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Turning point for the US leather industry

06/01/2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) formally began its work on January 1. This new organisation is the result of a merger between the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) and the Leather Industries of America (LIA).

They announced their intention to merge in September. Members of both Washington DC-based bodies unanimously approved the merger. LHCA combines the membership (around 75 companies in all), expertise and resources of its predecessor organisations and is led by former USHSLA president, Stephen Sothmann.

Former LIA president John Wittenborn retired at the end of 2019 following 15 years leading LIA and more than 34 years working on behalf of the leather industry. 

At the launch of LHCA, Stephen Sothmann said: “The formation of the Leather and Hide Council of America represents an exciting and historically significant turning point for the US leather industry. The new LHCA establishes a strong, cohesive and vibrant association that will serve as the premier voice of the entire leather supply chain, both in the US and abroad.”

LHCA’s work will include running Real Leather, Stay Different, the global marketing campaign the US industry launched in 2019.


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