All articles by julian turner
julian turner
Gruppo Mastrotto accelerates digital transformation with Lectra
Lectra supports the digital transformation of European producer of automotive leather with Versalis cutting solution.
IULTCS supports next generation research
The IULTCS initiative of investing in the next generation of leather research through its Young Leather Scientist Grant (YLSG) programme has entered its fourth year.
Miti creates in-house leather cutting room with Lectra
The high-end upholstered furniture manufacturer lowers operational costs and aims for even higher quality standards using Lectra Versalis.
Waterless Chrome Tanning Technology demonstration and workshop in Kolkata
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute has developed a new technology called Waterless Chrome Tanning Technology (WLCT).
UNIDO launches hydrogen sulphide online training course
Within the framework of the Tanzania United Nations Development Assistance Programme, UNIDO has launched an online training course entitled ‘How to deal with hydrogen sulphide’.
Extracts from the Hidenet World Reports
Hidenet reports on leather markets across the globe.
Dairy herd analyses – Derrell Peel
Noted expert Derrell Peel, the Oklahoma Extension Livestock marketing specialist, recently reported on the US dairy herd.
Don Ohsman’s view from the US
After attaining a high of $74 FOB or $81 C&F for benchmark heavy Texas steers, the unforeseen rally in prices finally ran its course and prices have changed direction since our last report.
Is magnesium oxide causing staining?
Karl Flowers, technical director of Authenticae, has been hearing an increasing number of complaints from tanners about the staining they are seeing after basification of chromium-tanned leathers. In this article, he asks whether the processing practice is leading to this or if it’s a characteristic of the chemicals that are currently used.
Tannery waste to biogas – industry report
Leather International presents extracts from the study ‘Biogas production from tannery wastes – Evaluation of isolated microorganisms effect’ by Jayna Pessuto, Marcelo Godinho and Aline Dettmer of the University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil.