The ‘Product Passport’ with Insights in both technical and environmental product performance Smit & zoon just announced the commercial launch of the ‘Smit & zoon Product Passport’; an easy to use overview with data on the performance of Smit & zoon’s wet-end chemicals on both leather and on the environment. The Smit & zoon Product…
Founded 70 years ago in Vigevano, Italy, ATOM Group have grown in to a leading brand and meta-national in the world of footwear manufacturing. They are world leader in the manufacturing of shoe machinery and industrial cutting machines. ATOMLab is the research and innovation business unit. Created in 2013, its task is to support the customers…
Federico Brugnoli talked about the value of sustainability in the footwear supply chain during the retail conference in Hong Kong, APLF 2017. Sustainability and social responsibility is something that is on top of many companies’ agenda’s and we can learn from each other. We hope you can learn something from this article and let us…
Accelerating growth for meaningful, innovative startups to positively impact the footwear industry. Waalwijk, The Netherlands – SLEM is initiating an inspiring incubator (SLEMcubate) program to boost startups that intend to create a profitable and meaningful contribution to the footwear and leather industry. SLEMcubate is a knowledge-based program open to footwear or leather (related) startups. The…
Specialty chemicals company Stahl will open a new Center of Excellence in Parets del Vallès in Spain next month. The center focuses on sustainable performance coatings solutions for apparel and home furnishing, leather chemicals, as well as polymer technologies for a variety of industries. It will be the place where Stahl experts work side-by-side with…