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- Thought Leadership
Championing Originality: Embracing Simplicity, Sustainability, and Storytelling
The concept of luxury has shifted from opulence and perfection to a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and authenticity, with a growing appreciation for unique, natural materials like leather that tell a personal story and foster deeper connections.
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- Thought Leadership
Shaping tomorrow's car designers: The role of sustainable choices
When it comes to automotive innovation and design, sustainability is a crucial driver. And the next generation of car designers has the power to shape a cleaner and greener future by understanding the impact of material choices on the environment.
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- News
Bridge of Weir and CALLUM Partnership
Bridge of Weir announces new partnership with design and engineering consultancy CALLUM.
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Car Design News Milan Design Night
Bridge of Weir partnered with Car Design News (CDN) for Milan Design Night, exploring luxury, sustainability, and technology in automotive design.
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- Thought Leadership
Driving deforestation-free leather in the automotive industry
In response to growing global concern about deforestation and its impact on the planet, the European Union has enacted the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to prevent deforestation in global supply chains, set to come into force on the 1st of January 2025.
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- News
Accelerating our journey towards next-generation bio-based leather
We are excited to announce the launch of two revolutionary tanning technologies, BioTAN® and FreeTAN®, which mark a significant step forward in our development of next-generation, bio-based and biodegradable leather.
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- Thought Leadership
Car Design News interviews Design Manager, Debra Choong
Bridge of Weir has opened a design studio in Warwick, near Coventry. Car Design News spoke with Design Manager Debra Choong to garner her thoughts on the industry.
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Bridge of Weir opens Advanced Design Studio in the UK
Bridge of Weir is excited to announce the opening of the Advanced Design Studio in Warwick.
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- Thought Leadership
WWF supports sustainable leather
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) shines a light on the important role of sustainable leather in the automotive industry.
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- News
Polestar news
Three automotive journalists look at Polestar's journey to find the most sustainable products and why they have struggled to find a more sustainable alternative to Bridge of Weir's fine automotive leather. Find out more on Polestar's sustainability journey and why Bridge of Weir leather is the most sustainable option.
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Winner of inaugural Peter Horbury Fellowship Award announced
Bridge of Weir has been awarded the highly coveted Design and Innovation award by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at this year’s Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) celebration.
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Bridge of Weir celebrates at the Scottish Car of the Year awards
Bridge of Weir has been awarded the highly coveted Design and Innovation award by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at this year’s Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) celebration.
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Leather Working Group Gold Standard for Bridge of Weir
Bridge of Weir recertified as Gold standard by the Leather Working Group
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- Thought Leadership
INTERVIEW: Role of leather in sustainable interior design
As consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, our Head of Innovation and Sustainability, Dr Warren Bowden discusses the role of leather in automotive interior design and our commitment to a more sustainable future in this AutoTechInsight interview.
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Kindred Spirits
Great minds think alike. Great companies act alike. The Polestar 3 will feature fully traceable, sustainable leather proudly supplied by Bridge of Weir.
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- Insights
Driving trends in custom automotive leather
We’ve seen the trend for customisable automotive leather grow over the last few years; the desire for cars to reflect an individual’s style and personality. And as automotive brands respond to the consumer customisation trend, they're seeking leathers that can push the boundaries of design, and that can also offer something more bespoke.
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- Thought Leadership
Can leather be innovative?
For the automotive industry, the race to net zero is on and car interiors, including leather are increasingly coming under the microscope. We’re putting innovation in the driving seat.
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- News
- Insights
Supporting tomorrow’s design stars with the Peter Horbury Fellowship Award
As the automotive industry mourns the loss of Peter Horbury, a revered designer, Bridge of Weir Leather partners with Car Design News and the Royal College of Art to honour his legacy with an award supporting RCA transportation design students, celebrating his mentorship and visionary approach.
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Driving change: Bridge of Weir Triumphs at Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards
Marie Claire UK’s Sustainability Awards is an annual celebration and recognition of brands, organisations and products dedicated to implementing positive change and shaping a more sustainable future. In a world grappling with climate challenges, the awards identify trailblazing companies that are driving significant progress in sustainability and inspiring others to follow suit.
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Super Tannery: A generational leap in leather sustainability
A multi-million-pound investment and years of commitment is represented by the opening of our industry-changing, hyper-efficient Super Tannery.
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Bridge of Weir calls for transparency on interior material sustainability claims
Bridge of Weir Leather calls for transparency on sustainability claims of ‘vegan’ leather and non-animal leather alternatives
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Greener Manufacturing Show supports sustainable leather
The Greener Manufacturing Show supports Bridge of Weir's sustainable leather.
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