Smit & zoon opens new sales office in Chennai

03/04/2017
Smit & zoon opens new sales office in Chennai
Leather chemicals manufacturer Smit & zoon has officially opened a new sales office for India in Chennai. The company said on making the announcement that this expansion supports its growth strategy and, together with its nearby leather application laboratory in Ranipet, will enable it to provide its products and services to tanneries across the region.

“This opening is another example of our sustained efforts to grow the global position of our wet-end and finishing chemicals, and proof of Smit & zoon’s long-term commitment to the Indian market,” said the company’s chief executive, Hans van Haarst. “The Indian market is important to us and this expansion will bring us closer to our Indian customers, allowing us to support them better in their needs to create high-quality, sustainably produced leather.”

Arun Janakiram, Smit & zoon’s country manager for India, commented: “The leather industry in India is changing and developing rapidly. Indian tanners are facing increasing government regulations and challenging demands from their customers and brands with regard to high-performing, sustainable leathers.”