Smit & Zoon to use Beet Pulp as an alternative to chemical ingredients in leather production Thanks to research by Wageningen Food & Biobased Research in close collaboration with Smit & Zoon, the production of leather can become more sustainable. The research has shown that pectins from sugar beet pulp are suitable as bio-based ingredients in the production of leather. Smit & Zoon achieves highest level of ZDHC certification We are proud to announce that Smit & Zoon has received the highest level of ZDHC certification, proving that our products meet all requirements connected to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC). Leather Naturally starts funding for METCHA year 2 Leather Naturally announced the success story of their Global Marketing Campaign METCHA and started the funding for the second year of this campaign that was launched in July 2019. Smit & Zoon to present new product passport at ACLE 2018 Global leather chemicals manufacturer Smit & zoon will be present at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) with a brand new collection of leather articles which showcase how Smit’s recent acquisition of Codyeco has strengthened the company and its offerings to its customers. Smit & Zoon hands out scholarship fund to Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Smit & zoon, global manufacturer of leather processing products, today announced that it has handed out a scholarship fund to Shaanxi University of Science & Technology in Xi’an, China. The University will use this fund for research on sustainable leather manufacturing. Excellent customer satisfaction results Codyeco/Kemiter Codyeco / Kemiter recently conducted a Customer Satisfaction Survey in order to gain more insight in the customer experience within Codyeco and Kemiter. Smit & Zoon achieves Ecovadis SILVER CSR Rating We are proud to announce that Smit & Zoon has received 62 points in the Ecovadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating, earning a SILVER award. With a score higher than 90% of all of the EcoVadis assessed companies, we have once again proven to belong to the absolute top in sustainability-related activities. Fashion trends Codyeco fall – winter 2019/2020 A desire for innovation with a classic taste is what you can sense inside the Codyeco showroom, where today the new Fall-Winter 2019/2020 collection dedicated to Fashion & Luxury Industry customers was presented. All the displayed items are available to be viewed by customers. Smit & Zoon wins EY Family Business Legacy Award 2018 Weesp, The Netherlands, October 3rd – Smit & zoon won the EY Family Business Legacy Award of 2018 on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018. This is an oeuvre prize that rewards and recognizes the qualities of exceptional entrepreneurs from family businesses in the Netherlands. Fashion Trends Summer 2019 Leather has always been considered the undisputed queen of fashion, a noble and fascinating material thanks to its remarkable characteristics of resistance, durability and elegance. New agent: Introducing Leer Group We are pleased to announce that Leer group has joined as our latest authorised partner, focusing on technical solutions for our customers in India. It is a collaboration of experienced leather technologists with a combined experience in the leather industry of well over a hundred years. Smit & Zoon published CSR Report Global leather chemicals manufacturer Smit & zoon announced today the publication of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting the company’s environmental and social performance for 2017. Page 7 of 8Previous...45678Next
