Italian government urges EU to exclude leather from EUDR

June 23, 2025

Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has formally called on the European Commission to exclude leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

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Leather Working Group launches non-profit to oversee certification

June 23, 2025

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced the creation of LWG Assurance Services (LWG AS), which will take over the management of certification to LWG Standards.

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Colombian footwear and leather goods exports grow in early 2025

June 24, 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, Colombian footwear exports saw growth, according to the latest data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics.

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Italian machinery ends 2024 with 12% decline

June 23, 2025

Italy's leather, footwear and leather goods machinery sector has closed 2024 with a 12% drop in turnover, according to preliminary figures presented by Assomac,

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Kanpur District Magistrate orders acceleration of CETP work

June 20, 2025

Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh has directed officials to expedite the construction of the 20 MLD (million litres per day) common effluent treatment plant (CETP) in Jajmau, citing dissatisfaction with the current pace of progress.

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Stahl launches new crosslinker technology

June 19, 2025

Specialty coatings business Stahl has announced the launch of Syncros, a new range of carbodiimide crosslinkers designed for use in leather finishing.

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Italy partners with Kenya to revive leather industry in east and central Africa

June 20, 2025

Italy has pledged support for the revival of the tanning industry in Kenya and the broader east and central African region, with Equity Group named as the strategic financial partner.

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