Luxury group Kering acquires crocodile tannery
25/03/2013
Founded in 1974 by Jacques Lewkowicz, France Croco is one of the leading independent tanneries specialising in the sourcing, tanning and processing of crocodilian skins.
It is located in located in Normandy, France, and led by the founder’s son, Dan Lewkowicz, who will remain as CEO.
It supplies skins for watch straps, leathergoods, ready-to-wear and shoes to fashion houses, including brands belonging to Kering such as Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
The company says the acquisition will allow it to secure a sustainable supply of high-quality crocodile skins and it plans to increase production in the coming months.
It said France Croco’s activities are complementary to Caravel, another tannery owned by Kering.
The purchase does not change France Croco’s supply relations with suppliers and customers.
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