Fatliquors and degreasers from Texapel
Spanish leather chemical company Texapel has launched a number of new products to its comprehensive portfolio, including:
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NZ to invest in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions research
The New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC) is to invest NZ$49 million (US$33.75 million) in the country’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions research.
Read More...New Zealand sheep outlook for 2018-19
Recent forecasts for the current and next farming year (ending September 2019), see a decline of most industry indicators for the sheep segment.
Read More...NZ rendering service provider extends operations
The Group, which recycles waste of co-products from the agricultural sector and also owns a wet-blue tannery, has extended its services in New Zealand’s southmost region to include a new processing site.
Read More...Greenpeace calls for 50% drop in world meat and dairy consumption
A recent report published by global non-governmental environmental organisation, Greenpeace, says world meat and dairy production as well as consumption must be cut in half by 2050 to avoid dangerous climate change and keep the Paris Agreement on track.
Read More...New Zealand tannery fined over safety breach
A tannery has been fined for a health and safety breach that took place in April 2016 when a worker lost consciousness due to a leak of hydrogen sulphide in the tannery. The company has been accused by investigators of failing to provide adequate training and warnings.
Read More...Meatpacker expands processing facility in New Zealand
A British meatpacking Group says it will invest NZ$54 million (US$38.5 million) to build a new meatpacking facility in Auckland.
Read More...Wallace Group acquires Nichols New Zealand assets
New Zealand North Island based tanner and co-products specialist Wallace Group has acquired Christchurch tannery Nichols (NZ) Limited in a bid to expand its activities in the country’s South Island according to local media reports.
Read More...Leather and silk upholstery for Maserati seats
Maserati is collaborating with top Italian designer brand Ermenegildo Zegna to introduce silk as an upholstery option combined with leather.
Read More...Further tannery redundancies
The management review continues as more job losses and changes in staff roles are announced by a New Zealand tanner.
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