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November 2015

30 November 2015
CN Bi Shi receives IULTCS Merit Award
AU EMU Australia announces WaterAid support
GB Trumpler-Northampton team takes to the mud
DE BASF wins recognition for ‘resource efficiency’
ZA South African group acquires footwear retailer Office Free Content
27 November 2015
ES New president for FICE
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 14.11.15
AU FTA could increase Australian beef exports to Europe
FR Hermès swoops to acquire a second iconic French box calf tannery Free Content
RW Chinese and Italian investors see opportunity in Rwandan tanneries
26 November 2015
CN Upgrade to China-Asean agreement could make up for TPP
US Caleres reports flat sales but ‘good performance’ in third quarter
CN Magna to expand in China through seating joint venture
ES Saga Ibáñez to focus new export push on UK and US
NI Shoe orders abound as Nicaragua becomes supplier for whole region Free Content
25 November 2015
GB Former Northampton leather technology lecturer dies
BR ‘Largest technical leather event’ under way in Brazil
CN China: Cloning facility could produce 1m cows per year
BE Leather a key focus for Lectra’s new northern Europe director Free Content
BE COTANCE announces date of Brussels conference
24 November 2015
JP US and Japan’s beef trade on the table with TPP
IT Wet blue hides taken from Italian tannery
TR Tanners in Turkey face closure over effluent dispute
US DSW cancels orders after “disappointing” quarter Free Content
VN Vietnam on track to meet leather exports target
23 November 2015
IT Tod’s brings Roger Vivier brand fully on board
IT Assoconciatori stresses need for new leather certification
GB Bridge of Weir awarded for manufacturing excellence
TR Second-hand tanning machines holding back Turkish technology providers Free Content
DE Berlin event to include new footwear and accessory segment
20 November 2015
CN US hide exports to China fall by one-fifth Free Content
BR Brazil to improve training for abattoir workers
US Tyson to close two prepared food plants
DE Dates confirmed for Lanxess MRSL symposium
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 07.11.15
19 November 2015
CO Aquazzura founder makes personal appearance in Florida
AU Australia blocks sales of largest cattle farm to Chinese
US Leather’s tactile qualities important for La-Z-Boy
PE New leather innovation centre for Peru
CN WHO calls for urgent restrictions on use of antibiotics in livestock Free Content
18 November 2015
GB Anti-mould solutions provider to enter the US market Free Content
IT Leather proves popular with thieves in Italy
CA Canadian beef herd reduces
CN Car sales and production flat in China
BR Abrameq takes innovation seminars to Peru
17 November 2015
ET Tanning industry contributes over 25% of Ethiopia’s exports to Italy
BD New deadline for Hazaribagh tannery move
The Leather Pipeline: astounding that shoe manufacturers are not using splits Free Content
PK Poor start to new financial year for leather exports in Pakistan
PT Portugal “not ready” for minimum wage increase
16 November 2015
SA Saudi Arabia reopens to Brazilian beef
FR LVMH integrates environmental performance into brands’ growth strategies
GB Burberry, Rolls-Royce and Church’s at Northampton ‘engagement’ day
IT Optimism for Tanning Tech 2016
GB Crockett & Jones won Bond movie role on merit Free Content
13 November 2015
IT Gucci tannery open for business following fire Free Content
IT Italian tanners to gather in Santa Croce
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 31.10.15
IT Chinese demand for Italian shoes boosts Ferragamo
FR New Hermes leathergoods factory helps drive revenue rise in third quarter
12 November 2015
US Business getting tougher, says Tandy Leather
DE Onwards and upwards for BMW
GB Burberry says “authentic British” identity will underpin long-term growth
BR Lower slaughter but higher revenues for JBS in Q3 Free Content
FR Duret follows Hermès to Franche-Comté
11 November 2015
CO Arturo Calle declares leathergoods idea a success Free Content
NI School shoe programme remains in place in Nicaragua
MX Mexico’s leather exports grow in value in the first eight months
BF World Bank funds $248 million project to protect pastoralists’ livestock
IT Italian shoe brand partners Manchester United
10 November 2015
CN China’s leather shoe exports declined by 11.3% in the first eight months
SE H&M highlights organic leather again Free Content
VN Italian machinery manufacturers in new Vietnam deal
US Final call for IULTCS research grant applications
CN BASF’s R&D expansion enters next phase
09 November 2015
GB Fashion retail figure hails “absolutely fantastic” suede
ES Early feedback on Momad Shoes brings a date-change
GB Muirhead celebrates 175 years with civic reception in Glasgow Free Content
CN Mercedes-Benz reports success in China
TZ Tanzanian tanners struggle to shift wet blue
06 November 2015
GB China’s one child policy can offer opportunities for footwear companies - BFA
IT Luxury brand completes restoration of Trevi fountain
DE Lanxess to host MRSL symposium in January Free Content
TR All eyes on garments at Istanbul Leather Fair
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 24.10.15
05 November 2015
US New blog entry: the hide trader’s role has gone Free Content
GB Leather, footwear and ethical sourcing move up the agenda for retailers
FR Kering launches report on climate change and leather ahead of COP21
CN FDRA recognises “responsible” shoe factories
DE Leather is part of “new strategic focus” at Lanxess
04 November 2015
IN UITIC congress adds factory visits to programme
IT Italian leather industry mourns veteran figure
AR Fears for leather jobs in Argentina if the market becomes ‘free’ Free Content
GB UK: Leather and footwear conference under way
KE USAID agrees partnership with African leather groups
03 November 2015
Leather Pipeline: why each market segment has changed in a different way Free Content
TH Zünd opens new subsidiary in Thailand
GB Victoria Beckham wins Walpole luxury brand award
US USDA pledges $5bn to attract younger ranchers
JP Toyota tops global car sales in first nine months
02 November 2015
FR Leather companies to show off savoir-faire at Paris event Free Content
PK Talks take place between Pakistan tanners and Vietnam
TR Turkey gives figures for cattle, sheep and goat herds
HK Fashion Access unveils award winners
CN Slowdown in luxury goods market

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