All articles by julian turner
julian turner
A game of two halves – Simac Tanning Tech and Lineapelle
Held at the Fiera Milano Rho on 23–25 February, the international expo for tannery, footwear and leather goods machinery and technology, Simac Tanning Tech and Lineapelle, were hives of activity. But just how did they fare? Leather International went to assess the situation.
Stand strong – Première Vision Leather 2016
As one of the most trusted indicators in the leather event calendar, Première Vision Leather 2016 took place in Paris during February, reporting strong, if not increasing, numbers. Leather International surveyed the lie of the land to bring an account from the hall floor.
In the white house – wet-white in the automotive sector
Although the industry as a whole is dominated by wet-blue, the automotive sector is seeing a surge in wet-white. Andrea Guolo talks to Giancarlo Dani, president of Gruppo Dani, and the president of the Arzignanese tanners, Bernardo Finco, to report on the impact and perception of a new approach, and what it means for the future.
Upholstery: by design
Milan is a mecca of the fashion world and a place held in high esteem by trendsetters, designers and material manufactures. As the city’s design week came to a close in April, Andrea Guolo reflected on what the acquisitions and activity mean for the sector going forward.
Preventing chromium VI – Smit & Zoon
Dr Guido Batema, Dirick von Behr and Sjoerd van Driesten of Smit & zoon, report on the oxidation stability of fatliquors preventing the formation of chromium VI on leather.
Investigation into deep eutectic solvents
Andrew Abbott of the Department of Chemistry, Materials Centre, University of Leicester; A Paula M Antunes, Anthony D Covington, Bokamoso Mmapatsi and William R Wise of the Institute for Creative Leather Technologies, University of Northampton; and Jeffry Guthrie-Strachan of Trumpler investigate novel deep eutectic solvents for the purpose of the reduction of water usage in leather manufacturing.
Momentum in the Middle East – Leatherworld Middle East
Following up on last year’s inaugural event, Leatherworld Middle East took place on 26–28 April 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, UAE. Leather International braved the heat to find out how the show was living up to the previous edition.
Brazilian leather exports show inscrease in April
Brazil has shown an increase in leather and skins exports last April, with 15.946 million square metres of leather sold to foreign markets, a growth of 2.3% in comparison to hides traded in April 2015 (15.589 million).
Lectra helps Freedman Seating meet growing demand
US seat manufacturer aims to double its production capacity with Lectra’s software and cutting solutions for plain and patterned fabric.
Northampton University given green light to create centre of excellence
Plans for a centre of excellence involving the University of Northampton have been rubber stamped.