September 25, 2025 |
Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news. |
The technical disruption ahead for leatherSeptember 24, 2025 Mike Redwood considers how shifting global trade, rising labour costs, automation and AI are disrupting the low-wage model in the leather industry, looking towards a future that balances technology with craft, sustainability and artisanal skill. |
LWG celebrate 20th anniversary at Lineapelle 2025September 25, 2025 The Leather Working Group (LWG) celebrated 20 years since its founding in 2005 during the 106th edition of the Lineapelle 2025 fair in Milan on September 24. |
Lineapelle footfall a welcome surprise to Italian tannerSeptember 25, 2025At the 106th edition of Lineapelle in Milan this week, tanners expressed that despite economic uncertainty and the broader market situation, the fair was better than they had expected. |
Opening ceremony 2025 SIMAC Tanning Tech and Lineapelle in MilanSeptember 23, 2025 2025 editions of SIMAC Tanning Tech and Lineapelle opened in Milan, Italy, with a ceremony that highlighted Italy’s industrial excellence while urging greater collaboration, innovation and international expansion. |
2026 to see drop of 9% for Brazilian cattle slaughter, says JBSSeptember 22, 2025 Meatpacker JBS anticipate a negative shift in Brazil’s cattle cycle that could lead to reduced availability of animals for slaughter in 2026, according to Reuters. |
China H1 leather goods and garment exportsSeptember 23, 2025 According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) in early September, China made leather goods revenues and exports declined year-on-year in the first half 2025 whereas leather garments sales revenue increased. |
AICLST conference heads to Kolkata in 2026September 23, 2025 During the closing ceremony of the 38th IULTCS international congress in Lyon on September 11, Dr S Rajamani, Chairman, IUEC India announced that the next AICLST congress will take place in Kolkata in 2026. |
MindHive launch AI-powered leather inspection system at SIMAC 2025September 23, 2025 New Zealand-based technology company Mindhive Global will showcase its Mindhive FinishSelect system at SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025 in Milan, taking place September 23-25. |
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