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May 2003

30 May 2003
Single case of BSE sends shock-waves out of Canada
UAE joins Canadian cattle ban
Cognis sales slide on weak dollar, sustainability report published
Competition gives helping hand to UK glove designers
BLC to provide seminars at New England Tanners Club
29 May 2003
ICHSLTA takes on International Contracts supply role
ICHSLTA takes on International Contracts supply role
Pakistan leather garment exporters push for more concessions
Setback for WTO leather tariff elimination plan
Setback for WTO leather tariff elimination plan
Wilson confirms store closures
28 May 2003
Burberry checks in with strong sales
Universal Leather delists from Karachi Stock Exchange
Universal Leather delists from Karachi Stock Exchange
SARS hinders Jinjiang City’s footwear industry
SARS hinders Jinjiang City’s footwear industry
27 May 2003
New Bangladeshi leather factory to open
ADB invests in Pakistan tannery zone
Tests clear Canadian herd of Mad Cow Disease
Tests clear Canadian herd of Mad Cow Disease
Korean footwear producer worries mount
After 140 years, Holland’s Van Buren closes its doors
After 140 years, Holland`s Van Buren closes its doors
23 May 2003
Canada quarantines herds due to BSE
Australian cattle exports down 30% in March
Gucci CEO warns of SARS impact on results
Gucci CEO warns of SARS impact on results
22 May 2003
Natuzzi profits and sales slump on strong Euro gains
Natuzzi profits and sales slump on strong Euro gains
Mexican footwear industry to develop its global presence
Australian lamb slaughterings up 1%
Mexico and Japan ban Canadian cattle imports
Mexico and Japan ban Canadian cattle imports
Japan minister balks at WTO leather tariff proposal
Exclusivity returns to European leathergoods as dollar slide continues
Exclusivity returns to European leathergoods as dollar slide continues
21 May 2003
Bids invited for Bangladesh leather factories
Pakistan leather garment makers set out their demands
UK foothold for Spanish athletic footwear producer
Vietnam’s footwear exports to the EU climb 26%
Canada confirms case of Mad Cow Disease
Canada confirms case of Mad Cow Disease
Argentine tannery unveils new production facility
20 May 2003
US meat production may decline fractionally in ’04; USDA
US meat production may decline fractionally in ’04; USDA
19 May 2003
Leather Link postponed
Leather Link postponed
Chinese shows to attract over 10,000 visitors
Official: June APLF cancelled
Official: June APLF cancelled
16 May 2003
Fourth outing for Ecuadorian leather and shoe fair in July
Bumper forecast predicted for Argentine footwear and leather fair
Bumper forecast predicted for Argentine footwear and leather fair
Canadian tannery to close
Canadian tannery to close
Marthens loses ‘Stretch Leather’ patent
Marthens loses ‘Stretch Leather’ patent
US sheep flocks to decline in 2003
EU sheep flock declines 4% in 2002
15 May 2003
UKAS accreditation for SATRA automotive arm
Welcome to the Hotel Lycra
Thai fashion project faces delay
Tanbridge trades in the red
Tanbridge trades in the red
US faces record WTO sanctions
US faces record WTO sanctions
Botswanan graduation ceremony highlights employment potential of leather
14 May 2003
Spring `04 leather colour ideas released by BASF
Spring `04 leather colour ideas released by BASF
HTL posts modest quarter one results
HTL posts modest quarter one results
Natuzzi acquires Kingdom of Leather
Natuzzi acquires Kingdom of Leather
FUN factor lacking in latest Clariant quarterly results
Thai leather exports set to slide in 2003
Thai leather exports set to slide in 2003
Price of European imports rises 6.5% in US
Mixed showing for Pakistan leather exports
Wilsons launches NASCAR range
13 May 2003
US urges EU to move ahead with CAP reforms
Labelling initiative promotes professionalism among fur traders
Labelling initiative promotes professionalism among fur traders
US leather and hides exports down in 2002
12 May 2003
Sadesa takes wraps off new-look logo
SARS worries deter visitors to Lineapelle
SARS worries deter visitors to Lineapelle
Competition Commission gives green light given to Daun-Kolosus merger
Competition Commission gives green light to Daun-Kolosus merger
09 May 2003
Footwear workers strike in Durban
08 May 2003
Plans to improve SAARC’s agricultural potential
Russian leather production declines
NAFA postpones May auction due to SARS
Pakistan industrial park to receive PRs146.2 million
Lectra posts excellent Q1
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority faces criticism
Filipino farmers urge government to crack down on meat smuggling
Dystar posts strong profits for 2002
Dystar posts strong profits for 2002
07 May 2003
Big and small at the same time
Coping with the SARS crisis
Raymond Beard receives leather award
Jakov Buljan retires
F.lli Carlessi celebrates fifty years in the tanning industry
Shoe Market of the Americas moved
Equitan develops high tenacity thread
Bayer clarifies approach to NMPs
Two new tanning books released
Massive leap in US boot production
Turkish border trade to improve
02 May 2003
Surprise good news from German leathermakers
Surprise good news from German leathermakers
US athletic footwear producers see growth
Survey finds drought still hurting Australian agribusiness
Lukewarm reception for adidas-Salomon Quarter 1 results
Bata Pakistan posts disappointing fiscal 2002
01 May 2003
11th Delhi International Leather Fair postponed
11th Delhi International Leather Fair postponed
More visitors find their way to FIMEC
More visitors find their way to FIMEC

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