UK tanners and leather goods manufacturer Pittards has recently received the visit of Princess Royal who has opened the new market suite at the company. UK tanners and leather goods manufacturer Pittards has recently received the visit of Princess Royal who has opened the new market suite at the company.

The Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK, Berhanu Kebede was also present among the invited guests of the princess' tour. A week prior to the royal visit, the company had announced the acquisition of the Ethiopia Tannery Share Company (ETSC) of which the tannery located outside of Addis Ababa for last four years had been managed by Pittards.

Through the acquisition, ETSC can benefit from Pittards know-how and technology which will allow the tannery to add value to the abundant raw material and will act as important source of income generation for the country.
POST: 2024-11-24