Leather
Tunisia’s leather and footwear facing rough times
The country's authorities recently organised a meeting to discuss the challenges faced by the country’s leather and footwear industry
New collaborative project presented by the Portuguese industry
The FAMEST project was formally presented by the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster last November
Good performance for leather footwear in Bangladesh
According to the local Leathergoods and Footwear Association, the leather industry as a whole closed the first quarter achieving 99% of the exports target for the period. Leather footwear surpassed its target
ACLE closes confirming a drop in prices
The latest edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was held in Shanghai from the 30th August to the 1st September. According to the organization a 25% - 30% decline in leather prices was registered since APLF took place by the end of March
Nigeria’s promotion of leather production
The federal government is very active in supporting the leather production in the country. As part of this process the Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST) was recently inaugurated
Leather industry in Pakistan calls for duty-free imports
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has called for abolishing customs duty on imports of basic raw materials, believing it will bring down cost of production and boosting competitiveness
There will be no space for those who position themselves ignoring sustainability
At least this is the belief of José Fernando Bello, Executive Chairman of the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), who discussed the pressing issues of the tanning industry with the worldfootwear.com
APLF visitors and participants benefit from a wide range of services
The latest edition of the APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access took place from the 29th of March to the 31st of March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Signs of optimism from APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access
A reference for the leather sector and usually seen as a barometer for the global performance of this industry, the APLF Leather and Materials+ trade fair closed with a sense of moderate optimism about the future
Leather goods industry in India worried with raw materials supply
Action has been taken to close illegal slaughterhouses. The leather goods industry is worried that a “blanket ban” could hit supplies and raise prices
Leather industry in Pakistan must focus on technology
This was defended by the Leather Working Group during a seminar dedicated to the industry in Pakistan
Kenya and Bangladesh to strengthen trade relations
According to the Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exports Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) the African country is focusing in the Bangladeshi Leather sector
Kenya to launch a strategy to revamp the leather sector
Confirmation comes from the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperation, Mr. Adan Mohamed
Leather, leather goods and footwear as Product of the Year in Bangladesh
The nomination was announced by the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The authorities have set an ambitious aim for the Leather industry’s exports earnings
Lineapelle closes on a high
The 92nd edition of Lineapelle was held in Milan from the 21st to the 23rd of February and had over 21 800 visitors-
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