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Leather Working Group reaches 1,000 LWG-certified leather manufacturers
Over 1,000 leather manufacturers around the world have now obtained Leather Working Group (LWG) certification, meaning that they are committed to responsible leather production.

Gemata, among green responsibility and educational projects
A June full of events for the Vicenza-based company leader in roller finishing

Gemata opens the doors of its Trissino factory
The Venetian company becomes a model of sustainability and participates in the National Green Week Festival

APLF doubles: before a Special Edition in Bangkok, then Dubai 2023
APLF Asean is born, from 19 to 21 October 2022

First anniversary of the new TFL
The acquisition of the leather chemicals business of LANXESS was completed on 1st June, 2021

Confindustria Moda, first quarter above expectations at +19.3%
But increases in energy and raw material costs affect forecasts for the rest of the year

EuroCongress 2022 is under the patronage of COTANCE
The European Tanners’ Confederation supports the Congress of leather chemists

ISA TanTec partners with World Wildlife Fund for responsible sourcing
A collaboration in support of biodiversity conservation, elimination of deforestation, and enhanced animal welfare protocols

Toscolapi opens its doors to Stefano Piccoli
The former Solvay manager joins the Tuscan company’s Board of Directors

Beef cattle chain methane emissions will be the topic of a forum organized by JBS and Silvateam
On May 4th and 5th, the Livestock Farming Methane Forum will bring together the world’s leading specialists to debate the challenges, methodologies and solutions for reducing beef cattle methane emissions

Freiberg Leather Days on 11 and 12 May
An hybrid event for German leather chemists

Royal Smit & Zoon presents 2021 ESG Report
It highlights the leather chemicals company’s environmental and social performance

Gruppo Mastrotto joins the LWG Executive Committee
CEO Renata Sartori elected as the new member

Assomac’s “Green Plate” awarded in Dubai
The sustainability certification of Italian leather machinery wins the “Best of APLF Awards”