Leading news site for the global leather industry Leatherbiz

News

December 2005

30 December 2005
US Deckers Outdoor appoints new board member
HK Non-executive director resigns from board of Guangdong Tannery Ltd
BR Brazilian footwear association says industry in crisis
29 December 2005
US Rohm and Haas launches new coating technology
DE New managerial appointments at Lanxess
VN Vietnam’s footwear exports increase in 2005
28 December 2005
IN Indian leather industry scheme launched
IT ANCI reports more bad news for Italian footwear industry
22 December 2005
CN Haining Leather Hall reports record sales
CN Footwear accessory production base to be established in Huidong
21 December 2005
US Nike reports record Q2 results
US Huntsman completes acquisition of minority interests in subsidiary
US The Fashion House appoints senior VP
DE IMAK updates auto leather test instrumentation
US Tandy Leather to open two new stores
20 December 2005
AR Puma becomes majority shareholder of Argentine footwear distributor
DE Bayer appoints new member of its management board
US Darling International to acquire National By-Products
CN China Shoetec expected to attract over 20,000 visitors
19 December 2005
IN Kashmir leather association appeals against seized products
BR Brazil’s wet blue export duty remains at 7%
US Chem-Trend names new CEO
JP Kuraray develops eco-friendly artificial leather
FR Conseil National du Cuir and Semaine Internationale hold elections
DE BASF makes changes to board of executive directors
16 December 2005
SG Stahl Asia awarded MRP2 Class A certification
BR Brazilian leather exports to South Korea increase 82%
AR EXPOCAIPIC reports highest ever visitor numbers
CA Court Of Appeal allows Danier appeal
US Dow Corning introduces eight new products for leather finishing
CN China’s footwear exports rise 18%
NG Wenzhou shoe exporters have problems in Nigeria
15 December 2005
IN Indian Minister of Commerce calls for Doha talks to address trade inequalities
BR Bracol Couros ISO 9001:2000 certified
PK Pakistan leather exports rise 16%
BR Second FENAFIC show already sold out
DE TFL celebrates its 10th anniversary
US Rohm and Haas announces restructuring initiatives in Europe
DE GLS attracts well-known brands
14 December 2005
IN Indian leather sector registers 3.03% growth April-Sept 2005
CN China to devote $86.4 million for brand building
US VICS and AAFA release a report on RFID
US Tyson remains cautious over the reopening of Japanese market
CH Clariant appoints new CFO
DE Lanxess unveils new finishing system
13 December 2005
CN Rohm and Haas holds groundbreaking ceremony at manufacturing complex in China
US Bakers Footwear reports significant improvement in Q3 first nine months
JP Japan reopens market to imports of US beef
NZ New Zealand abattoir fined
IN ASSOCHAM study shows increased capacity in the leather sector
US Dow elects new board member
US Rohm and Haas announces restructuring initiatives in Europe
12 December 2005
BD Seminar held in Bangladesh
DE Bayer receives "Low Carbon Leaders Award" at climate summit
BW Botswana’s MPs want change of focus at underperforming abattoir
AT Wollsdorf Leder reports positive results
US Former president of Spencer Shoe passes away
09 December 2005
CN Two shoe fairs held in Guangzhou during November 26-29
CN China is the largest producer of casual footwear
DE Lanxess streamlines sales organisation for leather chemicals
US Greg Burns replaces Glenn Barrett as president, Styletek, inc
BR The Bertin Group invests in a new unit in Mato Grosso do Sul
08 December 2005
US Tyson begins hiring staff for new plant
PK China signs MOU for leather imports
CN Chile and China benefit from establishment of free trade zone
CN International Footwear Forum held in Chengdu
GB Mulberry reveals highest profit in a decade
JP Japan to resume U.S. beef imports
DE Adidas aims to sell 10 million official balls
07 December 2005
BR Brazil still has the world's largest cattle herd
JP Japan expected to resume beef imports
GY New $19.1 million abattoir to be built in Guyana
US DSW reports increased sales
PK Pakistan sporting goods exports decline
CN Report on leather bag and wallet market released
US J. Jill may consider sale
PK Pakistan leather industry welcomes new appointment at Central Bank
06 December 2005
VN Vietnam prepares defence in anti-dumping probe
RU Indian PM urges more economic cooperation with Russia
US La-Z-Boy names president of Clayton Marcus
CN Dates announced for ACLE, CIFF and Moda Shanghai
US William Sheskey passes away
PK CETP in Korangi to be operational in two months
BD China and Bangladesh discuss trade
05 December 2005
SG Huntsman begins construction of Singapore facility
BD Bangladesh sets 2% growth target for exports
US Tandy Leather Factory reports rise in November sales
US Wilsons The Leather Experts November sales drop
AU CSIRO closes after 40 years service to the industry
02 December 2005
EU EU states takes stand against Brussels ‘Anti-dumping’ policy
BR Business Rounds at FIMEC for 6th year
DE InterVIEW to start the leather goods fair 2006 calendar
PE Silvateam Peru awarded ‘company of the year’
PK Pakistan’s leather sector exports increase 2% from last month
01 December 2005
GB Pittards Leeds site at risk of closure
US Zumiez reports November 2005 sales results
ES Spain Footwear Accessory Enterprise Association visits Wenzhou
CN BASF investment in Nanjing shows best practices for Chinese chemical industry
TN Brazilian companies to supply shoe components to Tunisia
EU EC approves €185 million to fight animal diseases
IT Tuscany launches new investment initiative

Browse all news...