Long overdue pat on the back for Pat
Published: 15th May 2024
Northampton, UK – I have just finished my time as a volunteer at the museum where Ken was a volunteer. Once again it has all been packed away only for some bits to occasionally be on show at the town museum and other places who are more interested than Northampton - makes me so cross!!
I seem to keep busy. I am scanning SLTC back journals in the hope that they will be added to the website for all to use.
Oh, I got made a Life Member at the Conference last Saturday - something for all my hard work - I won't have to pay my membership fee!
Tags: Pat Potter, SLTC
Footwear Industry Articles
- Retail: ‘If you can’t make what’s needed, retail can’t sell what you make’“I have had a consistent message for manufacturers from when the Masterplan started,” said Michael Lawrence, executive director of the National Clothing Retail Federation (NCRF). “Bring us what can sell to consumers, and we’ll buy it. There are some caveats, of course, around issues like value, design, branding, su ...moreR-CTFL meeting: Manufacturers told ‘to come back with something to show’Last week’s R-CTFL Masterplan meeting between retail, manufacturing, labour and government, with a concentration on footwear and leather goods, showed that the gulf between retail and the rest hasn’t narrowed.A follow-up meeting is planned for 08 May.The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (DTIC), the SA Footwear & ...moreeThekwini Footwear & Leather Cluster panel discussions and presentations
The EFLC panel discussions and networking dinner on 19 February included chain retail, manufacturing, and union representatives, municipal, provincial and national government officials, a successful exporter, a representative from Amazon South Africa speaking about potential for local suppliers, and the MD of Messe Frankfurt SA speaking a ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- MODERN TAXIDERMY: A valuable cousin of the leather industry
Like the modern tanning industry, taxidermists have also been innovating and developing. Taxidermy is an industry that continues to serve a valuable function to any economy and represents a service to the hunting or naturalist industry. Museums, private collectors, or schools still make extensive use of specimens that have ended their lif ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': I’m BACKMmmm last month I gave you the good news that I would stop publishing The Pill, but please sit tight as here is the bad news: for the moment The Pill will continue…..Apparently the Government of Ethiopia will reinstate a tax or completely prohibit the export of raw hides and skins in order to guarantee the supply to local tanneries ...moreAfrica’s leather industry: Progress, challenges and potential for growthThe leather industry in Africa has a long history, deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship and livestock agriculture. From artisanal tanneries in East Africa to emerging leather manufacturing hubs in North and West Africa, the continent holds abundant raw material and human resources. However, despite its significant potential, the sec ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Jonsson offers free minor repairs for its workwear, repurposes badly damaged goodsDurban, KZN, SA – Jonsson Workwear is offering a free workwear repair service for minor repairs. For garments which it deems to badly damaged for repair, it asks users to donate them for ‘repurposing’.The project, termed Jonsson Rethread, is “a bold sustainability programme that underpins its promise of lasti ...moreSelecting the correct protective clothing for a hazardous chemical environment
In South Africa’s diverse industrial landscape, from mining operations in Rustenburg to petrochemical plants in Secunda and manufacturing hubs in Durban, workers are regularly exposed to hazardous chemical environments that demand more than just basic safety measures.The selection of appropriate protective clothing is not only ...moreMaking fall protection practical
Working at height is, by its nature, potentially dangerous. But only potentially. Properly planned and executed, working at height is safe. However, accidents and injuries are common.Part of the problem is that many – most – businesses do fall protection plans as tick box exercises. Industry can help by planning correctly, whi ...more
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