APLF-SauerReport to address Hide Market Crash

26 Mar '09

3 min read

View from Brazil by Mr. Luis Bittencourt, President and Mr. Wolfgang Goerlich, Director of the Center of the Brazilean Leather Industry (CICB).

View from India by Dr. Zackria Sait, Chairman of the Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers Association.

View of the International Council of Tanners (ICT) on the International Contracts, by Paul Pearson.

Consumer demand and the possibilities for Chinese shoe manufacturers in 2009 by Joel Lecroq - K Star Footwear.

Solutions for risk management in the global hide business and how to avoid toxic contracts by David Peters (DLP Advisors - USA).

Questions and discussions open to all participants and speakers.

Conclusions and closure by Ron Sauer.

Attendees:
- Representatives of Leather Trade Associations from around the world
- Representatives of the worlds leading meat packers
- Traders and tanners
- Industry analysts and consultants
- Industry media

Subjects of discussion:
- Raw hide price development and its consequences in 2008 - 2009
- Consumer demand for leather products in 2009
- International Contracts and their values
- Leather Associations and their future

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