Thomas Lamparte writes on LinkedIn: The moment a tannery makes the fundamental decision to actually do it, that’s what fills me with gratitude every time I look at this photo.

This particular image recently landed in my email inbox, sent unexpectedly by the Head of Production. I had actually prepared this sign just as a small display piece for the trade shows.

Seeing it proudly displayed in the tannery means more to me than any glossy campaign ever could.

Tanneries choosing Olivenleder® are typically family-owned businesses with a heritage stretching back generations. Often, they’re chrome-tanning specialists who incorporate our plant-based wet-green® technology alongside their existing process because they’re thinking – and acting – for the long-term.

This isn’t about trendy surfaces, fashion colors, or quick fixes.

It’s about adopting a new mindset, a new attitude, and about respect for the next generation.

My heartfelt thanks to all tanneries courageous enough to take this step. Because this is exactly what our industry’s future needs.