British Travelgoods and Accessories Association
The British Travelgoods and Accessories Association (BTAA), previously known as the BLLA, is committed to promoting the growth and image of the accessories, handbags, leathergoods and travelgoods industry.
The BTAA prides itself on being the first point of contact for our industry; providing advice and guidance for companies and offer an Advisory service for overseas companies. We offer many benefits and savings which can help you save money and compete. We also send out regular member 'e' updates with guidance on industry legislation and information.
The BTAA depends on membership subscriptions alone, and work tirelessly on behalf of its members.
BTAA members retail, design, manufacture, supply, and repair everything from handbags, travelgoods, luggage to specialist leather gifts. Whether you are a buyer, supplier, retailer, manufacturer, agent, designer or consumer this is the site for all your enquiries
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The Patent Office
Patents grant an inventor the right to exclude others from producing or using the inventor's discovery or invention for a limited period of time. Patent grants from United States patent office also other laws to protect Cell Phone Patent. The role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is to grant patents for the protection of inventions, Cell Phone Patent and to register trademarks.
PatentOffice.com's Patent Lawyers can help with issues that may include:
Machine Patent
Expired Patent
Computer Patent
Patent Review
Contact our Patent Professionals
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National Luggage Dealers Association
The National Luggage Dealers Association, established in 1925 consists of over 175 speciality luggage, leather and travelgoods retailers.
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Council for Leather Exports
The Council for Leather Exports works to promote the manufacturing of Leather nad leather products from India to the rest of the world.
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BTAA Export Services
The Federation Export Services department supports member companies by assisting their trade development in overseas markets.
E-mail: export@bjgf.org.uk
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Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Leather Museum
For over a hundred years Walsall people have been making some of the world's finest saddles and leather goods. Walsall Leather Museum seeks to celebrate this great tradition and reflect the achievements of the leather craftsmen and women of Walsall.
In our atmospheric workshops you can watch skilled leather workers in the process of hand-crafting leathergoods such as wallets and purses and perhaps have-a-go yourself. The displays around the museum tell the stories of the Walsall leather trade and feature splendid examples of local craftsmanship past and present, including saddles made for the Royal Family and exciting contemporary designs.
Walsall is still home to over ninety leather companies between them making an astonishing variety of items which are exported to most parts of the world
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BLC - Leather Technology Centre Ltd.
BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd is the world leading technology support organisation for the leather supply chain. BLC is a commercial organisation providing a wide range of services to the leather industry, the scope of which covers all areas from raw material through to finished product in retail. BLC is membership based and provides extensive leather and leather product testing, problem solving, training, consulting, market research and information. BLC owns the rights in the UK to the Leathermark and LeatherSure certification trade marks and the Sure range of certification trade marks. |
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British Jewellery, Giftware and Finishing Federation
The British Jewellery, Giftware and Finishing Federation (BJGF) is a long established trade body representing the interests of firms working within one of the most exciting and vibrant sectors of British industry.
The BJGF is the umbrella for 6 trade associations which works with companies nationally.
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APLF Materials, Manufacturing, Technology
At the recent APLF Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (MMT) in Hong Kong the industry had an opportunity to discuss leather price trends and the reasons why they are on an upward trend: which could continue.
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All About Leather (BLC)
This website has been put together by BLC Leather Technology Centre with input from a network of partners from industry, science and the retail sector who are collaborating to develop a responsive research programme to meet the future expectations of the consumer.
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British Glove Association
The British Glove Association (BGA) was formed in 1998 as a result of a convergence of two trade associations – the Glove Guild of Great Britain and the National Association of Glove Manufacturers (NAGM) – to represent every area of the British glove industry as a single voice. |
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All Africa Leather goods fair
The Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) is a non-profit trade association of the leather industries businesses. ELIA works with the objective of enhancing and improving the leather industries business climate by promoting export of shoes, leather goods and garments and leather, protecting the rights of members, and assisting businesses to improve.
ELIA was first founded in 1994 as the Ethiopian Tanners Association. In the year 2004 the name was changed to the Ethiopian Tanners, Footwear and Leather Products Manufacturing Association to allow footwear and leather garments and articles manufacturers full participation in the Association.
The name was again changed, as of January 2007 to the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA). ELIA Incorporates as its members Footwear, Leather Garments & Goods and Tanners operating in the country.
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British Footwear Association
BFA is a trade association representing British footwear manufacturers and British based footwear brands. Every year in the UK £5 billion worth of footwear is sold to consumers, £0.6 billion of footwear is manufactured and around £0.5bn is exported around the world.
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ShoeStyleUK
On line trade news for all footwear. |
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British Menswear Guild
Established since 1959 as a marketing organisation for manufacturers of the finest clothing and accessories from the British menswear industry. The British Menswear Guild is moving forward in the new century in an innovative and directional way, embracing young designers and fresh ideas whilst retaining the excellent for which British Menswear is renowned world wide.
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) is a semi-government organisation, which promotes two-way trade with Hong Kong. Our services are impartial, offered without commitment and the majority are entirely free of charge.
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Health and Safety Executive
Online information service |
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Trade Association Forum
The Gateway to UK Trade Associations and Business Sectors. The website also aims to assist buyers, government Departments, researchers, the public and other enquirers wishing to access information about UK trade associations and business sectors. |
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Small Business Service
If you run a small business in the United Kingdom or you are thinking about starting one up - then this website is for you. Whatever stage your firm has reached, we have information and facilities here that will help your firm to prosper and grow. This website is provided by the Small Business Service - anagency of the UK Government. You can also get advice and information from our network of local providers.
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CBI
CBI Home Page |
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Leather Industry Organisation in Shilling, China
Institute is a leather industry investigative organization supported by local government.our purpose is to improve the development of local leather industry,there are more than 3000 manufactories here in SHILING
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leatherbiz.com
Published by leather industry professionals for leather industry professionals, leatherbiz.com is your free access portal to all parts of the international leather trade.
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The Leather Exchange
THE service provider for the global leather industry, LeatherXchange aims to increase the value of its Members' businesses by bringing them efficiency, cost-effectiveness and expanded business opportunities. LeatherXchange offers buyers and sellers of raw and semi-processed hides and skins, Leather, machinery, chemicals, and footwear, a neutral, secure and confidential platform from which to do business, as well as a full range of services throughout the entire leather value chain. |
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UK Trade and Invest
This site is for the UK trade and Invest (known before as the DTI)
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Fox Online/Software Design and Develoment Limited
Responsible for developing this site:
Software Design & Development Ltd
The company was formed originally in 1995 as a partnership between father and son, Robert and Daren Fox, the company was originally incorporated in 1999 under the name of Fox Online Ltd. The company was re branded in 2005 to reflect its changing market position to Software Design & Development Ltd. The company has at present in excess of 350 active clients, and offers a complete software design and development service including database
construction, design, build, hosting and maintenance of web applications and web marketing strategy.
Software Design & Development Ltd. Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business
Park, Solihull, West Mids. B90 8AG.
Tel : 0871 504 1790 - Email : bob@sdd-uk.com - Web : www.sdd-uk.com
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Travel Goods of America (TGA)
The Travel Goods Association is the national organization for the travel goods industry. Our members include manufacturers, distributors, retailers, promoters, sales representatives and suppliers of luggage and travel goods; casual bags, briefcases and computer bags; business and travel accessories for travelers.
TGA also publishes Travel Goods Showcase, the largest trade magazine devoted to travel goods whose 21,000 readers include retailers, consumer press and trade media.
TGA also organizes and sponsors The Travel Goods Show, the world's largest trade show for travel goods. With more than 2,000 lines representing more than 40,000 products, the Show is the annual must-see event that sets the tone for the travel goods industry. The Show, which is not open to the public, attracts more than 2000 buyers who represent leading department stores, travel goods specialty stores, the military, and e-commerce and general travel businesses.
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Walsall Equestrian Society
The WES (Walsall Equestrian Society) represents the local Equestrian industry based in the heart of Walsall.
Contact Jacqui Pountney at info@walsall-equestrian-society.co.uk
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ICHSLTA.
International Council of Hides Skin & Leather Traders Association. Douglas House, Douglas Road, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 9QT. Scotland. Tel: 01896822233. Fax: 01896823344. Supports the tanning industry & represents their interests. Involved with international standards & contracts. |
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American Leather Chemists Association
Promotes the advancement of the knowledge of science and engineering especially in regard to their application to problems facing the leather and leather products industries. |
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Walsall Equestrian Society
Walsall Equestrian Society is a non profit making trade association which offers promotional activity to members companies here in the West Midlands. It's members manufacturer from saddles, to stirrups through to bridles, bits and boots we produce all of our products here in England to the very highest standard. |
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Solway Exhibitions
Solway Exhibitions run many exhibitions throughout the year, both for the footwear and handbag industries.
See website for more information
The Shoe Show - 15 - 17 April, 2007
The Bag Show - 20 -22 May, 2007
The Toy Show - 3 - 4 July, 2007
The Bag Show - 21 - 23 October, 2007
More information on the individual websites
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The Warehousing Association
Established in 1944, when the Government of the day asked for representatives from warehousing companies to form a Committee to discuss the storage and distribution of food and materials in wartime Britain, the Association was originally known as the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers - a body formed to protect and further the interests of public warehouse keepers conducting businesses outside the major ports. After the war, the name was changed in 1952 with the omission of the word "Inland" as many members by then were also operating facilities within the ports. In 1982, the British Public Warehouse Keepers Committee merged with the National Association of Warehouse Keepers, further strengthening the Association's representational base. |
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British Shops and Stores Association BSSA
Irrespective of whether you are an established retailer or just starting up a business, bssa can provide you with a wide range of help ranging from advice on all aspects of retailing and associated matters such as business rates, wage rates, health and safety legislation, VAT to employment and consumer law. Also it offers free Legal Benefits cover, subject to conditions, which is very reassuring in the litigious world we live in today. Furthermore, the Association will provide you with a voice that is listened to by government through which you can effectively represent your views and concerns.
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Google Search Engine
The best place to search the internet. |
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The Electronic Guide
The Electronic Guide (TEG) is an Internet Service Provider for the Jewellery, Luggage & Leathergoods and Giftware trades in the United Kingdom. TEG is a subscription based service.
TEG builds subscription based public access Directories supporting these industries.
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UK Leather Federation
The role of the UK Leather Federation (formerly British Leather Confederation) is to represent and promote the interests of the UK Leather producing industry and all those who support, supply or use the output of the UK Leather industry in their activities.
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Leather International website
Welcome to www.leathermag.com, the website of Leather International, the leading magazine for the tanning industry. This regularly updated site brings you the latest news, events and technology from around the world. www.leathermag.com also features an online version of the International Leather Guide 2006, the world's leading industry directory. This site also includes an archive service for Leather International dating back to the beginnning of 2001
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Leather Wise
At Leather Wise we realise that understanding the product you are manufacturing, sourcing or selling is fundamental to ensuring customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, the knowledge required is often lacking (or at best a little shaky!). We have many years experience of training people from all parts of the leather industry supply chain and would now like to offer you this essential service.
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