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19 Jan 2024
International Leather Maker (ILM) has launched a new home for digital issues of the magazine, with an archive going back to 2013
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The French leather, footwear and leather goods sector delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published by Alliance France Cuir.
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Since September 2025, Red Wing Shoe Co. has reportedly diverted approximately 848,000kg of leather waste from landfill at its facilities in Red Wing, Minnesota.
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Lineapelle, the international trade fair for leather, accessories, components, synthetics and models, will return to the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre in Milan, Italy, from September 15-17, 2026.
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New EU car registration data for the first four months of 2026 have been released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).
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In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood revisits the term “zombie company” and its relevance to the leather industry, commenting on the idea of a family business, stewardship and the motivation behind generational preservation.
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French luxury fashion house GIVENCHY has appointed Marco De Vincenzo as Head of Leather Goods Design, strengthening one of the brand’s most commercially important categories.
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Registration for the 14th Freiberger Leather Days will close on June 15, ahead of the industry conference taking place on July 1-2, 2026, in Münster, Germany.
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Australian sheepskin values have risen sharply over the past year, reversing a downturn that saw many skins sent to landfill due to a lack of demand.
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London-based Crest Leather is investing approximately US$13.27 million in a new warehouse and office facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to media reports.
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Stahl has highlighted the growing importance of anti-soiling performance in automotive interiors, as lighter cabin designs, electric vehicles and shared mobility place greater demands on interior materials.
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Bangladesh has trained between 20,000 and 22,000 people in leather preservation ahead of Eid-ul-Adha as part of efforts to improve the quality of sacrificial animal hides, according to Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Amin Ur Rashid.
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What’s in a name? In the May/June 2026 issue of ILM, Editor Megan Thomas reflects on the value of protecting leather not just as a concept, but as a biological material definition.
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The The Leathersellers’ Livery Company hosted its annual Leather Industry Dinner at Leathersellers Livery Hall in London on June 4. Vanessa Podmore, Executive Director, Leather Working Group (LWG), was the keynote speaker.
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VF Corporation has reported a return to full-year revenue growth in fiscal 2026, alongside improved margins and lower debt, as the apparel and footwear group delivered another quarter of growth in the three months ending March 28, 2026.
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Visitor registration is now open for Simac Tanning Tech 2026, which will take place from September 15-17, 2026, at Fiera Milano Rho.
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Bangladesh’s leather sector has entered its busiest period of the year, with more than 527,000 sacrificial animal hides arriving at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate in the three days following Eid-ul-Adha.
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Karl Flowers, ILM Consultant Technical Editor, argues that unless waste becomes a valuable part of the production production process, its environmental burden becomes unfairly reallocated to the products that enter the commercial market.
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Chanel has reported revenue of US$19.26 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of 3.0% from US$18.69 billion in 2024, while operating profit rose 5.2% to US$4.71 billion.
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A major fire damaged three factories in Kanpur’s Jajmau industrial area on May 25, though no injuries or fatalities were reported, according to local authorities.
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Scottish Leather Group is seeking a Senior Leather Technician/Technologist specialising in wet processes to support product innovation, technical development and manufacturing performance.
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