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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Green Deal Leather - 2nd SC meeting
Green Deal Leather: social partners working towards zero accidents in the workplace!
Working towards zero accidents in the tanning and leather sector was the focus of last week’s meeting in Valencia which saw the steering committee of the EU funded social dialogue project, Green Deal Leather (GDL),...
OSH course launched
Creating safe and sustainable supply chains: occupational safety and health course for the leather industry
VIENNA, 28 April 2023 - A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work.
For twenty years, 28 April has been observed as the World Day for Safety and...
President Rios in Uzbekistan
COTANCE President Manuel Rios VIP Guest of UzCharmExpo-ShoesStar-EURASIA2023
The 14th International Exhibition of Leather, Footwear, Haberdashery, Fur, Wool, Karakul and localized products “UzCharmExpo-ShoesStar-EURASIA2023”, which takes place from 5 to 7 April in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, welcomed...
European social partners sign joint declaration in Bucharest
Towards sustainable and competitive TCLF industries with decent jobs in Southeast Europe
European social partners sign a joint declaration and affirm their commitment to jointly support sustainable, competitive TCLF industries with decent working conditions in Southeast Europe
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