At the India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai taking place January 31 to February 3, 2012, BASF focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions that include both product and process applications. Newly launched products with high performance and ecological benefits will also be introduced at the fair. 

Stahl India’s display at IILF  (India International Leather Fair) held January 31 - February 3, 2012 will be largely based on Colour Previews linking colour with the time of day.

In November 2011, ATC started production at their new facility of Trevoux (France), dedicated to the production of new copolymers, high tech fatliquors, and a wide range of polyurethanes and acrylic binders.

ICLT (Institute for Creative Leather Technologies – University of Northampton) builds upon their international reputation for leather education and their proven excellence in fashion, footwear and wearable accessory design. Collectively it creates a globally unique centre embracing the technical, scientific, creative and end-user elements of the leather and leather product value chain.

Clariant invite visitors to the IILF, the Indian International Leather Fair, to ‘Sense the Difference’ in performance and productivity possibilities created by its revolutionary new products and systems for the leather and footwear sectors. During the last six months, Clariant has launched an unprecedented number of innovations, which it will showcase alongside eye-catching leathers and other exciting advances.

During the IILF, Smit & Zoon will attend with their staff consisting of Jan Koopmans, Kenan Özcan, Arijit Misra and Dirick von Behr. A full collection from local stock has been prepared and will be exhibited at their booth.

Indian leather chemical producers, GG Organics have formulated a range of environmentally focussed leather chemicals which will be highlighted at the IILF this year.

C&E Ltd are a leading manufacturer of leather chemicals and finishes catering for the entire leather industry. They have been in the leather business for the past three decades.

SMBPL were established in Chennai in 2009 as an R&D based company with a vision to emerge as a prominent player in the field of biotechnology. They are currently involved in the manufacturing of enzymes for textiles, leather, feed, pharma, food, tea, detergent and the pulp and paper industries. In addition to enzymes, SMBPL manufacture textile and leather auxiliaries, agri products, such as, plant growth promoters, super spreading agents and nano products such as UV blockers and fire retardants.

Vishnu Chemicals is a diversified, vertically integrated, chromium chemical manufacturer and exporter, located in India, producing Vishnuchrome (basic chromium sulphate) for the international tanning industry. 

Key representatives of the three International organisations that operate within the leather sector – International Council of Tanners (ICT), International Council of Hide Skin & Leather Traders Associations (ICHSLTA) and International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) – met during the Istanbul Leather Fair in January to continue discussions on global cooperation in the leather industry.

Environmental and sustainability issues are the focus for an upcoming conference in Hong Kong organised by BLC Leather Technology Centre and show organisers, APLF Ltd.