August 28, 2025 |
Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news. |
Redwood Comment: From the Pacific Century to Africa risingAugust 26, 2025 Mike Redwood looks at the role the African continent may play in the future development of the global leather industry. |
Trade fair season to kick off with ACLEAugust 27, 2025 The 25th edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) is set to kick off the Autumn trade fair season taking place in Shanghai, September 3-5. |
Pinault family considering Puma stake saleAugust 27, 2025Bloomberg reported on August 25 that the holding company of France's Pinault family is considering options for disposing of its 29% stake in the German sportswear maker Puma. |
Brazilian companies focus on Chinese marketAugust 28, 2025 With increased exports of salted hides, wet-blue and finished leather, China is the leading export market for Brazilian tanners. As a result, 11 companies will be present at the upcoming ACLE in Shanghai. |
Stahl launches leather design collectionAugust 27, 2025 Stahl, a global leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, announced on August 27 the launch of its Premium Leather Design Collection for Autumn and Winter 2027, a 70-page catalogue designed for experts in automotive, apparel and accessories, and interior design industries. |
Plans for a tannery park in EthiopiaAugust 26, 2025 The Leather Industry Research and Development Center (LIRDC) announced on August 22 that preparations are underway to establish a Leather Industry Park, following the completion of a government-approved feasibility study. |
Leather exports suffer as India hits back at tariffsAugust 27, 2025 Donald Trump's steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in on August 27, weeks after the U.S. president issued an executive order imposing an additional 25% penalty on India over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons. |
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