Smit & Zoon Announce global price increase Prices of Smit & zoon leather chemicals adjusted due to rising raw material costs. Weesp, The Netherlands, April 12, 2018 – Global leather chemicals manufacturer Smit & Zoon announced today that it will globally increase the prices of its wet-end and finishing leather chemicals. INCREASED PRICES “Significant price increase of raw materials across our total portfolio have happened during the past year, with notable shortages and supply constraints in specific cases. Also labor, transportation, and other costs have seen sharp increases due to the positive global economic development. Although raw material markets will remain volatile, the current outlook does not give any indication of short term structural relief,” said Smit & zoon CEO Hans van Haarst. “This situation has forced us to increase the prices of the total Smit & zoon wet-end and finishing range by 10%. Our commercial team will work closely with customers to effectuate this increase with immediate effect or when contracts allow.” Interesting for you Discover more news Update of the leather industry Global trade numbers are showing that furniture upholstery almost outperformed 2019 or on similar levels. Next is an automotive market which shows differences globally. As with automotive but also for leather goods and footwear China has been a key area where the economy has rebounded faster and better. The rest of the world is still flagging. Smit & Zoon opens production facility in India On January 31st, 2018, Smit & zoon has officially inaugurated operations in its production facility in Chennai, India. The plant manufactures a selection of Smit & zoon’s wet-end and finishing leather chemicals to specifically meet the needs of customers in the Indian subcontinent. Smit & Zoon achieves highest level of ZDHC-certification Smit & Zoon has received the highest level of ZDHC certification, proving that its products for the leather industry meet all requirements connected to Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC). More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this: