A busy and turbulent month for the leather industry, particularly in the UK, as we saw one of our oldest tanneries, Pittards, head into administration, resulting in the loss of 150 jobs in the UK and 850 jobs in Ethiopia. That news was followed just a week later with a letter from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Northampton to in ...more

UK tannery and glove maker Pittards has closed following failed talks with a prospective buyer, according to a BBC report.Most of the 135 staff at its Yeovile, Somerset plant have been made redundant.According to the report, "Administrators are assessing options with regards to its Ethiopian business and are in discussions with local ...more

Main tannery, leather goods factory in EthiopiaYeovil, Somerset, UK – Vertically integrated leather and leather goods manufacturer Pittards, which has operations in the UK and Ethiopia, has “filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators” according to a report on the BBC on 14 August.It said Pittards was seeking a ...more