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Monthly Archives: May 2012
SLTC conference
The 115th annual Society of the Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) conference was held on 28 April 2012 at The University of Northampton, Northampton, UK. The conference was attended by 74 delegates representing approximately 30 organisations worldwide. The conference started … Read More
Leather tanning technologies – a life cycle analysis
Life cycle analysis is an assessment of a technology considering all elements of the process or life cycle, eg the sourcing of the chemicals, the process itself, the emissions and discharges from the process and the disposal of the final … Read More
Footwear testing means top shoe performance
The footwear testing service at BLC is all inclusive! That means we can test the whole shoe, the leather and/or other materials and the components for men’s women’s and children’s shoes. Not only that, we can also conduct critical safety … Read More
September dates to be announced for USA leather training courses
BLC will be returning to the USA to deliver a series of leather training courses in Boston, New York and Ohio. … Read More
Bio-diesel from tannery waste
The estimated figure of worldwide fleshing production, including both green and lime fleshings, is 3800 million kg per year. Some of the fleshings produced are used for purposes such as: fertiliser, manufacturing tallow, soap, gelatine and boiler fuel. The rest … Read More
Does your furniture pass flammability regulations?
Flammability testing is an assessment of how easily a product will burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion and forms a vital part of product safety requirements for all upholstered furniture. … Read More
Enhance your leather skills – 2 day leather training course
Don’t miss your chance to attend the BLC comprehensive two day leather training course being held at our offices in Northampton on 11 and 12 September 2012. … Read More
Denim and dye staining on leather costing millions in claims
Denim staining on leather and coated fabrics is a multi-million pound problem for a range of industries including the automotive, upholstery and fashion sectors.… Read More
650,000 products, including footwear, seized at US ports
Compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and other state regulations is a must for those supplying product into the USA. These regulations are law and testing of products for lead and phthalates is mandatory.… Read More
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST LEATHER TRADE HOUSE LIMITED
Information in the press relating to legal action against a Northampton based company refers to Leather Trade House Limited.
BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd is a separate company and is not part of this legal action.
All enquiries relating to … Read More
