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Polypropylene (Pph) Premium Tt Drum
Huni is the only producer of drum cylinders with a thickness of up to 10 centimetres. The absence of exterior welding reduces mechanical and physical tension and increases the drum’s resistance. No external reinforcement is necessary, and as a result, no maintenance is required. The increase in material thickness results in outstanding thermal insulation. The drum cylinder has a self-support mechanical system. Scientific studies have shown that THICKNESS MATTERS!
Change of CFO
After over 8 years as TFL Group CFO, Richard Fenton, has decided that for personal and career reasons he would like to leave the TFL Group. The Board and Executive would like to thank Richard for his excellent contribution to TFL since joining in 2015 and wish him well in his future endeavours.
Afga files leather printing case against Gucci
Digital printing business Agfa has started legal proceedings within the Unified Patent Court (UPC) against Gucci, a luxury brand under the ownership of Kering. The allegation pertains to Gucci’s alleged utilisation of Agfa’s patented leather printing technique in the creation of its product line.
Support coalition to advocate for leather and footwear industries in Brazilian parliament
The leather, footwear, and footwear components industries in Brazil have gained increased influence within the nation’s federal government. A support coalition, consisting of members of parliament from various states and political parties, was re-established in Brasilia on August 15. The Parliamentary Front for the Defence of Leather and Footwear has garnered endorsement from industry associations CICB (leather), Abicalçados (footwear), and Assintecal (footwear components).
Tandy Leather Factory reports decline in second quarter
Tandy Leather Factory announced its results for the second quarter of 2023, with sales down to $17.5 million, down 5% from $18.4 million in 2022. This comes after the first quarter reported a profit of $10.9 million, up from $10.5 million in the previous year.
Spanish leather exports set record levels
Throughout the initial five months of 2023, the value of Spanish exports of semi-tanned and tanned skins has consistently reached unprecedented heights due to the prevailing high inflation over recent months. Conversely, overseas sales of raw skins saw a decline exceeding 16%.
Waste not, want not
Vera Dordick speaks to experts from Sustainable Composites and Recircled to find out about a new life for leather waste.
View from the US
The US hide market was mainly steady from the late spring through June. Prices ping-ponged within a $2.00 to $3.00 range for an extended period. While demand remained weak, sellers were still able to move enough material each week to keep the market stable. With regard to wet-blue, supplies were more than plentiful and prices low.
TFL with new interim CEO
TFL Group is announcing that the TFL Supervisory Board did not prolong the current contract of Dr. Wolfgang Schütt – CEO TFL Group – effective July 2023. Dr. Schütt has been with TFL for the past 2,5 years and we would like to thank him for his numerous contributions during the strategically and operationally important integration of Lanxess’ Organic Leather Chemicals business as well as tactical projects and wish him the very best for the future.
COS.T.A. – Technology, innovation and sustainability
Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Montebello Vicentino (VI), COS.T.A. is a company specialized in the design, construction and installation of lines and complete systems for special processes such as coating, embossing, printing, coagulation, lamination and ennobling of splits and hides.