ILM Videos
Published: 07 January, 2022
Earlier this year, global chemical specialist Stahl launched Stahl Ympact, a series of leather chemical solutions made with renewable feedstocks. These products originate from biomass feedstock and carbon-captured CO2 with a content of up to 70% and will assist tanneries to reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on quality or performance. During the webinar, two leather chemical industry specialists from Stahl will provide more details about this new technology and highlight some of the new generation of leather chemicals using bio-based feedstocks.
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Published: 06 January, 2022
ILM is hosting the next in a series of webinars relating to the ongoing hot topic of traceability and transparency in the leather supply chain.
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Published: 16 November, 2021
Evolved By Nature is a biotech company creating new molecules to build a healthier future. Specializing in using silk protein molecules to create sustainable alternatives to leather finishing chemicals, they believe that strong partnerships between the biotech and leather making industries can solve pressing health and environmental issues, while ensuring high quality performance features.
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Published: 12 October, 2021
Many people do not realise that leather is a waste product of the food industry and that farmed animals such as cows and sheep are simply not bred to make leather as it not economically viable. Collagen is the natural building block of skin and it can be converted into leather which can either be made to last a long time, repairable or be made to be full compostable and fit with the very definition of a sustainable circular material.
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This webinar will examine how the leather industry can use science and data to improve its image, touching on lifecycle analysis, Environmental Profit & Loss Calculations, as well as the results of a recent comparative study between leather versus alternative materials.
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This webinar organised by ILM in association with theSauerReport and sponsored by PrimeAsia and the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) will explore a range of topics around ethical sourcing, animal welfare best practice, regenerative agriculture, supply chain mapping and traceability frameworks.
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Published: 15 December, 2020
In this webinar organised by ILM in association with theSauerReport and sponsored by Oekotex, we explore the key considerations major brands and retailers have around leather sourcing and how suppliers can meet these demands. Three high-profile presenters cover a wide range of topics around material sourcing and what tanners can do to better meet brands’ expectations and needs, from sustainability and end-of-life considerations to traceability and the appeal of leather as a natural, long-lasting material.
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Three industry-leading experts will provide insight and the latest market intelligence around hide/skin quality, animal welfare and deforestation in the latest webinar organised by ILM in association with theSauerReport and sponsored by the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA).
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Published: 28 April, 2020
In this webinar, sponsored by chemical specialist Stahl, two industry-leading experts will share new developments and first-hand experience as well as the economic and environmental benefits of switching to bio-based materials in the tanning process.
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Published: 27 November, 2019
Broadcast in association with theSauerReport.com and sponsored by chemical specialist Stahl, three industry-leading presenters share their expertise and insights on the subject, exploring the innovations and future developments that are transforming the leather industry, as well as highlighting examples of excellence and the leading players in this field.
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Published: 07 August, 2019
Video recording of the ILM "Traceability in the leather supply chain webinar, Part III" in partnership with theSauerReport and sponsored by Stahl.
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Published: 25 March, 2019
Leather Naturally show how most leather is made.
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Published: 22 March, 2019
Video recording of ILM webinar "Traceability in the leather suppy chain part II" webinar which was organised by ILM and sponsored by Stahl and Tyson Foods.
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Published: 22 March, 2019
Video recording of theSauerReport "Understanding raw materials for leather webinar" webinar in partnership with ILM and sponsored by Global Leather Intelligence and The United States Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA).
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Published: 26 March, 2018
Video recording of ILM webinar "Total transparency when dealing with tannery waste" webinar which was organised by ILM and sponsored by Smit & zoon. The webinar took place on March 7, 2018.
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Published: 26 March, 2018
The world’s leading hides and skins pricing platform, providing subscribers on a daily basis with the latest raw materials prices, leather industry trends and market information. As well as daily analysis and raw materials prices theSauerReport also features a series of technical and market reports under its "Knowledge Centre" section.
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Published: 14 September, 2015
Despite the negative news concerning the slowing of the Chinese economy the China Leather Industry Association announced continued, but slowing growth for the leather industry during the recent ACLE in Shanghai.
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Published: 10 September, 2015
This Brazilian Leather video highlights leather as a natural material and its importance in our daily lives.
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Published: 07 September, 2015
APLF Director, Michael Duck told a press conference at the All China Leather Exhibition in Shanghai last week that the 18th edition of the fair took place at "radically different market conditions compared with the 2014 event".
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APLF Ltd Director, Michael Duck provides an update on this years All China Leather Exhibition explaining that they only took five-days to move one of the largest trade events in the leather industry. He also visited ILM's new office at London's former Leathermarket and Leather Exchange buildings where a short video interview was conducted.
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The inaugural edition of Leatherworld Middle East in Dubai took place May 4-6, as UAE-based tanneries, manufacturers, designers, and distributors rubbed shoulders with European companies looking to boost their footprint in the emerging regional leather market. ILM provides a video round-up from the organiser and a tanner attending the event.
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In a video interview with ILM, Tamara Hostal, Founder and Managing Director of ESMOD Dubai, a fashion school based in Dubai introduces the selected fashion student designed leather outfits which were on show at the Leatherworld Middle East show in Dubai, May 4-6. The leathers were supplied by the Dubai based Afriwest Group.
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Published: 16 April, 2015
Sophie Hivert, Director, of the Fédération Française de la Tannerie Mégisserie - FFTM (French Tanners and Fellmongers Association) explains in an interview with ILM about the French Focus Country activities at the recent Asia Pacific Leather Fair (APLF) in Hong Kong. The show took place March 30 - April 1.
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Published: 16 April, 2015
Mauro Bergozza, CEO of Italian tannery machinery makers, Bergi has outlined details of three of the company's tannery machinery in an exclusive video interview with ILM. The company has updated its throughfeed ironing and embossing machine - Starlux, its in-line buffing machine - Selecta 1.8 and introduced a prototype stone polishing machine - Kurta Stone.
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Published: 09 April, 2015
Italian leather cutting machinery maker, Elitron has outlined the benefits of its Booster ICE leather cutting system at Simac Tanning-Tech in Milan last February. The video interview demonstartes the machine in operation cutting leather for footwear.
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Published: 02 April, 2015
In a video interview with ILM at the APLF in Hong Kong on April 1, U.S Hide, Skin and Leather Association, President, Stephen Sothmann says that we are in the grip of a "changing market" at the moment. USHSLA members are also expecting US cattle inventories to begin to start building soon.
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Published: 20 March, 2015
In an interview with ILM during the recent fair, Assomac Vice-President, Gabriella Bocca says that the relocation of the show to Milan has been a major success. The fair, which took place February 25-27 alongside Lineapelle, was 25% larger than the previous edition in 2013.
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Pre-denitrification and aerobic biological treatment
Environment - waste treatment
Published: 11 March, 2014
By Wolfram Scholz, W2O Environment Ltd, Northampton UK: wolfram@w2oenvironment.net
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Published: 12 September, 2013
Leather chemical makers, Lanxess unveiled their new X-Zyme beamhouse system to invited customers at the All China Leather Exhibition in Shanghai on September 5. The X-Zyme system was introduced by Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer, Vice President, Business Unit Leather, Lanxess and was followed by a detailed presentation from Dr Marc Hombeck, head of New Business in Lanxess’ Leather business unit.
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