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Hüni to introduce ‘VR’ technology at Simac Tanning Tech

Published: January 26, 2018

The Switzerland based tanning drum and process control manufacturer will showcase its traditionally known products, as well as new technological innovations at the upcoming edition of the Simac Tanning Tech, taking place February 20-22 in Milan.

AICC offers training course on colorimetry

Published: November 28, 2017

The Italian Association of Leather Chemists (AICC) is organising a training course on the theme ‘Colorimetry application in the Tanning Industry’ on Saturday, December 2.

Pollution control authorities inspect Burundi tanneries

Published: October 24, 2017

As the Lake Tanganyika, the world’s second largest lake by volume, is threatened by wastes being directly discharged from factories and households, local pollution control authorities have carried out surprise visits to factories, including tanneries.

15 Kanpur tanners see their licence revoked

Published: June 15, 2017

India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered the shutdown of 15 polluting tanneries located in the areas Jajmau (Kanpur) and Banthara (Unnao).

Water problems persist for Northern Italian tanners

Published: January 23, 2017

Some tanners in northern Italy are facing real problems in the on-going situation relating water usage and waste treatment. Tanners in the areas of Montebello/Zermeghedo are said to be under extreme control by the authorities. Contract tanners in the area, in particular, have been badly hit and some have been closed all week.

JBS shares soar at announcement of restructuring

Published: December 8, 2016

Shares of the world’s largest meat processor increased 12.8% in Brazil at the announcement of its restructuring strategy, which has been approved by BNDS, the Group’s biggest shareholder.

High levels of chromium found in the river Ganges

Published: November 22, 2016

High concentrations of chromium from the tanning industry continues to pollute the Ganges River as the National Green Tribunal (NGT) examines deficiencies in the functioning of effluent treatment plants situated in tannery clusters in the area.