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September 2007

28 September 2007
NA KAT tannery workers up in arms
US AT Cross opens second retail outlet
IN New Indian JV at Poltrona Frau and net profit up 171%
IT Colourful leather a hit at Milan Fashion Week
27 September 2007
CA Avian flu confirmed at Canadian farm
IT Samsung's ArmaniPhone launched in Milan
FR New trends on show at Le Cuir à Paris
UY Zenda Leather aims for the sky
GB UK leather goods growth slows in September
26 September 2007
JP New Murakami and Louis Vuitton luxury leather collection
GB Second farm affected by bluetongue virus
CH New head of textile, leather and paper at Clariant
FR New Christian Lacroix leather goods at La Redoute
25 September 2007
CN Chinese leather exports up across almost all sectors
ET Positive mood in Ethiopian leather sector
CN Pollution-free chromium from BlueStar
IT Rhöm Alpina favours brine curing
GB UK Equestrian market continues to grow
24 September 2007
GB Climate change linked to arrival of bluetongue
MX Illegal leather goods destined for the US seized in Mexico
PK Pakistani leather exporters struggle in August
ES BASF Curtex S.A. inaugurates new Valencia leather centre
BR New products made from recycled leather and plastic waste
21 September 2007
VN Vietnam’s leather goods exports up 25%
BR Bertin uses new eco leathers
UY China is Uruguay’s main sheep product import destination
DE Higher glyoxal prices from BASF
20 September 2007
IN Indian government sets up new ‘leather information desk’ in Brazil
SE Lindex opens new Czech Republic store, the first of many
BR Mato Grosso do Sul slaughter up 3.1%
IN Ecommerce could boost global leather sales says eBay India
ZA SA government visit for leather-producing SEFs
19 September 2007
IN India’s Q1 leather exports up across all sectors
FR LVMH to build first Asian factory
IT Fears for Q3 overshadow growth in Tuscan leather sector
CL Indo-Chile preferential trade agreement approved
CN Aokang to develop new Guangzhou leather goods centre
18 September 2007
IN Higher exports from India’s smaller companies registered
FR Incoming president calls for fragmented industry to join together
DE BMW uses 11,000 hides a day
FR Folachier takes a bow at International Leather Forum
SG New Singapore HQ for BASF’s leather and textile chemicals
17 September 2007
IT Italy’s industrial leather production falls
DE Aigner provides luxury leather interiors for the Eau Rouge range
US Glam-luxe leather goods to lift sales at Rock and Republic
CN Chinese crackdown on illegal animal imports
CA Hope remains for Atlantic Beef Products
14 September 2007
DE 'No longer enemies' - Leather federation signs agreement
BR Wet blue will feature in meat discussion
US Knoll knocks on Edelman’s door
BR Brazil to import more skins from Middle East and African countries
13 September 2007
CH Leathergoods steady, but watches keep sales growth ticking over at Richemont
BD New garment accessories project
TH The true worth of tilapia skin
GB FMD cases linked
BR Leather sector to receive funds for environmental research
12 September 2007
FR Luxury brands keen to give eBay the elbow
IT To Russia with leather
AR Foal born with two heads: tannery blamed
BR Office to pass on craftsmanship skills
GB FMD strikes again
11 September 2007
NA Major investment opportunity in tanning
PK State bank steps in
CH To dye for
TH Manufacturers urged to look beyond Thailand's borders
GB FMD headache 'far from over'
10 September 2007
IT Leather on top in Tuscany
MX Mexican companies caught up in rare species investigation
US Good alligator season ahead
IN Indian tanners taken to task over slow export growth
LK Ceylon Leather Products to clear debt and revive a once-popular brand
07 September 2007
GB Leaking drains caused FMD outbreak: farmers may sue
BR No increase for wet-blue export duty
DE Pastel shades can stay: Lanxess and Daikin combine to combat soiling
BR Accessories and bags qualification on offer
06 September 2007
BR Big boost for Brazil
PK Pakistan's exports drop
US Untanned hides at heart of anthrax case
KE Local livestock breeds in danger of disappearing
GB New committee roles for SATRA expert
05 September 2007
BR Technicians and tanners to decide together on priorities
SA The mystery of the dying livestock
AR Ancient mocassins part of unique exhibition
CN The route to cleaner tanneries
GB Jacket fever to hit Topshop
04 September 2007
PY Schmél launches UNIDO project in Paraguay
IT Brining beats salt-packing in the Andes
AR Authorities close tannery over environmental concerns
AU Leather makes for bus-seat upgrade
IN Neglect led to tanneries loss
03 September 2007
ET Ethiopia hopes to expand leather exports
FR Hermès first half results "the worst in the luxury sector"
DE Cognis seeks investment partner for leather spin-off
SG BASF leather chemicals business unit to move to Singapore

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