The November 2025 edition of Tannery International outlines the roadmap of the global tanning industry amid market challenges, technological innovation and ecological transition, with exclusive focus on Simac Tanning Tech and the latest solutions for Tanning, Technologies & Chemicals.
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Sustainability: From Regulatory Obligation to Competitive Advantage
“Sustainability is the new competitive advantage”: with these words Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineapelle, summarized the transformation underway in the sector at the CEO Awards 2025. Environmental responsibility no longer represents an accessory cost, but the main differentiating factor for the entire fashion and leather supply chain.
The message is confirmed by the appeal of 26 European associations, led by COTANCE, calling for the immediate ratification of the EU-Mercosur Agreement. According to estimates reported by the magazine, the trade agreement could generate an increase of 77.6 billion euros to the European Union’s GDP by 2040, combining market opening and strict environmental standards in a supply chain diversification strategy.
Technological Innovation: Zero-Waste Solutions Conquer the Sector
Simac Tanning Tech 2025 Report: Results and Market Prospects
Simac Tanning Tech recorded a significant international turnout, with 49% foreign visitors, confirming itself as a strategic platform for innovation. The video format “VISIONI” (VISIONS) animated the debate on circular economy and Industry 5.0, central themes for the sector’s future.
The sector is focusing on technological acceleration: Artificial Intelligence, Industry 5.0 and advanced traceability systems to consolidate Italian leadership.
Positive signals come from emerging markets: at the Anpic fair in Mexico, demand for low environmental impact solutions and smart machinery is experiencing strong growth, confirming the global orientation towards sustainable technologies.
PFAS Under Control: 12 Years of Monitoring
Tannery International dedicates ample space to case studies of environmental excellence. Acque del Chiampo documents twelve years of commitment in the fight against perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with investments exceeding 37 million euros for securing water systems and constant monitoring of industrial wastewater.
Training and Culture: Investing in Human Capital
MILE: The Museum Looking to the Future
In Arzignano, the Museum of Industrial History of Leather (MILE) opens, defined as a “bridge between past and future” to preserve the heritage of the Italian tanning district and inspire new generations of sector professionals.
The November edition of Tannery International confirms itself as an essential tool for understanding the dynamics of an industry in deep transformation, where technological innovation and environmental responsibility outline the competitive strategies of the next decade.