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Leather International September/October 2024


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Editor Tony Rock Designer Martin Faulkner Group art director Henrik Williams Production manager Dave Stanford


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In this issue...


News 5 Minimum wage rise call


5 Dr. Martens’ latest collection 5 Leather boost for Hermès 5 Stahl EleGrade upgraded 6 Waste-based fibre plans 6 Italian firm shows new brand 6 Kenya to double production 6 Sustainable product launched


Analysis 9 Getting even closer to our customers Hardy UK


11 The virtuous journey to tangible sustainability Silvateam


Leather International / www.leathermag.com


13 Lab-grown samples unveiled A UK start-up is targeting the luxury goods sector.


19 Innovation in matte finish: Regel U matte without silica Cromogenia Units


21 Premium tanning agents for premium leather Voelpker Spezialprodukte


22 The SUCCUIR story Schill + Seilacher


25 Powder dosing & dilution: Practices & innovations Hüni


Raw materials 27 View from the US


Latest price and production data.


33 Hidenet World Reports extracts News, market trends, data and prices.


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he Simac Tanning Tech exhibition takes place at the Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre in Milan, Italy, on 17-19 September. Visitors to the event will find major manufacturers of machines for shoe factories, leather goods and tanneries, as well as manufacturers of accessories and components, chemicals, model prototyping, laboratory equipment, consumables, automation, purification equipment and systems, moulds and dies, management and logistics systems, material testing, transport systems, and so on.


The types of companies visitors can expect to see as exhibitors include Elitron, Lamebo, Fratelli Alberti , Zund, Alpespak, CTC, Escomar, Gemata, iTech, MM Meggiolaro, Mosconi, Nexus, Omfas, Rotacoat, SC Costruzioni Meccaniche, Steni System and Selin, all of which showcased their innovative products last year, among many others. Visitors can also expect: machines demonstrations; networking opportunities with top manufacturers, suppliers, and industry experts to discuss potential collaborations, partnerships, and business deals; 50th edition celebrations; and information and resources through access to technical experts and support staff who can provide detailed information about products and solutions.


The show describes itself as “the reference event for the sector of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries”. If you’re interested in attending, then head to simactanningtech.it.


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