonogasta, writes CueroAmérica.   Entrance of the CBR Tannery in the city of Nonogasta La Rioja.   The… Continue reading Argentina – The CBR tannery in the province of La Rioja has been expropriated

4 May 2023 Europe – Green Deal Leather steering committee meets in Valencia A steering committee set up for a European Union-funded project called Green Deal Leather met in Valencia at the end of April to discuss workplace safety, writes Leatherbiz.     Members of the steering committee met to take stock of a recent… Continue reading Europe – Green Deal Leather steering committee meets in Valencia

3 May 2023 United States of America – Widespread corporate job cuts for Tyson Foods Meatpacker Tyson Foods has announced that it will eliminate around 10% of its corporate employees and 15% of senior leadership, writes ILM.     CEO Donnie King informed employees of the cuts last week, which come as the company struggles… Continue reading United States of America – Widespread corporate job cuts for Tyson Foods

3 May 2023 United Kingdom – SLTC awards professional certificates The UK Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) handed out a number of certificates to industry professionals at its recent conference in Northampton on April 22.   Pictured: Stephen Trantum (left) receiving his lifetime SLTC membership from President John Hubbard.   Lifetime membership certificates… Continue reading United Kingdom – SLTC awards professional certificates

3 May 2023 China – Austria’s Wollsdorf Leather in Shanghai Wollsdorf Leather writes that was the Auto Shanghai 2023 – Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. This year, we participated in the Austrian joint stand of Advantage Austria – Austrian Economic Chambers (WKO). We thank you for the organisation and handling.   Picture, from left to… Continue reading China – Austria’s Wollsdorf Leather in Shanghai

2 May 2023 Repair – Osaka workshop builds on Loewe’s longevity commitment Leathergoods brand Loewe has opened its first ever standalone store specialising in the repair and maintenance of its leather products, writes Leatherbiz.     It has called the store ReCraft; it is located in Osaka in Japan. The site houses a full-time leather… Continue reading Repair – Osaka workshop builds on Loewe’s longevity commitment