5 February 2026
Join APLF 2026 (12–14 March, Hong Kong)—where the global tanning industry comes together.
Nearly 100 chemical and machinery exhibitors from 14 countries will showcase advanced solutions covering the entire leather manufacturing cycle, from beamhouse and tanning to finishing and performance enhancement.
Explore the exhibitor lists, bookmark key suppliers, and meet them in person at APLF to discover the innovations setting new benchmarks in tanning efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
Feature Exhibitors – Chemicals Sector
Integrated Full-Process Suppliers
Royal Smit & Zoon
Operates through three specialized brands to cover the entire cycle: Nera (sustainable tanning), Smit (wet-end and finishing), and Codyeco (high-end fashion finishing).
Cromogenia Units S.A.
A global powerhouse providing a complete range of specialties from beamhouse (antiseptics/unhairing) to wet-end (retanning) and finishing (coatings).
Zschimmer & Schwarz
Offers a massive portfolio including wet-end (synthetic tanning and oils) and, through their acquisition of Samia, a comprehensive range of finishing products for automotive and fashion.
LMF Biokimica
Known for finishing, they operate as part of Gruppo Biokimica, providing solutions for the entire cycle, including low-environmental-impact soaking, liming, and retanning.
Sichuan TingJiang New Material INC
Covers the process from tanning (chrome-free and Tara derivatives) to wet-end (fatliquors and syntans) and functional finishing agents.
Photo from LMF Biokimica
Specialized Suppliers by Phase
1. Tanning & Wet-End
Muno Holdings S.r.l.
Focused on the wet-end (beamhouse to retanning), specializing in metal-free tanning systems (EasyWhite Tan®) and high-performance waterproofing for footwear.
Sintan Kimya Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.
Specializes almost exclusively in syntans and resins, providing the polymers needed during the retanning phase to enhance leather’s fullness, flatness, and grain tightness.
2. Finishing
Cihan Kimya San Tic Ltd Sti
Dedicated to leather finishing, producing acrylic polymers, synthetic waxes, and pearlescent pigments for specific visual effects on cow and sheepskins.
3. Chemical Distributor
Chemexim DMCC
Functions as a strategic trader and distributor, supplying necessary raw materials and polymers to the leather and textile industries across the Middle East and Asia.
Photo from Chemexim DMCC
Feature Machinery Exhibitors
Integrated Full-Process Machinery (Wet-End to Finishing)
Nan Tong Cor Tran Machine Co Ltd
A professional manufacturer specializing in machinery bridging the dyeing (wet-end) and crust (dry) stages. Their catalog includes vacuum dryers, vibration staking machines, setting-out machines, auto toggling machines, and air hanger drying lines, optimizing leather’s physical properties before final finishing.
Machinery Supplier for surface & coating phase
Jiangsu Liangang Leather Machinery Co. Ltd
An in surface coating, specializing in roller coating technology for the leather industry. They provide machines for precise chemical application, laminating, and ironing to improve quality, along with a “Green Star” system that reduces emissions and laboratory equipment for research and testing.
Discover Exquisite Italian Innovations in Chemicals and Machinery with ICE and Assomac
ICE (Italian Trade Agency), in cooperation with Assomac (National Association of Italian manufacturers of footwear, leathergoods and tanning technologies), proudly lead a distinguished group of 34 exhibitors in the realms of chemicals and machinery. Explore the list here to uncover the exquisite Italian offerings and discover innovative solutions that can elevate your business to new heights!
