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Four workers in hospital after incident at New Zealand tannery

Published: December 9, 2020

The affected workers are reported to have suffered from headaches and breathing difficulties.

Covid-19 pandemic forces New Zealand tannery to lay off workers

Published: July 8, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is said to have caused a significant decrease in orders for finished leather from the automotive and aviation sectors.

U.S. tannery to close down

Published: May 5, 2020

Declining demand for leather, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, is said to have led the tannery to cease operations.

New owner for New Zealand Light Leathers

Published: January 17, 2020

Located in South Canterbury, the tannery has been acquired by New Zealand’s biggest finished leather producer.

New Zealand tanner invests in chrome recovery plant

Published: September 10, 2018

The tannery is reported to have invested NZD1.8 million (US$1.17 million) in the new filter, which is currently undergoing tests, to remove chrome from its wastewater.

Former tannery workers in jail for theft

Published: November 6, 2015

Two former tannery workers have received three to four months prison sentences for stealing US$350,000 worth of material from an American tannery.

Small fire at Tasman Leather

Published: October 21, 2014

Crews from Hartland, Maine and several surrounding towns were able to contain a fire on October 20 at the Tasman Leather Group tannery. A machine and part of the ceiling were damaged by the blaze.