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ILM View From The Top Podcast Series

ILM View From The Top Podcast Series

Hosted by International Leather Maker (ILM)

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Jan 2024

Language

EN

About the show

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.

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January 8, 2024Episode 11830 min

Social media tips from leatherworker Yusuf Osman

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.

December 20, 2023Episode 11730 min

Cartigliano discuss leather drying with radiofrequency technology

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.

December 11, 2023Episode 11632 min

Suzie Fletcher's insights into leathermaking

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.

November 27, 2023Episode 11515 min

How can leather adapt to the current market?

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.

October 30, 2023Episode 11416 min

Leather's manifesto and cooperation for COP28

In this episode, Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28.

October 2, 2023Episode 11313 min

Industry and consumers respond to Apple abandoning leather

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.

September 6, 2023Episode 11228 min

Understanding the role of mimosa extracts in leathermaking

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.

August 16, 2023Episode 11113 min

The biomaterials issue

In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, "vegan" materials.

July 12, 2023Episode 10913 min

Future leather developments and opportunities

ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth presents three articles on the topic of future leather developments and industry opportunities.

July 10, 2023Episode 1109 min

News Bulletin 10/07/23 – 217,800 jobs lost in Vietnam

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.

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