The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023

29 May 2023 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023 In pursuit of its commitment to improve access to efficient input and output markets, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has placed a strategic… Continue reading The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023

Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai

23 March 2022 Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai PrimeAsia proudly confirms its sponsorship for APLF Dubai, where the company will present many of its leading initiatives in an exerted effort to bring more transparency to the industry.   Between March 30th and April 1st, PrimeAsia will be at APLF Dubai… Continue reading Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai

The tannery and ESG

03 February 2021 The tannery and ESG The discussion that is raging in investment circles around ESG investments seems far away from everyday life to the tanner struggling with the issues of avoiding loose or cracking grain and trying to make a margin in an exceptional business climate.  Sales are less predictable than ever and… Continue reading The tannery and ESG

Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export

24 November 2020 Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export With its main office in the western city of Maracaibo and representative offices in the state of Yaracuy and the capital of Lara state, Barquisimeto, Commercial Jairo Leather Industries has founded some 36 years ago. The company is currently managed by Mr Jairo Noya… Continue reading Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export

Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions

20 November 2020 Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions In view of the current situation which prevents buyers from attending physical exhibitions, APLF will continue to support the tanning industry by organising a series of online events for the Chinese, Indian and African/Middle East markets.   The virtual events will bring… Continue reading Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions

What the World is Going to Look Like

16 September 2020 What the World is Going to Look Like The world appears to have moved from house arrest to purgatory, with little prospect of ever escaping completely from COVID-19. Hopefully before long we will have a vaccine, but increasingly this looks like only a partial solution, allied with a danger of worrying repercussions… Continue reading What the World is Going to Look Like

APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute

25 March 2020 APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute Coronavirus pandemic likely to exacerbate future EU – US trade dispute   While writing about trade dispute seems kind of trivial at a time when the whole world is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extremely important to understand the economic implications in order to better… Continue reading APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute

APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI

2 January 2020 APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI While the entire fashion industry is being challenged and is re-thinking itself and amidst talk of establishing Paris as the capital of sustainable fashion before the Olympic Games in 2024, APLF.com asks Paris-based Fashion Trends Setter and Sustainable Fashion consultant, Anne Liberati of Anne Studio… Continue reading APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI

Volga Tannery – Russia

31 December 2019 Volga Tannery – Russia Profile   SC Volga Tannery (Ostashkov, Tver Region in western Russia) is one of the oldest factories in the leather industry. It traces its origin to merchant Savin’s manufacturer founded in 1730. It is located on the edge of the beautiful Lake Seliger, about 350km from Moscow. This… Continue reading Volga Tannery – Russia

Livestock is not bad for the planet

07 November 2019 Livestock is not bad for the planet Climate change science is difficult. I have heard it said that perhaps only a dozen people in the world really understand it all. Professor Harry Collins explained it well in his excellent little book are we are all scientific experts now? in a neat little… Continue reading Livestock is not bad for the planet