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Ranipet Tannery Temporarily Shut Down After Worker Dies Cleaning Sewage Tank | Stahl Reopens Its Advanced Coatings Facility in Ranipet | Pangea Donates 600 Hides to Pingree Detroit to Support Veterans and Local Jobs & more....
Arshad Leathernews.org
October 19, 2025
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
Authorities have temporarily shut down a tannery in Ranipet a day after a worker died while cleaning a sewage tank. Two others a co-worker and the tannery owner also collapsed while trying to rescue him and were rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Leather supplier MAASLEDER from Waalwijk has acquired Van Oosterum Leder in the Netherlands, ensuring the future of the Raamsdonksveer family business.
“Thanks to the synergy between two strong companies with excellent reputations and expertise, we can invest in innovation together and offer customers a more complete product range. Together we combine nearly 200 years of craftsmanship and look ahead with confidence.”
Workers at Twin City Tanning in South St. Paul, Minnesota, United States have launched a strike demanding higher wages and safer working conditions.
“The wages that we are getting paid do not value our hard work”
Bridge of Weir, a leading supplier of fine automotive leather, is celebrating 20 years of partnership with US manufacturer Piston Interiors by launching a new complete leather interior solution for American car brands.
Automotive leather maker Pangea is turning leftover hides into opportunity by donating 600 hides to Pingree Detroit. The Michigan-based company transforms reclaimed leather into premium goods while creating jobs for U.S. veterans and local residents.
“This donation of 600+ hides is more than material it’s an investment in people. It means jobs for Veterans and Detroiters and another step toward a future where our work benefits the community.”
On 15 October 2025 Stahl a global leader in speciality coatings has reopened its advanced coatings facility in Ranipet, India.
Lineapelle 106, the world’s leading trade fair for luxury, fashion and design manufacturing, wrapped up successfully at Fiera Milano Rho from September 23 to 25, 2025. The event brought together 21,433 professional visitors and 1,150 exhibitors from across the global supply chain.
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
Suresh P S, Vertical Head of the Footwear Business at Tata International Limited, has been elected as the new President of the Indian Shoe Federation (ISF) for the term 2025–27 during its 33rd Annual General Meeting.
“My goal is for every ‘Made in India’ shoe to represent quality, sustainability, integrity and opportunity”
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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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