SLTC recognition for SATRA stalwarts

03/10/2003

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists of the United Kingdom has recognised the achievement of two members of the research organisation SATRA.  

The deputy chief executive of SATRA, Mr Richard Turner, has been made a Fellow of the society while Ken Nokes becomes vice president.   Mr Turner represents SATRA on a number of key European and international committees responsible for leather test methods. He also serves on the SLTC technical committee. A chemist by training, he has been a member of the society for more than 25 years and often lectures at its seminars. 

 

Mr Nokes recruits and develops members from the leather industry for SATRA. A leather chemistry university graduate, he has worked in tanneries for more than 30 years; as a technologist, manager and director.  He is also chairman of both the Technical Liaison Group British School of Leather Technology and The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (Northampton branch).