S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No10 October 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- Is the worse behind us? Kingsmead reopening a rare moment of joy.
05 Simac / Tanning Tech
- For SA, ease of use and reliability outweigh advanced technology, says Samfer Equipment Technologies' Sam Ferreira.
- Atom Group: Maximising leather cutting efficiency.
- Atom Shoemaster Division: Local training a vital part of the deal.
- Fioretto Shoe Machinery: Simulating hand stitching with machine precision.
- Main Group Technologies: Energy saving a major focus.
- Olympic Engineering: Making a shoe look good.
- Sagitta Officina Meccanica: Perforating machine caught most attention.
- Ormac: 'Made-in-Italy reliability is what sets us apart.'
14 Sustainability
- Venator becomes first titanium dioxide producer with 'Eco Passport' for textile industry.
- SAVA: Annual clean-up day
16 Fairs
- AYSAF: Turkey's components fair.
17 The US Market
- US holiday purchase intentions, from the NPD.
19 Notice Board
- Obituary for Eston Leather's Walter Kassier: An extraordinarily varied career.
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In The Next Issue:
- New technology from Simac/Tanning Tech.
Out on November 16
Footwear Industry Articles
- NCRF: ‘A very complicated stew’
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – The NCRF has 10 members with very different approaches to all sorts of things, so a forecast is difficult.We’re keeping an eye on factors including reduced interest rates, the two-pot retirement system, and political outcomes, and there is a degree of optimism, but I’m not willing to attach any f ...more2025 FORECASTSBy common consent, 2024 has been a difficult year for almost all businesses, organisations, government departments and people in the SA leather value chain. The main exceptions would have been successful exporters, because the domestic market has been getting poorer year after year. The underlying reasons are mostly to do with the policie ...moreArchroma ‘breakthrough’ in bio-based textile printing for ‘brilliant black’
Pratteln, Switzerland (14 October 2024) – Archroma has introduced the NTR Printing System to make bio-based pigment printing commercially possible for the first time. Based on renewable raw materials* and designed for safer chemistry, it helps apparel and textile brands reduce their environmental footprint while producing brilliant ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industry
Land use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...moreThe power of partnership…
This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...moreA cost-effective method of reducing loose grain damage during the bating process
IntroductionEnzymatic bating is an important part of the leather making process. Bating enzymes help remove unwanted skin components from the hide structure, as well as any scud present on the grain layer. Good bating leads to clean, soft leather. Under bating results in poor removal of unwanted skin components, and a firmer crust leather ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Mitigate risks and enhance efficiency - the ISO accreditation advantage
Durban, KZN, SA (11 September 2024) – ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. While the ...moreArtificial intelligence for Clinical Pathology: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection
Bremen, Germany (02 September 2024) – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained. A new multi-task approach to training AI makes it possible to t ...moreThe Fire and Life Safety Blame Game!
SFA: EMS Conference 10/24Leighton Bennett (BSc, MDP dip, Pr.CHSA, AIRMSA, GradSaiosh, .M.ACHASM, Former FIOSM)Safety First Association - Chairperson SHE and Risk Management ConsultantOverview• Fire and life safety aspects introduction • Owner / Lessor / Employer Fire and Life Safety Responsibilities • Meaning of life safety ...more
