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Lineapelle 107 Sees Decline in Exhibitors and Visitors Count Amid Winter Olympics | Piyush Goyal Launches 7 Export Promotion Mission Measures to Boost Indian MSME Exports | Jordan Leather and Garments Sector Targets 149,000 New Jobs Under EMV Program | Government of Argentina Moves to Take Over Curtume CBR Tannery Assets & more...
Arshad Leathernews.org
February 22, 2026
WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Your quick 5 minute brief on this week’s global leather & allied industry news
Good morning & welcome to another edition of Weekly Roundup by Leathernews.org
Every Sunday at 11 am, we bring you the entire week’s news, insights, updates, market research, analysis, expert opinions, facts & figures from the global leather & allied industries in a simplified & easy to read format, saving you time while keeping you well informed & updated in under 5 minutes.
Lineapelle 107 concluded last week at Fiera Milano Rho between 11 – 13 FEBRUARY 2026 under conditions that many in the leather and fashion industry described as challenging yet cautiously stabilizing.
Jordan’s leather and garments industry is stepping into the spotlight as a key driver of jobs and regional growth.
“Expanding production branches is a key executive tool in the second phase of the EMV to maximise the sector’s impact.”
The provincial government of La Rioja in Argentina has taken a step in its ongoing dispute with Curtume CBR S.A tannery.
COTANCE has confirmed a key leadership transition with the appointment of Edoardo De Paola as Deputy Secretary General ahead of his move into the top role in April 2026.
Data from Alliance France Cuir shows France had 6.5 million sheep in 2024. Tanneries produced 2.3 million finished sheep skins during the year. The challenge is not volume alone. It is…
The government has launched seven new interventions under the Export Promotion Mission to help Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) expand into global markets.
COTANCE – Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community has introduced a significant statutory reform that marks an important shift in the organisation’s structure and representation.
The reform opens the door to a new category called Supporting Members. This allows organisations linked to the leather ecosystem, such as education providers, research bodies, clusters, suppliers and other stakeholders to take part in COTANCE activities. These members can join discussions and attend targeted events but will not have voting rights.
Sarawak, a Malaysian state located on the island of Borneo, may explore the development of a structured crocodile farming industry if the State moves ahead with commercial use of crocodile meat and leather.
The two day Research, Industry, Startup, Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 held on 14-15 February, 2026 concluded at the Chennai Trade Centre, bringing research, leaders, industry experts, startups and policymakers onto one platform.
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Arshad is the Founder & Editor of Leathernews.org, a global news platform covering the leather, footwear & allied industries. He is an engineer specialising in leather technology with over 9 years of experience across the global leather & allied industries & content creation. He closely tracks trade policy, exports, global sourcing trends & industry developments, with a focus on making complex topics simple, clear & easy to understand for industry professionals.
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