Leatherbiz reports that multi-stakeholder certification body the Leather Working Group (LWG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with main Italian tanning industry association, UNIC. The LWG said this “new, more collaborative relationship” with UNIC was the result of nine months of meetings and discussions.

Xeros technology has sold its bead tanning unti Qualus to its management team that has formed a new company called ESTR to run the business after acquiring the contracts and assets.

Tannery group ISA TanTec has celebrated the last piece of the building structure being fixed - known as a ‘topping out ceremony’ - at its new tannery in Vietnam, three months after building work began, reports Leatherbiz.

Tannery group ISA TanTec has celebrated the last piece of the building structure being fixed - known as a ‘topping out ceremony’ - at its new tannery in Vietnam, three months after building work began, reports Leatherbiz.

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has launched an ‘Associate Membership’ for associations, groups and NGOs, reports ILM.