Smit & Zoon hands out scholarship fund to Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’An China 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. Hans van Haarst, CEO of Smit & zoon, says: “China is an important market for us and we are therefore keen to support Chinese tanneries in meeting the ever stricter rules and regulations in the area of sustainability. This is in line with our ambition to make the leather value chain more sustainable. The research Shaanxi University has been doing in the area of leather manufacturing is of a very high level and we are therefore pleased to be able to contribute to further research thanks to this scholarship. I congratulate Prof. Wang and his team on their great work so far and look forward to working with them towards a more sustainable leather industry.” Interesting for you Discover more news Transparency in leather tanning: Smit & Zoon shares the science of sustainable new tanning agent Today Smit & Zoon is airing two films about the science and chemistry about their new sustainable tanning agent Zeology with the aim to inspire leather technicians, tanneries, leather manufacturers, brands and designers. 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. Royal Smit & Zoon supports Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design Royal Smit & Zoon has supported the Kiev National University of Technologies and Design with renovating their educational scientific laboratory "Expertise in Leather & Fur". The updated laboratory is now open for classes. More news Go to all news articles Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe to our newsletter Share this: