US: Senior tanning industry figure dies

13/06/2013
A US tanning industry veteran has died at the age of 72, in the city of Amsterdam, New York State, according to local reports.

Francesco Malagisi had worked at tanneries G Levor and Company, Liberty Leather, Munch Tanning in Buffalo, Pan American Tanning and Karg Brothers Tannery, according to the Leader Herald.

At the time of his death he was serving his 20th year on the board of the Gloversville and Johnstown Joint Wastewater Treatment Facilities. He was also a former member of the Fulton County Tanners’ Association.