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Midland Tannery ‘considering options’

Published: 2nd Oct 2023

Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Wolwehoek, Free State, SA - Midland Tannery, which processes hides from the vertically integrated Midland Group’s feedlots from raw to wet blue, wet white and finished leather, “is considering its options”, GM Rudie Nieuwoudt confirmed on Friday, in response to speculation about its future.

He said a decision would be made by end October.

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