The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community (COTANCE) is the representative body of the European Leather Industry. It is a non-profit organization established in order to promote the interests of the European tanning industry at international level. Apart from representing European tanners and dressers, it also has the mission of promoting European leather both in the European and international markets.
Leather is a material almost as old as mankind. A wearable natural second skin, it has provided protection, warmth and elegance to mankind for thousands of years. Is this material still up-to-date?
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Skillbridge Stakeholder Event
Public Launch of the TCLF SKILLBRIDGE Project
On 5 July 2024, EURATEX together with COTANCE and CEC hosted the TCLF SkillBridge Stakeholder Event, an important step towards forming regional skills partnerships by bringing together various stakeholders from industry, education, and public sectors....
TCLF SkillBridge Introduction
The Pact for Skills, one of the flagship actions of the European Skills Agenda 2020-2025, aims to mobilise public and private stakeholders to enhance upskilling and reskilling, supporting the green and digital transition. The TCLF Pact for Skills has been established to address the specific needs...
CheMI Manifesto
CheMI Manifesto
Together with 300,000 European companies and 14 other European industry associations, COTANCE signs the CheMI Manifesto to advocate for improvements in the EU's chemical regulatory framework affecting the manufacturing industry using chemicals in their processes.
In our joint CheMI...
International Council of Tanners Pledges $15,000 to Support New York State Bill on Labelling of Automotive Interiors
International Council of Tanners Pledges $15,000 to Support New York State Bill on Labelling of Automotive Interiors
United Kingdom – 4th June 2024 – The International Council of Tanners (ICT) is proud to announce a $15,000 donation to support the passage of the New York State Bill on the...
