Klaus Bauer appointed as Member of the Board of Management - Dieter Bock resigns from the Board of Management for personal reasons

United Business Media Limited announces that Sanjeev Khaira has been appointed Managing Director (Print, Data & Online) of UBM's publishing and online operations in India

The 2008 Simac and Tanning Tech fair will take place from the 28 - 30 October, at Bologna's traditional exhibition center. These will take place at the same time as Lineapelle, the exhibition for producers of leathergoods, accessories and components.

Natural fibers and materials, such as leather, have dominated the fashion industry in the past but they are getting more scarce and ever more expensive.

The meeting of Assomac, the national association of Italian manufacturers of footwear, leathergoods and tannery machines, brought to a close the series of meetings focusing on this field.

Investments in PU System Solutions for Growing Markets in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia 
Press Release from BASF

As the leading supplier of polyurethane (PU) system solutions worldwide, BASF is further expanding its global network. With the establishment of two System Houses in Poland and Slovakia by the subsidiary Elastogran, BASF will meet the demand of the rapidly growing markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

The "China Awards" to Mr Giovanni Gaia
Press Release from Davide Catena at Assomac

Mr Giovanni Gaia, Chairman of Atom Spa, received in Milan, on November 27th

DESIGN
[London, 01 November, 2007]
New NIKEiD Studio Opens at NikeTown London Giving Consumers a Key to Unlock the World of Design
Press Release NIKE Inc.

London Design studio follows successful opening in New York

London (1 November, 2007) – Nike today unveils its new London NikeiD studio, a unique customization service that is the first of its kind in the UK, at the NikeTown store in central London. 

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Greg Hoffman, 35, Global Brand Creative Director, has been named Vice President of Nike’s Global Brand Design.

Men’s and Women’s Footwear Collection Launches in Spring 2006.  PUMA announces today a collaborative partnership with fashion designer, Alexander McQueen. The new line of men’s and women’s footwear created by PUMA and Alexander McQueen will launch in Spring 2006. Known for his innovative approach to fashion, Alexander McQueen is an established luxury brand with a strong international following.

World class, advanced 3D computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. Complete systems for making shoe sole molds quickly, precisely, and automatically.

Last October the 10th, Italy and Egypt have signed two important contracts for the establishment of the industrial leather district - "Robaiky Leather District" - at Badr El City, close to Cairo, 

Delcam is to reinforce its position as the leading supplier of CADCAM systems to the world's footwear industry with a series of free seminars in the main shoemaking regions of Asia. The seminars will start in Pusan, Korea, on 22nd October,