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April 2014

30 April 2014
GB Bridge of Weir creates new leather for Lincoln
NL Stahl closes deal for Clariant’s leather business
SA Karl Lagerfeld to open 18 new stores by 2018
PK Good growth in last three quarters for Pakistan leather industry
CH Clariant’s leather chemicals sales unharmed by long-announced market exit Free Content
29 April 2014
IN Hidesign branches into footwear
US Domestic market trips up Coach
Raw material pipeline change will be good news for tanners Free Content
CA Slaughter rates decline in Canada
FR Leather remains key to Hermès success
28 April 2014
AU Australia: sheep exports to Saudi Arabia could pick up again
BO Bolivia has trebled its leather exports since 2009
BR Brazil says BSE case in Mato Grosso is “atypical”
CN Yue Yuen counts the cost of strike action
JP Car companies keep growing in Q1 Free Content
25 April 2014
CL Chile: further artisan tanning courses for rural communities Free Content
AR All calm at Arlei tannery after roof collapse
AU Australia: Tannery closures create problems for manufacturers
FR Bottega Veneta boss to oversee to Kering’s restructured luxury arm
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 12.04.14
24 April 2014
Fourth Tannery of the Year programme: Americas finalists announced Free Content
DK Ecco extends partnership with design school
CA ‘Disappointing’ revenue dip at Danier Leather
HK 18,900 visitors to APLF’s MM&T
FR France: tannery leader turns Order of Merit ceremony into joint celebration
23 April 2014
CN Eagle Ottawa to invest $30 million expanding in China
CN China debates tough new environment law
AR Argentinean tanners cannot get hold of enough hides
MX Mexico registers a big jump in footwear exports
BR Brazilian hide exports for March more than 30% up in value Free Content
22 April 2014
DK Sustainability on agenda for leather brands in Copenhagen
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 5.4.14
ID Australia to help fund cattle industry improvements in Indonesia
TR Italian shoe brands head to Turkey for Aymod
CN CTC launches new wastewater analysis service for Chinese tanneries Free Content
17 April 2014
FR More detailed figures from France show value increase and volume decline
GB Car interiors honour for Rolls-Royce Wraith Free Content
PK Pakistan tanners aim for export help in key Asian markets
GB Burberry posts double-digit revenue rise for leathergoods
HK Rise in Chinese visitors to Fashion Access
16 April 2014
US Growth in volume and value in January and February for US hides
CH TFL presents leather trends for autumn-winter 2015-16
FR European Parliament approves compulsory ‘Made In’ labelling Free Content
CN Shutdown of tanneries in Hebei sounds death knell for cheap tanning in China
KR Brazilian tanneries court South Korean leather buyers
FR Lectra expands leather cutting offer
15 April 2014
PK Pakistan: leather garment makers complain about currency rates
GB Northampton to host ‘Leather is my Job’ event
Fourth Tannery of the Year programme: Americas shortlist named Free Content
FR French leather council warns of domestic raw material shortage
14 April 2014
GB Edinburgh to host COTANCE general assembly
IT New agreement aims to help make Arzignano greener
UY Loss of GSP status is affecting Uruguayan tanners too
PT Portuguese artisans make “quirky Oxfords” for Fred’s Shoes
KE Pikolinos builds new Maasai collection on the back of social responsibility project Free Content
11 April 2014
SE H&M ups commitment to ‘certified’ leather
MX Most León tanners are missing out on automotive boom
AT 40 years of valuable leather information on new UNIDO web portal Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 29.03.14
US PrimeAsia makes progress on sustainability goals
10 April 2014
FR LVMH beats expectations with revenue rise
US PrimeAsia team helps New Hampshire community
HK Leather’s carbon footprint starts at the abattoir, GLCC agrees
PK Bata Pakistan posts profit and production increases, despite challenges
BR Brazil’s leather exports up in value by almost a third in March Free Content
09 April 2014
ZW Crocodiles on vegetarian diet to improve skin
HK Cartigliano scoops Best Process Innovation at MM&T awards
ES FICE president defends Spain’s footwear industry in the face of ‘hidden economy’ claims
US White House strategy will boost efforts to cut cattle carbon emissions
CO Colombian finished product brand to build its own beamhouse Free Content
08 April 2014
DE Tanners take part in Aircraft Interiors exhibition
IT Rino Mastrotto scores Hong Kong hat-trick
US Eagle Ottawa eyes $5million from e-leather line
LK New leather unit for Sri Lanka’s ambitious textile sector
CN Asian firsts for BMW at Beijing Motor Show Free Content
07 April 2014
MX Work begins on new tannery industrial park in León Free Content
US Merck wants to ‘prove’ Zilmax’s safety
AU Australian cattle groups welcome Japan FTA
TR APLF meetings confirm Turkish tanners’ 2014 concerns
GB London design critic favours “Milan architect” look
04 April 2014
BR Brazil puts a figure on the cost of EU export change
AR IULTCS president wants new leather-producing countries to join the fold Free Content
HK US hide dealers and Chinese tanners agree stronger cooperation
GB Satra promotes testing facilities ahead of EC’s chromium deadline
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 22.03.14
03 April 2014
DE VDL reports good figures for German leather despite hide-price surge
ZA Italian footwear producers head to South Africa
AT New process helps Wollsdorf Leather reduce lime fleshings waste by 85% Free Content
FR Repetto and Sarah Chofakian launch joint collection
FR Python conservation could benefit from captive breeding – Kering report
02 April 2014
BD Bangladesh: Tanners submit plans for Savar
RU Russia looks to Asia after restricting Australian beef
GB Bill Amberg says Selfridges leather floor is improving with age
CN CLIA confirms Hebei tannery closures
IT Tanning Tech will follow Lineapelle to Milan Free Content
01 April 2014
Fundamental questions about a new price trend in the leather pipeline remain open
BR JBS puts a figure on area it monitors for deforestation
DE More responsibility for Lanxess’ leather boss
CN China’s leather output falls by nearly a quarter Free Content
BR President says CICB still wants Brazilian tanners to make finished leather

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