Atlas Refinery launches “bio-friendly” wet-white tannage
U.S.-based leather chemical maker Atlas Refinery has announced a new “bio-friendly” wet-white tannage system, developed by LeatherKem from Italy. Read More...
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Spanish raw hide exports continue decline in July
The first seven months of 2023 saw Spanish exports of semi-processed and tanned leather continue at record levels, thanks to increased inflation, while raw hide exports fell. Read More...
New tanning system from Schill + Seilacher
Succuir is an all-new triose based wet white tanning system from Schill + Seilacher, first launched at Lineapelle in September 2022 to advance the manufacture of biodegradable leathers with low environmental impact and high-performance standards. Read More...
Greentan range from Chemtan
Greentan N-90 is a unique deliming agent for reducing nitrogen level up to 80% in the float and wastewater effluent. Read More...
LVMH acquires Spanish exotics tanner Grupo Verdeveleno
LVMH Métiers d'Art, a division of French luxury group LVMH, has announced the acquisition of Spanish tanning group Verdeveleno. Read More...
Visitor numbers up by 25% at Lineapelle 102
Visitor numbers were up by 25% for the recent edition of Lineapelle, which took place in Milan from September 19-21, 2023. Read More...
Good growth for EU passenger car registrations in August
In August 2023, the European car market saw growth of 21% to 787,626 registered units, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Read More...
UNIDO to fund leather footprint guideline development
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will fund a project to develop a guideline for assessing the environmental footprint of leather after opening a call for proposals. Read More...
Bangladesh and Germany sign agreements to improve tannery working conditions
Representatives from Bangladesh and Germany have signed two agreements to improve working conditions in the tanning industry. Read More...
Italy to establish leather technology centre in Uzbekistan
Italian companies have proposed establishing a technological centre for leather and footwear in Uzbekistan. Read More...
