ILM View From The Top Podcast Series
Business & Economics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Social media tips from leatherworker Yusuf Osman
1/8/2024
Tom Hogarth interviews leatherworker Yusuf Osman about his time with the craft, his views on the industry and his tips for how best to navigate social media as a leather business.
Duration:00:30:06
Cartigliano discuss leather drying with radiofrequency technology
12/20/2023
Two technical experts from Italian tannery machinery makers Cartigliano, discuss their latest radiofrequency leather drying system as well as the Company’s Mini EFT Sludge Dryer during this 30-minute podcast.
Duration:00:30:41
Suzie Fletcher’s insights into leathermaking
12/11/2023
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth interviews master saddler Suzie Fletcher, discussing what the industry can do to promote repair and maintenance of leather products, the path to a more sustainable future and her unique history with the material.
Duration:00:32:18
How can leather adapt to the current market?
11/27/2023
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 marketplace.
Duration:00:15:47
Leather’s manifesto and cooperation for COP28
10/30/2023
In this episode, Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28.
Duration:00:16:09
Industry and consumers respond to Apple abandoning leather
10/2/2023
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.
Duration:00:13:09
Understanding the role of mimosa extracts in leathermaking
9/6/2023
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 also explains how they are produced sustainably in Southern Africa and clarifies some of the jargon used in the business. With several decades of experience working in the leather industry, he also tells ILM’s Martin Ricker how he sees the market today and what new innovations we can expect from this traditional segment in the future.
Duration:00:28:16
The biomaterials issue
8/16/2023
In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, “vegan” materials.
Duration:00:13:25
Future leather developments and opportunities
7/12/2023
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth presents three articles on the topic of future leather developments and industry opportunities.
Duration:00:13:45
News Bulletin 10/07/23 – 217,800 jobs lost in Vietnam
7/10/2023
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 automotive material transparency and more.
Duration:00:09:54
News Bulletin 03/07/23 – Zschimmer & Schwarz acquires Samia
7/3/2023
This week, Tom Hogarth covers Zschimmer & Schwarz’s acquisition of Samia, a new leather product that can measure your heart rate and more.
Duration:00:09:34
What’s happening at the 2023 Sustainable Leather Forum?
6/28/2023
Tom Hogarth speaks to Yves Morin, President of the Organizing Committee for the Sustainable Leather Forum, and Grégoire Biasini, Communications Officer at the International Crocodilian Farmers Association, about the upcoming Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris.
Duration:00:18:43
News Bulletin 26/06/23 – Tanners warn of hide smuggling
6/26/2023
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.
Duration:00:10:27
News Bulletin 19/06/23 – Hong Kong reconfirms APLF 2024
6/19/2023
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 launch of ILM’s July/August issue and more.
Duration:00:10:10
News Bulletin 12/06/23 – EU adopts due diligence rules
6/12/2023
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.
Duration:00:10:00
News Bulletin 05/06/23 – LVMH acquires Nuti Ivo
6/5/2023
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 more.
Duration:00:08:49
Leadership in leather
5/31/2023
Tom Hogarth takes us through three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood on the topic of leather industry leadership and collaboration.
Duration:00:14:05
News Bulletin 29/05/23 – Zimbabwe tanners struggle to access fund
5/29/2023
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, Pangea’s first sustainability report, a case of BSE in South Carolina and more.
Duration:00:10:23
News Bulletin 22/05/23 – Kia to phase out leather
5/22/2023
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.
Duration:00:10:12
News Bulletin 15/05/23 – Brazil recognises Indigenous reservations
5/15/2023
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 more.
Duration:00:10:28