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May 2019

31 May 2019
MX Challenges ahead for Mexico’s automotive and footwear tanners
US Versace contributes to growth of Capri group
MX Mexico says it’s not afraid to stand up to Trump
US Trump turns trade war sights on Mexico Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 18.05.19
30 May 2019
BR China antidumping campaign a highlight for outgoing Abicalçados president
US JBS to expand Nebraska plant
BD Uncertainty remains over management of Savar CETP
US Payless Shoesource to complete store closures in June
IN Kanpur cluster could close permanently Free Content
29 May 2019
BE COTANCE to publish new environmental report
US LIA and USHSLA say handbag tariffs will unravel decades of work Free Content
TZ East Africa ‘needs a more accessible leather market’
FR OIE warns African swine fever threatens food security
FR Première Vision outlines leather buyers' services
28 May 2019
Leather Pipeline: Cooperation is the only thing that will halt the demise Free Content
TW Asus anniversary laptop includes leather lid cover
IT FCA proposes merger with Renault
AU Australian live cattle shipments are in demand
TR Signs of growth for Turkey’s leather exports
24 May 2019
BR Brazil leather exports down in value by more than 20% Free Content
FR COTANCE celebrates fiftieth anniversary
JP Tokyo International Leather Fair celebrates 100th edition
PK Government funds upgrade work at Korangi tanning cluster
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 11.05.19
23 May 2019
US Frank Mitloehner explains livestock emissions to US Senate committee Free Content
BE Farewell to meat and livestock leader after almost 40 years
US Double recognition for Lear at General Motors awards
IT Prada tightens wholesale network to protect prices
US JALCA appoints new editor
22 May 2019
GB Sheepskin association merges with Leather UK Free Content
FR Hermès puts its faith in the skills of its craftspeople
US Good news for US meat exporters
PK PTA submits suggestions ahead of Pakistan’s new budget
BD Bangladesh leather well short of government export target
21 May 2019
IS Fish leather under the microscope for Horizon 2020
ZW Dutch leather industry consortium heads to Zimbabwe
ES FT luxury summit takes place in Madrid
AU Meat and Livestock Australia happy to address the 93%
DE Lanxess claims confirmation as supplier of sustainable leather chemicals Free Content
20 May 2019
BE Leathergoods take a surreal turn with Delvaux’s Magritte collection
BR Leather a ‘noble’ material for the furniture industry
GB Bridge of Weir supports car design competition
VN Lean principles and Industry 4.0 guide new ISA TanTec tannery Free Content
IT Assopellettieri names new president
17 May 2019
FR France mulls ban on destruction of unsold luxury goods
SZ ALLPI proposes launch of tannery in Eswatini
US COTANCE secretary general gives Wilson memorial lecture Free Content
IT TFL completes improvement project at Italian plant
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 04.05.19
16 May 2019
IT Ferragamo makes a strong start to 2019
US US beef exports down in first quarter
FR New Kering animal welfare standards frown on feedlots Free Content
US Marfrig says National Beef acquisition was a good move
GB Burberry ‘energised’ by latest full-year results
15 May 2019
GB Wake-up call for LHTBI
US USHSLA confirms new US-China tariffs will hit leather Free Content
BR Inspectors’ visit builds hope in Brazil for end to beef ban
GB UK leathergoods makers invited to Blenheim Palace show
DE Lanxess overcomes ‘weaker trading environment’ in Q1
14 May 2019
Leather Pipeline: What will happen to all the material inventories? Free Content
BR Q1 revenues up for JBS
PT Farfetch gives a second life to designer handbags
IT No casualties in Arzignano tannery fire
GB Plastic could be killing 1 million people per year
13 May 2019
CN China and the US hit each other with new tariff hikes as talks fail Free Content
BR Brazilian leather to go on show at Interzum
FR First speakers named for Sustainable Leather Forum
US Leather dominates Wards automotive interior top 10
IT Tod’s unconcerned by dip in sales in Q1
10 May 2019
FR LVMH confirms Rihanna brand launch is imminent Free Content
CN Belt and Road investment picks up
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection 27.04.19
US Tapestry sees revenue grow in third quarter
IT Kering agrees Italian tax settlement
09 May 2019
NZ Double-digit rise in Q1 for New Zealand lamb exports
GB Extra resources on Leather UK’s revamped website
BR Brazil’s shoe exports fell again in April
DK Experimental Ecco shoe combines leather and seaweed
DE VDA blames Brexit as German car production declines Free Content
08 May 2019
IT Consorzio prepares for eighth edition of Craft The Leather
DE Lanxess predicts bold pink leathers for autumn-winter 2020/2021
PK Leather export decline continues for Pakistan
CN Trade surplus up for China in Q1
DE IULTCS president says supplying science-based information is key Free Content
07 May 2019
DE BMW’s profit decimated by expected fine
ES New commercial director for ShoesRoom exhibition
FR Louis Vuitton to open third factory in French town
VN CLE urges Indian companies to attend Vietnam footwear event
US Beef business remains strong for Tyson Free Content
03 May 2019
IT Tuscan tanners set circular economy example Free Content
BR Brazilian sustainability initiative to feature at IULTCS Congress
ET Addis Ababa tanners upgrade water treatment facilities
GB Founder returns to helm of Anya Hindmarch
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 20.04.19
02 May 2019
BR Marfrig appoints sustainability director
DE Chemical audit distinction for Lanxess
AU Australia’s cattle herd to be even smaller than expected
JP Spanish shoe brands head to Tokyo
PT APIC president calls for Portuguese and EU leather laws Free Content
01 May 2019
HK Alan Abrahams has died Free Content
IT Students offered scholarships to LVMH’s leather course
GB Eurofins BLC prepares to implement DNA tracking on a commercial scale
US April record for US cattle on feed
BE COTANCE speaks out in defence of chrome-tanning Free Content

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