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May 2013

31 May 2013
US Leathergoods push Michael Kors’ European sales up 97%
AU Temple Grandin: Export logistics need to be overcome
FR Paul Batigne calls on farmers to help increase the supply of top-quality hides
PK Finished leather performs well in Pakistan export figures Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-18.05.13
30 May 2013
ID Indonesian tanners add to calls for cattle restrictions to ease Free Content
GB Eblex publishes cattle herd sizes for wide range of countries
MX Ackerman’s act of kindness pays off as demand for papal shoes surges
CH Clariant forecasts contrasting colours for autumn/winter 2014-15
CN ACLE exhibitor space almost booked up
29 May 2013
ES Rawlings wants chrome-free leather for baseball gloves
SO Somalia: New tanneries planned as part of ‘rebirth’
IN Indian leather entrepreneurs encourage to consider investing in Ethiopia
IT Leather tests prove astonishing find at Bologna University Free Content
CH OIE updates animal health statuses
28 May 2013
AR Argentina: tanning group fights back in the face of criticism
GB Muirhead sponsors Emirates cycling club
BR JBS publishes new sustainability report
CH New Clariant finish for aniline, nubuck and velour
TR Istanbul is all set for IULTCS Congress Free Content
24 May 2013
PK PLGMEA fears further falls in leather garment exports
MX Buyer numbers up at Anpic Free Content
NG Chinese footwear group moves production to Nigeria
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-11.05.13
US Greyhound adds leather in upgrades across fleet
23 May 2013
CA Tougher rules at Canadian slaughterhouses
DE Lanxess says “weapon against microbes” meets RSL requirements
NG Nigeria: Majority of tanneries in Kano are closed
FR Longchamp still looking to recruit new artisans in France
GH New Italian credit facility for Ghana Free Content
22 May 2013
CH Richemont fashion chief leaves as leathergoods falter
HK Rabeanco leathergoods brand eyes US
PK Overseas investment in Pakistani leather industry falls by nearly half
NL Kobi Levi shoes to go on show at Waalwijk museum Free Content
HU Eagle Ottawa project will increase finishing capacity by at least 35%
21 May 2013
UG Plans approved for new abattoir in Uganda
ZA Clashes at Lanxess chrome mine in South Africa
GB Burberry hits record as sales soar in Asia
RU Ekaterinburg event highlights importance of Russia for Italian shoes Free Content
CN Two Shandong tanneries told they must close
20 May 2013
PY Record slaughter for Paraguay in April
SD Sudan could do much better in leather
IN Full fiscal year figures show 2.5% growth for India’s leather exports Free Content
JP Beef demand grows in Asia
CN Chinese trade fair figures show a return to growth
17 May 2013
BE Call for projects to share €31.5m EU pot
FR Richemont head to take a year’s break
FR Lectra announces 2012 results and “transformation plan” Free Content
UY Uruguayan tanners take part in co-operative meeting with president
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-04.05.13
16 May 2013
AU Queensland cattle to defy national park grazing order
BE Italian politician calls for EU action over raw hides
GB Pittards celebrates Africa tie
SG Luxury goods market to reach $285 billion this year
HU Eagle Ottawa announces expansion at Hungarian finishing plant
15 May 2013
CS Gucci owner to make leathergoods in Serbia
UG Chrome recycling helps Ugandan tannery scoop award
NE Niger: microfinance firm aims to help hides and skins projects
GB More Rolls-Royce customers say yes to personalised interiors
BR JBS announces Q1 results Free Content
14 May 2013
IT Ferragamo doubles profit in first quarter
CO Colombian king of leathergoods bemoans lack of local material
IN Short circuit blamed for tannery fire
DE Autumn-winter 2014-15 fashion trends from BASF
BD Bangladesh tannery move far from settled ten years on Free Content
13 May 2013
TH Collagen demand boosts Thai tannery arm
ET Tesco in talks with Ethiopian footwear firms
BR Brazilian business publication names 50 “good” companies
AU Australian lawyer plays down 1974 comparisons
GB Harsh winter means lowest lamb crop since 1980s for UK Free Content
10 May 2013
TN Double-digit growth for Tunisian leather and footwear in Q1 Free Content
AU Australia attempts to build bridges with Indonesia following cattle ban
BR Tannery of the Year regional winner supports football initiative
GB UGG sheepskin supplier sets sights on growth
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-27.04.13
09 May 2013
CN Chinese export values pick up in April
IT Ferrari to cut production to protect brand
NG Nigerian government pledges support for leather courses
ID Fewer tanners at Jakarta event
BR CICB hails record month for Brazilian hide exports Free Content
08 May 2013
DE Adidas nears target of using only LWG silver or gold tanneries
GB UK luxury sector ‘to double’ in next five years
RU Technical conference for leather in eastern Siberia
PL Rolls-Royce announces new Warsaw dealership
DE Lanxess to take action after disappointing Q1 Free Content
07 May 2013
EG Australia suspends live cattle exports to Egypt
GB Deals on the horizon for Swaine Adeney Brigg
KE New tannery for Kenya
PK January date for new Pakistan leather exhibition
FR Stahl to hold private event in Paris for tanners Free Content
03 May 2013
US USDA still predicting beef production of 57.5 million tonnes for 2013
AU AACo in $44m cattle writedown
CN China: 900 arrested for meat-related crimes
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-20.04.13
FR Dordogne ready to spend money on boosting leather value chain Free Content
02 May 2013
PT Leather to play a bigger role in Portuguese schools programme
IT All workers and most hides safe after Tuscan tannery fire
GB Northampton is the fastest-climbing university in UK rankings Free Content
VN Japanese footwear firms attracted to Vietnam
FI Kemira would consider sale for leather chemicals
01 May 2013
CH Search continues for a buyer for Clariant’s leather business unit
ET Ethiopia: Chinese firm to invest $2bn in new footwear zone
RO Audi leather factory opens in Romania
AR Hake leather can be the answer to Chubut waste-management problem Free Content
AZ Italian tanners interested in wet blue from Azerbaijan

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