quality

Conceria Masoni to open third tannery

Published: October 25, 2022

Italian tannery Masoni has said that it will open its third tannery in Castelfranco di Sotto, in the province of Pisa.

Do we have the right information on livestock?

ILM Contributor Published: August 3, 2022

Mike Redwood looks at the vital connection between leather and livestock, and whether we have the information we need on the livestock industry.

BE. SPRAY from GER

Published: April 29, 2022

BE. SPRAY technology integrates three GER Elettronica innovations in a system that the company says guarantees complete control of the spraying process.

Grupo Antolin launches competition for leather quality detection system

Published: February 7, 2022

The automotive interior manufacturer has announced the launch of a new technological challenge to develop a computer vision system to control the quality of the leather used in premium car interiors, in partnership with ennomotive.

Zegna reports success in 2021 and vows to drop fur

Published: February 3, 2022

The Zegna Group has posted its full 2021 financial results, showing preliminary revenues increasing by 27% over 2020 (Covid impacted) to €1.3 billion (US$1.5 billion).

Study reveals extent of Bangladesh tannery pollution

Published: January 13, 2022

A joint study by the Geography and Environment Department of Jahangirnagar University, Environmental Science Department of Stamford University and Waterkeepers, Bangladesh has shown that leather production is having a significant impact on water quality.

Automated roller changeover from Bergi

Published: January 11, 2022

The Superstar T 3200 is a model derived directly from the Supervario T through-feed ironing and embossing machine, first presented to the public at Simac Tanning Tech in January 2019 by Italian tannery machinery specialists Bergi.

Kenya Vision 2030 prioritises leather

Published: November 30, 2021

The Kenyan government has identified the leather sector as a flagship project for realising its manufacturing sector targets under the Kenya Vision 2030 plan.

Testex updates branding for 175th anniversary

Published: November 17, 2021

The independent Switzerland headquartered testing and certification organisation celebrated its 175^th anniversary this year, and has updated its website and logo to mark the occasion.

Spanish lambskin quality project continues despite Covid

Published: October 19, 2021

The SELAMBQ (Spanish Entrefino Lamb Quality) project will continue despite difficulties and restrictions throughout the pandemic, Cotance (Confederation of National Associations of Tanners the European Community) says.