Ethiopian Leather Industry Association Flags Crisis While Government Pushes Value Addition

Ethiopia’s leather industry is under pressure as leaders warn that deep structural problems are slowing growth. The sector which was once a major foreign currency earner is now battling shortages, wastage, financing gaps and policy disputes.

Tandy Leather Reports $76.3 Million Revenue in 2025 CEO Says Company is Well Positioned for Growth

Full year revenues reached $76.3 million, up 2.6% from $74.4 million in 2024. Gross margins improved to 57.0% from 56.2% the prior year, reflecting gains from dynamic sourcing strategies and selective price increases.

Three Tannery Workers Collapse After Inhaling Toxic Gas at a Tannery in Vaniyambadi

Three workers at a private tannery in Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu were hospitalized on 27 February 2026, Friday morning after collapsing from toxic gas.

MICAM and MIPEL Wrap Up in Milan from February 22 to 24 Drawing 20,000 Visitors

The 101st edition of MICAM and the 129th edition of MIPEL ended in Milan on 24 February 2026 after 3 days of business meetings, trend discussions and industry networking. Organisers reported strong international participation, welcoming over 20,000 visitors, 54% international and 46% Italian.

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Signs MoU With ITECH Lyon For Leather Technology Education

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) has signed a strategic academic partnership with ITECH Lyon, France on February 25, 2026 to boost technical education in leather technology.

German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry Holds Steady Amid Challenges in 2025

Shoe manufacturers reported total revenue of €2.33 billion. That is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024. Domestic sales drove the growth. Revenue inside Germany rose 6% to €1.83 billion.

IULTCS Announces 3 Winners of Young Leather Scientist Grant 2026

IULTCS has officially announced that the Young Leather Scientist Grant YLSG 2026 winners are finally out and the global leather industry now knows the three bright minds shaping its future.

Sri Lanka Hosts 16th Footwear and Leather Fair 2026 as Minister Inaugurates Colombo’s Biggest Leather Trade Event

Sri Lanka’s largest footwear and leather trade exhibition is underway in Colombo, bringing together more than 150 companies across 284 booths at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, better known as BMICH, from February 27 to March 2, 2026.

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