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April 2009

30 April 2009
MX Smithfield president dispels H1N1 flu rumours
FR Weak orders at Lectra
IT Special Fiat for Pope’s visit to quake site Free Content
IN Positive results for Indian leather exports
US High hopes for Michael Jackson’s leathers
29 April 2009
MX Sapica goes ahead as planned
CN Clariant to present latest products at Guangzhou fair
US Meat cannot be linked to swine flu, says US
IN ASSOCHAM predicts 10% drop in exports Free Content
PK More bad news for Pakistani leather sector
28 April 2009
GB Corium suggests DMF alternative
KE Turkish fair held in Kenya Free Content
BR BLC hosts safety and sustainability talks in Brazil
IN CLRI explores bio-based leather processing
27 April 2009
MX CICEG appoints board president
GB BLC acquires chemical testing equipment
FR Lectra unveils new furniture solution Free Content
BR Labour minister questions meatpacker job losses
US New leather seating at Wrangler Home
24 April 2009
GB Gentleman of the leather industry dies
UY Sheep product exports down 12.9%
US Luxury brands feel the pinch
PK Leathergoods exports lead to overall decline Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for week ending 11.04.09
23 April 2009
BR Buckman announces Edward Weiss Memorial Award winner
TR Economic crisis harms Turkish leather sector
CA Sales rise at Danier Leather Free Content
IT Via Uno inaugurates Milan showroom
FR LVMH leathergoods revenues up 11%
22 April 2009
CH Clariant unveils new feel agents
BR JBS to raise $400 million in debt bonds
FR Leathergoods sales give PPR results a boost Free Content
MY Davidoff opens flagship Malaysia store
IT New appointments at Leather Italia
21 April 2009
US Coach weathers the storm
TR Artificial insemination for Anatolian buffalo
RU Xinji leather traders struggle in Russia Free Content
IN RO units to start up in June
ES Downturn affects Spain’s production levels
20 April 2009
BR EU and Brazil align safety rules
IT Cooperation is key
BD Mixed reaction to Bangladesh stimulus package Free Content
AU Riviera to unveil luxury yacht at Sydney Boat Show
US Groove Leather joins forces with Cory Pope
17 April 2009
BR Added value goods exports rise
ID Government aid for Indonesian leather sector
CN Award given for leather research
BD Leather exports fall Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal investigation for week ending 04.04.09
16 April 2009
BO Brazil donates vaccines to Bolivia
SD High expectations for Meet in Africa
ES Monocapa unwinding device launched
DE Trumpler hosts practical seminar
RU Positive vibe at Obuv Mir Kozhi Free Content
15 April 2009
BR Conference to strengthen links between Europe and Brazil
JP High hopes for Vietnam-Japan partnership
HK Innovation at APLF Free Content
PK Mixed results for Pakistan’s leather sector
VN LEFASO firms to attend China shoe show
14 April 2009
DE Münzing sells leather chemicals division
US New senior appointment at Lectra
BR Independencia reopens Janauba unit Free Content
VN Leathergoods lose market share
PK PTA deems APLF a success
10 April 2009
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for week ending 28.03.09
09 April 2009
FR New CTC testing centre in Songshanhu
DE Clariant hosts overseas workshops
CN Leathergoods exports fall Free Content
KR KFSB claims leather sector is struggling
IN Leather and textiles among worst hit
08 April 2009
CA Danier Leather reduces manufacturing capacity
GB DMF reminder
DK Job cuts ahead at Ecco Free Content
IT Protests take place in Rome
BD New incentives for Bangladeshi exporters
07 April 2009
HK Hide contracts under review
CN New awards for Lanxess Free Content
US More good news for Tandy
FI ECHA opens new conference centre
US US firm challenges opinions about leather apparel
06 April 2009
IT Italy earthquake claims lives and homes
IQ Saxon ships luxury furniture to Iraq
AE Record participation expected at Motexha Free Content
IN Increased interest in FDDI placements
CN Dates for Fashion Focus announced
03 April 2009
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 21.03.09
UY Huge drop in Uruguay’s leather exports
PK Fatal accident at effluent treatment plant
GB Shoe designer devises leather driving accessories Free Content
NL Stahl issues new colour forecast
02 April 2009
ICT backs Tannery of the Year
GB Award for Tony Covington
IN Indian success at Micam Free Content
AT Job cuts at Wollsdorf Leder
CN China: leather tax changes clarified
01 April 2009
MT Free leather interiors in Malta Free Content
BR Moody’s improves JBS’s rating
US Staff changes at Natuzzi
CN Domestic focus for ACLE
GB Senior Leathersellers figure steps down

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