footwear leathers news

21st Sep 2022

US’ Ball Fabrics has announced that it has entered into an agreement that makes it the exclusive North American distributor for India-based home improvement products manufacturer R.A.D. Global. To celebrate the collaboration, both firms will present jointly at the 2022 IFAI Expo to be held from October 12-14 in Charlotte, NC (booth# 2512).

19th Sep 2022

Edgewell announces organisational changes to streamline its leadership. With the exit of Nick Powell, president of international responsibilities for Edgewell's global business will be split between Rod Little, president and chief executive officer, and Dan Sullivan, who will add the role of president Europe and Latin America to his CFO duties.

16th Sep 2022

German sports company, Puma, has launched RE:Collection, a line of products for sportstyle, running, training, and motorsport, which are made with recycled cotton and polyester. Depending on the style, the pieces of RE:Collection contain between 20 per cent and 100 per cent recycled materials, creating a look of perfect imperfection in neutral colours.

15th Sep 2022

Emtec Electronic, the German manufacturer of specialised testing equipment, is all set to showcase its innovative softness measuring device, the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer, at the Hygienix 2022, which will be held from November 14-17 in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. The haptic measuring device will help achieve maximum softness in nonwoven hygiene...

15th Sep 2022

US’ Proof, the leading feminine wellness company in the US, has announced its official expansion into the teen aisle to help new menstruators feel comfortable, confident and protected against leaks all cycle long. The Proof Teen line offers reusable, sustainable, and affordable period undies in extended teen and tween sizes and new colours and styles.

15th Sep 2022

Sweden-based hygiene and health company Essity has announced a new organisational structure and changes to its executive management team, valid as of December 31, 2022. In the new organisational structure, Essity will comprise four business units, namely Consumer Goods Americas, Consumer Goods EMEA, Professional Hygiene, and Health & Medical.

14th Sep 2022

Mativ has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a new location in Georgia. Mativ is a manufacturer of critical components and engineered solutions, the result of the successfully completed merger between Neenah and SWM International. The move will enable the company to further enhance its employee experience, innovation and customer support.

13th Sep 2022

United States-headquartered Novolex, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has announced that it is investing $10 million to expand capacity to recycle plastic bags and other polyethylene film at its recycling facility in North Vernon, Indiana. This plant is one of two world-class film recycling facilities operated by the company.

13th Sep 2022

Teijin Frontier, the Teijin Group's fibres and products converting company, has developed an eco-friendly tire cord made from an adhesive that does not contain resorcinol formaldehyde (RF), which is harmful to the human body and the environment, and also incorporates a low-environmental impact chemically recycled polyester fibre for rubber...