October 7, 2025 |
Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news. |
Ecco Leather in Dongen to remain closedOctober 3, 2025 Earlier this year on May 4, a fire engulfed the Ecco Leather production facility in Dongen, completely destroying the 14,000 sq m facility. Reports suggest the facility will not be rebuilt. |
Insights from FAO’s sustainable livestock conferenceOctober 3, 2025Following the FAO’s second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome, industry experts outlined key insights shaping the future of global livestock systems. |
Maria Salvà awarded the Joan Gallés scholarshipOctober 6, 2025Maria Salvà has been awarded the Joan Gallés Scholarship, a collaborative initiative offered by Spanish leather makers Inter Leather and Escola Superior de Disseny (ESDI). |
ILM launches news vodcast seriesOctober 6, 2025 ILM’s new Editor Megan Thomas has launched a new ILM vodcast series on LinkedIn to provide subscribers with a weekly roundup on the news and updates within the leather industry. |
Uttar Pradesh tanneries called out over effluent pollution failuresOctober 3, 2025 The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India’s primary pollution watchdog, has identified serious violations of wastewater treatment requirements at three major tannery clusters in Uttar Pradesh: Jajmau, Unnao and Banther. CPCB has directed the state pollution control body to take corrective measures with an action plan. |
New LWG standard public consultations now openOctober 3, 2025 The Leather Working Group (LWG) has launched two new public consultations as part of its ongoing standards update. In 2026, the current LWG Protocol 7 will be replaced by the LWG Leather Production Standard and the LWG Chain of Custody Standard. |
Brazilian companies expect $4.6 million in deals from Simac 2025October 3, 2025 Ten Brazilian companies from the footwear components and machinery sector took part in Simac Tanning Tech 2025 and are reportedly set to generate around R$24.8 million (US$4.64 million) in confirmed and expected business. |
Lidcap makes efforts to bolster India’s leather industryOctober 6, 2025 India’s Andhra Pradesh state government is taking steps to bolster the state's leather industry by establishing stalls operated by the Leather Industries Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (Lidcap) at popular tourist destinations. |
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