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PrimeAsia appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Published: March 21, 2017

International tanner for the footwear upper and leather goods segments PrimeAsia has appointed a new Chief Sustainability Officer to continue promoting the Group’s core environmental values.

PrimeAsia Vietnam plant enters expansion phase

Published: December 20, 2016

PrimeAsia, one of the leading international tanners for the footwear upper and leather goods segments, will begin 2017 by entering the execution phase the expansion project of its plant in Vietnam, which aims for a 62% capacity gain.

Sustainability as a core value for PrimeAsia

Published: November 25, 2016

The PrimeAsia Leather Company is one of the leading leather makers in the world for the footwear upper and leather goods segments, processing over 120 million sq ft of full grain and split leather per annum. Sarah Swenson, Environmental Manager for the company recently outlined its core sustainability values at the Leather and Sustainability in Retail (LSRC) conference in London.

Security of Supply key for PrimeAsia

Published: November 11, 2016

Leading global footwear and leather goods tanner, PrimeAsia has doubled its commitment to ‘Security of Supply’ in 2016 by hosting over 50 customer, supplier and third party assessments.

PrimeAsia to address London Conference with ideas of sustainability as a core value

Published: October 21, 2016

The upcoming Leather and Sustainability in Retail conference to be held in London on November 17 will discuss whether the issue of sustainability is really part of a company’s core values, or just a marketing led business opportunity.

PrimeAsia launches Quick to Market platform

Published: June 3, 2016

PrimeAsia has launched the Quick to Market (QTM) platform in support of its customers’ requirements for shorter lead times.

Open invitation for Leather Club discussion panel

Published: March 24, 2016

PrimeAsia Leather, a leading global tanner headquartered in the U.S. with plants in China, Vietnam and Taiwan, is organising a lively panel discussion during the upcoming edition of APLF in Hong Kong.

PrimeAsia sets a gold standard

Published: August 26, 2015

Reaccredited with a Leather Working Group Gold rating in March 2015, PrimeAsia’s commitment to employees’ welfare and environmental protection sets the Gold example for the tanning sector.

Does sustainability pay for tanneries?

Published: May 14, 2015

Article first published in ILM January-February 2015 edition. Jon Clark, CEO and Sarah Swenson, Environmental Director of tanners, PrimeAsia ask if sustainability pays for tanners.

PrimeAsia CEO praises Vietnamese colleagues

Published: August 1, 2014

PrimeAsia CEO, Jon Clark has praised PrimeAsia Vietnam’s COO Charly Tsai and his management team for dealing with tense situation last May when civil unrest broke out in Vietnam threatening the tannery and its staff. Clark said the following the company's latest newsletter.