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Pittards Ethiopia Wins Award for Second Time
Community, Ethiopia, Press / 24th September 2020In 2019 The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue instituted a system of awards highlighting good practice and loyalty in tax payment. Pittards Ethiopia Tannery is proud to announce that it has been recognised for its integrity for the second year running, receiving an award together...

Pittards says thank you
Community, People / 24th September 2020Pittards today said a big thank you to the NHS with a presentation of...

In Her Shoes – A Inspiring Watch from Pittards Partner Vivobarefoot
Brand Partners, Community, Ethiopia, People / 15th May 2020Pittards has been trading with Ethiopia for about 100years and established its own manufacturing there in 2005. We work closely with our community and Pittards Ethiopia supports the skills of tomorrow through its work with local schools, youth teams and close relationships with charities...

Pittards pivots to donate scrubs bags and fundraise for the NHS
Community / 8th May 2020We have worked hard to switch our Yeovil leathergoods production into making scrubs bags,...

Pittards Ethiopia Working Practice Showcased on TV
Community, Ethiopia, People / 8th May 2020Pittards in Ethiopia has moved fast to adopt new and safe working processes in these challenging times. The team’s efficiency has been recognised as they were selected by TV to feature as an example of good practice.

Pittards Ethiopia Part of Tree Planting Record
Community, Ethiopia / 31st July 201929 July 2019: Pittards Ethiopia planted 7,500 trees as part of a national scheme...

Back to Back Trade Shows
Events & Exhibitions / 20th February 2019Daines and Hathaway have exhibited in back to back shows this year already. After a successful trip to NY Men’s trade show in January our sales team enjoyed a week back in snowy England before resetting their compasses for New York to attend NY...

Working with Atmospheric Pressures – #TanneryInsights
#TanneryInsights / 11th December 2018There are several machines used daily in the tannery that quicken up the drying...

Traditional skills, modern manufacturing – #TanneryInsights
#TanneryInsights / 4th December 2018Cavemen who needed a way of protecting themselves from the elements created the first basic tanning principles that still apply today – albeit in a more complex and controlled way. The range and versatility of the leather produced are still just as astonishing when...

WEST COUNTRY QUILT & TEXTILE SHOW, 30th August – 1st September 2018
Events & Exhibitions / 28th August 2018Pittards will be exhibiting at the West Country Quilt and Textile Show from 30th...

ACLE – Shanghai, 29 – 31 August 2018
Events & Exhibitions / 29th June 2018Pittards will be exhibiting at ACLE from 29 – 31 August 2018 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The fair is known as the premier event for international companies seeking opportunities in China’s huge markets. The exhibition provides the largest variety of leather,...

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, 23-26 July 2018
Events & Exhibitions / 28th June 2018Pittards will be exhibiting at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market from 23 – 26...