The Leather Industries of America (LIA) and the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) joined hands to launch on January 1 the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), a new, stronger industry association for the US leather sector that combines the membership, expertise and resources of the two organisations.
With the formation of Washington, DC-based LHCA, the US leather industry is better positioned to be a leader in the global leather sector with one collective voice, according to an USHSLA press release.The Leather Industries of America (LIA) and the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) joined hands to launch on January 1 the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), a new, stronger industry association for the US leather sector that combines the membership, expertise and resources of the two organisations, USHSLA said in a statement.#
The merger was the result of a year-long effort to bring the two associations together. Former USHSLA president Stephen Sothmann is the president of LHCA.
A new LHCA website with comprehensive information about the industry and helpful resources will be up soon.
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