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ICLT open Satra physical test lab

Published: September 30, 2022

On September 29, the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (University of Northampton) opened the student physical testing suite sponsored by Satra Technology Centre at its campus in Northampton.

Satra provides testing equipment for ICLT

Published: May 10, 2022

Independent research and testing organisation Satra has provided the University of Northampton’s Institute for Creative Leather Technology (ICLT) with leather testing equipment.

SATRA appoints new executive director

Published: July 24, 2020

Michael Bodsworth - who initially worked at SATRA in the 1990s - has returned to the independent research and testing organisation as executive director, responsible for driving the company’s growth within the footwear sector.

Satra hosts centenary event in China

Published: December 9, 2019

After celebrating its 100^th anniversary with the royal visit of the Duke of Gloucester at its UK headquarters in May, the independent research and technology centre held a second centenary event in China on November 28.

New EU footwear research and technology platform

Published: December 2, 2019

Footwear technology centres from across Europe are joining efforts to better meet future challenges in key footwear technology areas.

SATRA opens new technical facility

Published: July 25, 2019

The UK based independent research and technology centre has opened a purpose-built technical facility that brings together laboratory service operations with the design and manufacture of test equipment for improved testing in global supply chains, including in-house laboratories.

Satra celebrates 100th anniversary with royal visit

Published: May 24, 2019

The UK headquartered independent research and technology centre formally recognised its centenary with a visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester on May 23.

PrimeAsia to complete Vietnam tannery expansion

Published: March 11, 2019

Seeking to meet the growing leather demand from customers in Southeast Asia, the international tanning Group says the Vietnam tannery expansion is to be completed during the first quarter of 2019.

Satra Chief Executive to retire as organisation celebrates 100 years

Published: January 3, 2019

Austin Simmons, Chief Executive, Satra, has announced his intention to retire
later in 2019. The UK headquartered independent research and technology centre is also celebrating its 100 years in 2019.

Vietnam Shoes & Leather exhibition underway

Published: July 12, 2018

The 20^th edition of the international trade show takes place June 11-13 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.