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June 2005

30 June 2005
Pakistani manufacturers urged to increase international presence
India announces scheme for development of leather sector
Manchester Especialidades Químicas creates leather division
Manchester Especialidades Químicas creates leather division
Phoenix Footwear completes acquisition of Chambers Belt Company
President of Federcalzature to visit China
President of Federcalzature to visit China
29 June 2005
New brands to exhibit at Footwear UK
Digital Angel Corporation accelerates plan to integrate US animal identification compliant database
Botswana’s ostrich industry wins a reprieve
Stride Rite reports Q2 and H1 results
Artecola introduces `water-based 500 cleaner` for soles
FCC Fornecedora hits the one billion mark
Candie`s to change company name
28 June 2005
Courovisão 2005 to be held in September
Lear to cut jobs, close facilities
Herman Miller reports continued growth
Stephen Etheridge joins SATRA board
Adidas forecasting record football sales
Enia Indústrias Químicas celebrates 80 years in business
Thousands strike in South Africa
27 June 2005
BSE case confirmed in USA
Stahl Brasil ISO 14001 certified
Nike reports record FY performance
Himaco ISO 9001 certified
Brazil implements safeguards against Chinese imports
China opposes EU charges on Chinese footwear imports
Study confirms four out of five preschoolers are wearing badly fitting shoes
24 June 2005
Footwear office at Fujian Chamber of Commerce established
SIPIEL prepares for success
CTCCA appoints new director of market relations
Negotiations by CICEG improve credit to leather and shoe sector
Corium Química inaugurates new premises
32 companies set up production facilities in Bishan
Mulberry reports sales increase
A.T. Cross introduces leather goods range
23 June 2005
Italian and Brazilian tanneries form JV
Belazini launches anti-static leather
Saucony shareholder opposes sale to Stride Rite
Rohm and Haas Brazil voted amongst top 100 companies
Eco-efficiency competence centre inaugurated at BASF site in Brazil
22 June 2005
Brazilian leather exports increase 22% in 2004
Brazilian leather exports increase 22% in 2004
NBN launches new leather measuring machine and PPC software
Leather briefcases given the feminine touch
Bangladesh seeks agreements on leather goods with Saudi Arabia
Steven Madden appoints new COO
Six shoe ranges from Calçados Bibi certified
John Varvatos appoints new president
21 June 2005
Rohm and Haas to record charges of $20 million
Clariant sells MCAA business to Gilde
Brazil’s footwear export revenue up 8% in Jan-May
US official insists home beef exported to Taiwan is completely safe
Artecola develops technology to reduce costs and environmental impact
Howe Leather loses BMW contract
Howe Leather loses BMW contract
Bruno Magli strengthens North American team
20 June 2005
Brazilian leather and shoe machinery exports rise 60%
64th ‘Expo Riva Schuh’ footwear fair breaks records
US cattle prices drop over BSE fears
Wallace Sacks launches home accessories brand on the internet
Natuzzi opens new stores
17 June 2005
European wholesalers to attend ACLF
Manolo Blahnik to attend 100th GDS
International leather and footwear show to be held in Nairobi
International leather and footwear show to be held in Nairobi
SATRA honours staff
Argentina`s tanners agree to pay 5% more for hides
Expocaipic to open
16 June 2005
Canterbury Leather nominated for NZTE Award
CCA written briefs accepted in court case
Irving tannery sold
Two US meat processors to merge
Eduardo Hernández named president of ANPIC
Brazil and Portugal sign cooperation agreement
PLGMEA submits proposals to boost leather exports
No new tanneries due to environmental problems
No new tanneries due to environmental problems
15 June 2005
SATRA posts annual income of $13.8 million
India Initiative takes place in Poland
Shoes for the blind developed in Brazil
Lija named one of Canada’s fastest growing companies
SATRA posts annual income of $13.8
Shoes for the blind developed in Brazil
13 June 2005
Robeez Footwear continues growth
EU, China agree textile deal
Hilary Duff becomes the face of Candie’s
Consumer willing to pay more for animal welfare, EU survey says
Poland concerned over Chinese imports
DuPont’s Science Officer awarded by Chemical Heritage Foundation
10 June 2005
ECCO USA appoints new president
500,000th BMW X5 built at US plant
Pakistan expected to report rise in hide and skin production
SATRA plans first Asia ‘clinics’
Wenzhou representatives make historical visits
AAFA and VICS to co-sponsor RFID study
Biker Leather offers Himalaya Motor Bike Wear
09 June 2005
Brazil and Ethiopia sign a protocol of intention for collaboration
Abrameq has new managing secretary
ABQTIC inaugurates new website and extends premises
FENAC appoints new president and board
Ethiopia and Brazil sign a protocol of intention for collaboration
Le Cuir à Paris set for successful show at new location
Richemont reports 10% sales increase
Richina to merge Chinese manufacturing facilities
European worries over Chinese exports spread to footwear
European worries over Chinese exports spread to footwear
08 June 2005
Bakers Footwear’s net income up by 148% in Q1
LaCrosse Footwear among top Northwest 100
Chris Thorpe retires from Stahl
UK Hide distributes Connolly car leather
07 June 2005
Brown Shoe to close 80 stores
PTC acquires Actavis to strengthen retail, footwear and apparel portfolio
Patagonia and WWW team up to produce footwear
Vibram’s VSM technology performs on race track
Brown Shoe to close 80 stores
Patagonia and WWW team up to produce footwear line
06 June 2005
Peter Mandelson speaks on EU China textiles concerns
03 June 2005
CPC welcomes American visit
Shoe Carnival sales increase in May
Elmo Leather starts new treatment plant
Elmo Leather starts new treatment plant
Serbian government seeks increased customs tariffs on leather goods
Okabashi launches women’s shoes with ergonomic support
CTC USA to take part in WSA
02 June 2005
Saucony agrees to Stride Rite takeover
Neiman Marcus Group reports positive results for Q3
Engelhard acquires NCIC
EU to change CAP financing
Wilsons the Leather Experts May sales increase
Atlas appoints new VP of sales and marketing
STI makes new appointments
STI makes new appointments
01 June 2005
ECCO to accelerate sales in China
Pakistan’s leather exports fall
Natuzzi`s sales fall 13.1% in Q1
Natuzzi`s sales fall 13.1% in Q1
Management re-structure at Salamander
India’s CII to focus on sustainability through leather and textiles Free Content
Fiat and Sabelt collaborate on footwear

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