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April 2006

28 April 2006
GB Ken Boyson passes away
DE Trumpler introduces new soaking system
US Kenneth Cole posts lower revenues
CH Clariant focuses on core products
BW Foot and Mouth outbreak forces BMC to close
27 April 2006
GB UK to cull 35,000 chickens
US Footwear and accessories boost Jones Apparel results
AR Argentina agrees to issue import licences
BR Brazil posts higher revenues from footwear exports
NL Stahl releases fashion colour forecast for autumn/winter 2007/2008
26 April 2006
PK High value in Italian exports to Pakistan
CA Global Design Concepts and Travelway Group International join forces
US Tandy Leather reports earnings increase
25 April 2006
EU EU welcomes WTO ruling on US anti-dumping violations
CH Richemont posts increased sales
US Rohm and Haas reports record Q1 results
MN Mongolian fur exports and leather output rise
CN China’s shoe exports fall in Q1
US Coach results beat expectations
24 April 2006
ID Indonesian government to assist footwear industry
GB The University of Northampton and CLRI sign MOU
MY Clariant to open new application centre
21 April 2006
US Steve Madden reports positive preliminary results
IE Report published on footwear customer satisfaction
CA Danier Leather reports fall in sales
BR Brazilian Leather and Shoe Machinery Directory launched
US LVMH enjoys 15% increase in Q1
20 April 2006
ID Transhipment deals threaten Indonesian footwear industry
AR AAQTIC to organise first technical meeting
MX CICEG elects new president
BR Brazilian footwear exports drop in Q1
US Pony names new president and COO
BR FIMEC 2006 proves a success
19 April 2006
JP Mazda celebrates one millionth Mazda 6 with special edition
US National Emu Week announced
CN Jinjiang Footwear Expo attracts new sponsors
US Taryn Rose names new executives
CN Chinese government backs footwear manufacturers
US Wolverine achieves record revenue
IN Report highlights importance of livestock sector in India
18 April 2006
CA New case of BSE confirmed in Canada
PK Action programme against child labour in tanneries established
PK Explosion disrupts Pakistan’s leather production
BR Construction of Brazilian shoe cluster on schedule
CN China Commodity Export Fair focuses on medium and high-end products
US Cherokee proposes Mossimo acquisition
US Fashion House names director of new Private Label division
HK UKLF makes first official appearance
US US furniture manufacturer closes
TR Turkey leather production rises
17 April 2006
US Jones Apparel announces promotions in footwear and accessories
US Wellco awarded military contract
14 April 2006
IN Quick estimates of index for leather industry
EG Brazilian technology for Egyptian shoe centre
AE Motexha attracts 30% more visitors
GB BLC Training Courses
13 April 2006
US DSW reports higher sales in Q4
US The Buckle posts March net sales
US Shoe Carnival reports record earnings
12 April 2006
US Sales fall at Saks
HK Yue Yuen posts increased revenue
US Tyson prepares for second shift at Sherman plant
CN More exhibitors to participate at Dongguan China Shoes
11 April 2006
US Jennifer Convertibles enjoys increases in Q2
IT SIMAC set for success
IE Footwear manufacture and retail analysis published
IT Natuzzi reduces losses
CN China posts increase in added-value exports
10 April 2006
BW Facilities at BMC to be upgraded
HK More focus on finished goods at APLF
ES SIPIEL attracts over 20,000 visitors
US Wilsons sales fall in March
EU EU anti-dumping duties take effect
07 April 2006
AT Austria’s Jaffra to set up JV in India
PK Pakistan mulls anti-dumping duties on Chinese footwear
BD Bangladesh Leather Service Centre inaugurated
US Ralph Moore passes away
GB LHTBI announces AGM and annual lunch
GB Avian Flu discovered in Scotland
US Buckman Laboratories wins training award
BD Bangladesh tannery relocation on schedule
NL Stahl Asia celebrates 25th anniversary
06 April 2006
PK Bata Pakistan remains calm over Chinese imports
GB UK technologists join SAFT
BD Bangladesh seeks foreign investment in leather sector
US Andrew Marc names new CEO
US Basic Adhesives to concentrate on leather business
PK Pakistan's leather exports increase in February
NL Stahl establishes two separate divisions
05 April 2006
CA Terra Footwear to manufacture for the Canadian Air Force
FR Lectra opens combined site in Shanghai
US Buckman consolidates operations in Asia and Africa
IE Biocides analysis within the global leather industry published
GB SATRA opens advanced footwear test facility
04 April 2006
CH Lantal presents its Executive line at Aircraft Interiors Expo
CA CCA elects new president
US Stride Rite sales rise in Q1
DE Lanxess enjoys a successful first year in business
BD Bangladesh to benefit from EU anti-dumping duties
03 April 2006
AR Argentina raises export duty on raw hides to 15%
US The Fashion House expands licence agreement with Bill Blass
CN ACLE attracts more exhibitors
AE Motexha 2006 opens
NL Ferro Footwear Takes EC to the European Ombudsman

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