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GE.MA.TA acquires majority stake in COS.T.A.
Since April, the two companies have been working together on a joint strategic project to provide the market with rapid solutions in the finishing industry.
Stahl secures ISCC PLUS re-certification for facilities in Germany and the Netherlands
Stahl, a leading provider of coating technologies, announces the successful re-certification of two manufacturing sites, in Germany and the Netherlands, according to the ISCC PLUS standard. The re-certification of the sites by certifying body TÜV NORD means Stahl can continue to scale up its use of renewable feedstocks across its polyurethane portfolio and beyond. This will enable the company to offer customers more products containing attributed renewable raw materials. The development marks a key step forward in Stahl’s supply chain transparency ambitions, targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions across the value chain.
TFL and Novozymes reaffirm strategic partnership – Both organizations have signed exclusive agreements for continued cooperation on existing enzyme solutions and joint innovations
Leading leather chemicals company TFL Ledertechnik GmbH and Novozymes A/S, a leading global biotechnology company, have reaffirmed their strategic partnership by signing exclusive agreements for continued cooperation on existing enzyme solutions and joint innovations for the leather industry.
Leather Naturally launches ‘Get the Facts’-Icon
The recent ‘greenwashing’ backlash has made it clear that consumers need clear information about the products and materials they buy. Understanding this, Leather Naturally has developed a ‘Get the Facts’-Icon, which has been created for brands, retailers, makers – indeed anyone that wants to provide access to straightforward, easy to understand information about leather for their audience or customers.
US beef exports trending lower
April beef exports were lower than the very big totals posted a year ago, but US pork exports saw increases in a variety of markets, according to data supplied by the USDA and collated by USMEF.
Xingye auto leather logs 23% Q1 gross profit margin
Xingye Technology says that Q1 consolidated income was 464 million yuan: the parent company realized 270 million yuan, Hongxing Auto Leather realized 110 million yuan, and Baotai Leather achieved more than 68 million yuan, according to a report in Straight Flush.
TFL at Freiberg Leather Days conference
TFL will present the topic “Bisphenols in Leather” at the Freiberg Leather Days, co-organized by VGCT and FILK from June 28th to 29th 2023. Dr. Jens Fennen, Global Head of Research & Development, will provide an insight into the regulatory situation of Bisphenols as well as an overview of new technical solutions for tanners to meet future legal requirements.
Texworld Evolution Paris
Texworld Paris is already sold out! From July 3 to 5, 2023, the Texworld Evolution Paris trade shows will welcome 1,350 exhibitors from over 20 countries to the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center. Marking their 25 years anniversary, Apparel Sourcing, Avantex, Leatherworld, and Texworld Paris will focus for 3 days on the centerpiece of the global offer for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury.
TFL presentation at ALCA conference
At the annual convention of the American Leather Chemists Association taking place in Wisconsin from June 20th-23rd 2023, TFL is giving a presentation on “The way through the legislation maze to renewable leather”. Christopher Tysoe, Head of Product Management Wet-end Crusting, will give an insight on TFL solutions to help tanners to not only meet legislation requirements but go above and beyond.
TFL continues cooperation with Dow
TFL announced that it continues to be the exclusive distributor for resale of Dow’s long-standing brands for tanning and finishing in the leather market worldwide for another three years. The agreement for the Cooperation and Distribution in the Natural Leather Industry comprises the leather finishing brands of ROSILK™, HYDRHOLAC™, OPTI-MATT™, PRIMAL™ and ACRYSOL™, and the wet-end processes brands of LUBRITAN™ and LEUKOTAN™.