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June 2009

30 June 2009
DE New TFL colour trends launched
US Iridescence upholstery leather at Groove Leather
IT New ANCI footwear trends released Free Content
CN Professor Duan Zhenji passes away
NZ New Zealand holds position in Korean market
29 June 2009
GB Tesco responds to Greenpeace claims
CN Fake leathergoods seized in Zhengzhou
PK Fewer exhibitors at Pakistan fair Free Content
PH Leather output plummets in the Philippines
US Lear set for bankruptcy
26 June 2009
TR European Holstein congress in Istanbul
US Retiring Tandy CEO backs new appointment
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for week ending 13.06.09
AR Beef production to fall in 2010 Free Content
FR Louis Vuitton settles case
25 June 2009
FI ECHA publishes new REACH guidance
ZA Andy Keast launches leather ball project
DE Lanxess increases R&D budget Free Content
BD Hazaribagh tanneries to close
QA New luxury business flights at Qatar Airways
24 June 2009
TR Investment in Corlu pays off
DO New Dominican Republic tannery opens
CN Dramatic rise in cowhide imports Free Content
LK Sri Lankan leather exports fall
AU ABARE expects higher beef revenues
23 June 2009
ES New leadership at Loewe
IT Positive results at Piquadro
BR Long struggle ahead, says Abrafrigo Free Content
PK Slight recovery for Pakistani leather exports
CN Assintecal completes China tour
22 June 2009
CN Dow recognised for sustainability efforts
BR Abicalçados hosts pre-Francal seminar
IT Luxury leather jackets in new Geox clothing range
LT Dates for Baltic Textile and Leather announced Free Content
GB High standards at UK leather museum
19 June 2009
BR Hide export revenues down by 55%
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection — 06.06.09
BR Bertin loan cancelled
IT Production declines sharply in Tuscany
IT Vito Artioli takes over Free Content
18 June 2009
GB Experienced team helps Yorchem progress
CN CLIA backs revitalisation plan
IN First half figures keep leather exports afloat Free Content
US Consumption falls but shoe and bag sales remain strong
SD White Nile state seeks agricultural investment
17 June 2009
SE Jimmy Choo teams up with H&M
BR Minerva establishes supporting subsidiaries
EC Assintecal to appear at Ecuador show Free Content
IT ANCI holds out hope for shoe sector
US Tragic accident at tanning facility
16 June 2009
US Senior appointment at Buckman
IT Emmezeta introduces new toggling machine
US Tandy opens new retail outlet Free Content
IT Gemata presents throughfeed dyeing system
US Losses at Smithfield Foods
15 June 2009
IT New dust remover at Equitan
CN Leather complex to open in Nanjing
IN Double-digit declines for Indian leather sector Free Content
NG Italy and Nigeria work together
CN Rebate rate changes for leathergoods
12 June 2009
FR Lectra leather cutter offers “maximum savings”
AR Cows account for 71% of cattle slaughter
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for week ending 30.05.09
FR New leather trends announced Free Content
DE Leather clothing acts as historical reminder
11 June 2009
AU Australian beef exports fall 12%
MA AAFA and FEDIC sign MOU
GB BSLT professor to launch first book Free Content
BD Bangladesh’s finished leather exports fall sharply
GB Skillfast-UK launches new business plan
10 June 2009
ES New PielColor headquarters in China
AR Cattle numbers fall sharply in Argentina
IN Leather exports rise Free Content
CN Guangzhou show works well for Pakistani firms
GB Hope remains for luxury goods
09 June 2009
DE Lanxess focuses on research and development
FR Hermès implements croc leather strategy
IN DADF revises import certifcates
NL Stahl uses Tableau software Free Content
IT Versace CEO steps down
08 June 2009
DE TFL launches new surfactant for waterproof leathers
PK PLGMEA eyes Russian market
GB Bags and shoes at Pure London Free Content
CN Positive signs at Shoe and Leather Guangzhou
IN AICTE approves new FDDI diploma
05 June 2009
US Wholesale sales let Tandy Leather down
GB Plus size footwear at Base London Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for week ending 23.05.09
JM Luxury hotel opens in Kingston
US Leather for the beach
04 June 2009
AU Uncertain outlook at AAco
FR Lectra expands projects role
IN India-Mercosur PTA takes effect
BE Belgian leather label closes
FR Hermès puts plans on hold
03 June 2009
CH New burnishing wax at Clariant
FI ECHA issues chemical substances warning
PK PTA meets with US consulate representative
RW Rwanda Leather adds value to exports
US Reclaimed materials make couture leather cuffs
02 June 2009
GB Northamptonshire celebrates local leather sector
IT Cotance meeting details revealed
US Gerber to host software conference
GB SATRA to participate at Guangzhou fair Free Content
CN Rapid increase in Quanzhou City hide imports
01 June 2009
DE New board member at Hugo Boss
US New casual collection at Nine West
GB SATRA hosts REACH seminar
RO Romanian leather production falls sharply
PK Malaysia and Pakistan to increase bilateral trade

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