machines

J1 series rollercoater from Rotacoat

Rotacoat reports that its new line of leather finishing machines represents a milestone in the development of the company’s modern rollercoaters made by the Italy based company.

45th Fimec marks a ‘come back’ for the leather-footwear sector

A live, in-person version of the 45^th Fimec (International Fair of Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machines and Equipment for Footwear and Tanneries) will take place from March 8-10, 2022, at the Fenac pavilion in Novo Hamburgo/RS, Brazil.

Rotacoat offers fresh concept for leather finishing

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. 

Tanzanian minister proposes tax cuts to set up leather processing factories

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has requested a 50% tax cut on imported leather processing machines to save 98% of hides which would otherwise go to waste due to poor quality.

Toggling technology from Fratelli Carlessi

Specialised in the tanning sector since 1953, Italy based Fratelli Carlessi has turned its focus to new toggling technology and fully automated laboratory spraying machines. 

Flesh side resin coating with Starface from Gemata

Starface is a patented rollercoating machine from Italian manufacturers Gemata, specifically designed to apply a chemical finish on to the flesh side of leather. Under current tanning practices, the leather that is to be coated on the flesh side is turned upside down and passed through a conventional rollercoater. Previously, it was impossible to include this process into a finishing line composed of machines which coat the leather on the grain side.

Positive exhibitor feedback for Fimec 2019

According to the organisers, 25% of exhibitors in this 43^rd edition confirmed their participation at Fimec 2020 within the first two days of the trade show, which took place February 26-28 in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.

43rd Fimec opens its doors

The three-day Brazilian trade show hosts over 500 exhibitors from the leather, chemicals, components and machinery segments, as well as equipment and technologies for footwear and tanneries.

Zambia leather sector appeals to government

Representatives of the Copperbelt Leather Industry Cluster urge Zambia’s government to waive duty on imported machines and equipment destined to manufacturing footwear and leather goods.