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October 2017

31 October 2017
CN Stahl breaks ground on second Centre of Excellence in China
FR Hermes plans additional factories to meet demand
Leather Pipeline: Can leather salvage its standing in footwear? Free Content
TR Turkish leathergoods exporters’ representative complains of poor treatment
GB Christopher Bailey will leave Burberry in 2018
30 October 2017
BH UNIDO organises entrepreneurs’ forum in Bahrain
JP JM Weston sends young shoemakers to Japan
DE Audi prepares all its plants for electric vehicle production Free Content
FR French leather industry appeals to young people
NZ New Zealand tannery fined over gas leak incident
27 October 2017
TN Exports up in Tunisia but trade deficit grows
CN Chinese consumers help luxury market to rebound Free Content
US Lear expects drop in vehicle production in North America
CN ISA TanTec-Bader China operation wins environmental plaudits
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 14.10.17
26 October 2017
IQ FAO launches urgent appeal to help livestock in Iraq
BR JBS completes asset sale for $240 million
DE Daimler confirms the FILK testing lab as ‘class A’ Free Content
CN Hermès celebrates saddlery heritage in Shanghai
FR Leathergoods boost Kering in third quarter
25 October 2017
GB Twitter milestone for World Leather
DE Leather companies recognised for climate initiatives
ZA Overseas delegations tap Italian tanners for ideas
JP Takata asks for extra time to complete sale after airbag scandal Free Content
ES Brazilian Leather rounds off European tour in Spain
24 October 2017
US David Peters column: substitute materials can be good news Free Content
FR LVMH to support effort to bring renaissance masterpiece back to France
NL Stahl joins bluesign system
FR Trumpler to participate in French open house event
BR Operations resume at JBS slaughterhouses
23 October 2017
BR New chairman for JBS
MX Stahl and ICLT launch post-grad certificate in Mexico
IT Italy cements its position as the biggest market for US wet blue Free Content
MX CICEG looks to secure future of Mexican footwear industry
PK UNIDO to support building of Sialkot Tannery Zone
20 October 2017
GB The new issue of World Leather is now available Free Content
BR Asset freeze forces JBS slaughterhouse closures
FR Louis Vuitton unveils second chapter of art-inspired project
DJ Djibouti artisans learn how to tan hides and skins
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 07.10.17
19 October 2017
CN ‘Environment’ has more mentions than ‘economy’ in Xi speech
US USHSLA takes on animal rights group over incorrect billboard
CN Growth ahead of target for Chinese economy Free Content
KR High hopes for Italy’s leathergoods in Seoul and Moscow
ZW Majority of Zimbabwe’s small hides ‘are going to waste’
18 October 2017
GB ICLT celebrates record student intake
BR Positive signs for Brazil’s footwear industry
GB ‘Leather is precious’ says Burberry on launching off-cuts scheme
JP Leathergoods collection to boost Hello Kitty’s grown-up appeal Free Content
BR JBS puts New York IPO of international division on hold
17 October 2017
FR Kering re-opens crocodile tannery in Périers
US Report warns of cattle potentially fed toxin linked to human health concerns
CN Leather Pipeline: Has China’s demand for furniture fizzled out? Free Content
NI Row brings Nicaragua school shoe programme to a stop
BD Bangladeshi authorities urged to complete Savar infrastructure
16 October 2017
FR COTANCE accepts new vice-president from France
DE A million deliveries for the VW group in September
IT Arzignano Stahl application lab opens
US Change of name for Coach group
BE COTANCE calls for regulated leather authenticity labelling Free Content
13 October 2017
KE Kenya looks to bolster raw material supply
US Deadline approaches for IULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant
BR Brazil’s cattle herd size at record high
DE Moda Made in Italy offers “boost in uncertain market” Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 30.09.17
12 October 2017
MX Mexico’s shoe exports down in volume and value
BR JBS owners charged with insider market trading
UG Uganda: new university course to absorb leather training
BD Finished leather exports let sector down in Bangladesh
US TV viewers left in no doubt about limitations of ‘bonded leather’ Free Content
11 October 2017
IN India’s leather footwear makers hit by exchange rates
US Can this gadget tell you if your handbag is fake?
GB Gucci CEO delivers talk at London College of Fashion
BR Brazilian beef exports up in volume and value Free Content
FR LVMH builds on leathergoods strength in third quarter
10 October 2017
EG Relocation of Cairo tanneries to new district continues
DE Mercedes-Benz continues record sales streak
GB SLG Technology takes ‘Outstanding Business’ prize in Glasgow
US Industry commentators say GST news is “no surprise” Free Content
NZ Lowe promotes Stahl’s EasyWhite Tan
09 October 2017
CN LWG success for ISA TanTec Free Content
DE Lanxess to host January seminar for third time
FR Louis Vuitton goes back to its roots with new store
IT New creative direction for Ferragamo’s women’s collections
DE Record month for Volkswagen
06 October 2017
IT UNIC highlights mixed picture for luxury brands
IT Lineapelle closes its autumn 2017 edition Free Content
FR Lectra to help seating supplier boost its production
CN USMEF claims success for China beef roadshow
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 23.09.17
05 October 2017
US GST says “business as usual” after filing for bankruptcy protection Free Content
GB Leathersellers’ Company funds technology for new London Leather Hub
CH Zaluvida says it has the answer to Nasa-funded study on cows’ CO2 emissions
RW Rwanda leather manufacturer looks to expand product range
IT Gucci to support UNIC student project
04 October 2017
CN ISA TanTec adds “sustainable leather laces” to its product range
PK New man takes helm at Pakistan Tanners’ Association
FR “Marked vitality” at Première Vision Leather
ID Indonesia leather event to go ahead in May
US LIA holds centennial celebration in Chicago Free Content
03 October 2017
Leather Pipeline calls for industry to see that times have changed Free Content
DE Raw materials will be part of VW’s attempt to “reclaim” sustainability top spot
IT Brazilian tanneries head to Milan for Lineapelle
FR LVMH apprentice programme continues to grow
PT UITIC to pave the way for Porto congress
02 October 2017
FR ATC inaugurates new centre of excellence Free Content
US Wolverine sells Michigan footwear factory
SG Singapore reptile tannery ‘one of the best in the world’
NL Stahl completes acquisition of BASF leather chemicals
GB Craftsmanship is key to Bentley handbag collection

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