Podcasts by ILM View From The Top Podcast Series
Welcome to the ILM ‘View from the top’ podcast series by the publishers of International Leather Maker, the leading news and business information service for the leather industry.
‘View from the top’ aims to provide listeners with invaluable insight and perspective on the global leather industry through opinion, comment and more from ILM’s authoritative and experienced editorial team, industry experts and influencers.
There are two free to download episodes each month educating listeners on a variety of topics and trends and what this means for the future of the leather industry. Episodes are designed to appeal to all parts of the supply chain, including tanners, suppliers, brands and retailers.
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Suzie Fletcher’s insights into leathermaking from 2023-12-11T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth interviews master saddler Suzie Fletcher, discussing what the industry can do to promote repair and maintenance ...
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How can leather adapt to the current market? from 2023-11-27T09:37:36
In the latest episode of View from the Top, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around how the leather industry can adapt and develop in a changing consumer mar...
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Leather’s manifesto and cooperation for COP28 from 2023-10-30T08:00
In this episode, Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28.
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Industry and consumers respond to Apple abandoning leather from 2023-10-02T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor rounds up news on the recent announcement that Apple is dropping leather for its accessories, and the response from the industry and consumers.
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Understanding the role of mimosa extracts in leathermaking from 2023-09-06T08:00
In this latest ILM podcast, Nigel Payne, General Manager of mimosa extract producers, NTE Company, talks about the role that vegetable tannins play in modern leather making. He ...
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The biomaterials issue from 2023-08-16T08:00
In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, “vegan” materials.
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Future leather developments and opportunities from 2023-07-12T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth presents three articles on the topic of future leather developments and industry opportunities.
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News Bulletin 10/07/23 – 217,800 jobs lost in Vietnam from 2023-07-10T08:00
The latest ILM news bulletin includes stories on second quarter job losses in Vietnam, Bolt Threads halting production of Mylo, a call from Bridge of Weir for greater automotiv...
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News Bulletin 03/07/23 – Zschimmer&Schwarz acquires Samia from 2023-07-03T08:00
This week, Tom Hogarth covers Zschimmer & Schwarz’s acquisition of Samia, a new leather product that can measure your heart rate and more.
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What’s happening at the 2023 Sustainable Leather Forum? from 2023-06-28T09:37:40
Tom Hogarth speaks to Yves Morin, President of the Organizing Committee for the Sustainable Leather Forum, and Grégoire Biasini Listen
News Bulletin 26/06/23 – Tanners warn of hide smuggling from 2023-06-26T08:00
In this week’s bulletin, we cover concerns in Bangladesh over hide smuggling, flooding at a tannery in Brazil, Sustainable Leather Foundation workshops in Tanzania and more.
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News Bulletin 19/06/23 – Hong Kong reconfirms APLF 2024 from 2023-06-19T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews six of the hottest stories from the last week, including reconfirmation of the APLF’s return to Hong Kong in 2024, the la...
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News Bulletin 12/06/23 – EU adopts due diligence rules from 2023-06-12T08:00
This week’s bulletin includes stories on the EU’s new corporate due diligence rules, a leather sourcing update from John Lewis, Bader’s 2022 sustainability report and more.
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News Bulletin 05/06/23 – LVMH acquires Nuti Ivo from 2023-06-05T08:30
In our latest bulletin, we cover the acquisition of a majority stake in Nuti Ivo by LVMH Métiers d’Art, optimism for footwear production growth in Pakistan and...
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Leadership in leather from 2023-05-31T08:00
Tom Hogarth takes us through three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood on the topic of leather industry leadership and collaboration.
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News Bulletin 29/05/23 – Zimbabwe tanners struggle to access fund from 2023-05-29T08:00
In this week’s bulletin, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews some of the top stories from the latest week, including funding access issues in Zimbabwe, Pange...
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News Bulletin 22/05/23 – Kia to phase out leather from 2023-05-22T08:00
The latest ILM news bulletin includes stories on Kia’s decision to phase out leather in its interiors, the struggles of tanners in Arzignano and more.
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News Bulletin 15/05/23 – Brazil recognises Indigenous reservations from 2023-05-15T08:00
This week, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews stories on Brazil’s protection of Indigenous land, its hide and skin export results, Yue Yuen’s plans to manufacture in India and mo...
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Preserving the important things from 2023-05-10T08:00
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers three articles around some of the most important things for the leather industry to preserve as it continues ...
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News Bulletin 08/05/23 – LHCA calls for FTC to end greenwashing from 2023-05-08T08:00
In this latest ILM news bulletin, we review the hottest stories of the last week, including the LHCA’s call for the FTC to stamp out greenwashing, Stah...
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News Bulletin 01/05/23 – EU approves legislation on deforestation from 2023-05-01T08:00
This week’s bulletin includes stories such as the EU approval of legislation on deforestation, Pangea win an award from Toyota, Indonesian footwear exports down, the second World Leather Day and...
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Making leather great again with The Leather Dude from 2023-04-26T08:00
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth is joined by Muhammad Junaid Vohra, a leather industry consultant based in Pakistan who works with ...
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News Bulletin 24/04/23 – APLF ASEAN returns in October from 2023-04-24T08:00
This week’s bulletin includes stories such as the return of APLF to Thailand in October 2023, Volkswagen Group joining the LWG, coffee bean tanned leather in a new Mercedes-Ben...
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News Bulletin 17/04/23 – Bridge of Weir welcomes WWF report from 2023-04-17T08:00
In this week’s news bulletin, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews stories on a WWF report around leather and deforestation, the French leather industry’s 2022 re...
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Leather’s longevity in changing times from 2023-04-12T08:00
The latest episode of View from the Top focuses on three articles on the changing global environment and what leather can do in the face of these changes.
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News Bulletin 03/04/23 – China lifts Brazilian BSE ban from 2023-04-03T08:00
The latest ILM news bulletin features news on China’s BSE ban on Brazilian beef, Kering’s sustainability report for 2020 to 2023, the finalists for the LVMH Prize and more.
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Events and opportunities for leather from 2023-03-29T08:00
In this podcast, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers three articles around recent events in the leather supply chain and the opportunities they present.
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News Bulletin 27/03/23 – ECHA invites feedback on PFAS restrictions from 2023-03-27T08:00
In this week’s news bulletin, we bring you updates on ECHA’s PFAS restriction proposal, Wolverine Worldwide’s PFAS cleanup plan in the U.S., Chinese leather import declines and...
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News Bulletin 20/03/23 – APLF to return to Hong Kong from 2023-03-20T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you six stories from the last week, including confirmation of the APLF trade show in Hong Kong for 2024, news on Californi...
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News Bulletin 13/03/23 – Puma drops kangaroo leather from 2023-03-13T08:00
In this latest ILM news bulletin, we cover Puma’s decision to stop using kangaroo leather, tanners’ outrage over a government decision in Argentina, Solidaridad’s pilot fleshin...
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Education and employability in the global leather industry from 2023-03-08T08:00
ILM Editor, Martin Ricker is joined by Vicki Dean, Head of the Institute of Creative Leather Technology, along with two former leather student...
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News Bulletin 06/03/23 – Authority over advertising in Germany from 2023-03-06T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you a selection of stories from the past week, including VDL’s new powers to combat misleading advertising, the newest iss...
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Podcast: News Bulletin 27/02/23 – A round-up of Lineapelle 101 in Milan from 2023-02-27T08:00
In the latest weekly bulletin ILM covers events from the recent Lineapelle trade show as well as Argentina’s plans to lift raw hide export duties.
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Solving the bisphenol problem with TFL from 2023-02-22T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth is joined by Christopher Tysoe and Dr Martin Kleban from global leather chemicals supplier
News Bulletin 20/02/23 – All-time high for Portuguese footwear and leather from 2023-02-20T08:00
In this latest bulletin, we cover record exports for Portuguese footwear and leather, the new ILM website, Lineapelle’s upcoming show in Milan and more.
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News Bulletin 13/02/23 – EU proposes PFAS restrictions from 2023-02-13T08:00
The ILM news bulletin for this week covers the U.S. beef cow herd decline, European proposals to restrict PFAS, employment in the Brazilian footwear sector and more, hosted by ...
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News Bulletin: February 6, 2023 from 2023-02-06T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers the India International Leather Fair, Pakistan’s trade agreements with Russia, a tannery closure in the UK and more in this week’s news bull...
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News Bulletin: January 30, 2023 from 2023-01-30T08:00
This week's bulletin features updates on excellent 2022 financial results from luxury groups LVMH, Tod’s and Zegna, led by leather goods sales, as well as a report from...
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Potential problems across the supply chain from 2023-01-25T08:00
In our latest episode, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles that look at problems facing various parts of the leather supply chain, specifically footwear, meat ...
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News Bulletin: January 23, 2023 from 2023-01-23T08:00
This week's bulletin features updates on Australian beef exports, EU passenger car registrations, China's plans for APLF Dubai and more.
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News Bulletin: January 16, 2023 from 2023-01-16T08:00
In the latest ILM news bulletin, highlights include developments at Savar for effluent treatment, Simona Tanning’s new joint venture, record sales from automotive brand...
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Looking forward, 2023 and beyond from 2023-01-11T08:00
In the first episode of the year, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles from contributor Mike Redwood covering the tra...
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News Bulletin: January 9, 2023 from 2023-01-09T08:00
In the inaugural ILM news bulletin, highlights include India’s rebuttal against allegations of supporting the Russian war effort, a new CEO for Zschimmer & Schwarz, record exports for Bangladesh...
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Discussing Cartigliano’s EFT Dryer technology from 2022-12-19T08:00
Tom Hogarth is joined for this episode by Stella Massaro, Environmental Engineer at Cartigliano, to discuss the company’s new EFT Drye...
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Leather and meat on the inside at COP27 from 2022-12-07T08:00
In this episode, Tom Hogarth is joined by Stephen Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America, and Eric Mittenthal, Chief St...
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Challenges across the leather supply chain from 2022-11-14T08:00
The latest episode of ILM’s podcast series looks at a series of challenges facing the global leather supply chain from automotive to luxury.
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An open-minded leather industry from 2022-10-31T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reads three articles from the ILM website that centre on the need for the leather industry to be open to new ideas, alternative materials and the g...
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Chemical innovations from Stahl from 2022-10-10T08:00
In the latest ILM ‘View from the Top’ podcast, Tom Hogarth is joined by Stahl’s Dr Jochen Ammenn to discuss the company’s tanning chemical innovations.
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Working and networking in the modern leather industry from 2022-09-19T07:00
Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles around how the leather industry can best work and network in the post-Covid landscape, and some of the opportunities ahead.
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Developing renewable leather chemicals with TFL from 2022-09-05T08:00
TFL Heads of Product Management Markus Hess and Michael Franken discuss the company’s approaches and innovations in the area of renewable and biobased leather c...
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Silver linings in a time of turmoil from 2022-08-22T08:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews three articles from columnist Mike Redwood around the theme of positivity.
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Automotive interior material choice with One 4 Leather from 2022-08-08T08:00
Tom Hogarth is joined by Inge Flowers, spokesman for One 4 Leather, to discuss the automotive leather sector and how the industry can ...
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The responsibility of the leather sector in the Amazon biome from 2022-07-25T08:00
In this deforestation-focused episode of the podcast, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you three articles from ILM’s May/June 2022 issue around leather’s role in solving the pro...
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Challenges for the perception of leather from 2022-06-27T09:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles around the perception of leather and the many obstacles that lay in the path of showing consumers the truth about our indus...
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Cotance President Manuel Rios addresses industry challenges from 2022-05-23T09:05:26
Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker are joined by Manuel Rios, President of Cotance and owner of Spanish tannery Inpelsa, to discuss the trials and t...
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Leather’s challenging environment in 2022 from 2022-05-16T09:00
In the latest episode of ILM’s podcast, View from the Top, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth brings you three articles that, together, present an image of the challenging global environ...
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A golden hour for leather messaging from 2022-04-27T09:00
Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reads three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood around the current obstacles and efforts in the areas of leather messaging and education.
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Pursuing unity in the global leather industry from 2022-03-28T09:00
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reads three articles from the ILM website around the topic of cooperation in our global leather industry.
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Testex’s role in global leather standards from 2022-03-07T09:13:22
In the latest ILM podcast episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth sits down with Mirjam Bänninger, Group Product Manager Leather Standard at Testex,...
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APLF Dubai and what it means for future leather trade fairs from 2022-02-21T09:00
ILM’s Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker speak to Grace Lee and David Bondi of the APLF about the show’s move to Dubai for 2022, th...
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The case for regenerative agriculture from 2022-02-14T09:00
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits some articles on the leather industry’s pro-environment attributes and the opportunities presented by regenerative agricultur...
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Insights into the raw materials market from 2022-01-31T11:16:04
Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, joins Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth to discuss the highs and lows of 2021 for the raw materials market and gives his perspectiv...
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Taking advantage of opportunities in 2022 from 2022-01-17T10:00
Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth rounds up three articles from ILM columnists covering the turbulent times of 2021 and the unexpected challenges and opportunities ahead of us in 2022.
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Leather industry leaders review 2021 from 2021-12-20T11:31:33
As we approach the end of the year, ILM invited three industry leaders to discuss the hottest topics of 2021 in the last episode of View from the Top. Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth ...
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Leather and deforestation: How can the industry be part of the solution? from 2021-12-06T12:00
ILM’s Martin Ricker is joined by Leather and Hide Council of America President Stephen Sothmann and Mauricio Bauer of the World Wildlife Fund t...
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Taking action on sustainability from 2021-11-15T12:00
Sustainability and ESG consultant Alexandra Pelka joins ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth in this episode to discuss sustainability in the leather industry, how we ...
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A post-Covid industry from 2021-10-25T12:00
The industry is changing and, in this podcast episode, we look at three comment articles from the ILM team on how leather can thrive post-Covid. We examine returning to international work, how l...
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Tackling the choice to use plastic over leather from 2021-10-11T12:00
In the latest episode of the ILM podcast, we cover three articles from Dr Mike Redwood on the choice of brands to use plastic materials over leather, the consequences of that choice, and how we ...
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Marketing leather to the consumer – Real Leather, Stay Different from 2021-08-31T12:00
Stephen Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America and Tim Lewis, Business Director of creative, marketing and PR specialists, gt&i discuss ...
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What is and who’s behind the Sustainable Leather Foundation from 2021-07-19T12:00
Sustainable Leather Foundation Managing Director, Deborah Taylor and Technical Director, Karl Flowers join ILM on the latest p...
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The art of leather drying from 2021-07-05T11:04:57
Dr Antonio Polato, CEO of Italian drying equipment specialists, Cartigliano provides listeners with an overview of the latest leather drying techniques and how tanners and finis...
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Renewable carbon feedstocks in next generation leather chemicals from 2021-06-21T12:00
Today’s podcast centres once again around lowering the carbon footprint of chemicals used in the manufacture of all types of leather using renewable carbon raw materials.
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Leadership and innovation determine leather’s future success from 2021-06-07T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode, titled ““Leadership and innovation determine leather’s future success” written by Dr Mike Redwood and published on the inter...
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Advances in leather biodegradability and tanning technology from 2021-05-24T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode, titled “Advances in leather biodegradability and tanning technology”. It covers two articles written by ILM Consultant Techni...
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Livestock, leather and why the industry needs to find its voice from 2021-05-10T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode, titled “Livestock, leather and why the industry needs to find its voice” written by Dr Mike Redwood and published on the internationalleather...
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Media, communication and the status quo of sustainability in the leather industry from 2021-04-19T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode, titled “Media, communication and the status quo of sustainability in the leather industry”, which are: Leather’s difficult relationship...
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Life cycle assessment and performance of leather from 2021-04-05T12:00
ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths is joined by Kim Sena, Sustainability Manager at JBS Couros, and Andy Pleatman from China based tannery Asiatan to chat about JBS’...
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The importance of people and education from 2021-03-15T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode, titled “The importance of people and education” which are: Education is not preparation for life - it is life, Celeb...
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Perspectives on business conduct and environment in the leather industry from 2021-03-01T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode, titled “Perspectives on business conduct and environment in the leather industry”.
It covers two articles by ILM Consul...
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Reviving manufacturing, the tannery of today and the impact of the digital world from 2021-02-15T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Reviving manufacturing, the tannery of today and the impact of the dig...
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Genuine leather&traceability standards – opportunities for the tanning industry from 2021-02-01T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode titled “Genuine leather & traceability standards – opportunities for the tanning industry” Listen
New tanning technology, and key developments and trends in the leather industry from 2021-01-18T12:00
In this episode, Hans van Haarst, CEO of Dutch leather chemicals specialist Smit & Zoon discusses their new tanning concept Zeology - described as 'the new standard in leather tanning... chrome-...
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Transparency, farming systems and connecting with the consumer from 2021-01-04T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Transparency, farming systems and connecting with the consumer” Listen
A better future for leather from 2020-12-21T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode titled “A better future for leather” which are: <...
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Craft and tradition, clear labelling and leather’s place after Covid-19 from 2020-12-07T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Craft and tradition, clear labelling and leather’s place after Covid-19”
The leather industry’s big challenges: e-commerce and the vegan agenda from 2020-11-16T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode titled “The leather industry’s big challenges: e-commerce and the vegan agenda” Listen
ESG, Higg Index and digital transformation in the spotlight from 2020-11-02T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “ESG, Higg Index and digital transformation in the spotlight” which are: Making a start with the Higg Index, ESG hits the spotlight, an...
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Vegan labelling, the value of recycling and re-use, and the leather marketplace post-Covid-19 from 2020-10-19T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Vegan labelling, the value of recycling and re-use, and the leather marketplace post-Covid-19” which are: After COVID-19, Reduce, Re-U...
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Promoting the experiential values of leather to the modern consumer from 2020-10-05T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Promoting the experiential values of leather to the modern consumer” which are: The language of leather, Bright & Dressy Consumers, an...
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Debunking the controversy around cattle and climate change from 2020-09-21T12:00
In this episode, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths is joined by Stephen Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), and Frank Mitloehner, Professor in the Department of An...
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Animal welfare standards and the leather industry from 2020-09-07T12:00
In this episode, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths is joined by Steven Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), Julia Herman, Beef Cattle Specialist with the National C...
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Automotive leather and finishing technology in the spotlight from 2020-08-17T12:00
We will be covering 2 topics in today’s episode: Automotive leather and finishing technology in the spotlight, which are: Biodegradable automotive finishes, and High performance splits
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Leather must sell on authenticity, sustainability and value from 2020-08-03T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Leather must sell on authenticity, sustainability and value” which are: Leather on the high street, I had a dream, and No greater achi...
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Business conduct in a crisis and an ode to suede from 2020-07-20T12:00
We will be covering 2 topics in today’s episode: 'Business conduct in a crisis and an ode to suede' which are: Clever companies always remain on the radar, Brands will be judged on their conduct...
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The current state of the hide and raw materials sector, and the impact of COVID-19 from 2020-07-06T12:00
In this interview episode, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths chats to Nick Winters, Managing Director of the Nick Winters Group. He is also head of hide sales at Groupe Bigard, and Vice President of...
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The leather industry and the ‘new normal’ post Covid-19 from 2020-06-22T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “The leather industry and the ‘new normal’ post Covid-19” which are: Tanners must dominate the reopening dialogue, not be led by it , M...
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Rebuilding leather’s image, biodegradability and cattle farming emissions post Covid-19 from 2020-06-15T12:00
In this two-part series, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths chats to Karl Flowers, Technical Director of sustainable leather consultancy Authenticae, industry analyst and Consultant Technical Editor ...
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Leather’s place in a post-pandemic world from 2020-06-08T12:00
In this two-part series, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths chats to Karl Flowers, Technical Director of sustainable leather consultancy Authenticae, industry analyst and Consultant Technical Editor ...
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Good housekeeping in the tannery and traceability gaps in the leather supply chain from 2020-06-01T12:00
We will be covering 2 topics in today’s episode Good housekeeping in the tannery and traceability gaps in the leather supply chain which are: Good housekeeping, and Traceability Gaps
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Navigating these times of turmoil from 2020-05-18T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Navigating these times of turmoil” which are: A staffing opportunity, Single use plastics become an unsung hero, and Where are we goin...
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Misrepresentation, competition and the survival of the fittest from 2020-05-04T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Misrepresentation, competition and the survival of the fittest ” which are: The Big Unknown, There are no winners in a race to the bot...
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Competition, integrity and the role of social media in the leather sector from 2020-04-20T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode titled “Competition, integrity and the role of social media in the leather sector” which are: Sustainability demands integrity and completenes...
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Lowering the carbon footprint of chemicals used in leather making from 2020-04-14T12:00
In this interview with Mike Costello, Director of Sustainability at global chemical specialist Stahl, ILM Editor Isabella Griffiths and Content Director Mar...
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Leather in the age of sustainability from 2020-04-06T12:00
We will be covering 2 topics in today’s episode 'Leather in the age of sustainability' which are: 'Can compostable leather help solve the sustainability challenge?', and 'Price vs sustainability...
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A more eco-friendly approach to leather-making from 2020-03-23T12:00
We will be covering 2 topics in today’s episode: 'A more eco-friendly approach to leather-making' which are: Waterless processing, and Salt must go!
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Leather making, supply chains and true craftsmanship from 2020-03-09T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode the Leather making, supply chains and true craftsmanship which are: Things tanners need to do to make great leather, Changing supply chains in...
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Leather, millennials and mislabelling from 2020-02-24T12:00
We will be covering two topics in today’s episode Leather, millennials and mislabelling which are: Why are Millennials turning away from leather? and, Mislabelling of leather is bad business pra...
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Leather industry must adapt to survive from 2020-02-10T12:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode the Leather industry must adapt to survive which are: Getting the industry to 2050, Leather making is difficult but we have to remain aware, a...
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Leather’s image problem and the need for innovation from 2020-01-27T17:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode Leather’s image problem and the need for innovation which are: Fighting fake news and lazy reporting about the leather industry, Transparent m...
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Marketing concepts and innovative ideas for the leather sector from 2020-01-13T17:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode 'Marketing concepts and innovative ideas for the leather sector', which are: Tanners need to open minds to wider thinking, Sometimes we need a...
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Protecting the reputation of genuine leather from 2019-12-30T17:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode 'Protecting the reputation of genuine leather' which are: Microfibres and natural fibres, Why protecting ‘leather’ is so important and Tanners...
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Leather as a sustainable material from 2019-12-16T17:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode Leather as a sustainable material which are: The Circular Economy means using longer and longer, A new voice for livestock and Water is not th...
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Leather, fast fashion and animal welfare from 2019-12-02T17:00
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode Leather, fast fashion and animal welfare which are: Animal welfare must be at the heart of the leather narrative, Fashion industry needs to st...
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Leather in the modern world from 2019-11-28T23:11:30
We will be covering three topics in today’s episode Leather in the modern world which are: Leather fits the modern world while many current standards fail, The leather network is invaded by alie...
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Introduction to the ILM 'View from the top' Podcast from 2019-11-28T22:35:41
Welcome to the ILM ‘View from the top’ podcast series by the publishers of International Leather Maker, the leading news and business information service for the leather industry.
‘View f...
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