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August 2008

29 August 2008
IT Revenues up 26% at Antichi Pellettieri
BR GMG group to invest in Mato Grosso Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for week ending 16/08/08
GB New luxury leather brand to launch
DE The new way to wear pearls
28 August 2008
US Gerber unveils new Accumark VStitcher
DE Formaldehyde-free filler from TFL Free Content
ET ELTGES to take place in Addis Ababa
TW Taiwanese machinery exports rise
GB UK leather sales fall
27 August 2008
PK SEPA investigates 25 tanneries
DE Cognis posts first half sales rise
GB E-leather signs eco agreement with SML Group Free Content
BD Bangladesh delegation hits Turkey
PK Leather shipments suspended in Karachi
26 August 2008
DE Igedo picks out key bag and shoe trends Free Content
EG Indian leather representatives explore options in Ethiopia and Egypt
NL Stahl unveils new leather and technology forecast
BR Marfrig announces profits and stock offer
EE Leather goods prices fall
22 August 2008
BR Brazilian flair at Mode City
ES Leather prices rise
AE Leather brands set up in Dubai Free Content
IE Irish leather sales rise against the trend
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for week ending 09/08/08
21 August 2008
ET Leather goods to help Ethiopia reach targets
AT Swarovski and Saks team up
US Vanson Leathers helps USGPRU raise money Free Content
UZ Vietnam and Uzbekistan work together
US New Hartmann leather goods at Magic
20 August 2008
PK Higher leather goods exports for Pakistan
CA Significant sales rise at Danier Leather
US Universal Leather fills new job role Free Content
US Wilson’s stores may be transformed
US Q1 sales slip at La-Z-Boy
19 August 2008
BD Bangladesh leather exports on the rise
GB BLC leather design award winners announced Free Content
BR Profits fall at Minerva
US Lowepro extends bag range
US Tannery owner charged
18 August 2008
BR New Muxo handbag line launched
KR Pakistan and Korea to cooperate
GB New leather training equipment introduced Free Content
IN Government commissions effluent plant
JO Albert’s sets up leather factory in Jordan
15 August 2008
BR Leather exports fall 5%
BD Hong Kong imports the most Bangladeshi leather Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for week ending 02/08/08
US Former Wilsons leather stores to close
CH Clariant issues colour forecast
14 August 2008
DE Change of headquarters for Lanxess
ET Ethiopia attracts Chinese leather investment
IN Indian government backs leather scheme
US Leather goods sales up at Swank
ID HJ Glove launches ladies’ golf glove Free Content
13 August 2008
PY Positive results and new partnership for Minerva
DE Record quarterly results at Lanxess
CN German tanners attend ACLE Free Content
PH Rustan to sell Samsonite travel goods
US Net sales up 15% at Fossil
12 August 2008
BR Independencia invests in new unit
US Vanson and Pro Italia unveil new motorbike jacket
IT Roberto Coin goes for gold Free Content
AU AWI establishes new identity
US Hartmann upgrades website to mark 130th year
11 August 2008
NL Stahl releases Beautymaker
SK Leather production falls 22%
GR Elmec to distribute Coach goods in Greece Free Content
AU WPA reasserts need to eliminate mulesing
US New luxury women’s wear by Norma Jean
08 August 2008
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection-26/07/08
PE FAO to save 18,000 alpacas
IT Gemata to present new solutions
MX LEFASO to increase leather trade with Mexico Free Content
US Tannin Corporation to deliver in Shanghai
CN Latest Wegawin machine is easier to use
07 August 2008
CH Clariant presents finishing products at ACLE
IN CLE seeks relief for leather sector
IT Dramatic drop in leather production
US New women’s line from Kathryn Kerrigan Free Content
CN TFL discusses environment at ACLE
06 August 2008
FR LVMH appoints new US chairman
IN Leather exports continue to rise
IT Equitan celebrates 10th anniversary Free Content
ET Japan to assist Ethiopian leather sector
GB UK store boosts Q2 sales at Tandy Leather
05 August 2008
CH Clariant to present new leather solutions at ACLE
BE European slowdown may hit leather sector
GB It’s a sell-out
PK Foreign funds fall
TH New activities at BIFF & BIL Free Content
04 August 2008
JO Leather and textiles are key to economy
IT New ostrich handbags at Gleni Free Content
BR Mato Grosso do Sul deemed FMD-free
IT Tod’s posts positive first-half sales
BD Fashion brands watch workers starve
01 August 2008
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection-19/07/08
CN Shenzhen will build new leather business park
IL Israel's exports down
PK Leather production increases Free Content
CN China Leather to repeat forum

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