New eco-tannery in Saigon launched with test run
Vietnam
Published: 16 October, 2009
At the beginning of October, a test run was successfully completed at ISA Tan Tec’s new eco-tannery in the Vietnamese city of Saigon. Everything is working according to plan, says founder and managing director Tom Schneider:
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Updated throughfeed ironing and embossing machine Starlux-S from Bergi at Tanning Tech
Brave face shown at Tanning Tech
Italy
Published: 16 October, 2009
Tanning Tech, the tanning equipment and chemical technology show, was a shadow of its former self as it took place alongside Lineapelle and Simac (the footwear machinery show) in Bologna, October 13-15.
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Conceria Dolmen have a stunning stand at Lineapelle
Lineapelle busy after slow start
Italy
Published: 14 October, 2009
The leading European exhibition for the tanning industry, Lineapelle has been busy after a quiet start on October 13. The trend selection area located at the centre of the show located in the outskirts of the Italian town of Bologna. A total of 788 Italian and 347 foreign exhibitors which includes 577 tanneries is highlighting leathers for the autumn/winter 2010/11 season.
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Vietnam
Published: 16 October, 2009
At the beginning of October, a test run was successfully completed at ISA Tan Tec’s new eco-tannery in the Vietnamese city of Saigon. Everything is working according to plan, says founder and managing director Tom Schneider:
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Updated throughfeed ironing and embossing machine Starlux-S from Bergi at Tanning Tech
Brave face shown at Tanning Tech
Italy
Published: 16 October, 2009
Tanning Tech, the tanning equipment and chemical technology show, was a shadow of its former self as it took place alongside Lineapelle and Simac (the footwear machinery show) in Bologna, October 13-15.
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Conceria Dolmen have a stunning stand at Lineapelle
Lineapelle busy after slow start
Italy
Published: 14 October, 2009
The leading European exhibition for the tanning industry, Lineapelle has been busy after a quiet start on October 13. The trend selection area located at the centre of the show located in the outskirts of the Italian town of Bologna. A total of 788 Italian and 347 foreign exhibitors which includes 577 tanneries is highlighting leathers for the autumn/winter 2010/11 season.
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Giulio Tandura (left) with Claudio Gualandris at the launch of Carlessi Srl
Tandura takes charge at Carlessi
Italy
Published: 13 October, 2009
Giulio Tandura has sold his stake in the Italian machinery maker Linta to Gemata to become the new director of Carlessi Srl. The new company was unveiled on their stand at Tanning Tech held in Bologna, Italy on October 13.
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Italian police detain tanners over tax evasion
Italy
Published: 13 October, 2009
According to a number of reports Italian police have arrested a number of tanners in the Arzignano region of Italy relating to VAT tax evasion. The police operation which has been underway in the region for the past six or seven months are investigating around 120 Italian tanneries in total.
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BLC management buy out
United Kingdom
Published: 12 October, 2009
BLC have announced that there has been a management buy out (MBO) of BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd. BLC is a global research, training and testing organisation for the tanning and leather products industries located in Northampton, UK
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Carlessi name is back
Italy
Published: 12 October, 2009
Following the closure of Italian tannery machinery makers, Fratelli Carlessi earlier this year a new company is being launched at the Tanning Tech exhibition this week. The new enterprise, Carlessi Srl, will be officially unveiled at the new company’s stand on October 13 in Bologna.
The former Carlessi company were most known for their leather through feed toggle drying tunnels and related equipment.
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EU may keep footwear duties to China and Vietnam
European Union
Published: 09 October, 2009
The European Commission is likely to propose a 15-month extension of duties on footwear made in China and Vietnam, European Union diplomats have said, despite broad opposition from major shoe corporations and many European governments.
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Rostaing launch new website
Vietnam
Published: 09 October, 2009
Rostaing Tannery located in, Huyen Long Thanh, Dong Nai, Vietnam have relaunched their company website: www.rostaingtannery.com.
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BSLT Corium alumni social in Bologna
Italy
Published: 08 October, 2009
Dr Mark Wilkinson and Dr Jeffry Guthrie-Strachan of BSLT, University of Northampton, along with other colleagues would like to invite the Corium alumni and friends, to join them next Wednesday, 14 October for early evening drinks from 6pm onwards.
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Satra glove test equipment deal
Worldwide
Published: 07 October, 2009
Satra Technology Centre are offering a special deal on the complete set of equipment to test protective gloves to EN 388 standards. This is a cost-effective way for manufacturers to perform the complete set of abrasion, cut, tear and puncture tests at source.
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Brazilian meat companies sign up to Amazon moratorium
Brazil
Published: 06 October, 2009
At a signing ceremony in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 5, four of the world’s largest beef and leather companies agreed to ban the purchase of cattle from newly deforested land in the Amazon. The four, which includes Marfrig, Bertin, JBS-Friboi and Minerva – are some of the largest meat and leather processors in the world.
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Business as usual at Zenda Leather
Uruguay
Published: 05 October, 2009
Following the purchase of 51% ($49.5 million) of Zenda Leather by large Brazilian beef processor, Marfrig, in September more detail has emerged as how the company will operate. For customers of Zenda Leather, which has tanneries in Uruguay, South Africa and Argentina, they should see little or no difference in the senior management or day to day operations a source told Leather International.
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Next ICT council meeting in Istanbul
Worldwide
Published: 05 October, 2009
The next council meeting of the ICT (International Council of Tanners) will be held on November 12, in Istanbul, at the invitation of the Turkish Leather Association.
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SRL working hard to reduce tannery odour
China
Published: 02 October, 2009
Following reports in the press in Asia (South China Morning Post (SCMP), September 29) Shanghai Richina Leather (SRL) have said that they will work with local residents following complaints of foul odours in the area close to their tannery in Shanghai.
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Natuzzi celebrate 50th with leather art
United Kingdom
Published: 02 October, 2009
Natuzzi, Italy’s largest furniture company and a world leader in leather upholstery are celebrating their 50th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the use of leather. Currently taking place at their flagship store on Finchley Road, London as part of the London Design Festival, the exhibition sees the brand collaborate with five London based artists for the first time.
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Researcher aims to combat red rot in leather
United KIngdom
Published: 01 October, 2009
A PhD and KTP research associate student from the University of Northampton is working to find a treatment for red rot, an age‑old problem affecting the leather industry. Anne Lama has been appointed to carry out a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project to research, design and implement a new generation of conservation materials to preserve leather and combat red rot.
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Firoz elected chairman of PTA
Pakistan
Published: 30 September, 2009
During the annual election of the central executive committee of Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) held September 29, Gulzar Firoz, owner of Firoz & Co, Karachi was elected as chairman of the Pakistan Tanners Association unopposed for the sixth time.
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Leather chemical maker DyStar files for insolvency
Germany
Published: 29 September, 2009
DyStar Textilfarben GmbH, DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co Deutschland KG as and DyStar Holdings GmbH – global providers of dyes, auxiliaries and services for the textile and leather processing industry - have all filed an insolvency petition with the local court Frankfurt am Main for the company’s business operations located in Germany.
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Persico to launch new flesher in Bologna
Italy
Published: 29 September, 2009
Italian beamhouse machinery specialists, Costruzioni Meccaniche Persico, will be launching a new full hide fleshing machine at the Tanning Tech 2009 show in Bologna next month. The show will take place October 13-25 at the Bologna Fiera alongside Lineapelle.
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SATRA expand Far East operations
China
Published: 28 September, 2009
Satra are planning to expand their Far East operations and have started by adding Geoffrey Graham as Far East operations manager to their China team. Graham will be based at Satra's Dongguan office, but will travel extensively to liaise with members and co-ordinate activities in China and south east Asia.
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New England tanners annual golf outing
United States
Published: 25 September, 2009
The New England Tanners Club is hosting its annual golf outing at the Nippo Lake Golf Club in Barrington, New Hampshire. The event will take place on Tuesday October 13, 2009 with the first tee time starting at 8am. Following 18 holes of golf will be dinner and awards at the Nippo Lake restaurant.
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Agra to host leather & footwear fair
India
Published: 25 September, 2009
The third edition of the leather, footwear component & technology fair, ‘Meet at Agra 2009' is being held on November 7-8, 2009 at the Kalakriti Ground, Fatehabad Road, Agra, India. The exhibition is organised by AFMEC (Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber).
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Paris attracts buyers
France
Published: 24 September, 2009
A good business mood prevailed at the 17th edition of Le Cuir A Paris last week. From the very first day, the prestigious designers and buyer from the fashion sector came to discover the materials on offer for the autumn/winter 2010-11 season.
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Leathermag.com optimised for mobile phones
Worldwide
Published: 24 September, 2009
This website, the worlds leading online resource for the global leather making industry, has been optimised for better viewing on mobile phones. As a part of a general system upgrade, the site has been optimised for use on iPhones, Blackberry as well as standard mobile browsers.
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JBS and Bertin form world’s biggest tanner
Brazil
Published: 23 September, 2009
JBS, the world's leading beef and protein products producer, agreed to merge with Bertin SA, it was announced on September 16. JBS will be the major shareholder. Following the recent purchase earlier this year of Brazilian tanning group BMZ by JBS, combined with the tanning capacity of Bracol, Bertin's leather division, the new company will become the largest leather processor in the world by volume. It is estimated that the respective equity value JBS and Bertin will be approximately 60-40%.
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Marfrig buys controlling stake in Zenda
Brazil/Uruguay
Published: 23 September, 2009
Marfrig Alimentos SA, the world's fourth-largest meatpacker based in Brazil, have acquired a 51% share in the Uruguay tanning group Zenda Leather. Marfrig said in a statement that it had agreed to pay $49.5 million to buy a 51% stake in the Uruguayan leather producer.
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Burnishing effects from Clariant
Worldwide
Published: 22 September, 2009
Due to the ongoing and steadily increasing demand for natural shoe upper and fancy leathers, burnished leather effects have experienced a revival. Customers are looking for both, easy and intensive burnishing effect and natural feel and aspect as well.
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Italians come to Paris
France
Published: 21 September, 2009
Exhibitors from Italian tanneries and related businesses made up 44% of all the stands (336 in total) at the Le Cuir A Paris show which took place at Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte, September 15-18. Despite the Anteprima show taking place in Milan this week many see Paris as a place to reach top-level designers from outside Italy. ‘65% of our visitors are from outside France and many come from the USA and Asia, particularly Japan as well as from Europe', Beatrice Rousseau, show manager, Le Cuir A Paris, told Leather International.
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CTC open lab in Dongguan
China
Published: 18 September, 2009
CTC Groupe, the French footwear and leather research centre have opened a third laboratory in China, this time in Dongguan.
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Organisation changes at SRL
China
Published: 16 September, 2009
China based tanner, Shanghai Richina Leather (SRL), a subsidiary of Richina Industries announced several organisation changes effective September 4, 2009.
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Next fMM&T details announced
India
Published: 15 September, 2009
The next edition of ‘footwear Materials Manufacturing & Technology India 2010' exhibition (fMM&T India 2010) an international fair organised by APLF Ltd in partnership with the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA) and supported by the Council of Leather Exports (CLE), Indian Shoe Federation (ISF), Agra Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) has been announced. The next event will take place between May 7-9, 2010 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, New Delhi.
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ALCA call for 2010 papers
United States
Published: 15 September, 2009
Anyone who has recently completed or will shortly be completing research studies relevant to hide preservation, hide and leather defects, leather manufacturing technology, new product development, tannery equipment development, leather properties and specifications, tannery environmental management, or other related subjects, you are encouraged to present the results of this research at the next annual convention of the American Leather Chemists Association to be held at the Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 10 - 13, 2010.
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Should the term synthetic ‘leather’ be banned?
Worldwide
Published: 14 September, 2009
The term ‘synthetic leather' should be banned say some leading leather industry experts. Or put another way, the word leather should be protected.
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Anteprima to take place in Milan
Italy
Published: 11 September, 2009
Anteprima – Trend Selection, the presentation of luxury materials including leather will take place in hall 1 of Fiera Milanocity, Milan from September 21-22.
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Trend selection comes to London
Italy/United Kingdom
Published: 10 September, 2009
UNIC, the Italian tanners' association and organiser of the Lineapelle leather fair hosted a Trend Selection mini exhibition in London on September 9. A similar event also took place in New York earlier this month. A small group of 12 Italian tanners and one from Spain showed highlights of their autumn/winter 2010/11 collections to invited buyers and designers at the one-day event.
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ICHSLTA to keep contract six unchanged
Worldwide
Published: 09 September, 2009
Following the 80th AGM meeting of the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders Associations in Shanghai on September 3 the council have decided to leave the contents of the International Contract number Six unchanged. The Chinese delegation had requested that the contract be changed but following opposition from the delegates from Australia, USA and France among others it was agreed to keep the contract unchanged.
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UNIC issue social and environmental decree
Italy
Published: 08 September, 2009
The Italian tanners' association UNIC issued a statement at the beginning of September committing their members to social and environmental responsibilities drawn up by the EU to trade unions.
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Complete leatherwork book launched
United Kingdom
Published: 08 September, 2009
Complete Leatherwork, the brand new book by the designer Katherine Pogson covers all aspects of working with leather, from basic materials, threads, dyes, and adhesives to pattern making, skiving, channelling, and even more advanced skills such as moulding and surface decoration.
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Sweaty foot fills gap in footwear comfort
Worldwide
Published: 07 September, 2009
As part of its comprehensive comfort testing programme (which includes advanced moisture management test AMMT, and whole shoe thermal insulation test WSTIT), Satra Technology Centre, located in the UK, have designed and created a new small size 'sweating foot' component to meet growing demand to test women's and children's footwear for breathability and comfort.
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