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February 2017

28 February 2017
US New David Peters column: 2017 looks like it could be a terrific year Free Content
PK No end in sight for Pakistan’s leather export declines
FR Renault-Nissan to take shared driverless electric car project forward
IE Ireland agrees beef deal with Saudi Arabia
IT Furla celebrates 90th anniversary
27 February 2017
IT Lineapelle makes its mark as a global event
GB AHDB campaign to promote English beef in Europe
FR Céline fills CEO position
CN Labour costs in China have tripled since 2005 Free Content
GB Former SLTC president dies
24 February 2017
IT Cartigliano presents “the Ferrari of staking machines” Free Content
IT Fratelli Carlessi spray finishing concept “replicates production settings”
FR LVMH to reward luxury start-up at Viva Technology
NL Stahl Campus offers performance coatings training course
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 11.02.17
23 February 2017
DE BASF appoints new head of performance chemicals
IT Lineapelle and Tanning Tech reach successful conclusion
KR Contraction in the leather industry in South Korea
GB Hardy puts its Liverpool credentials on show
IT Bergi prepares for buffing “revolution” Free Content
22 February 2017
TR Tanning cluster in Turkey to close down
BD Bangladesh: leather industry ahead of schedule on export target
CN Henan Prosper hopes for pick-up in demand for double-face boots
IT Italian government offers Industry 4.0 tax incentive on tanning machinery
IT Topcoat demands open doors in automotive for new leather chemicals Free Content
21 February 2017
Leather needs to play to its strengths
KR New Nanopress embossing machine promises natural look
IT Tanning Tech opens Free Content
TZ Tanzania aims to revive leather industry
BR Brazil has strong presence at Lineapelle and Tanning Tech
20 February 2017
GB New store for Cheaney in Covent Garden
CN January figure disappoints for Volkswagen in China Free Content
ES Spanish tannery selected for LVMH programme
IT “Significant increase” in buyers at Mipel
GB Total Shoe Concept has launched
17 February 2017
ES Spain gains from having held onto shoe manufacturing
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 04.02.17
FR French tannery up for sale
BR Positive start to 2017 for Brazilian footwear
US Florida furniture retailer beset by “bonded leather” claims Free Content
16 February 2017
IT Assocalzaturifici hails “historic” edition of Micam Free Content
FR France maintains its position in ranking of leading leather exporters
BR Design na Pele collections to go on display in Las Vegas
US USHSLA voices concern about the global political situation
AU JBS to launch new organic beef brand in Australia
15 February 2017
US US hides bring in export revenues of $2 billion in 2016 Free Content
CO Sharp fall for Colombia’s leather sector in 2016
US Tyson restructures its leadership team
RU Russian tanning company looks to up production
IT Prada optimistic despite drop in sales
14 February 2017
CN Changes in China dent growth for Audi
ID Indonesian court halts imports of buffalo meat from India
BR Brazil’s leather exports down, but finished leather shipments up Free Content
US Coach founder passes away
AU New owners have high-tec plans for Kidman
13 February 2017
ET Women entrepreneurs from Ethiopia to visit Sweden
VN Vietnamese leather industry has $18 billion export target
IN Tata showcases leather garments and shoes at IILF fashion event Free Content
IN Brazil achieves “remarkable landmark” at IILF
IT Mipel show opens in Milan
10 February 2017
IT Plan in place to “revitalise” Bottega Veneta Free Content
FR Kering joins band of leathergoods groups reporting good growth
GB Radley eyes US relaunch
US Tandy appoints new chief financial officer
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 28.01.17
09 February 2017
TR New Istanbul fair disappoints
GB Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to take on record number of apprentices in 2017 Free Content
US Strong December tops off good year for US beef
FR “Remarkable” growth in leathergoods sales at Hermès
IT Tuscan teenagers to visit Lineapelle
08 February 2017
BR Better news for Brazilian beef exports
GB George Cox slams sham Strummer shoe scam Free Content
US Michael Kors to focus on quality after sales dip
DE GDS replacement show to be called Gallery SHOES
US Adient launches SUV-focused seating unit
07 February 2017
Leather Pipeline says 2017 prospects would be good if it weren’t for politics Free Content
IN Indian attention turns to Kolkata
IT Golden Goose success shows leather ‘sneakers’ are still popular
US Lear strengthens with automotive seating acquisition
FR Brazilian leather touches down in Paris
06 February 2017
IT AICC to organise 12 technical events in 2017
US Record start to the business year for Tyson
BE COTANCE to contribute to new training and skills initiative Free Content
LK Footwear holds “great promise” for Sri Lanka
GB LVMH to fund sustainability programme at Central Saint Martins
03 February 2017
TR Turkey becomes an exporter of wet blue
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 21.01.17
IN BMW turns heads on Lanxess stand in Chennai Free Content
FR Lectra prepares for new “industrial adventure”
CA Céline Dion wants a slice of the handbag industry
02 February 2017
IN India’s domestic annual footwear consumption nears 5 billion pairs
US Former Jimmy Choo president to lead Versace USA
IN CLE aims to spread its net wide
IT Fourth quarter growth boosts Ferragamo
IN US still needs India Free Content
01 February 2017
IN CLE hosts second Designers’ Fair in Chennai
FR France’s Conseil National du Cuir sets out proposals ahead of general election
IN India’s leather industry moves “into a new phase” Free Content
US USMEF regional director aims to educate customers
US Coach bags sales growth despite North American “pullback”

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