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May 2012

31 May 2012
PK New fatliquor from Shafi Reso Chem
IT Tannery of the Year finalist presents Sustainable Leather idea in Milan
BR JBS says Leather Working Group success shows its traceability tools work Free Content
US Excelled Sheepskin & Leather uses NGC software
IT New China flagship stores for Coccinelle
30 May 2012
CN Gruppo Mastrotto says Guangzhou participation shows its committment to Asia
BR Marfrig to reopen three abattoirs
GB Strong results for Jaguar Land Rover Free Content
IN Bally opens Mumbai store
FR Hermès family member to take the reins
29 May 2012
US Southern Leather Company celebrates 100th anniversary
CN Jining leather symposium prompts new contracts
GB Recognition for Bridge of Wear at Scottish Engineering Awards
IN Tanneries to be excluded from all Indian leather mega-clusters
AR Floods in Argentina, half a million cattle at risk Free Content
28 May 2012
CN Sichuan students to head to Fujian for tannery experience
KE Kenyan government to open mini tanning units
US Coach impressed by first Texprocess Americas
IN Stahl announces expansion in India Free Content
CH Trends and colours from Clariant for autumn-winter 2013-2014
25 May 2012
PK Pakistan leather export figures for April
DE Lanxess claims advance in Sustainable Leather Management Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-12.05.12
US Supreme Court ruling goes against Leegin
IT Prada to target emerging markets
24 May 2012
DE BASF unveils new catalogue for leather trends for autumn-winter 2013–14
AR Start-up programme will encourage new tanneries in Argentina
FR Louis Vuitton will open new research facility near Angers Free Content
IN Montblanc to expand in India
PK PTA predicts further decline in leather exports
23 May 2012
CN Satra opens new office and laboratory in China
IT Tanning Tech to focus on sustainable production
LK Emphasis on design for Sri Lankan leather sector
BR Burberry to expand in Americas
EC Government moves in Ecuador help leather sector create 100,000 jobs Free Content
22 May 2012
Tannery of the Year: European finalists named Free Content
AU Australian sheepkin market “crashes”
AE Abu Dhabi tannery acclaims appeal of camel leather
IT Tramontano luggage complements Abarth 695 Maserati
IN Holii opens new Bangalore outlet
21 May 2012
ET Quality leather draws Chinese shoemakers to Ethiopia
GR Leather craftsman Antonios Romniou dies
PK PTA chairman warns of industry “dying for want of water”
IT Machine manufacturers appreciate simple idea from Equitan
TR Stahl to open new laboratory in Turkey Free Content
18 May 2012
BR JBS announces first-quarter results
GB Energy efficiency award for Scottish Leather Group
US Randa completes Swank acquisition
ZA Eastern Cape tannery to re-open Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-05.05.12
17 May 2012
IT New staker from Cartigliano
TN Tunisia: job-seekers halt production on first day
Tannery of the Year: European shortlist announced Free Content
US Swank sales rise 8.9% in Q1
KE Kenyan leather sector to add value
16 May 2012
PK Live animals leave Pakistan despite tanning industry protests
AR BMW baulks at becoming a leather exporter
IT Bauce adds new seven-roller samm/setter model Free Content
ZA Leathergoods sales drive SA retail growth
BR Higher social security rates for Brazilian leather makers
15 May 2012
TH ASEAN unity is the key for BIFF & BIL 2012
CN ACLE gains ministry support
IT Successful quarter for Ferragamo Free Content
FR Hermes exhibition aims to “create beauty”
US Q1 earnings up 37% at Tandy Leather
14 May 2012
US LuxeYard acquires LeatherGroups.com
IT Luxury leather beachwear at Divissima
AU Australian beef industry to concentrate on Asia for growth
CN Output from Chinese tanneries up 25% in Q1 value
IN CLE confirms no tanneries at new leather cluster Free Content
11 May 2012
PK Pakistan exports goods worth $2.2b in April
IT Tod’s reports 8% revenue increase
AR JBS finds a buyer for one of its Argentinean plants
IT FAO predicts higher beef production in developing countries Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-28.04.12
10 May 2012
ZM World Bank loans $50m for Zambia’s livestock
BD Bangladesh delegation asks government to support new leather site
ZA ANCI will take Italian shoe brands to South Africa
FR Company president will continue at head of LVMH-acquired tannery
US Colorado professor enters Meat Is Ethical competition Free Content
09 May 2012
DE New label can measure carbon emissions in tanneries
PK Pakistan and Germany discuss leather trade
IT Tod’s CEO to relaunch Schiaparelli
NL Sport inspires Stahl for autumn-winter 2013-2014
FR LVMH to take over another high-end tannery Free Content
08 May 2012
BR CICB to host leather sustainability forum in Novo Hamburgo
NL Smit & Zoon survey confirms company direction
BD Bangladeshi leather exporters to work with WRAP Free Content
IT Global luxury market to grow by 7% in 2012
IN India’s share in world leather imports stands at 2.79%
04 May 2012
CH Clariant announces first-quarter sales figures Free Content
PK Pakistan TDAP to attend two international fairs
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-21.04.12
VN Vietnam: leather footwear exports increase
US Tandy Leather reports April sales up 3%
03 May 2012
AU Good news for sheepskin tanners as Australian meat exports surge in April Free Content
DZ Algeria represents an opportunity for Brazilian beef
BD Bangladesh leather exports up 17.5%
AE Handbag spa opens in Dubai
JP Japanese designer creates leather mouse
02 May 2012
IT Fire at Santa Croce tannery
NZ Merino leather comes to market
US Evil Knievel licensing now available
CN China: leather associations meet in Beijing
BR Lawyer says JBS offer gives Independência a chance to sort out its future Free Content
01 May 2012
ZM Tata asks Zambia for 500,000 goat hides per year
AU Kellog’s launches leather handbag
FR Louboutin defends red soles Free Content
VN Vietnamese beamhouse achieves LWG gold
ID USMEF responds to partial import ban in Indonesia

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