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Objective 2025: the COTANCE-industriAll project
To plan a future for European leather, 68 participants gathered in Paris, France, for the second seminar of the COTANCE-industriAll project. Leather International highlights the talking points that should be of consideration to all companies across the sector.
Take up the challenge
Sam Setter is a man not afraid to speak his mind, but he is also never afraid to be challenged on the information presented in the Limeblasts of the past and present. Here, he reassesses the state of the Pakistani leather industry with a little more detail.
Six of the best: BASF breaks it down
Leading global chemical company BASF breaks down its new range of products that enable the best possible finish for myriad products.
Innovation in the DNA
Post financial crisis, Lanxess Leather has increased its performance, delivering innovative solutions to tannery partners to support their success and keep them at the cutting edge.
Agents of change: wet-end chemicals
With a fresh look at solutions for wet-end chemicals and finishes, TFL expounds on innovations such as MAGNOPAL IPR, a new softening and filling polymeric retanning agent, as well as other new products in the following round-up for Leather International.
A cut above: craftsmanship meets technology
For furniture, fashion and automotive companies working with leather, it can be difficult to maximise productivity, minimise waste and keep to tight delivery times. Céline Choussy Bedouet, chief marketing officer of Lectra, along with company CEO Daniel Harari, explain the advantages of balancing a traditional approach to craftsmanship with technological innovation.
All the right moves
As the industry moves at pace throughout the supply chain, Leather International took a trip to Trissino, Italy, to see the developments of Gemata, the leading producer of roller-finishing machines, imitation skins and synthetic materials, including the inauguration of its new plant and headquarters.
Asian Dawn: South-Eastern sourcing
As South-East Asia continues to show promise as a source of leather goods, SGS, the leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, now offers footwear and leather goods testing services in the region’s central sourcing areas.
The great call of China
Global Hides represents major suppliers around the world – including having worked for US major meat packer National Beef Packing in China for the past 20 years. Leather International sits down with Yashian Schauble, the founder and CEO of Ozasia Capital (Hong Kong) and its marketing division for the leather industry of Global Hides in China, to get the latest on today’s changing Chinese leather industry.
Catching fire
Tackling the red-hot fire regulations for the leather industry is a burning issue. Dinker Bajpai, leather technologist, Bureau Veritas consumer products services, India, breaks the code on the British Standards.