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Buckman launches Butan 7846 and Busperse 7848

Published: August 16, 2022

Buckman introduces Butan 7846, an acidic phenolic syntan that is a transparent liquid, light brown in color and low formaldehyde. It is mainly suitable for soft, plump chrome tanning leather.

ATC expands portfolio of products

Published: May 18, 2021

The French chemical specialist has launched a new range of wet-end and finishing products which complement its existing portfolio.

Appreciation for leather must be nurtured in childhood – or it may be too late

Published: November 12, 2020

The other day, my nine-year-old daughter and I were browsing online stores to search for some winter boots for her. My girl had a very specific idea of what she wanted (a chunky, ankle-length hiking boot style, in case you were wondering), and we checked the usual big brand stores on the lookout for something suitable. When I dismissed a number of shoes she liked because they were not leather, she protested: “But Mummy, leather is from dead animals. That’s bad. I don’t want leather!”

Buckman launches five new innovations

Published: October 22, 2019

Buckman has introduced five new products to its range over the past few months, aimed at the beamhouse and wet end processing of leather. They are as follows:

Cell Rotary Conditioner for drying leather

Published: May 14, 2019

Fratelli Carlessi has invented what it claims to be the most versatile leather dryer on the market, suitable for pebble and smooth grain articles with excellent results in terms of yield and quality.

TFL launches fatliquor for soft articles

Published: June 19, 2015

TFL has launched Coripol AV, a new soft fatliquoring agent for soft nappa, furniture and automotive leathers. Based on a combination of special natural and synthetic softening agents, it is suitable for all types of soft leather articles.

Destruction in the village

Published: October 14, 2014

It was 4am in the morning that the 250 year old wall was knocked down by an articulated lorry apparently attempting a 3-point turn. This was curious as it was in our village by mistake. We only have 400 residents in our rural hamlet and single lane roads are not suitable for large vehicles. Yet it hurried away after doing about $30,000 worth of damage and more importantly has forced us to demolish the ancient wall.

IULTCS grant for Young Leather Scientists

Published: July 17, 2014

In keeping with its founding purpose – to encourage technology, chemistry, and science of leather - the Executive Committee of the IULTCS has announced the funding of a leather research grant. The grant will be awarded to a suitable candidate under the age of 30, and for a leather research project to be conducted at a recognised institution in 2015.