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Are surfactants sustainable?

Published: March 28, 2022

In the latest ILM app article, Turkey headquartered United Chemicals presents a white paper review of surface active agents (surfactants) and their impacts on biodegradability and sustainability in the leather industry.

Lanxess expands Preventol capacity by 50%

Published: January 26, 2022

The global chemicals manufacturer has announced the expansion of its production capacity for active ingredient Preventol CMK (chlorocresol) at its site in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, by around 50%.

9th Freiberg Leather Days call for papers

Published: January 22, 2021

The organisers of Freiberg Leather Days, the event which aims to facilitate an exchange of information and experience among experts from the tanning and leather industry, invite experts, researchers and specialists to play an active part in shaping its technical content.

VF Corp revenue down 48% in first quarter

Published: August 3, 2020

Revenue from continuing operations for the U.S. headquartered manufacturer of footwear and outdoor apparel decreased 48% to US$1.1 billion for the first quarter of the Group’s fiscal year 2021.

Leather Naturally provides update on Metcha

Published: February 12, 2020

The Leather Naturally initiative has provided an overview of its global ‘Metcha’ campaign as of January 2020.

Mixed second-quarter results for Timberland

Published: October 28, 2019

Revenue growth for VF Corporation in the second-quarter of its fiscal 2020 was mainly driven by its two largest brands, Vans and The North Face, which grew 16% and 10% respectively in the quarter.

VF Corp’s revenue up 12% in fiscal 2019

Published: May 23, 2019

Revenue from continuing operations for the U.S. based lifestyle and footwear Group increased 12% to US$13.8 billion for its full fiscal 2019.

Savar Tannery Zone officially inaugurated by videolink

Published: November 7, 2018

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Prime minister, officially inaugurated the Savar Tannery Zone on October 6.

Registration of Chlorocresol in leather manufacture confirmed

Published: June 21, 2016

The Biocidal Products Committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has confirmed the registration of Chlorocresol (CMK, PCMC), one of the central active ingredients in the Lanxess Preventol range, for use in leather manufacture.