26 May 2022 Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy PrimeAsia launches Augmented Sourcing Policy aimed at achieving 100% traceability back to farms of birth for leathers sourced from South America by 2030. The document covers other multiple aspects of leather origin and production including climate change, labor conditions, chemical… Continue reading Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy
25 May 2022 Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). have proposed an investigation into antitrust allegations against the “big four” American meat processing companies, reports ILM. The proposal, which calls on the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (FTC Act),… Continue reading Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation
25 May 2022 Leather Naturally asks……Why Use Leather? Good question isn’t it and often asked by consumers. Our short guide sets out the different properties and characteristics of leather. Just click on the link below to download the free fact sheet with no registration needed. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wFmHyO
25 May 2022 Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy New car sales in China plunged by 48% in April, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), writes Leatherbiz Geely Motor Group A little under 1.2 million units sold in April, down from 2.25 million in the same month… Continue reading Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy
24 May 2022 Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022 Cotance has announced its patronage for the upcoming III IULTCS EuroCongress event, which will take place in Italy from September 18-20, 2022, reports ILM The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community will support the event in… Continue reading Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022
24 May 2022 ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges In the latest ILM podcast episode, Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker are joined by Manuel Rios, President of Cotance and owner of Spanish sheepskin tannery Inpelsa. Manuel Rios This episode features discussions about the trials and tribulations of tanning in Europe, Cotance’s… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges
24 May 2022 China – Responsible Yak Tanning with Zeology in the Tibet Autonomous Region Zeology is taking part in an exciting, high-altitude journey in the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Together with ChromeFree Leather Alliance and The Third Pole of The Earth Leather Industrial Co., Ltd. we are proud to showcase responsible Zeology tanned… Continue reading China – Responsible Yak Tanning with Zeology in the Tibet Autonomous Region
23 May 2022 Italy – Furla’s Progetto Italia blends Natural Surroundings with Sustainability Italian accessories brand Furla is renowned for its quality, competitively priced leather goods on the global market. It is about to enter a new phase of its development with more emphasis o sustainability in a brand-new creative hub named Progetto Italia based… Continue reading Italy – Furla’s Progetto Italia blends Natural Surroundings with Sustainability
23 May 2022 Europe – Italy’s tanners want voices heard at European level Representatives of the Italy’s Tuscan tanning district met MEP Luisa Regimenti to discuss supporting the local industry at European level, reports Leatherbiz The workshop, which took place at Santa Croce-based leather research centre Poteco, was attended by Fabrizio Nuti, president… Continue reading Europe – Italy’s tanners want voices heard at European level
23 May 2022 Aviation – New Custom Seats for Air France long-haul On Tuesday, May 10, Air France unveiled its latest long-haul business seat. Safran Seats is proud to contribute to the airline’s customer experience with a high-end seat designed and assembled in our French factories, in the heart of Berry. This new… Continue reading Aviation – New Custom Seats for Air France long-haul
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.
