S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol80 No6 June 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Industry Barometer
Galabiss: Stay away from cheap trap.
Caprini: Return to leather boosts business.
E Baranos: Corporates opting for synthetics to cut costs.
Exodus: Adaptations are working for us.
Fantastic Footwear: Political situation may improve, but much damage to undo.
Bhagwan's Shoe Store: GM's decision to leave hurts PE.
Opinion: Phillip Nutt
Retailing: The need to change our thinking.
Trade
Holding the line against illegal imports.
US vs East Africa: Used apparel war hots up.
East African shoe manufacturers look to the US market.
Technical
SGS helps shoe manufacturers avoid poor sole bonding.
Companies
Angelsoft: Dis-Chem boost.
ProFit: Revamped Parson, Lynx, contribute to growth.
Holster offers digital experience to other brands.
Bolton's winter launch for imports.
Associations
SAFLEC AGM: Exports up.
Advertisers in this Issue
Apeco (8), Chilisource/Shoepack (10), Katz Footwear/Wild (2), ProFit Safety Footwear (OFC, 4), Tuftex (6).
Footwear Industry Articles
- The Complete Shoemaker – and GolferObituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...moreThe Road Ahead: A forecast for South Africa’s footwear and leather goods industriesDurban, KZN, SA – The South African footwear and leather goods industries are navigating a challenging yet potentially transformative period. Shaped by a mix of longstanding hurdles and emerging opportunities, their future remains uncertain as the global market continues to shift rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. While difficulties p ...moreAMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in importsDurban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- The power of partnership…This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...moreGroenewald returns to OPSAOudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year. ...moreRolfes Leather: New owners give it entrée to more African marketsBoksburg, Gauteng, SA – Rolfes Leather and the other 4 divisions which collectively make up the Rolfes Group have been acquired by the Solevo Group, a pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals.In a statement, Solevo said it had bought 100% of Rolfes Group in a deal backed by Solevo’s owner, London-based Development Partne ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Mastering contractor management for safety, business efficiency and growth in the mining industryJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA (13 November 2024) – The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures. To compete in this context successfully, mining executives must prioritise operational efficiency, cost-eff ...moreTest methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...moreCircular economy: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable productsPotsdam, Germany (02 September 2024) – Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in ...more