US leather industry figure dies
27/08/2014
Mr Sauer was originally from Canada, growing up in Kitchener, Ontario. Upon finishing school in the late 1940s, he went to New York City to study leather chemistry at Pratt Institute, completing his degree in 1952.
He returned to Canada and worked at Lang Tanning in Kitchener until 1955, when he took a job as the general manager at Irving Tanning.
He later became vice-president of manufacturing at Irving Tanning and was an active member of the American Leather Chemists’ Association, through which he attended many international leather industry events.
Fondly remembered by colleagues in the North American leather industry, Mr Sauer is said to have been dedicated to his work, taking great pride in the people he worked with and in the range and quality of leathers the company produced. He sponsored an annual golf outing for all his suppliers, mentioned as one of the highlights of the year for those who were among the guests year after year.
Share this story:
