processing

Ermaksan to create custom hybrid drum for Qualus’ Sferes

Published: September 15, 2022

Ermaksan, the Turkey based machinery maker, is collaborating with Qualus to create a new “hybrid” polypropylene drum customized for the latter company’s Sferes technology.

Power outages hit tanners at Savar

Published: July 25, 2022

Tanners are suffering as a result of load shedding (power cuts) in Bangladesh, which has hit during the busiest processing days of the year, following Eid-ul-Azha.

Slaughter numbers bounce back after Easter

Published: May 19, 2022

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has reported that slaughter volumes for cattle, sheep and lambs have bounced back after the Easter period.

New Synchrocoat-3400 from Bergi

Published: May 19, 2022

The Synchrocoat-3400 is a through-feed rollercoating machine, specifically designed for the synchro processing of full cowhides.

10th Freiberg Leather Days programme launched

Published: April 13, 2022

VGCT and FILK Freiberg, organisers of the Freiberg Leather Days event, have released the programme for the event.

French tannery launches tuna leather footwear

Published: April 12, 2022

French tannery Mégisserie de la Molière has partnered with seafood processing group Barba to create a brand of tuna leather.

Azerbaijan cuts export duty for leather goods

Published: December 22, 2021

The Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers has made the decision to reduce the export duty rate on leather goods as part of its plans to stimulate the production of non-oil products.

Minerva completes acquisition of Australian meat plants

Published: December 7, 2021

The Brazilian meat processor has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of two meatpacking units in Australia.

Minerva acquires two Australian meat processing plants

Published: August 31, 2021

South American meatpacker Minerva Foods has invested in two meat processing plants in Western Australia.

Tanzanian minister proposes tax cuts to set up leather processing factories

Published: April 15, 2021

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.