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October 2007

31 October 2007
FR CNC launches new campaign to promote leather
JP Bangladesh steps up presence in Japan
US Cattle producers sue USDA
CN Chemicals top WTO list for anti-dumping measures
GB International appeal highlighted at University of Northampton
IT New Italian trade commissioner appointed
30 October 2007
DE BASF on course for another record year
PK FDI in leather sector reaches $3 million
US Ethan Allen names new VP
AU CAAB names new CEO
US Rising operating costs affect results at Tandy Leather
29 October 2007
MX Ethan Allen acquires cut and sew plant in Mexico
BR Marfrig Group beefs up investment in Mercosur
PK Duty proposal on leather exports causes controversy
CH Bluetongue confirmed in Swiss cattle
US Phoenix makes changes
26 October 2007
US Wolverine management steps in a new direction
IN JVs set to boost Kashmir leather industry
US Wholesale revenues slip at Kenneth Cole
CN Daimler establishes $300 million JV in China
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 13/10/2007
25 October 2007
US Affordable Footwear Act introduced
MO Brazilian leather exports to Macau increase
US American Leather expands management team
BE EU also seeking new ACTA
US Sales rise at A.T. Cross
24 October 2007
AT Falling leather prices weigh heavily on sales at Ebyl
CO WTO examines Colombian import restrictions
PK Mixed fortunes for Pakistan’s shoe leather production
US Sales rise at Rohm and Haas
US US announces new anti-counterfeiting trade agreement
IN Profits rise at BASF India
23 October 2007
GB Nike acquires Umbro
US Sales rise 28% at Coach
US Rohm and Haas to raise prices
AT Illegal imports of Chinese footwear uncovered
PK Political attack in Pakistan disrupts leather industry
GB New opportunities in the auto industry
CA Dussault enters US premium market
22 October 2007
US FMD: EU eases export rules on UK meat
DE Positive outlook for German leather accessories
IT High-end Italian companies go public and look east
CO US retailer steps into Colombian market
PE Demand from South American neighbours boosts Peruvian exports
US Cargill’s earnings soar 83%
19 October 2007
US ASFD presents Pinnacle Awards
ZA South Korea to set up leather factory in KZN
FR Lemaitre and Rahman Group team up
IT Italian and Indian project set to boost leather ties
US AAFA welcomes new US legislation to assist poorer countries
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for w/e 06/10/07
18 October 2007
SK Lanxess to open new Eastern European offices
US US red meat exports increase but Asian barriers remain
CA Profits rise at Danier Leather
US Smithfield brings civil action against union
US Tumi launches new luggage collection
17 October 2007
NL Stahl forecasts Latin appeal for summer 2009
ET Ethiopia to host AALF
US Handbag industry remains in full swing
CN Chinese leather exports continue to rise
US Emu Australia appoints new CEO
16 October 2007
BR Bovine meat exports climb 18%
DE Lanxess raises TMP prices
US US tannery acquired
BR Tax hikes cause concern
GB Demand for high-end goods keeps Burberry on a high
CH New innovation award for TFL
15 October 2007
IE Personal leather goods revenues reach $338 million
US Wilsons’ woes continue as warm weather affects sales
LV Bentley opts for Latvian luxury
FR Louis Vuitton boosts growth at LVMH
CN VW tops Chinese auto sales
12 October 2007
US Premium iPod cases launched
BR Support agency launches new online portal
CA Danier in the clear
US David Chu handbags at Tumi
11 October 2007
BR City council to vote on tannery on Monday
IT Salvatore Ferragamo designs for Maserati
ZA New auto leather JV established
US Tandy CFO resigns
US Outerwear sales let Wilsons down
10 October 2007
SI Positive period for Slovenian leather sector
GB Higher ‘Made in Italy’ exports to UK
IN Indian scientists reverse tanning process
VN Leaps and bounds for Vietnamese leather exports
IT Simac and Tanning Tech concurrent in 2008
09 October 2007
BR AICSul fears confirmed
DE New Steron coating from BASF
CH Richemont backs French fashion house
US New Basics range from Leatherbay
US Gordon Rush wallet introduced
08 October 2007
NL Exotic handbags from Viktor & Rolf
KE Kenyan tanneries on the up
VN Leather goods among Vietnam’s highest export earners
US New Metric Thunder bike apparel launched
US Decision on kangaroo hide law imminent
05 October 2007
US US chemical factory blaze unsolved
BR Mato Grosso needs more tanneries
ES Spanish government offers industry €49 million
ET India seeks new African leather sources
04 October 2007
BR Brazilian mission to China
UG Ugandan factory closure expected
NL Stahl wants customers to ‘have fun’ with new colour forecast
US Tandy retail rises offset by wholesale declines
HK Kasen acquires stake in Haining Leather
03 October 2007
GB Leather in Retail seminar
GB China in the clear over health-scare furniture
MX Randa to produce Van Heusen men’s accessories
CN Record buyer numbers at Shanghai exhibitions
CA Tandy acquires Heritan Leather and Craft Supplies
02 October 2007
IN Tata Group to expand UK presence
JP Luxury first class flights from Japan Airlines
GB Retailer withdraws leather furniture after customers complain of burning
BR Tecnicouro launches international edition
AR Brazilians may buy 'two-headed foal' tannery
01 October 2007
IT DeCoro opts for eco-friendly leather treatment
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 15/09/2007
CN Silvateam Guangzhou given free reign in China
US Leather is second highest performing US industry
FR Lectra appoints new president, Asia-Pacific
BR IBTeC celebrates 35th anniversary

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