Skills council plots path ahead [premium content]
Exactly a year after its foundation, a special skills group comprising representatives of the textile, clothing and leather industries in Europe, has come up with seven recommendations for what the European Commission, national governments, education providers and manufacturers in the sector can do to enhance skills, preserve traditional know-how and create new jobs.
World Leather - Dec12/Jan 2013
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Perplexed by Puma [premium content]
The ongoing focus in the industry on carbon footprint and sustainability makes it imperative for us to consider comments in the later part of 2012 from one of the world’s most prominent athletic footwear brands, Puma, on the environmental impact of shoes with leather uppers.
World Leather - Dec12/Jan 2013
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Leather seats on the metro [premium content]
When Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority launched its metro service in 2009, it decided to put leather on the seats in its Gold Class. Even for short journeys by public transport, it wanted passengers to have access to a touch of luxury.
World Leather - Feb/Mar 2013
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Innovation Part 2: Co-products and solids management [premium content]
An analysis of good practice with a broad overview of how co-products associated with leather manufacture and other solids are managed.
World Leather - Dec11/Jan 2012
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Regional commentary: China [premium content]
A growing population and thirst for luxury goods mean the Chinese market is a key focus for leathergoods and footwear companies. The government has responded with policies that aim to restructure the tanning industry, which it hopes will better position it to respond to internal needs and keep its leather exporting industry competitive
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2012
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Redeveloping the economy: The leather industry [premium content]
The combination of raw materials at source, business opportunity, possible non-frozen investments and apprenticeship schemes must offer a better and more sustainable future for the leather sector and young people, as well as the broader redeveloping economy.
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2012
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Redeveloping the economy: The footwear sector [premium content]
The footwear industry is not immune to economic uncertainty and many major brands faced with ever higher factory gate prices from their principal supplier, China, coupled to greatly increased freight costs are being forced to rethink their sourcing policy.
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2012
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A void within the global leather sector: Closure of Lederinstitut Gerb... [premium content]
Over the last 20 years many organisations that performed fundamental research into issues faced by the leather industry have ceased to exist, but LGR continued to cover this vital role. Now it, too, is to close.
World Leather - Jun/Jul 2011
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BMW warns South African leather suppliers [premium content]
High-end automotive brand BMW has warned suppliers to its Rosslyn plant in South Africa, including tanners, that it will look outside the country for alternative sources of material and components if performance does not improve.
World Leather - Jun/Jul 2011
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Bill Amberg’s passion for leather remains undiminished [premium content]
Few ambassadors for leather are as passionate about using the material in his products as luxury handmade leathergoods designer Bill Amberg.
World Leather - Feb/Mar 2011
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