performance

Wolverine to divest leather business due to low profits

Published: December 9, 2022

Wolverine Worldwide has announced its plans to divest or license Wolverine Leathers and Keds due to low profits.

It’s Zeology that makes the difference, not just zeolite.

Published: September 16, 2022

The demand for chrome-free, heavy metal free and glutardialdehyde (GDA) free leather is bigger than ever. Zeology, an innovative leather tanning agent based on zeolites, delivers just that.

Prada continues momentum in first half

Published: August 8, 2022

Prada has reported its financial results for the first half of the year, achieving a revenue increase of 22% to €1.9 billion.

Statwatch is Todesco’s solution for productivity improvements

Published: July 14, 2022

Statwatch from Todesco is a software solution which allows users to monitor, in real-time, the production performance of the Todesco Innover and Kingfisher spray finishing lines.

Record first quarter for Bentley

Published: May 10, 2022

Bentley Motors has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022, with operating profits up 162% to €170 million.

TFL to present on biobased finishes at Freiberg Leather Days

Published: May 9, 2022

TFL will be holding a presentation at the upcoming Freiberg Leather Days event on the topic of biobased finishes.

How can we achieve and prove sustainability in chemicals?

Published: March 30, 2022

Every fabric used in the production of shoes, leather goods, furniture, car interior, garments, or other areas which use flexible material uses chemicals to make the final material. Even natural materials such as organic textile or leather use chemicals to give the final material a performance.

Bentley reaches record profits in 2021

Published: March 16, 2022

Bentley Motors has announced its financial results for 2021, reporting operating profits of €389 million.

Final opportunity to register for Stahl webinar on responsible chemistry

Published: November 1, 2021

It’s your last chance to register for the Stahl webinar on responsible leather chemistry from renewable feedstocks, taking place on November 2 at 10am CET (5pm Beijing/Shanghai).

Asics’s strong Q2 sales increase driven by Performance Running

Published: August 16, 2021

Japan headquartered sportswear corporation Asics has reported net sales increased 42.6% to ¥209,478 million (US$1,918.14 million) due to strong sales in all regions, mainly driven by the Performance Running category and the Onitsuka Tiger category.