Bluextreme E-power from Bauce .

E-powered sammying from Bauce

Bauce introduced a fully electrically powered sammying/setting out machine called Bluextreme E-Power during the Simac Tanning Tech fair in September 2021. 

Superstar T through-feed ironing and embossing from Bergi.

Automated roller changeover from Bergi

The Superstar T 3200 is a model derived directly from the Supervario T through-feed ironing and embossing machine, first presented to the public at Simac Tanning Tech in January 2019 by Italian tannery machinery specialists Bergi.

A snapshot of the DV Leather scanning software.

Automatic hide grading from DV Leather

DV Leather, a joint venture with Italian tannery machinery maker Feltre, has announced that its automated leather grading system is now up and running in a tannery environment in real life conditions.

Leather Tattoo from Feltre

Leather Tattoo from Feltre

Traceability in the leather value chain is one area where tannery machinery makers such as Feltre have been developing new innovations during the pandemic and it remains a hot topic in the marketplace. 

Multiple Cells Conditioner

Multiple cells drying and conditioning

Italian tannery drying and finishing machinery maker Fratelli Carlessi showcased its Multiple Cells Conditioner (MCC) during Simac Tanning Tech in September 2021. 

Reduced emissions with Ecotan spray cabin

Tannery equipment maker Erretre has introduced a spray finishing line which reduces both airborne emissions and chemical wastes.

I-Gun shown at Simac Tanning Tech

GER optimises spray finishing

A common problem encountered by leather finishers is inconsistent spray finishing caused by blockages or a spray line setup that has not been optimised.

RC Paint rollercoater from DMS International

Upgraded rollercoater from DMS International

Italian leather finishing equipment maker DMS International showcased its updated version of the RC Paint rollercoater at the 2021 edition of Simac Tanning Tech in Milan. 

Demonstration of the Mind ShoeDesign software on the Zünd stand

Shoe design software presented

During the 2021 edition of the Simac Tanning Tech fair, which took place in Milan last September, Swiss cutting and automation specialist Zünd, along with partners Mindtech, showcased its latest Mind ShoeDesign software.

Smit & Zoon launches new waterproof fatliquor

Smit & Zoon has announced the launch of its new waterproof fatliquor, Aguastop PS 210.

Whole hide buffing with Attiva

The Attiva 3200 buffing machine from Italian machinery company Bergi completes its range of through-feed continuous buffing machines.

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ELeather launches metallic leather collection

The UK-based company, which manufacturers sheeting materials from tannery offcuts and shavings, has launched a metallic material collection for applications from transport to lifestyle.

Costruzioni Meccaniche Persico

CM Persico expands continuous fleshing system

The Italian beamhouse machinery specialist, Costruzioni Meccaniche Persico has launched two models of its newly developed pumps for its continuous fleshing system: the P22 Dynamic and the P27 Dynamic fleshing pumps. They will be first showcased at the Simac Tanning Tech in 2021, the new products build on the features of the previous P22 model.

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Gemata launches new Greenstars roller machine

Italian finishing machinery specialist Gemata has launched Greenstars, its latest rollercoating machine. First launched in Milan at the Simac Tanning Tech event in 2020, it has been recognised by tanneries for its value and quality.

Flaps Leather Printed Gavarnie

Radermecker Tannery launches new saddlery leathers

Saddlery leather specialist Radermecker Tannery has launched a complete new range of what it calls equestrian flap leather under the brand name Printed Gavarnie.

Smit & Zoon enhances its product range with sustainable solutions

The Dutch chemical specialist has launched a host of new products. These include its new tanning subsidiary, Nera, featuring Zeology, a sustainable alternative to existing tanning agents. 

Zschimmer & Schwarz emphasises ‘S’ for sustainability

The German chemical specialist’s Leather Auxiliaries Division has recently launched the S-Range, its new product line for the sustainable production of automotive leather. Produced with raw materials from renewable sources, the S-Range is environmentally friendly and offers excellent results that meet today’s requirements of automotive leather manufacturing. The new products are as follows.

Environmental benefits from United Chemicals

Lecithin is a versatile compound used in the production of high-quality leather fatliquors, according to Turkish leather chemical maker United Chemicals. 

Moisture control from Carlessi

Eliminating variable humidity with multiple cell conditioning

It is well documented that even small variations in the amount of water contained within the hide structure have repercussions in subsequent leather processing. These minor variations expressed in small percentage units are often the cause of non-uniformity in the finished leather. Italian tannery machinery makers, Carlessi offer a solution. 

Antistatic staking conveyor from Danese

Complementing its portfolio of staking conveyor belt fabrics, Italy-based Maurizio Danese has launched a new D-Antistatic conveyor. It is an antistatic fabric with high strength carbon fibres inside which allows the tanner to achieve a high-quality staking action.

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Vegetable tannin for upholstery from Tanac

Brazil headquartered vegetable extract producer Tanac has introduced Weibull Auto CF, a vegetable extract made from renewable raw materials. This includes the application of an organic synthesis process avoiding any hazardous or restricted compounds.

Fluorocarbon-free waterproofing from CHT

A class of materials on the market to replace fluorinated organics for hydrophobic leather applications is the highly tuneable and benign class of polymers known as siloxanes, or silicones. Germany headquartered leather chemical maker CHT offers a wide range of fluorine-free alternatives that have been proven to meet the waterproofing and water-repelling demands of environmentally conscious customers in leather applications with several siloxane offerings.

Chemtan launches Green Tan

U.S. chemical specialist Chemtan is introducing its new ‘Green Tan’ system featuring Chemtan N-75, a unique deliming agent for reducing nitrogen levels up to 80% in the float and wastewater effluent.

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Cartigliano heads Fast & Furious towards low temperature drying

The Italian tannery machinery specialist has launched the new Cartigliano Fast & Furious 3 model (FF3 Nero), expanding its range of machines suitable for leather drying through vacuum dryers.

Basetone-White-Ti-Free

Codyeco introduces a new generation of white pigment

The Italian leather chemicals producer Codyeco, a subsidiary company of Smit & Zoon, has introduced a white pigment into the market of leather finishing called Basetone White Ti-Free. This white pigment is formulated with insoluble inorganic and non-harmful substance and 100% free of TiO₂.

Colour trends for the leather goods industry 2022-23

The leather chemicals manufacturer TFL has released its new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue for the season Autumn Winter 2022-23. In the catalogue, TFL presents the colour trends for leather garment, footwear, accessories and additionally for the upholstery industry.

Rotacoat J1 3400

Rotacoat offers fresh concept for leather finishing

Preservation agent and syntan from Buckman

The U.S. based specialty chemical supplier, Buckman, has expanded its portfolio with a host of new products.

Energy efficient spray finishing from Gemata

Italian leather finishing equipment specialist Gemata has implemented new green technologies on existing lines, such as its spray finishing systems. The Spraystar Evo, Gemata’s spray booth, has been equipped with additional features, while a new scrubber system, Scrubber Evo, has also been launched. 

Pulcra research reduces Cr(VI) risk

For many years, Pulcra Chemicals has been researching the mechanism and possible prevention of oxidation reactions in leather. Particular focus in this research has always been on the prevention of Cr(VI) formation in leather.

AI powered leather digitisation process by ICOL

Italy headquartered ICOL Group has introduced a new operational model named VQI.Leather (VQI stands for Visual Quality Inspection), a ‘powered by AI’ leather digitalisation process, performed with the help of a high-quality scanner of materials, installed directly in cutting rooms or at tanneries, or anywhere in the middle.

ATC expands portfolio of products

The French chemical specialist has launched a new range of wet-end and finishing products which complement its existing portfolio.

Dermochimica introduces Nemograde range

The Italian company has brought Nemograde, a new range specifically developed to improve the quality and appearance of low-grade leather, to market. With a high degree of masking power, Nemograde can be used on all types of low selection leathers to successfully mask grain defects and enlarge the usable surface area. An added benefit is the resulting natural looking finished article.

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Real time data generation from Systemhaus

Brazil based machinery software provider Systemhaus has launched its Antara System, developed to meet the multitude of demands from the leather making sector. 

Odour absorbers from Schill & Seilacher

German leather chemical maker, Schill & Seilacher has introduced a range of odour absorbers including fatliquors and a finishing base coat.

Hüni enhances AI data processing

Switzerland headquartered tannery equipment and process control provider Hüni is introducing to its current systems data collection and measuring capabilities on targeted variables in order to share this data with its Datatan ERP and reach autonomous solutions as part of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) network.

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Stahl launches renewable carbon polyurethanes range

The Netherlands headquartered global chemical specialist has launched a range of renewable carbon-based polyurethanes called NuVera, replacing petroleum-based chemicals, which the company says will enable manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint.

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Cartigliano launches new RF drying technology

The Italian tannery machinery specialist has designed a new Radio Frequency Drying Technology for leather, a tool which neatly dries water trapped inside the leather structure.

Todesco Speedster

Finishing speed and dust control from Todesco

Italian machinery specialist Todesco has launched two new tannery machinery innovations, the Speedster Colour Machine and the Dust Abatement System DEP-04. 

Focus on renewables from Cromogenia Units

Spanish chemical supplier Cromogenia Units has launched a host of sustainable retanning products which respond to the demand for more eco-friendly solutions, featuring renewable or residual raw materials, higher biodegradability, lack of restricted substances, low or no formaldehyde content and low COD values. 

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Stahl launches wet-end solutions for lightweight automotive leather

The Netherlands headquartered global chemical specialist has launched a range of what it calls “next-generation” solutions that enable tanners to produce lightweight automotive leathers “without compromising on quality”.

Stahl launches new probiotic degreasing solution

The Dutch chemical supplier is expanding its Proviera Probiotics for leather portfolio for sustainable leather processing in the beamhouse with the launch of ProDegreaze Plus, which is said to offer tanners improved degreasing performance and tangible sustainability benefits.

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Codyeco launches new generation of finishing water repellent

The Italian leather chemicals producer said it has committed to eliminate all ingredients belonging to the chemical family of PFC (perfluorocarbons) from its product portfolio.

Hüni partners with Italian tanning software specialist

Swiss tannery automation and machinery maker Hüni has partnered with an Italian software specialist to market the latest Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology for tanneries.

The new standard in tanning is Zeolite-based

Recently, a revolutionary tanning agent was introduced. Zeology, a sustainable tanning concept, promises to be a truly sustainable alternative to existing tanning agents, without compromising on leather performance. That’s quite a promise! 

Smit & Zoon’s Zeology adopted by tanneries

The Netherlands headquartered leather chemical manufacturer has announced that it is supplying ten tanneries with its recently launched sustainable, chrome-free, heavy metal-free, aldehyde-free tanning concept.

And then there was Zeolite…

This is the beginning of a new era for tanning. With a big bang, Zeology, a revolutionary tanning concept, is launched! This sustainable tanning concept is chrome-free, heavy metal-free, aldehyde-free and easy to implement into existing tanning processes. Yet, it offers unrivalled leather performance!

Todesco launches new leather finishing machine

The Italian leather finishing specialist has launched Speedster, a new concept machine with cutting-edge solution, which aims to improve the leather spraying process.

New innovations for beamhouse and wet-end

U.S. chemical specialist Buckman has expanded its portfolio with the addition of three new products.

Unhairing solution from Pulcra

In an initiative to improve efficiency and sustainability in beamhouse operations, Pulcra Chemicals has developed various new products.