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What happened this week: Most of the European focus this week was on the Lineapelle in Bologna where the trade tried to gather more insight into the present situation of the leather industry in Europe. As often will the opinions vary, but we guess, that most of the visitors will return with a positive feeling. Not so much, because a lot of leather or hide business was concluded, but much more, because the total depression in particular the Italian tanners displayed in the year seems to fade and many started to become more confident about the future outlook again. Medium to higher quality tanners confirmed active sampling what is needed to lay the base for a better future. Despite a lot of bright and candy colours and fantasy designs showed many mentioned also, that more classic articles of style and quality are finding more interest again. Since the Lineapelle is also in particular  a show for the presentation for shoe and bag leathers. A particular focus was also laid on lighter weight materials. Also in this section of the market medium to better quality products were the ones which attracted most of the visitors interest. How has this now influenced the raw

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