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Tannin Corporation Exhibiting at India International Leather Fair

Tannin Corporation will be exhibiting at the India International Leather Fair, to be held in Chennai, from January 31st until February 2nd. The India International Leather Fair hosts exhibitors from around the world and from each aspect of the leather industry. Manufacturers of leather goods, chemicals and equipment will gather to show off improvements and advancements in the industry since last year’s fair. Exhibitors will be able to view raw and completed materials and which may be of use in their specific pursuits. Makers of handbags, belts, shoes, gloves, office materials, equestrian equipment, and accessories will be able to view...
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Tannin Corporation & Its Subsidiaries

Tannin Corporation has been manufacturing leather chemicals since 1908 in Peabody, Massachusetts, and was incorporated in 1944. Over the years Tannin has grown and now has several corporate entities that support the leather tannin industry: Tannin Corporation, Tannin Mexico and Marden-Wild, its Canadian subsidiary. Together, these companies form the largest wet-end chemical supplier in North America, creating and distributing an extensive product line that includes tanning oils, fat liquors, resins, and waxes to used in the manufacture of high-quality leather. Tannin Corporation was initially founded to service tanners in New England, and our present management took over in 1979. Our...
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Leather Manufacturing & Chemical Process

Leather is used for a variety of purposes, from clothing, shoes and handbags to car seats, couches and zipper pulls. Many people think that the process to make leather is quick and easy, but it is a process that takes close to two months and involves several chemical processes. Tanneries begin the leather manufacturing process by ordering hides. These can weigh over 90 pounds and lay flat at about 50 square feet. However, the hide will still be shaped like the cow, and will probably have a few imperfections. The hair on the hide will need to be chemically removed...
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Tannin Corporation Exhibiting at All China Leather Exhibition

Tannin® representatives are exhibiting in the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), being held in Shanghai from August 30th until September 1st, 2017. The annual event is the only international leather fair held in China. The fair is organized by China Leather Industry Association and APLF Limited and provides the opportunity for leather manufacturers and distributors to learn about opportunities in the world’s largest leather market. Tannin® is currently exhibiting in Hall E3, section D11. Companies from every part of the leather process are in attendance, from raw hides to tanning machines, shoe manufacturing and fashion accessories. Tannin Corporation is at...
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Tannin® Participates in ILM Webinar

Tannin® representatives recently participated in International Leather Maker’s first webinar on June 14: Traceability in the Leather Supply Chain. ILM was joined by presenters from Stahl and Lectra for the 40-minute presentation including a Q&A session. ILM provided some background and context to this topic and highlighted some best practice and best available technologies in this area during the webinar. The second part of the webinar, Michael Costello, Sustainability Director for global leather chemicals supplier Stahl, outlined the company’s policy in this area and provided more details about a project it was involved with called ReVeal. Michael Costello makes the...
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