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Extracts from the Hidenet World Reports – February 2017
The latest news from the global leather industry.
Forward as one – Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech
Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech come together in Milan on 21–23 February, and reports of a healthy past year among exhibitors suggest it will be the biggest show so far. Leather International looks forward to getting a glimpse of the very latest tanning hardware in between discovering what innovations and trends will shape the next 12 months.
Starting the new year in style – Première Vision 2017
After the New York version in January, Première Vision returned to its spiritual home on 7–9 February. Technology, CSR and local sourcing were at the heart of the Paris edition, which will also looked ahead to spring and summer 2018.
The shape of things to come – Lineapelle New York
The biggest international names in leather flocked to Lineapelle’s New York show on 1–2 February. The first edition of the biannual event focused on forthcoming trends in high-end fashion and retail as the industry looked towards summer 2018, and considered how advances may be made in sustainability throughout the supply chain.
The right chemistry – alternatives to traditional tanning methods
With sustainability becoming an increasingly important criterion for leathermaking, the onus is on tanners to find ever cleaner and more efficient ways to process hides. Dietrich Tegtmeyer, head of the IULTCS Research Commission, explores some of the most promising alternatives to traditional manufacturing methods.
Elitron to showcase innovations at SIMAC 2017
Elitron will showcase five different automatic digital cutting systems specifically designed and aimed for the automotive, fashion, footwear and upholstery industries at SIMAC 2017.
Lectra appoints Jérôme Viala executive vice-president for the Group
Lectra’s former chief financial officer Jérôme Viala has been appointed executive vice-president for the Group.
Fratelli Carlessi to unveil scalable spray finishing concept in Milan
Italy based leather finishing and drying machinery specialists, Fratelli Carlessi will highlight its new robotic SprayLab as well as its recently upgraded Cell Rotary Conditioning drier at the upcoming Simac Tanning Tech exhibition in Milan from 21-23 February alongside the Lineapelle fair.
Erretre to redefine milling at Simac Tanning Tech 2017
Erretre Spa, part of Erretre, the Italy based global leaders in the manufacture of milling drum and automation technologies for the tanning industry, will launch a new milling drum at the Simac Tanning Tech exhibition at the Fiera Milano Rho showgrounds, Milan, from 21-23 February.
Report from Inspiramais in Sao Paulo
The latest edition of Inspiramais in Sao Paulo is underway to examine the trends for winter 2018.