LHTBI Charity Lunch

27 May 2024 LHTBI Charity Lunch ILM writes on Linkedin that it was great to see so many people at the Leather & Hide Trades’ Benevolent Institution (LHTBI) charity lunch hosted by the The Leathersellers livery company yesterday. This charity supports former employees of the UK leather industry who have fallen on hard times. Special… Continue reading LHTBI Charity Lunch

Bag Design

27 May 2024 Bag Design Italy’s Dani SpA writes on LinkedIn that SEVDA LONDON – British designer – designs a line of bags with a contemporary aesthetic. Sustainability has a very concrete meaning for her: she wants to offer not only beautiful and high-quality products, but also made with the best ethically produced leathers, because… Continue reading Bag Design

Automotive – Bridge of Weir Leather on classic cars in London

24 May 2024 Automotive – Bridge of Weir Leather on classic cars in London Today marks the beginning of London Concours on Savile Row where automotive prestige meets the art of bespoke. We are immensely proud to present our finest Bridge of Weir leather within many of the bespoke Savile Row car interiors including the… Continue reading Automotive – Bridge of Weir Leather on classic cars in London

Aviation – Muirhead and British Airways

24 May 2024 Aviation – Muirhead and British Airways We are thrilled to share that British Airways has launched its new Airbus, featuring our exquisite aviation leather in a stunning seat design. Keep an eye out for these beautiful interiors on the new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. We will be showcasing these high-performance products… Continue reading Aviation – Muirhead and British Airways

Leather Working Group

24 May 2024 Leather Working Group Leather Working Group are hiring for a Senior Manager, Traceability which is an exciting opportunity to be a driving force in transforming the leather industry into a more sustainable and responsible sector.   To learn more and apply online, please click here: https://lnkd.in/efNTCCDx

Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – The game changes in Hebei

23 May 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – The game changes in Hebei The latest edition of our exclusive Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on May 21. By Leatherbiz. We have a special focus this time on the situation in Hebei in northern China, which is still home to a large number of small and… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – The game changes in Hebei

Rethink required on leather

23 May 2024 Rethink required on leather LHCA Vice President Kevin Lattner “Obscenely overestimated”: L&HCA says brands that have reduced their use of leather because of false perceptions about its climate impact need to rethink their positions. Published by Leatherbiz. The Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA) has said at an influential event in… Continue reading Rethink required on leather

United States of America – LHCA to receive funding

23 May 2024 United States of America – LHCA to receive funding Funding will help LHCA promote leather as a sustainable material. The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has confirmed that it will receive funding of $5.5 million from the US Department of Agriculture’s regional agricultural promotion programme (#RAPP) to help fund its… Continue reading United States of America – LHCA to receive funding

Richemont hangs onto sales growth in 2024 results

22 May 2024 Richemont hangs onto sales growth in 2024 results Richemont has reported its financial results for the full 2024 financial year, when sales were up 3% (8% at constant exchange rates) to €20.6 billion. By ILM. Sales were up 4% in the Asia Pacific with a 7% increase in mainland China, Hong Kong… Continue reading Richemont hangs onto sales growth in 2024 results

COTANCE president re-elected

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22 May 2024 COTANCE president re-elected The chief executive of Spanish double-face and nappa producer Inpelsa, Manuel Ríos Navarro, has been re-elected as president of COTANCE, the leather industry’s main representative body in the European Union. By Leatherbiz. COTANCE chose Mr Ríos as its president in 2020, but owing to the covid-19 pandemic, it was… Continue reading COTANCE president re-elected