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October 2001

31 October 2001
Elmo announces closure of New Jersey tannery
29 October 2001
Brasher Boot Company to relocate to Sunderland
Timberland third quarter revenue up
Tanbridge records million dollar loss in third quarter
US shoe retailers to face up to uncertain times
Specialty chemical makers hit by slowing consumer demand
BASF Chairman comments on current world slump in chemcials consumption
Beijing orders freeze on larger state bankruptcies
Chinese government quietly drops controversial share sell-off scheme
World trade slows sharply amid international uncertainties
World trade slows sharply amid international uncertainties
Nike accused of downplaying impact of Indonesian employee evacuations
Azerbaijan leather output up 31.3% in January-September
Indian leather trade reduces export targets
Indian leather trade reduces export targets
Reebok third quarter sales defy wider market gloom
Lacklustre third-quarter results prompt LVMH profit warning
BASF streamlines e-commerce capabilities with WorldAccount
BASF streamlines e-commerce capabilities with `WorldAccount`
Polish tannery sacks new managing director
EU considers lifting Pakistan footwear tariffs
EU to consider lifting Pakistan footwear tariffs
Polish military boot producer suffers third quarter loss of $1 million
New product developments to be highlighted by Bayer at Tanning Tech
Italy-financed leather institute to be constructed in Ethiopia
Italy-financed leather institute to be constructed in Ethiopia
Report heaps criticism UK government’s handling of FMD crisis
22 October 2001
Bovine not ovine - UK government BSE testing programme ends in fiasco
Bovine not ovine - UK BSE testing programme for sheep ends in fiasco
Lebanon’s leather makers call for government action on cheap imports
Lebanon`s leathermakers call for tough government stance on cheap imports
Brazilian trivalent chrome waste still seen as a hazardous
New applications laboratory for Brazilian chemicals distributor
US footwear retailer sales hurt by stay-at-home consumers
UK footwear producer gets green light for new Indian factory
Mongolian leather to be showcased at Cuban fair
Beef with chips – electronic data tag launched for cattle
Kazakhstan plans to join WTO together with Russia
Uzbek clampdown on FMD offenders yields results
Ukraine expects 10% GDP growth in Jan-Sept
Polish import ban on pork lifted
Legislative threat posed to Czech meat processors
Slowdown in US economy hurts Brazilian footwear exports
Slowdown in US economy hurts Brazilian footwear exports
Vietnamese leather corporation outlines plans for the future
Vietnamese leather corporation outlines plans for future
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Indian leather industry protests at sales tax hike
Call for scientific papers issued by American Leather Chemists Association
Armenian leather links with China in line for boost
Footwear exports up 79% in nine months via Chinese port
British Leather Day sets a standard
WRONZ initiates repositioning strategy
Nike produces first corporate responsibility report
Wool properties agreement to enable future R&D investment
Running proud - US sporting goods makers rally to NY marathon cause
15 October 2001
Uzbek chemicals facility receives cash injection
Former Soviet Union countries experience slower growth
Poland steps up tests for BSE
Rui’an city declared home of casual shoe production in China
UK leather industry to observe European Health and Safety Week
Pakistan’s leather industry expands in 2000-2001
Stride Rite slashes workforce
UBM acquires Roper Starch
Fendi successfully defends its name in South Africa
Bata Pakistan feels pressure in export market
AAFA gives warning of threat to trade with Pakistan
Arch Chemicals buys two UK firms
US extends duty-free agreement with Andean countries
China to hold 6th International Shoe, Leather and Shoemaking Technology and Equipment Fair
New president for SHALC in South Africa
India to supply Reebok’s golfing products
Danish trade union helps informal workers in Ghana
Bally continues to shed stores
Morocco`s trade deficit rises
PPR tightens grip on Gucci
Superhouse Leathers expands at home
Schoeller launches second generation textiles
Achilles heel of athletic footwear identified by US scientists
Colorado Group posts good performance
Schaffer takes majority holding in ALH
Canadian leathergoods producer keeps it undercover
Mexican leather industry shows signs of decline
Brazil increases exports to Asia
Brazilian research proposes uses for chrome tanning waste
Dutch finishing group consolidates operations
CMP Asia Ranked the No. 1 Trade Fair Organiser
AAFA gives warning of threat to trade with Pakistan
India to supply Reebok’s golfing products
Michell Australia appoints new managing director
Dutch finishing group consolidates operations
Leather show returns to Paris
08 October 2001
SLTC 2001 Conference report
Brazilian footwear exports climb in 2000/01
Jimmy Choo presents honours at UK footwear design awards
Hungary to host international leather congress
German leather institute appoints new head of technology
Dominic Meo Junior dies
International status for Madrid leather fair
ALCA award paper renamed
Up tempo location for UK leather group
Filofax names new US President
UK consumer spending defies wider gloom
Türkiye’s trade balance improves
US terrorist attacks overshadow US-Vietnam trade pact
Leather opportunities highlighted by Ugandan-Tunisian trade agreement
Two new synthetic leathers take to the market
Leather targeted for Brazilian export drive
US economic outlook darkens
Tinting systems specialist completes factory takeover
Brasher puts best foot forward at exhibition
Tanning Tech grows
BSE strikes Slovakia
Assintecal carries the can
Brazil’s Science Fair and Technology Show
Brazilian beef to get export boost
BASF to ‘Keep On Moving’ at Tanning Tech
U.S footwear industry aids terror attack victims
Nike back at ispo
Columbia Sportswear appoints general manager of footwear
adidas launches customised running shoes
Turnover up 35% for Esprit
UK consumer spending defies wider gloom
US terrorist attacks overshadow US-Vietnam trade pact
U.S. footwear industry aids terror attack victims
LeatherXchange closes second round financing of Eur7.5 million
01 October 2001
Mexican shoe industry leader protests at illegal imports
Mexican shoe industry leader protests at illegal imports
US stockbroker cuts footwear business earnings ratings
Australian gloom at confirmation of Japanese BSE case
New Nike production line planned for China
Turkish manufacturing capacity at 72.5% utilisation
Poland to start BSE testing
World Bank confirms $750 million loan to Ukraine
Kazakhstan chromium mine gears up for production
Modest profits for Hong Kong leathermaker
Senior appointment at Vibram USA
US footwear foundation pledges help for terror attack survivors
US footwear foundation pledges help for terror attack survivors
Credit where its due – Brazilian leather trade launches own credit card
US footwear producer contributes to lake clear-up
Botswana ostrich abattoir gears up for production
Botswanan ostrich abattoir gears up for production
Good share news and bad from Gucci
Pakistan footwear show called off by organisers
Pakistan footwear show called off by organisers
Leather products to be showcased at new Armenian trade exhibition
Polish economy not expected to weaken further
Czech GDP and exports both up
Asics establishes manufacturing foothold in Brazil
New Russian factory for Dutch footwear producer
Ukrainian police targets illicit footwear imports
Lineapelle launch for new BASF service centre
One in six French leather companies ‘at risk’
Chris Brasher retires from The Brasher Boot Company
High performance urethane development from Rogers

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