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Five Italian Tanneries Unite to Form Itan Group Consortium to Promote Made in Italy Leather | Gruppo Mastrotto Founder Bruno Mastrotto Dies at 84 | Brazilian Leather Exports Reach $97.3 Million in September Up 18.5% from August | Ecco Leather Reviews Future of Its Dongen Tannery After Major Fire Incident & more...
Arshad Leathernews.org
October 12, 2025
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
A new alliance is reshaping Italy’s renowned tanning district. Itan Group is a synergistic network of five leading Tuscan tanneries with a shared goal to promote the excellence of Italian leather through authenticity, innovation and sustainability.
Brazil’s leather exports reached $ 97.3 million in September 2025, The figure marks an 18.5% increase compared to August but reflects a 4.8% drop from the same month last year when exports stood at US$ 102.1 million.
Ecco Leather’s tannery in Dongen faces an uncertain future five months after a devastating fire hit the site earlier this year. The Ecco leather confirmed that it is currently reviewing the future role of the facility within the Ecco group.
The Italian leather industry is mourning the passing of one of its most influential pioneers. Bruno Mastrotto, a leading figure in Veneto’s tanning sector and founder of Gruppo Mastrotto, passed away at the age of 84.
“A man of vision, courage and values, he dedicated his life to building a company that, starting from Arzignano, was able to establish itself in the world thanks to work, tenacity and the strength of his ideas. His example will continue to inspire our daily commitment and guide the Group’s path into the future”
A major fire erupted at the Sanjay Leather Company factory in Mughal Majra village, Kunjpura in Haryana after a machine overheated. Leather stocked quickly caught fire, filling the area with thick smoke as workers rushed out to safety.
India should make full use of its recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK and work on securing better access to the European Union (EU) market to stay competitive in global trade, a new Niti Aayog report said on Monday.
Leather Working Group (LWG) has announced the appointment of David Wright, Vice President of Advanced Technological Developments at Tapestry, as its new Chair and member of the LWG Board.
Lineapelle CEO, Fulvia Bacchi received a major recognition, being included among the 100 Best Italian CEOs by Forbes Italia in collaboration with Fiera Milano.
“Companies that invest in circularity and social responsibility create real and lasting value.”
Zimbabwe’s leather industry is taking a major step toward modernization. Industry leaders and government officials are urging players in the sector to adopt advanced technologies like Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to enhance product quality and global competitiveness.
The Andhra Pradesh government is taking new steps to support its leather industry by setting up Lidcap stalls at major tourist destinations across the state. The move aims to promote locally made leather products and give artisans better access to markets.
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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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