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31 March 2016
HK Highly Commended tanneries exemplify excellence
BR The social projects that clinched top prize for Couro do Norte
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IN Double success for Kings International at Tannery of the Year
CN AQSIQ demands for hide exporters to China could take effect by year-end
NL Honorary doctorate for Stahl chief executive
30 March 2016
HK Tannery of the Year 2016: Global winner named
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CN Chinese leather associations agree to more cooperation with hides suppliers
GB Sherborne Upholstery updates with Lectra technology
TR Turkey in focus at APLF 2016
HK APLF opens in Hong Kong
29 March 2016
FR JM Weston won’t rush to meet waiting-list demands
IT UNIC confirms change at the top
FR Turnaround for French leathergoods sector with 11% growth
HK Tannery of the Year: only 24 hours to go
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HK Polarised views expected at Hong Kong TPP debate
24 March 2016
ES New Cromogenia wet-end product points to less sodium sulfide and 50% lower COD
IN Hong Kong fairs attract 120 Indian companies
HK Brazilian tanneries target $400m from APLF
GB Northampton students witness new Zschimmer & Schwarz ideas
HK Tannery of the Year: industry awaits results of fifth competition
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23 March 2016
IN Government pledges help for Kolkata Leather Complex
KE East African countries could phase out second-hand footwear imports
FR “Sustained demand” drives leathergoods growth for Hermès
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AR Research team in Argentina excited about enzyme technology
PK Support available for Pakistani shoe companies to attend Expo Riva Schuh
22 March 2016
GB Former BSLT lecturer Dante Davighi passes away
Leather Pipeline: Industry feeling effects of once-in-a-decade restructuring
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CN Kasen provides proof that new tanneries can still open in China
GB Xeros will complete polymer bead trials in tannery by mid-year
US Ongoing growth for Tyson
21 March 2016
HK APLF revamps website
IT Santa Croce effluent treatment plant offers public tours
CN Big fall in China’s footwear export revenues in first two months
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PK Bids invited to design Sialkot common effluent treatment plant
US Fourth quarter sales knock Caleres
18 March 2016
IT LVMH and Bocconi University launch new luxury professorship
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DE New edition of ‘Inspirations for Leather’ catalogue from BASF
IT Asia-Pacific proves strong for Ferragamo
BR Fimec attracts visitors from all over Latin America
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 05.03.16
17 March 2016
GB New chrome VI initiative receives major boost
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US Export volumes up for US hides in January, but revenues fall
DE 'Successful' year for Lanxess
IN CLRI sees opportunities for leather sector across Africa
BR JBS revenues still on the rise
16 March 2016
LU Two luxury brands to open new boutiques in Luxembourg
VN Vietnam slightly more cautious about leather export growth
PE Peru removes barriers to US beef imports
IT 2015 was a €1 billion year for Tod’s
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CN Magna expands in China
15 March 2016
PK Declines in Pakistan’s leather exports continue
US Lectra appoints new president of its business in North America
PK UNIDO looks to recruit project manager in Pakistan
BD Sam Setter joins World Leather
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IN New footwear manufacturing hub for Haryana
14 March 2016
IN CLE announces 70% rise in international visitors to Chennai fair
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TR Turkish tanners hope for a fresh start at APLF
US Chemtan comes up with a new method for keeping iron stains out of leather
AE Camel leather tanner prepares for Leatherworld Middle East
CN Chinese students benefit from Trumpler’s leather training course
11 March 2016
IT Italy increases footwear exports to Germany
US Cargill to cut cattle antibiotics by 20%
TR Buyers from Egypt, Nigeria and Iran make an impression at Izmir ShoeExpo
NL Stahl leather experts free to volunteer for projects in the developing world
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US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 27.02.16
10 March 2016
HK Tannery of the Year: a celebration open to all
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CA GRSB announces dates for 2016 sustainable beef conference
AR Beef consumption continues to fall in Argentina
MA New Rabat clusters will underpin Morocco’s leather growth
BR JBS Couros opens facilities to students in Colorado do Oeste
09 March 2016
ES Footwear-only Momad does better
MX New Mexican initiative promises sustainable crocodile skins
ET IULTCS welcomes new members
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US US beef producers hope to capitalise on Australia’s slowdown
GB Mulberry chooses finance director from Dyson
08 March 2016
PY Fatal accident at tannery in Paraguay
IT RFID tags will help Salvatore Ferragamo win the war against counterfeiting
HK Tannery of the Year 2015/16: finalists announced
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IT Leather Pipeline: glimmers of hope for garment leather tanners
KE Untapped potential in Kenyan shoe industry
07 March 2016
CN Fall in China’s leather garment production after weak second half
BR Five JBS abattoirs halt production as stocks build up
IT Leather industry in Tuscany defies the economic crisis
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BR SENAI course for JBS Couros employees
EG Egyptian leather industry welcomes Kenyan partnerships
04 March 2016
BR Lectra to host lean manufacturing in footwear event in Brazil
CN CLIA announces dates of leather chemicals conference
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US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 20.02.16
FR French tannery diversifies into leather for smart phones
US Strong February for US luxury car sales
03 March 2016
BR Brazilian beef exports on the rise
US New chrome-free tanning agent from Chemtan offers improved shrink temperature
DE Audi enters “biggest investment phase in the company’s history”
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IT World Footwear contributor joins UITIC committee
BE Car mat manufacturer gets a boost from Lectra technology
02 March 2016
BD Value of finished leather exports from Bangladesh falls by one-third
ES Loewe figurehead dies
IT Maria Sole Ferragamo wins Consorzio’s young designer award
BD Government bans raw hides in Hazaribagh district
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FR LVMH appoints former government advisers to board
01 March 2016
PK EU support for Pakistan’s leather sector expands
VA Assomac group attends “memorable” papal audience
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FR National honour for Berluti master shoe maker
IR Heusch’s Iran-based workshops update tanners on fleshing blades
IT Italy: Stahl will partner tanners at shoes and leathergoods Centre of Excellence

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