Three cases from the USA, Asia and Argentina. Each of them showcases how, sadly, Coronavirus has weakened the leather industry. In other words: some companies think of closing for good. Others try to avoid it. And others hope in the recovery of financial markets. Tasman Leather, in the USA As reported by wabi.tv, US-based group Tasman […]
India is also opening back up. The Western Bengal government decided that tanneries and other production segments tied to the manufacturing of leather, present in the Calcutta district, can get to work once more. India is also opening back up The Western Bengal state hosts the Calcutta Leather Complex, one of India’s main leather districts, […]
The Coronavirus pandemic in India is putting pressure on an industry that was already struggling. The lockdown is killing off the local leather segment. Businesses shut down, so orders stopped. Now that in the rest of the world businesses try to reopen or planning to, orders have been placed to India’s segment. But they are […]
In the end, 2019 was not an easy year. In the meantime, Coronavirus, whose impact is still unpredictable, is about to affect the next months to come. US raw hides and skins fear CRV outbreak now. LHCA (Leather & Hides Council of America), the association representing traders and tanners in the USA, put the matter […]
Shops closed and, every day, over 10 million unsold items including shoes, bags and clothing. Adidas, Deichmann and H&M stopped paying store rents, causing criticism. Germany at the time of CRV tells of a number of leather goods and shoe factories that go on with their business activities as usual. But also of many others...
The tannery celebrates 100 years of mimosa, the same day as international women’s day. South African NTE Mimosa Extract Company , celebrated 1 century of life. The company is present in over 60 countries with its products, and it’s the eldest producer of mimosa extract in the world. Another history-worth fact is the partnership with […]
Covid-19 outbreak is remarkably hitting India’s leather tanning industry. In fact, health emergency has been affecting, at this point, all the regions of the big Asian country. Therefore, such outbreak has overshadowed, to some extent, the difficult situation Uttar Pradesh companies have been dealing with. In several tanneries, located in the State of Bengal, warehouses […]
Vietnam was able to welcome many producers escaping China (some due to the trade war between the USA). But today it must face the Coronavirus outbreak, which is cutting the vital bridges between the country and the People’s Republic. Covid-19 is breaking up the grand plans of Vietnam’s leather segment, but isn’t erasing them. Covid-19 […]
“The leather industry in on the verge of destruction”. Umpteenth alarm from Kanpur: launched by Azim Ansari, owner of an Indian leather export company. The entrepreneur spoke to newsclick.in in relation to the dell’Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB)’s decision of blocking activities for 248 tanneries in Jaimau. As reported by The Times of […]
In 2019, Australia turned out to be the top world exporter of bovine meat in terms of value. In fact, in the last twelve months the continental country sold abroad 1.24 million tons of meat. In other words, exports of meat increased by 9% compared to the previous year. Thanks to such figures, Australia is […]
The art of braiding is back on exhibit at Lineapelle, which hosted Intreccincantiere, on its sixth edition. In other words, the contest promoted by Manifattura di Domodossola. The aim is to scout out young talents who will be able to “carry out a project or a finished product to give top value to braiding”, created […]
Simac Tanning Tech kick-off responds to the “perfect storm” that is shaking global market (and not just that). Yesterday, 19th February 2020, the international fair for footwear, leather goods and tanning technology and machinery opened its 2020 edition. “We have started while being aware that we are facing the perfect storm – commented Gabriella Marchioni […]
Not just business. For Bally, Gucci, Prada and other brands there is something else too. Being a luxury brand also means being committed. It will not be a coincidence, therefore, that brands in this period are engaged in campaigns in favour of environmental protection. Not only that, there are also those who put their efforts […]
First of all, there will be delays in delivery. Coronavirus epidemic is holding back Chinese footwear suppliers: the health emergency did not leave shoe manufacturers unscathed. As to what will happen next, it all remains to be seen. The relationship between footwear manufacturers of the People’s Republic and European customers is flourishing. According to data...
Stahl is supporting Kanpur in going greener. The Dutch multinational active in the chemicals’ industry opened its Center of Excellence this past February 7th. The Center is dedicated to technologies that can support India’s tanneries in their quest to become greener. The site is located in the Uttar Pradesh district, and is part of a […]
There are no repercussions for the Milanese fashion product shows: Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech confirm the dates. The three events confirm their already established dates. The trade fair organisations reassure exhibitors and visitors that they are following the current developments closely. Not only that, but also to be following the indications of national and […]
They have eventually put words into action. After announcing 4,500 redundant positions worldwide, Jaguar Land Rover have actually started cutting jobs. The very first workers who are going to be dismissed will be the ones in the manufacturing plant based in Halewood, Merseyside, England. Day shifts only The top managers of JLR, controlled by Indian […]
Turkey and India have changed their minds about duties. A crisis is more convincing than any roundtable and any “moral suasion” operation to change opinions, regardless of editorial origin. The drop of demand for finished leather has pushed some chains, until now in a position of comfortable protectionism, to review the priorities. That’s the case […]
Payless is still here! One year ago, Payless Shoe Source submitted a support petition to reorganize the company’s assets through Chapter 11: for the records, that was the second bankruptcy following the former one in 2017. At the same time, the company announced they would stop their activities in North America. The footwear retailer, which […]
New products, recovery of scraps from other processes, and a little concern for the new year. These are the three key concepts that are characterising the fourth edition of Gardabags, Expo Riva Schuh area dedicated to bags and leather goods. The section of pavilion D houses 78 exhibiting companies (36 Italian and 42 foreign). In […]
