ISA TanTec’s production facility in China (including Heshan TanTec Leather Co. Ltd. and Heshan Bestway Leather Product Co. Ltd.) has recently passed the Cleaner Production Assessment, a governmental audit that the company needs to pass every five years to present continuous improvements on the environmental front.
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Surys Commits To Three-Year Sponsorship Deal With SFIA
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VF Corp. Makes New Leadership Appointments At North Face And Smartwool
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Goldman Sachs Initiates Apparel Coverage With Attractive View
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Nike To Help Refurbish Portland’s Basketball Courts
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NRF Calls Supreme Court American Express Ruling Missed Opportunity
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Retail Report Roundup – June 25
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