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January 2004

31 January 2004
`Italian standard` footwear leather to be produced in India
`Italian standard` footwear leather to be produced in India
30 January 2004
Over 17,000 visitors flock to Helsinki International Fashion Fair
29 January 2004
Labelling initiative promotes professionalism among fur trade
US Food and Drug Administration introduces mad cow ‘firewalls’
US BSE update
BSE update
US 2005 budget to include increased funding for BSE related activities
28 January 2004
Nestor Herculano de Paula
Brazilian government moves to reduce capital equipment tax
New address for Turkish Leather Foundation
23 January 2004
Spanish connection for Turkish tannery
Spanish connection for Turkish tanner
Louis Vuitton leads the way at LVMH
Poland lifts US beef ban
Poland lifts US beef ban
Istanbul leather institute to close
22 January 2004
Gutmann, Suncook unite
Guttman, Suncook unite
Brazilian leather exports break through the $1 billion barrier in ‘03
Sri Lankan government moves to create ‘footwear village’
Russian tannery reaps environmental dividend
Flame retardant fabrics from Pincroft
21 January 2004
Danier Leather blames sales slump on ‘difficult operating environment’
European manufacturers urged to fight against surging imports
20 January 2004
Innocent Indian leather exporter at the centre of al-Qaeda scare
Innocent Indian leather exporter at the centre of al-Qaeda scare
Indonesian Government urged not to impose wet blue export ban
19 January 2004
Helsinki fashion scene gears up for its international fashion fair
Helsinki fashion scene gears up for its international fashion fair
Environmental first for Bayer China subsidiary
Environmental first for Bayer Chinese subsidiary
Turkish leather industry; a sector in need of unity
Turkish leather garment makers go their own way with new trade show
Glove theme for next Le Cuir à Paris
Turkish leather industry; a sector in need of unity
Manufactured goods boost Pakistan leather exports
16 January 2004
Canadian ranchers angry at US ‘finger pointing’
Scientists develop ‘biological bandages’ from tannery fleshings
13 January 2004
Kangaroo processing for Victoria
Aus cattle branding laws put Queensland hides in the driver`s seat
Australian cattle industry shake-up
Aus cattle industry shake-up
New board for Brazialian footwear stylists’ association
Brazilian leather chemists formulate new committee
Making BSE-infected carcasses safe
African connection for Wenzhou shoe manufacturers
Beijing gathering for Chinese fur suppliers
Vietnam targets 12.3% boost in leather and footwear exports
12 January 2004
Rohm and Haas appoints new head of leather business
Rohm and Haas appoints new head of leather business
Richina Pacific appoints new Board member
09 January 2004
Record exhibitors expected at February Mod’Amont
Record exhibitors expected at February Mod’Amont
Indian leather corporation sets its sights on US outsourcing opportunities
08 January 2004
23rd Pielespaña Internacional to promote young designers
23rd Pielespaña Internacional to promote young designers
Coach raises outlook as sales rise 33%
Coach raises outlook as sales rise 33%
Indian leather exports flat as Bangladesh sees rise
Presidential opening for Argentine footwear manufacturing cluster
Bank plea from Pakistan leather garment makers
Paris fashion gathering puts the focus on fur
Brazilian government moves to eliminate 9% wet blue export duty
Brazilian government moves to eliminate 9% wet blue export duty
07 January 2004
US government moves to slaughter BSE-suspect herd
US government moves to slaughter BSE-suspect herd
Management buyout at Porvair
Lectra acquires Investronica
05 January 2004
Czech leather and leathergoods output down
U.S. reports first case of Mad Cow Disease
US reports first case of Mad Cow Disease
Skinner saddles up with Pittards
Skinner saddles up with Pittards
Senior appointments at Scottish Tanning Industries
Zimbabwean national herd `on point of extinction`
Zimbabwean national herd `on point of extinction`
03 January 2004
UK luggage and leathergoods show hailed a success
UK luggage and leathergoods show hailed a success
02 January 2004
New senior appointments at Stahl
01 January 2004
Willi Vaskovich retires as president and CEO of Stahl International

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