5 strategic priorities serving the men and women of the tanning community
Taking action on behalf
of French Tanners nationally, at the European level, and Internationally
- Active involvement in leading institutions and key organizations including:
- COTANCE, ICT, LWG, European Social Dialogue
- OPCO2i, CPME, CNAMS
- Defending industry interests across all fronts and where it matters most: in legal, social, and business growth spectrums
Taking action to drive
the economic growth of our business sector
- Aid and assistance in navigating and preparing for strategic trade show participation in France and across the globe
- Facilitating and coordinating collective overseas prospecting initiatives
- Creating strategic partnerships, notably with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM)
Taking action to help
our members tackle the many challenges facing micro and SME companies
- Environmental Support Services:
- Keeping track of environmental developments in partnership with the CTC
- Research and development
- Working together to measure carbon impact and setting up carbon footprint reduction plans
- Talent Acquisition Assistance Services, Boosting sector attractiveness:
- Producing films about Occupational and skill shortages, in partnership with OPCO2i
- Setting up online matchmaking platforms for job seekers
- Helping to put together job-specific training modules in partnership with the CTC and ITECH
- Providing members with one-on-one support in legal, social, and environmental matters
Taking action to promote
leather tanning careers while enhancing the image and attractiveness of tanneries
- Active participation at collective exhibition stands organized with the AFC:
- Paris International Agricultural Show. (SIA), Porte de Versailles, Paris
- Made in France (MIF) Trade Show, Porte de Versailles, Paris
- Student Educational Forums in Paris and Lyon
- Developing and running attention-grabbing social media campaigns (Instagram and LinkedIn) to reach the widest possible audience
- Ongoing partnerships with leading educational and vocational training institutions:
- Institut Français de la Mode – IFM
- Compagnons du devoir (French skilled trades guild)
- Fashion and design schools
- Developing specialized websites :
- Public Services: lestanneursfrancais.fr
- Professional Services: frenchleathermarketplace.com
Taking action to raise
awareness and debunk common myths
- the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF)
- High-impact social media campaigns to raise awareness (indestructiblecuir by AFC)
- Celebrating, protecting, and defending the integrity of the ‘Leather’ designation/label.
