Leather manufacturer ISA Tan Tec breaks ground

on new ecological tannery in Vietnam

   

1.ISA Tan Tec supplies renowned fashion brands such as New Balance, Timberland,

Keen,Hush Puppies,Cole Haan,Rockport,Simple shoe

2.Employing renewable energy and the latest technology reduces CO2 emissions by roughly 35

percent compared to conventional tanneries

3.On-site solar heating and wind power 

　

 Guangzhou/Saigon, September 10, 2008 ---

 Ground has been broken on the new ecologically friendly model factory in Saigon, Vietnam

of the Germany/Chinese leather producer ISA Tan Tec. Founder and CEO Thomas Schneider

gave the go-ahead for the construction of a tannery that will emit 35 percent less CO2 than

conventional production facilities. This figure is derived from the plant¨s CO2 footprint,

which is based on the carbon dioxide emissions for each square meter of leather produced.

"This is the only factory in the industry of this size that is pursuing such an ambitious

environmental plan," remarked Thomas Schneider. The new tannery will start operations in

June of 2009 with 280 employees producing two million square meters of high-quality

leather each year. 

　

"The demand from clients such as Timberland, New Balance, Keen, and Hush Puppies for

ecologically friendly leather is increasing rapidly.That's why, in addition to our new

ecological factory in China, we're building a second factory where our environmental concept

will be even more thoroughly implemented," stated Thomas Schneider, head of ISA Tan Tec. 

　

The hot water needed for the tanning process will be heated with a solar system as well heat

recovery form machines..The solar modules also serve as roofing for the company parking lot

so that the employees' motorcycles don't get so hot during the day.The facilities are surrounded

by a wall of bamboo that also serves to treat waste water. 

　

ISA Tan Tec also makes use of excess heat generated during production. The water heated

while cooling hydraulic machinery for instance is channeled into the hot water tank. In

addition, the company saves considerable amounts of energy by using state-of-the-art tanning

drums and infinitely variable air compressors. Green roofs ensure a good microclimate and

insulate against the high temperatures and humidity that are present most of the year in

Vietnam.

 

Integrated light shafts provide daylight to workstations and the use of energy-saving lights

throughout the facility contributes to its outstanding environmental footprint. ISA Tan Tec is

also innovating in the area of waste water treatment. Solid-liquid separation and continual 

 

Waste water recycling drastically reduce the quantity of waste water treated, further

decreasing energy consumption. 

 

The new factory will manufacture high-quality leather that meets the new LITE standards.

These standards are based on calculations by the BLC (British Leather Technology Centre)

for the average energy and water consumption of the industry ！ LITE products require

roughly 30% less energy and 50% less water to produce. In the coming months, world-

renowned  shoe  manufacturers  including  Timberland,  New  Balance,  Keen,  Reef,  Hush

Puppies, and Simple Shoes will be launching models made with LITE leather from ISA Tan

Tec. 

Contact:  

ISA Tan Tec  Blaukommunikation

Thomas Schneider  Ralph Diermann

3rd Road Wanggang Industrial Area,  EinsteinstraSe 28/III Jiahe

Baiyun District 510440, Guangzhou  81675 M┨nchen

China  Deutschland

T: (++86) (20) 86091999  T.: (++49) (0)89-41 61 92 45

M: tom@tantec1.com  M:

ralph.diermann@blaukommunikation.de

W: www.TanTec1.com  W.: www.blaukommunikation.de