Editorial Programme 2012

Jan/Feb Tannery machinery and automation innovation

A review of all the latest tannery machinery and automation technology launched at Tanning Tech and other shows towards the end of 2011. The report will include the latest beamhouse and finishing equipment as well as the latest environmental control devices. Everything from drums, splitting and shaving through to embossing, ironing, rollercoating, milling and leather cutting equipment.

Sponsorship opportunity.

 

Fashion colours.

The latest colour and trend concepts for the spring/summer 2013 season.

 

Show preview:

IILF – Chennai, India

 

March Market report: India manufacture in the world. We provide a detailed statistical report and overview on this increasingly important market.

 

Chinese language edition:

A full edition of Leather International in mandarin. Featuring a number of special articles of interest to a Chinese reader as well as a number of regular items such as news, people, Limeblast etc. The Chinese edition is also distributed to all members of the China Leather Industry Association.

 

Show preview:

(extra distribution)

APLF, Hong Kong

Fimec, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil

AALF, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 

April (special environmental edition) Waste reduction and treatment, RSL’s and renewable energy

A series of articles looking at effluent treatment technology, recycling and energy conservation, including renewable energy in the tannery. A review of recent legislation on restricted substances, heavy metals and VOC’s. We look at what special chemical and

mechanical systems the supply industry offer leather makers to protect the environment.

 

Market reports:

Vietnam and South Korea. We look at two of

Asia’s leading leather producing markets

and provide a statistical review.

 

APLF review.

A report of the industry’s most international

trade show.

 

May Machinery technology: Grading, cutting, sorting and area measurement.

The latest equipment for grading, cutting, sorting and the area measurement of semiprocessed and finished leather for footwear, garment, leather goods and upholstery.

 

Finishing technology:

Finishing equipment and finishing chemicals. Finishing equipment such as rollercoating and spray finishing, ironing, embossing, engraving, plating, buffing, dedusting and glazing equipment are all covered and more.

 

Global hide supply:

A look at the global supply of raw and semi processed hides and skins with a strong focus on North America, Europe, Australia and Brazil.

Sponsorship opportunity.

June Beamhouse technology:

Modern use of preservation, soaking, liming, deliming, degreasing and pickling agents in leather making. What are the most recent systems and how can they help the tanner reduce their costs and increase yields. The use of enzymes in beamhouse operations.

Sponsorship opportunity.

Market reports:

Turkey and France An update of two of Europe’s leading leather processors including statistics.

 

July What’s New in Leather Chemicals 2012/13

An international round-up of all the latest wet-end and finishing chemicals introduced in the past year. An ideal guide for the tannery technician to review and source the latest leather chemicals to meet the latest client and regulatory criteria.

 

Leather chemical technology:

A series of short articles based on the recent advances in leather chemical technology.

Sponsorship opportunity.

Aug Top 20 tanners power list:

We profile the 20 most important individuals in the tanning industry. We also highlight the rising stars in the sector that are pushing the boundaries in leather making.

 

Metal-free tanning systems:

We review the latest advances vegetable, high efficiency non-chrome and metal-free tanning systems.

Sponsorship opportunity.

 

Fashion trends:

Fashion colours and trends for the autumn/winter 2013/14 season.

 

Sept Market report:

A review of the worlds leading leather and leather product maker and also an important growing consumer market. Includes a statistical overview from the China Leather Industry Association.

Chinese language edition:

Of interest to a Chinese reader as well as a number of regular items such as news, people, Limeblast etc.

The Chinese edition is also distributed to all members of the China Leather Industry

Association.

Show preview:

ACLE, Shanghai, China

Le Cuir A Paris, Paris, France

 

Oct Raw and semi processed material quality:

More consistent and higher quality raw material for tanners. We will also publish technical papers around hide and skin improvement projects.

Sponsorship opportunity.

Exhibition preview: Tanning Tech

Bonus distribution: Lineapelle & Tanning Tech

 

ACLE show review:

A review of the ACLE in Shanghai.

 

Nov/Dec Environment special issue:

making. This includes environmentally friendly chemicals and chemical systems, reducing waste in the tannery to new equipment available to lower the tanners’ carbon footprint.

Chinese language edition:

A full edition of Leather International in mandarin. Featuring a number of special articles of interest to a Chinese reader as well as a number of regular items such as news, people, Limeblast etc.

The Chinese edition is also distributed to all members of the China Leather Industry Association.

March

Bonus distribution: APLF (includes a show preview).

September

Bonus distribution: ACLE (includes a show preview).

October

Bonus distribution: Tanning Tech (includes show preview)

Bonus insert: A free copy of the 2011 Leather International wall planner featuring major leather industry events and exhibitions.
Additional features will be added throughout the year as opportunities arise. These will be promoted as they happen. If you would like to propose technical articles,news stories,or your company's latest product innovations,the editorial team would be pleased to hear from you.Please email mricker@leathermag.com

 

Regulars in each issue: News, Comment, People, Product news, Raw materials, Tanners dilemma, Limeblast, Letters and Offcuts