26 March 2025 Brazil – Minerva Foods reports record results for 2024 South American meatpacker Minerva Foods has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full 2024 fiscal year, with a record-breaking performance. By ILM. Net revenue in 4Q24 hit R$10.7 billion (US$1.88 billion), marking a 74% increase from 4Q23 and a 26%… Continue reading Brazil – Minerva Foods reports record results for 2024
26 March 2025 Leather Naturally Participation at APLF With APLF, wrapped for another year, it was a great privilege to reconnect with our members and meet some new ones too! Sustainability, environmental impact and regulation were key themes for the show and we were delighted to share a stage with Leather Working Group. Our collaborative… Continue reading Leather Naturally Participation at APLF
25 March 2025 Morgan Motor Company Enhancing usability and offering year-round driving enjoyment, Superport features interchangeable soft and hard top roofs. The carbon composite hard top weighs just 19.7kg and is finished in coordinating colour to the main body. The soft top is made from genuine mohair and is available in a range of colours.… Continue reading Morgan Motor Company
25 March 2025 One 4 Leather – Water Usage The debate over water consumption in automotive interior materials often pits genuine leather against vegan alternatives, but the facts are more nuanced than many might assume. Genuine leather tanning does require water, much of it is recirculated or cleaned and reused, and automotive leather ultimately emerges… Continue reading One 4 Leather – Water Usage
25 March 2025 Using Leather reduces Waste Is it Leather? Writes on LinkedIn: The leather industry has such a fantastic story. Every key point of this fabulous natural material rings true and is backable by simple straightforward facts. One of the positive aspects of real leather that doesn’t see much “airtime” is that utilizing real… Continue reading Using Leather reduces Waste
24 March 2025 Elements of Luxury – Put it down to experience World Leather writes on luxury on LinkedIn: According to expert analyst Claudia D’Arpizio, luxury leathergoods brands will do well to emphasise the “emotional experience” involved in owning beautiful products made from the most circular material in the world. Altagamma, the association that… Continue reading Elements of Luxury – Put it down to experience
24 March 2025 France – First topics announced for SLF Paris The first topics have been announced for the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris this coming September. By ILM. The event will feature presentations and discussions around the impact of cattle and agricultural transformations and their effect on the leather supply chain;… Continue reading France – First topics announced for SLF Paris
24 March 2025 ICHSLTA appoints Vice Presidents The International Council of Hides, Skins, and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA) has announced the appointment of two Vice Presidents. Report by ILM. The organisation held its Annual General Meeting at the APLF trade fair in Hong Kong, where it also appointed Micaela Topper as its new President. ICHSLTA’s… Continue reading ICHSLTA appoints Vice Presidents
21 March 2025 Maclaren F1 and Bridge of Weir Leather We recently looked back at the world-renowned Citroen DS and continuing our reflection of global iconic cars is the McLaren F1. This automotive icon launched in 1992 and combined ferocious power with useability and luxury. The McLaren team, led by Gordon Murray, selected our durable,… Continue reading Maclaren F1 and Bridge of Weir Leather
21 March 2025 Automotive – Porsche to cut 4,000 jobs amid market challenges Luxury car maker Porsche is set to reduce its workforce by nearly 10%, resulting in approximately 4,000 job losses. The automaker cites declining sales, U.S. tariffs, and global supply chain disruptions as key factors behind the decision. By Leatherbiz. A portion of… Continue reading Automotive – Porsche to cut 4,000 jobs amid market challenges
