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February 2008

29 February 2008
IN India implements measures to negate effects of the rising rupee
DE BASF announces further price increases
US Darling International posts record results
BR EU to resume beef imports from Brazil
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 16/02/08
CN Lanxess names new CFO
28 February 2008
IT Geox steps up the pace
FR PPR reports an “outstanding performance”
CA Leather retailer files for bankruptcy protection
PK Pakistan situation remains unclear
RU Russia backs Brazil
27 February 2008
Opinions remain divided
FR Optimism shines through at Le Cuir à Paris
CN Leather footwear exports slip for first time in a decade
BR Employment in the leather sector falls
US DeCoro sues retailer
DE BASF raises ethylhexylamine prices in Europe
26 February 2008
BR Minerva to double leather production
NL Smit & Zoon acquires Italian agent
DK New appointments at ECCO
AE Expo Riva Schuh Middle East proves positive for business
IN Pollution body cracks down on tanneries
25 February 2008
GB Hope on the high street?
TN Tunisia offers tempting prospects for Pakistan
IN New brands emerging in new markets?
AR Argentina beefs up consumption as exports drop
US Materials at WSA “exceeds expectations”
22 February 2008
US Luxury groups still enjoy good times
BR Police investigate tannery deaths
US Tandy posts mixed results
IN Leather industry pins its hopes on government assistance
DE Stepping up the quality at GDS
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 09/02/08
21 February 2008
DE Another record year at BASF
CN Effects of environmental policies begin to show
BR Brazil admits further irregularities
AU ASF proves an “overwhelming success”
VN Cold comfort for breeders
20 February 2008
AU Howe doubles automotive leather sales in Asia
GB Lanxess establishes new UK headquarters
UY Uruguay attracts Iranian attention
DE BASF raises leather chemical prices
19 February 2008
DE TFL launches new lipase-based degreasing agent
NL Stahl forecasts a rainbow of colours for spring/summer 2009
IT Focus on leathergoods proves prudent move at MBFG
IN Leather goods facility goes up in flames
NG Government to assist tanning industry
FR Fashion remains dominant at Midec
18 February 2008
ES Young designers in the spotlight
US Wilsons to axe jobs, close 160 stores
SK Lanxess further expands presence in Eastern Europe
BR Leather exports continue to rise
DE Boss at Hugo Boss to leave
15 February 2008
UY Tannery workers strike
GB Another retailer saved by rival
US Mid-range brands continue to struggle
BW BMC sale falls through
US US export sales for week ending 07/02/08
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 02/02/08
14 February 2008
PK Pakistan industry loses its sole
AE Montblanc makes its mark in the Middle East
UY Uruguay attracts investment
BR Brazil backtracks over beef
CH Clariant posts improved results but leather demand falls
13 February 2008
FR Orders slip at Lectra
CZ Mixed picture on production
DE BASF goes beyond carbon neutral
ET Ethiopia sets optimistic targets
12 February 2008
SK Fall in production hits both east and west
AR Leather worth £2 million stolen
AT Leathergoods prices soar as hides slump
US Lear restructures business groups
BD Tanners air concerns over sector’s green credentials
11 February 2008
Tricky times as turmoil continues
FR Leather production falls in France and Italy
VN Leather exports continue to climb
IN Geox to move into India as the sector steps up the pace
US AAFA publishes new restricted substances list
BR Brazil: EU ban is “unjustifiable”
08 February 2008
GB New high-level conference for the leather industry
MA Moroccan manufacturers pull together
US Tyson to cut more jobs at Emporia plant
FR Sharp acceleration in growth at Hermès
US Tandy sales also slip
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 26/01/08
07 February 2008
IN CLE publishes new book
US Wilsons’ rollercoaster ride continues
DE Boss beats expectations
EG New leather complex planned
US Edelman acquisition boosts results at Knoll
06 February 2008
MX Mexican footwear industry seeks quotas
FR LVMH joins the list of luxury record breakers
HU Minister wants tannery closures
PE China to allow Peruvian leather imports
CN Stahl holds shoe finishing seminar in China
BR Fantastic outlook for Fimec
05 February 2008
BD Bangladesh receives help following disasters
ES Elche to host UITIC congress
AU Optimism rises despite drought
US Head of Stahl division passes away
IT New campaign aims to boost footwear sector
04 February 2008
MX Clariant to launch new products at Anpic
IN Will Indian exporters turn their backs on the greenback?
PK Prominent Pakistani presence at IILF
SA Tuberculosis outbreak confirmed
FR Le Salon de la Maroquinerie “reaches” out
01 February 2008
AR CNL modification on Argentinean leather considered
BR Brazilian brands in focus at Micam
IN CLE export awards announced
US Rohm and Haas takes a “Natural Step” towards sustainability
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 19/01/08

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