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Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative | Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department | Australian Government Backs Packer Leather as Brands Drop Kangaroo Leather & more in this week's weekly roundup
Arshad Leathernews.org
August 31, 2025
The 5th edition of the Dubai International Footwear & Leather Exhibition (DIFLEX) returns this September.
It is the Middle East’s premier trade event for the leather, footwear and fashion accessories industry, bringing together 250+ global brands, 300+ hosted buyers, 20+ countries and 5,000+ trade visitors under one roof.
📅 23–25 September 2025
📍 Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
The MM Hashim Memorial Lecture 2025 will celebrate the life and legacy of Late Malack Mohamed Hashim, a pioneering figure in India’s leather and footwear sector.
The event will be held on 01 Sep 2025 at 04:00 PM (IST) at the Triple Helix Auditorium, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar. An online meeting option is also available for attendees
Mastrotto Indonesia has marked its 20th anniversary with the inauguration of a new production department, strengthening its presence in the leather industry and reaffirming its commitment to growth.
“Together we create a human rope, a symbol of strength and unity that shows how far we can go when we move forward as one team.”
Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods officially came into effect on 27 August 2025. The move is already impacting several export sectors including the Indian leather industry.
“She assured us that the Centre will take the necessary steps to support industries affected by US tariffs. She added that the assistance would be given to the affected exporters as was done during COVID pandemic when the Government came to help and support industries. It was a very reassuring meeting”
Italian leather group DANI has entered into a new commercial partnership with Ligo Leather, one of the leading players in the Chinese leather industry.
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has confirmed the election of Malack Abdul Wahab, Managing Director of KH Exports India Pvt. Ltd, as the new Leather Manufacturer Representative on its Board starting October 2025.
Leather Naturally has announced that Dietrich Tegtmeyer will serve a second and final term on its Supervisory Council, a key governing body of the organization.
Australian leather manufacturer Packer Leather has received strong recognition from the Federal Government, reinforcing its role as a sustainable business that has supported jobs for more than a century.
“It’s an industry that supports over 3,000 jobs many of those in the regions. Kangaroo leather is the world’s strongest for its weight & it is being replaced by synthetics contributing to the growing problem of plastics in the environment”
Lagos has unveiled a 150,000 capacity Leather Hub aimed at empowering artisans, promoting locally made leather goods and creating jobs across the value chain. The facility is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s leather industry and reduce reliance on imports.
The recent tariff hike by the United States is threatening the momentum of India’s leather industry, putting thousands of jobs and exports in jeopardy.
“The tariff will hit the sector very hard, US buyers are already demanding discounts of up to 20% which they expect exporters to absorb. That is not viable, US brands have put new orders on hold until the dispute is resolved.”
TFL is making important leadership moves to drive growth and strengthen its operations.
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
Vietnam’s footwear industry is under pressure as it continues to face three major problems. The sector is struggling with weak quality standards, a fragile raw material supply chain and a rising flood of counterfeit goods.
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 | About the Author Arshad is an engineer, having completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) specializing in Leather Technology from the Department of Leather Technology, Anna University (housed at CSIR-CLRI). In just 18 months since launching Leathernews.org, the platform & its distribution channels have gained over 1.7 million+ views from 120+ countries. |
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