Tannery
Italian leather-footwear sector with a challenging 2024
Data from Assomac highlighted the economic challenges of Italy's leather sector in 2024, with declined exports and 78% of companies reporting reduced demand across domestic and international markets
2025 brings questions to the Italian leather sector
Italy's tanning industry currently struggles with declining demand, rising economic pressures and labour challenges, while hopes for recovery hinge on global economic, political and trade stability
Rising carbon costs of wasted hides highlight worldwide challenge
Shifting fashion preferences for synthetic materials over leather are driving up hide waste, with figures showing growing emissions and missed sustainability opportunities across the globe
Gucci fully acquires Colonna Group tannery
Gucci Logistica, a subsidiary of Kering, has increased its stake in the Colonna Group to 100% for an undisclosed sum, thus strengthening its investment in the leather industry
European leather industry presents evidence against the inclusion of leather in the EUDR
A new study commissioned by COTANCE and UNIC shows that leather does not directly cause deforestation and that its inclusion in the EUDR could lead to job losses, supply chain disruptions and higher emissions
State of West Bengal to invest in Calcutta Leather Complex
The Indian state government has announced a 100-billion-rupee (1.2 billion USD) investment in the Calcutta Leather Complex, creating an additional 250,000 jobs, the local media reported
US pushes EU to delay implementation of deforestation law
The US government has requested the European Commission to delay the implementation of the so-called Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), seven months ahead of schedule
LVMH increases its stake in the Spanish tannery Riba Guixà
LVMH’s Métiers d’Art has signed an agreement to increase its stake in Riba Guixà, the Spanish tannery renowned for its expertise in tanning Enterfino lambskin
Cortume Krumenauer: five generations tannery and an innovative retail concept
Get to know Cortume Krumenauer, a Brazilian-based tannery specialised in the production of vegetable-tanned leather and learn more about their business, which now also includes Sculp Leather Store
Courovale: from leather trading to producing customised leathers with special finishes
Get to know Courovale, a Brazilian-based tannery specialised in customised leathers with special finishes such as engraved, printed, metal and lacquered and learn more about their business- 1
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