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 Launch: A Significant Boost For The TCLF Industries
SkillBridge Launch: A Significant Boost For The TCLF Industries
Brussels, 2 April 2024 – In the context of the EU TCLF Pact for Skills, EURATEX will work together with CEC and COTANCE to support the creation of regional partnerships in the area skills. The new SkillBridge project, supported by the...
Green Deal Leather Final Conference
Final Conference - Brussels - 16 May 2024
The Green Deal Leather project will conclude with a Final Conference in Brussels on Thursday 16 May (morning).
Two panels will be organised on safety in tannery workplaces and the carbon footprint of bovine leather. Our speakers will also share their...
COTANCE joins Antwerp Declaration for European Industrial Deal
COTANCE joins Antwerp Declaration for European Industrial Deal
COTANCE is proud to announce its alignment with the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal, joining forces with 202 associations among 865 signatories. This step highlights our commitment to promoting a more competitive, innovative,...
Renewal of the Italian Tanning Labour Agreement
Renewal of the Italian Tanning Labour Agreement
The Italian national Collective Labour Agreement has been renewed and signed on March 7th 2024 by UNIC - Italian Tanneries - on one side and the trade unions of the sector - FILCTEM CGIL, FEMCA CISL, UILTEC UIL - on the other.The new CCNL will remain in...
