China’s role as a consumer of leather
With two Chinese tanneries taking part in the sixth programme of Tannery of the Year, we are keeping up the tradition of aligning our country commentaries with the tannery reports by dividing the China country commentary into two parts. In the first part, we examined the country’s current status as a manufacturer of leather and leather products. In this follow-up we look at China as a consumer of leather and finished products that contain leather.
World Leather - Dec/Jan 2017
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Xingye Leather Technology, Anhai, Fujian Province, China
Twenty years on from its launch, Xingye Leather Technology has established itself as one of the leading leather manufacturers in China and it is now preparing to make its mark on the international market too.
World Leather - Dec/Jan 2017
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Country Commentary: China’s role as a producer of leather
With two Chinese tanneries taking part in the sixth programme of Tannery of the Year, we will keep up the tradition of aligning our country commentaries with the tannery reports by dividing the China country commentary into two parts. In this first part, we examine the country’s current status as a manufacturer of leather and leather products. We will follow up in the December-January issue with part two of the country commentary, looking at China as a consumer of leather and finished products that contain leather.
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2017
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Tongtianxing Group, Quzhou, Zhejiang province, China
One of the largest producers of furniture leather in the world, Tongtianxing (TTX) is proud of its ability to keep coming up with new ideas to help its customers. But it also knows that working closely with chemical and machinery suppliers is of huge importance in allowing it to continue to innovate and keep its leather collections fresh.
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2017
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GST AutoLeather, Mexico
Automotive leather supplier GST has had a presence in Mexico for almost 25 years and, for almost the last 15 years, has concentrated all its North American production at three different sites there. Together, these facilities constitute an efficient and effective automotive leather supply chain, and at the same time there is something special about the way it treats its people, as this report makes clear.
World Leather - Aug/Sept 2017
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Buyer’s view: GST and Yisti
A?new foundation called Yisti?Society has found a way of putting to use scraps from GST Mexican cutting plants.
World Leather - Aug/Sept 2017
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Country Commentary: A changing environment for footwear
There are plenty of challenges ahead for Mexico’s footwear industry, ranging from competition for leather from the automotive sector to a fluid environment across the border in the US, which can have an effect on everything from production costs to consumer buying habits in the domestic market. Nevertheless, the president of CICEG, the main footwear industry association in the state of Guanajuato, Luis Gerardo González García, is looking forward to addressing all of these issues.
World Leather - Aug/Sept 2017
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Country Commentary: Uganda’s tanning industry pushes ahead
Less than 20 years ago, practically all of Uganda’s hides and skins left the country in the raw state. Now nine tanneries are working hard to add value to this natural resource and are aiming to expand their operations in future and to be part of a thriving domestic leather sector.
World Leather - June/July 2017
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Leather Industries of Uganda Jinja, Uganda
A decade ago, Leather Industries of Uganda faced a real threat of closure because of inadequate environmental management. After a complete overhaul and substantial investment in people and technology, the facility now serves as a landmark for the leather industry in Uganda, in East Africa and, perhaps, across the whole of the continent. It now describes itself as “a wastewater treatment plant with a tannery attached”.
World Leather - June/July 2017
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Country Commentary US leather industry starts to grow back
Leather Industries of America is one of the
country’s oldest trade associations. It’s
smaller now than in the days before
globalisation, when millions of US hides
began to flow overseas, but its president,
John Wittenborn, says the companies that
remain are strong and optimistic about
growing the industry back.
World Leather - Apr/May 2017
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