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The impact of BREXIT on supply chain

No change for EU-based customers of Heusch blades after 01.01.2021. All processes stay the same.

EU-based customers buying products from the UK will encounter the following changes:

  1. Imperative customs declaration
  2. Import sales tax
  3. Potential EU-approval of goods
  4. Extended customs handling times

Posted on 19-01-2021

Ute Ahrens

Sincere thanks are given to Mrs. Ahrens for symbolizing exemplarily dedication and untiring commitment to our company. During 32 years of co-working with her, we experienced her as an exceptional colleague.

For her new chapter in life we as the company, colleagues, partners and customers wish her all the best!

Posted on 10-12-2020

Higgs Material Sustainability Index (MSI) for Leather

The inappropriate methodologies calculating the Higg MSI had led decision makers to replace leather by unsustainable, fossil fuel-derived, synthetic products. (Dr. Kerry Senior, International Council of Tanners)

Reasons for rejection:

  1. Data from not later than 2013, not representative of the current status
  2. Data refer to Brazilian and US herds only
  3. Wrong average lifespan of bovine (5 years instead of 2-3years) will increase the environmental impact
  4. No differentiation between grain- and suede leather
  5. The methodology for the assessment of the impact of Chemistry is not transparent
  6. Leather is a byproduct of the beef and dairy industry
  7. Disregard of leather’s durability and reparability

For these reasons the ICT, International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS), Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and the Leather Association in the European Union (Cotance) advocate for an alternative rating system.

Unanimously all above organizations suggest applying the EU Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR), using current and reliable datasets. Based on the accurate data evaluation of leather as a natural resource would be improved.

Posted on 15-10-2020

Comment on the pandemic

Managing Director Mr Thomas H. Schäfer

Posted on 19-05-2020

COVID-19

Dear customers and partners,

We very much appreciate your concerns about our wellbeing in this crisis.

Until today manufacturing of our products is unfazed by the lockdown. We are producing at full throttle.

As a precaution we created new shift plans for the shop floor to restrict personal contact to a minimum. 

Most of our office staff have remote access to our systems allowing working from home.

For the foreseeable future supply of our products is guaranteed.

We wish you and your families all the best for this time of crisis.

Posted on 08-04-2020

New textile representation for Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand

We herewith happily announce the expansion of our long-term and successful partnership with Yuan Hsing Trading Co., Ltd. Taipei with immediate effect to the following markets:

  • Vietnam (textile and carpet)
  • Bangladesh (textile and carpet)
  • Thailand (textile)

Contact name: Iris Liu

Phone landline: 886-2-25566271

Phone mobile: 0933903152(Mr. Chang)

Fax: 886-2-25563536

e-mail: yuhstrad@ms75.hinet.net

Homepage: http://www.yuhstrad.com

Posted on 09-03-2020

Obituary

We are very sorry for the loss of our former shareholder Mrs. Weber. We are grateful to have had the privilege of knowing her and receiving her loyalty and trust as a company and individual employees.

Posted on 09-03-2020

Tanning Tech 2020

As every year TanningTech 2020 was the long awaited „family reunion“ for the leather industry.  

Visitors from 43 countries seized the opportunity to share experiences with the HEUSCH experts.

At our booth entitled “Sit Back and Relax” new projects were discussed and partnerships strengthened.

We face the future optimistically despite the challenging business environment.

Posted on 26-02-2020

Tanning Tech 2020

Milan, 2020 February 19th - 21st

Please visit us!

Hall 18, booth B20 C19

Posted on 20-01-2020

Memorable Annual Dinner Party, Taipei

Yuan Hsing Trading Co., Ltd., HEUSCH’s exclusive sales partner for Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) held their Annual Dinner January, 16th.

Staff, customers and business associates enjoyed culinary delights at one of the city’s best Japanese restaurants.

All attendees were confident and optimistic about the new year of the rat.

Posted on 20-01-2020