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Insights into traceability in new eBook

Published: November 28, 2022

A new free-to-download eBook, published by International Leather Maker (ILM) and sponsored by the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA), provides a condensed insight into the current state of traceability in the global leather supply chain from farm to finished product.

Has tanning leather just become a lot sweeter?

Published: October 12, 2022

The ILM November/December 2022 edition is now available, in which Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers and technical experts from German leather chemical maker Schill+Seilacher unveil the science behind the company’s launch of a new sugar-based tanning system.

Upgraded Newsplit from Mercier Turner

Published: February 3, 2022

The updated version of the Newsplit 600 splitting machine was unveiled by France-based tannery machinery maker Mercier Turner at Simac Tanning Tech in Milan in September 2021.

Environmental benefits from United Chemicals

Published: July 13, 2021

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

Upholstery outperforms other leather segments in a challenging market

Published: April 29, 2021

Furniture and automotive leather upholstery continue to buck the general market trend and are a key focus in the May-June 2021 print and digital App edition of International Leather Maker (ILM), which is available now via the ILM App.

Can leather be truly biodegradable?

Published: March 15, 2021

This is the question at the heart of several editorial features in the March-April 2021 print and digital App edition of International Leather Maker (ILM), which examines the definitions of biodegradability and the current scope and limitations of leather’s end-of-life scenarios.

Chinese smartphone maker to launch new series with leather

Published: October 12, 2020

The new smartphones are reported to have a premium texture and feel, which have been described as “low-key luxury with substance”.

Automotive leather industry leaders discuss decontenting

Published: May 4, 2020

Key automotive industry insiders share their views on decontenting of leather in the May-June 2020 print and digital app edition of International Leather Maker (ILM), with this issue’s Talking Point shining the spotlight on this controversial subject which is most prevalent in the automotive industry.

ILM receives a design makeover for 2020

Published: January 23, 2020

The January-February 2020 print and digital app edition of International Leather Maker (ILM) sees the introduction of a fresh and more modern design and a number of new editorial features.

Autofeed from Turner

Published: May 1, 2019

Over the past year, French tannery machinery maker Turner has concentrated most of its R&D efforts on the optimisation of its automatic feeding system for the lime splitting machine.