Bauce, a leading leather processing machinery manufacturer based in Trissino, Italy, showcased its innovative electric leather drying machine at the Simac Tanning Tech exhibition in Milan this past September. The machine, a reimagined version of their traditional model, has been met with enthusiasm from industry professionals worldwide
“The highlight of this year’s fair is our fully electric traditional sammying machine,” announced the owners of Bauce from their booth. For over half a century, Bauce has been an industry leader in the tanning sector, specializing in leather pressing and drying. Founded in 1970 by Attilio Bauce, the company is now run by the new generation, Luca, Sabrina and Michela Bauce, we met at Bauce booth. Over the last few decades, they have successfully navigated the challenges of the global market with innovative and technologically advanced machinery. This cutting-edge machine was a major attraction at the Milan exhibition in September, drawing considerable interest from other exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and technicians. “This is a significant turning point for our brand,” the Bauce next generation affirmed during the event.
“This project has been a long-term project, spanning several years and represents a substantial investment. In the near future, we envision our entire range of machines, both continuous and traditional, transitioning to fully electric operation. This is a true revolution for the industry.” They emphasized that this shift is driven by strong market demand. “This system offers reduced energy consumption and proven cost savings, along with improved environmental sustainability. But it’s not just about economic benefits. As demonstrated by our prototypes, the fully electric drying machine ensures exceptional leather quality. The result is a final product with superior characteristics, both to the touch and visually. We are confident that this innovation will disrupt established practices and be a resounding success, both in Italy and internationally.” As with previous editions of Simac Tanning Tech, the Bauce booth was a hive of activity throughout the three-day fair. “We are very pleased with the outcome of the show,” confirmed the company representatives. “Many existing customers visited us and we also met potential new buyers from abroad.
We do a lot of business outside of Italy, with exports accounting for over 80% of our sales. Our machines are currently in operation in numerous countries across five continents. Foreign markets continue to offer greater growth potential compared to the domestic market. This year, we saw an increase in visitors from Asia and South America, while the number of European attendees was slightly down. However, the European market is quite diverse and attendance varied considerably from country to country.” Despite the current challenges facing the tanning industry, a sense of optimism prevailed at the Bauce stand. “The market is currently quite flat,” admitted the three siblings. “But we see promising signs, which means we need to be prepared for what we hope will be a recovery, or at least a positive shift, in 2025, perhaps driven by increased global consumption. The economic situation is definitely challenging, but we continue to invest in our product line, as demonstrated by the new machine we presented at the show. We have always strived to meet the needs of our customers, both new and existing. We are performing well and have confidence in the future.”

The Bauce family at Simac Tanning Tech 2024

