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April 2013

30 April 2013
JP Nissan hires former BMW exec to boost Infiniti in China
CN China’s big footwear firms increase industrial output value
PK March export success for leather in Pakistan
TR High skin prices push Turkish apparel manufacturer upmarket Free Content
CH Clariant launches anti-soiling EasyGuard system
29 April 2013
SA Brazil woos Saudi Arabian beef importers
DE BASF to 'increase competitiveness'
PK TDAP promises help for Pakistan leather industry
ES Mallorca craftsmanship the key as former Camper executive launches own shoe brand
CM ATC happy to help Cameroon re-establish leather production Free Content
26 April 2013
CO New ‘green’ funding in Colombia: tanneries qualify
FR ‘No-logo’ leathergoods strategy pays off for Kering
US Fall in sheepskin prices boosts Deckers Outdoor
FR Jean Claude Jitrois will stay faithful to leather Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-13.04.13
25 April 2013
GB Jeffery-West to take part in show for mavericks
CH Clariant outlines sustainability strategy
US Nike creates snakeskin shoes
CN CLIA extends solidarity to earthquake victims in Sichuan
BR Cattle farmers in NE Brazil worried about drought Free Content
24 April 2013
BR Brazilian tanners to take part in Interzum
AU Fashion houses eye Australian crocodile farms
GB Bridge of Weir selected for royal yacht refit
US Coach announces another change at the top
UY Uruguay believes animal welfare programme can boost beef exports Free Content
23 April 2013
CN BMW says its “growing commitment” to China is paying off
IN Focus on buffalo leather boosts export figures for Kanpur
US Designers could hold solution for python problem
CN Chinese leather garment production up in volume and value
BD Strong growth for leather in Bangladesh Free Content
22 April 2013
ZA South Africa: Growth for leather and footwear sectors
FR Leathergoods sales up again at Hermes
VN Vietnam: Q1 leather-sector exports up by 15% in value
GB Cambridge leathergoods company wins international trade award
DE X-Grade goods news for luxury leathergoods too Free Content
19 April 2013
AU Australian cattle farmers claim their industry is no longer sustainable
AU Pittards’ leather worn by golf champion Adam Scott
IN BMW to start making Minis in India
DE Lanxess expands its X-Grade range of finishing products Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-06.04.13
18 April 2013
BR Strong growth for Brazilian leather in Q1 Free Content
TN Tunisia: Leather and footwear exports rise
GB Leather bags 'outperform' for growing Burberry
AR Argentina: tannery workers return after protest
TZ Tanzanian government to invest in livestock and hide processing sectors
17 April 2013
IT Italy: leather chemicals company leader dies
FR Too many labs keep dangerous cattle plague: OIE chief
FR LVMH leathergoods still the powerhouse of the group
BR Deforestation: Brazilian authorities take action against 26 packers Free Content
GB Rolls-Royce thinks pink for charity
16 April 2013
GB Beast to Beauty conference postponed until June Free Content
ES Loewe lends support to learning difficulties charity
CN ANCI hails inaugural Micam Shanghai event as a success
UY Uruguay meat exports on the increase
CN Lanxess starts leather chemicals production in Changzhou
15 April 2013
HK New markets dominate Asia Pacific Leather Fair
GB Double award celebrations for Scottish Leather
AU LVMH makes investment in Australian brand
CN China to cut leather production
HK ICT announces second World Leather Congress Free Content
12 April 2013
IN Leather industry’s charity champion in India dies, but his legacy will live on Free Content
IT Italy: Tod’s to plough 1% of profits annually into economy
CN China: staggering figures for plastic labelled as “leather”
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-30.03.13
DE TFL publishes colour trends for autumn-winter 2014-15
11 April 2013
BR Growth continues for Brazilian tanners
CN Zhejiang tanneries forced to close Free Content
DE BMW snubs leather projects in supplier awards
KR South Koreans thirst for luxury goods
GB Muirhead and Pittards debut innovation at aviation expo
10 April 2013
JP Japanese luxury goods consumers value brand more than product – report
DE BMW’s record sales figures continue
ES Formaldehyde questions answered in Inescop Oxatan project
CN Chinese leather production worth $170 billion in 2012 Free Content
US Revised guide to chemicals in footwear
09 April 2013
BE COTANCE says Europe must be ready for “corrective measures” on raw material exports Free Content
PE Peru: tanners warned over Trujillo scam
HK GLCC reports progress after Hong Kong meeting
FR Public offered chance to visit LVMH's workshops
NA Namibia’s “growth at home” strategy to boost leather industry
08 April 2013
IT Prada’s leathergoods sales up 43% in 2012
CH Clariant launches ecological pigment range
MY Muirhead makes Asia appointment
AU Australia mourns loss of important meat industry figure
ES Inescop names oxazolidine-tanned leather pioneers Free Content
05 April 2013
GB Beast to Beauty debate on leather’s carbon footprint set to be lively
FR Hermès croc skin t-shirt retails at $91,500
US Auburn Leather wins export award Free Content
BR JBS to conclude XL acquisition with Nebraska and Idaho deals
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-23.03.13
04 April 2013
IT Versace open to investors as European luxury reports a slowdown
TR Success at APLF for Turkish tanners
ES European Commission honours Inescop chrome-alternative leather project
KP South Korean footwear workers stay in North's factory zone despite risk
SO Tanning industry a priority for Horn of Africa projects Free Content
03 April 2013
LK Sri Lanka hatches plan for footwear industry development
CN Winners of APLF awards announced
PK New products from Shafi Reso-Chem
NZ New Zealand tops the list of beef exporters to the US
UY Uruguayan president praises tannery co-operative Free Content
02 April 2013
KR Hyundai aims to boost prestige with Hermes tie-up
TZ China to source leather direct from Tanzania
BR Brazil registers record cattle slaughter for 2012
TR Turkish tanners identify 50% price increase in double-face raw materials Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-16.03.13

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