The doors of the DESMA exhibition opened at the end of September. The trade fair is a networking hotspot. We meet our partners from all over the world here. We had interesting discussions with the trade visitors on the subject of leather innovations, leather transformation and 3D printing.

Congratulations to DESMA for another very successful trade fair.

Lineapelle is the most important trade fair in our industry. We were there again, of course. Our trade fair appearance was a success across the board - we were able to welcome well-known customers and contacts to Milan. Our trade fair theme of leather transformation led to numerous inspiring discussions.

We would like to thank you for your visit and are already looking forward to the next Lineapelle in February 2025.

‘Waterproof for at least 3 to 4 hours.’ (Andrej Vacko)

COW MOSS is our most sophisticated cow suede split leather with fine and short fibres. Dyed and natural, the leather is sanded several times and rolled briefly in the drum. A soft feel and a beautiful suede effect over the entire surface guarantee a glamorous look without vein marks. As a rectangular double croupon (core of the hide) with a size of 0.9 - 1.3 square metres, COW MOSS can be cut perfectly.

The reverse side is free of long fibres, for more information please contact our expert consultant Andrej Vacko. (vacko@kluempen-leather.de)

30 years of Holik, a reason to celebrate. Our competence consultant Andrej Vacko joined in the celebrations.

Congratulations from Team Klümpen. We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation.

We will be at the DESMA in-house exhibition on 24 and 25 September. We look forward to welcoming you at stand number 45.

The Lineapelle got off to a good start. The theme of transformation seems to have struck a chord.

Back in Milan, we are already looking forward to your visit. Our trade fair theme this time is the transformation of leather.

The Vision of leather is it‘s transformation into brand uniqueness.

Hall 11 - Stand T1-T3, U2-U4.

Leather is even more valuable as a natural raw material for your branded products if it serves the uniqueness of your brand. This uniqueness is not only determined by laboratory values and process standards, but also by how changeable the raw material is in terms of fashion and current consumer demands. So let's talk about the technical transformation processes and/or, if you wish, any other method of producing a unique leather raw material for your branded products.

You can find us at Lineapelle in Milan from 17 to 19 September. Hall 11 - Stand T1-T3, U2-U4.

From 17 - 19.09.2024 you will find us at the Lineapelle in Milan. We will have the Leathercolour Collection spring/summer 2026 by Pantone View Colour Planner with us. We will have a copy ready for you in Hall 11 - Stand T1-T3, U2-U4.

At Lineapelle in Milan, we would like to talk to you about how we transform the highest quality leather raw materials into exclusive brand leather using various transformation processes. You can find us at Lineapelle in Milan from 17 to 19 September. Hall 11 - Stand T1-T3, U2-U4.

We look forward to seeing you.

The latest Klümpen_Leathercolour_Collection for spring/summer 2026 by Pantone View Colour Planner has been produced. A copy will be available for all trade fair visitors at Linapelle in Milan from 17 to 19 September.

If you can't make it this time, please contact us. We will then send you a copy by post.

‘Unmistakable finesse and elegance.’ (Markus Bangert)

COW BOXCALF is one of the finest grain leathers. Only the highest quality and smallest calfskins up to approx. 2.8 square metres are processed. The hair pore structure is unmistakably fine, the fibre structure is inimitably compact and firm. Only with a slight adjustment and exclusive silky lustre, Cow BOXCALF is used for the finest and noblest products.The thickness is limited to a maximum of 1.6 - 1.8 mm.

For more information, please contact our expert consultant Markus Bangert. (bangert@kluempen-leather.de)

Pit Neumann is the latest addition to our team. He will be working hard in Sales Processing. Here's to a good co-operation.

We have had the outdoor areas of our logistics centre in Kevelaer planted according to ecologically sensible aspects. Now it's paying off. Every day we enjoy the birds, bees and beneficial insects that enliven our flower meadows.

‘Comfort, elegance, super soft and natural like calfskin.’ (Oliver Helfrich)

COW SAMBA is an elegant and shiny natural leather. A special vacuum drying process ensures a flat and smooth surface. The fine hair pore structure with a unique silky lustre provides an authentic calfskin character. By using special oils in the wet tanning process, SAMBA achieves an impressive softness of BLC 3.0 - 4.0.

For more information, please contact our expert consultant Oliver Helfrich. (helfrich@kluempen-leather.de)

We visited "Concord Footware" - the BLÅKLÄDER production facility in Sri Lanka.

It was all about fine-tuning. The leather was tested in the production process, successful product tests were carried out and the final approval was given.

Here's to a successful time together!

"Incomparably smooth and soft. And waterproof too." (Andrej Vacko)

BULL BAYOU is a natural grain leather that has a smooth and homogeneous surface thanks to vacuum drying. and homogeneous surface. The grain leather is oiled. It is characterised by a clear pull-up effect and a soft feel of BLC 2.0

For more information, please contact our competence consultant Andrej Vacko. (vacko@kluempen-leather.de)

Our long-standing business partner Luis Jose Bonilla Bojos visited our company headquarters in Kevelaer. He is the owner and CEO of Bojos Tanning in the Dominican Republic with LWG status gold.

Great that you were there, Luis. :)

Do you work in leather production, leather sales or leather processing? The main thing is leather!

If you would like a change, get in touch with us.

‘A softness that is unrivalled.’ (Markus Bangert)

LAMB SOFTY is a natural grain leather with a thickness of 0.7 - 0.9 mm. The surface is natural and has a thin finish. 0.5 - 0.8 m² hides are characterised by a fine and pronounced hair pore texture. Rolling in the drum and the final cleaving (mechanical loosening of the fibre structure) produces a super-soft but supple leather, which is characterised by a softness of BLC 5.0 - 6.0 and a voluminous feel.

For more information, please contact our competence consultant Markus Bangert. (bangert@kluempen-leather.de)

‘As fine, tear-resistant, soft and elastic as exclusive deerskin.’ (Andrej Vacko)

COW ARIZONA is a fine and super-soft grain leather that is supplied on whole hides or in sides. The transparent finish with a silky lustre gives it an exclusive feel. The inimitably soft and fluffy tanning with a softness of BLC 5.5 - 6.5 makes it a real comfort leather with maximum elasticity, a buttery soft feel and the best tear values.

For more information, please contact our expert consultant Andrej Vacko. (vacko@kluempen-leather.de)

Thanks to his experience at Amazon, Bartosz Jurczyk knows that only a well-organised team can work successfully. It is precisely this knowledge that he now brings to us. It's great to have such a team player at Klümpen.

We had a visit from China at the end of February.Our guest was Henan Prosper, one of the largest leather distributors in and from the Asian market.

The discussions centred around the topic of quality management at Klümpen.

Although the trade fair attracted fewer visitors overall this year, it was a top trade fair for us. Our themes relating to the leather colour collections were once again very popular.

Using the Pantone trend colours from the fashion and lifestyle worlds as a guide is a good conceptual solution. Many brand companies are currently looking for such strategic approaches.

We are pleased to report that many new international contacts have been made. We look forward to meeting you again at the next Lineapelle in Milan at the latest.

Sorin Nicolau, the owner of our partner company Lenox, climbed Mount Aconcagua in January. Within 10 days, his water-, wind- and weatherproof shoes carried him up to an altitude of 6,962 metres. A strong performance by man and shoe.

Lenox shoes are made from our "Bull Dolphine" leather, which is available in classic black (1.8 - 2.0 mm) and Premium BLC 1.5 - 2.0.

Let's see which mountain is calling next.

Many visitors and excellent discussions at the start of the trade fair at the Lineapelle.

Lineapelle in Milan starts in a week's time and we are looking forward to an interesting trade fair. You will find us in hall 11 at stand T01 - T03 - U02 - U04.

We have the latest trend colours and leather products in our luggage.

You will find us again this year at Lineapelle in Milan. (20.02. - 22.02.)
Let's talk about the most important Pantone trend and future studies from fashion and lifestyle worlds for the Autumn | Winter 2025/26 season. We look forward to meeting you.

Hall 11, Stand T01 - T03 - U02 - U04

We grow with the challenges that arise from the development of new leather looks. For example, we have realised the finest nubuck leather in "Street Artists Style" using an innovative spraying process.

We are currently developing the USA Collection 2025 with our overseas partner, focussing on nature. Natural leathers with an oiled or greased look, natural textures, natural mill breakage, unembossed and without pigment with vintage and two-tone effects ensure an incomparable softness and feel. The leathers have been approved for series production.

We donated to the children's hospice for Christmas! Merry Christmas, especially to those who are not doing so well!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays with your family. See you soon. :)

Our LWG-, Ökotex-, ReaCh- and CADS-certified leather is now on the feet of the Austrian military. The high-tech combat boots made from Klümpen leather are produced by our long-standing partner Rukapol in Austria.

In November, Markus Bangert and Rico Kühlmann visited one of our partner tanneries that produces LWG Gold certified deerskin. We are already developing leather in new Pantone colours for the 2025 season from this particularly high-quality raw material from New Zealand farms.

After a four-year break due to coronavirus, A+A finally took place again in October. The trade fair was once again very well attended and the general mood was great. There was great joy to see everyone again. Overall, we felt that A+A was even more international and bigger than before.

In the network with Flecksteel, we had numerous appointments on the subject of safety footwear. The highlight at the stand was the presentation of the first biological, recyclable and thin-walled protective toe cap. An innovation that is not yet available on the market and is only to be marketed to exclusive customers. It was very well received by the top safety shoe brands.

Photo: Owner Ana Fleck, centre, and sales manager Ismael Eixner from Brazil and Markus Cornelissen.

BLÅKLÄDER is the leading Scandinavian brand for workwear. At the invitation of the management, we met at the headquarters in Svenljunga (Sweden) at the end of September.

The aim is to strategically supply leather to the production facilities for safety and outdoor products and to establish an exclusive supply chain for all items in order to guarantee stable quality and prices. The first Klümpen leather variants have already been listed.

Managing Director Oliver Helfrich held constructive talks with the company Rieker in August.

Jaroslaw Baszynski gained over 20 years of experience as a shoe finisher at ARA AG. In the future he will support our team in all technical matters.

We are happy to have a new competent and friendly colleague in Team Klümpen.

In July, our CEO Oliver Helfrich was at APEX for planning meetings. The strategic plans were approved.

Sunghyun Vina, one of the largest shoe producers in Asia produces in the highest quality, Klümpen leather, for the European market.

The company Makara produces hiking boots made to measure and that from Klümpen leathers. During a joint hike with Mr. Makara, our colleague Andrej Vacko was able to see the handmade hiking boots for himself.

We love what you make out of it.

Side by side with the shoe industry! In July, we were in Düsseldorf, at the "Shoes" fair, to meet business partners and have insightful discussions with the industry.

"We are looking to a promising future." O. Helfrich

Klümpen is also the coming year "LWG APPROVED TRADER". This was determined during this year's LWG audit by Mrs. Jutta Knoedler.

As before, Klümpen stands for sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially just leather.

Worldwide highest quality standards achieved with our Asian suppliers.

An instructive week with training in our QR code-based warehouse management module and in the area of software CRM was followed by a small company party. After a raft trip together, we ended Friday evening with a barbecue and cocktail ambulance. Fun it was.

Top transfer!

Klümpen signs Sven Richter from retail world champion Amazon. We are looking forward to an inspiring new colleague.

In September we were at the Lineapelle in Milan.

There we presented the Leathercolour collection of Klümpen. This is based on the Pantone trend colors from fashion and lifestyle worlds and was judged by all visitors to be very valuable for the development of brand products.

Word gets around - if there is something new, it is at Klümpen. In this sense very interesting discussions took place. There was hardly a brand producer who did not stop by the Klümpen booth for a chat.

We had a good exchange with our business partners and could establish many new international contacts. Often the discussions were about the development of individual strategies and our supply chain concept, which has a great resonance throughout the industry.

Many discussions have already resulted in concrete partnerships. Some interested parties were visited directly from the Lineapelle in order to develop joint strategies.

Many thanks to our partners. We are already looking forward to the next fair.

Optimal availability of LWG Gold Status leather from Asia is assured for Klümpen customers. One of our main suppliers can also guarantee short delivery times for the PIG category.

For the Lineapelle we have taken a look at the trend colors for the fashion and lifestyle worlds as specified by pantone.
We look forward to welcoming you between 19 - 21 September at our stand. (Hall 11, Stand T1-T3,U2-U4).

In three weeks it will be time.

The Lineapelle will take place in Milan from 19.09. - 21.09.2023.
In hall 11, stand T1-T3, U2-U4 you will find us.

Many well-known shoe manufacturers use kangaroo leather, as this leather has certain advantages, such as high tear resistance, excellent durability, low specific weight and a particularly soft texture.

A very good alternative is G.O.A.T bovine leather, which has all the advantages of kangaroo leather without the disadvantages. The G.O.A.T. bovine leather is characterised by an optimal size, it is consistently available and has a particularly good price-performance ratio. It complies with the EN ISO 3377-1:2012 + EN ISO 3376:2020 + EN ISO 2589:2016 standards. In addition, the G.O.A.T. bovine leather is a "MADE IN EUROPE" leather.

Our high-quality "Nubuk" and "Crazy Horse" leathers are used to create excellent trekking shoes of the BOSP brand.
BOSP trekking shoes have also been developed for professional use by foresters, hunters and mountain guides and meet the strict standards of EN ISO 20347:2012 OB E WR CI SRA.

We are a cooperation partner of QuickDry Frame. QuickDry is a leather coating to ensure better moisture transport. The coated leather is used for shoes to keep the feet dry.

Currently, shoes for the safety sector and for trekking are made of QuickDry-coated leather.

Our leather Bull Nubuck classic, Bull Waxy classic, Cow Nubuck classic, Cow Gore classic and Cow Relax classic are now certified LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX. We receive the OEKO-TEX LEATHER STANDARD certification and the right to use the trademark. Tested was the product class II, the products with skin contact.

New development of a super soft nappa leather "Cow Natan Bioline". Certified to the highest environmental standards of Ökotex.

Leather shoes are of great value, especially for toddlers, because leather shoes are flexible, unlike shoes made of synthetic materials, allow healthy foot development, promote better balance and provide good circulation.

Visit us at Lineapelle in Milan from 21th to 23th February.

We present the coolest reference tool in the leather industry. The Klümpen RedBox. With it the endless search for the right leather is finally a thing of the past. All relevant leathers offered by the markets worldwide together in one overview and sample system. Digitally or as a sample box. In addition, we have several innovative new products to show you at the fair.

Visit us at the Lineapelle.

We are looking forward to seeing you.

DEERSOFTY is the finest tanned, super soft premium leather. The deer calf hides are finished with a transparent finish. The unique fiber structure gives the leather an inimitable softness.

Visit us at Lineapelle in Milan from 20 to 22 September.

We present the coolest reference tool in the leather industry. The Klümpen RedBox. With it the endless search for the right leather is finally a thing of the past. All relevant leathers offered by the markets worldwide together in one overview and sample system. Digitally or as a sample box. In addition, we have several innovative new products to show you at the fair.

Visit us at the Lineapelle, in hall 11: booth T01 - T03 - U02 - U04

We are looking forward to seeing you.

LAMBHEALTHYLINING is an absolutely natural and chrome-free leather. Only selected sheepskins are used for this purpose. The elegant silky shine and the fine, smoothly combed and ironed hair structure ensures a brilliant look.

Also this year the LWG audit took place at the Klümpen headquarters. Of course, Klümpen continues to be "LWG APPROVED TRADER" and stands for seamless and transparent supply chains of sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially just leathers.

An incomparable leather.

Cow Moss is undoubtedly one of our most artistic leathers. The finest patterns can be drawn on the velvety soft surface.

· Brilliant cut / · Velvety soft / · Breathable / · Best deformation properties - adapts to any shape / · Flexible / · Durable and hard-wearing / · Finest surface with unmistakable 2-tone effect / · Unique and inimitably fine fibre structure - therefore limited

An original leather that fits our times perfectly.

You can't help but rave about one or two of the leathers in our range. One of our greatest leathers, for example, is Cow Pure. A purely vegetable-tanned leather and free of any foreign substances. Pure nature.

· Pure vegetable tanned cowhide / · 100% sustainable / · Chrome-free and free of dyes and pigments / · Maximum moisture absorption / · Leather like 2000 years ago - tanned only by adding plant extracts / · Tanning agents from tree bark / · Silky shine / · Velvety soft handle / · Top assortment, therefore limited /

Oliver Helfrich - part of the Klümpen management team since January 2022. After ten years as account manager and head of sales, it was ultimately only a matter of time until he reached the top in the company. Oliver Helfrich breathes leather. He knows no rest when it comes to carrying the Klümpen message to the world. For him only one thing counts, Leather for brands. In the future, Oliver Helfrich will lead the company as a team with Markus Cornelissen.

The new CEO at Klümpen, Oliver Helfrich.

With his professional experience gained over years at Ecco Thailand and Henan China, Irene Celestine is now part of the worldwide Klümpen team. Irene is responsible for the US American market, Benelux and French speaking countries, where she maintains contacts with global brands such as Calvin Klein and many others.

Due to continuously increasing demand for our stocked leathers, we are constantly expanding our high rack areas. For many customers, our core logistics services are the origin of a secured and fluid production network.

The tests were carried out in accordance with LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX®, Product Class II for products with skin contact and have shown that the currently valid human ecological requirements of the LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® are fulfilled.

If you want to get a quick overview of the Klümpen leathers available worldwide, which have been produced according to the guidelines of the Leather working group and can be scheduled for permanent availability by us at any time, then there is no easier way than TheRedBoxOverview.

• All LWG leathers at a glance.
• All origins at a glance.
• All animals and colors at a glance.
• Always up to date.

If you need samples or simply have questions, please feel free to contact our support team by e-mail:
TheRedBox@kluempen-leather.de
or to the RedBoxHotline at:
+49 (0) 28 32 - 97 66 - 0

New ErgoPack machines for higher daily throughput and optimized logistics services at the headquarters in Kevelaer.

for the successfully completed remote audit. This is valid for three years, after which the audit is repeated. On request, we will be pleased to send our customers the complete OekoTex Self Assessment Report for their perusal.

Do you already use our comprehensive reference book of currently available and sustainably produced leathers from all over the world? Then TheRedBoxOverview is the perfect supplement for on the go.
But also for all other professionals from the leather processing industry, our new, digital version of TheRedBox is a tool you certainly won't want to do without.

• Always up-to-date all available sustainable leathers worldwide.
• Detailed descriptions of all leathers.
• Images of all leather samples and colors.
• All animals, colors and origins at a glance.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our support team by email:
TheRedBox@kluempen-leather.de or to the RedBoxHotline at: +‍49 ‍(0) 2832‍ 9766 ‍- 0

At Lineapelle, the leather processing industry presents its latest collections. In addition to creativity and exclusivity, the focus here is increasingly on the sustainability of luxury leather products. Of course, we are on site for this and talk to numerous partners about all matters of raw material sourcing and processing. Our uncompromising stance on safety for our customers' brands has resulted in far more appointments being requested than we were able to keep. Absolute reliability in raw material supply is more in demand than ever as a business principle.
We will make up for all the appointments that we were unable to keep due to lack of time!

It has become a nice tradition. People meet at the MICAM in Milan. Nowhere else can you talk to the industry more efficiently. We regularly come to Milan for the important trade fairs because here we see what happens to our leathers. When we understand our customers' products, we understand our customers. By the way, congratulations on this achievement, we love what you make of it.

On 31.05.2021 an LWG audit was carried out by the LWG auditor Jutta Knoedler at the Klümpen headquarters in Kevelaer. Not only all suppliers and supply chains were checked for their LWG suitability and affiliation, but also quantities, transport routes, permits, certificates or waste disposal. In the presence of the owner and CEO, Mr. Markus Cornelissen, the house Klümpen has again explicitly committed to the LWG Trader Protocol 3.0.1. The goal of the house Klümpen is a complete and transparent supply chain of sustainable, environmentally friendly, socially just and with high responsibility for the living animal created leather.

The LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide standardised testing and certification system for leather and leather products at all stages of production. This includes articles from the semi-finished product (wet-blue, wet-white, crust) to the finished end product.

The procurement markets for leather are in great turmoil worldwide. Prices and qualities are subject to seemingly arbitrary fluctuations. Since it became clear at the beginning of 2020 that we were facing a pandemic which, in all probability, would have an impact on our global raw material markets, we have reacted decisively.
We were able to pre-order large quotas in all key countries of origin and secure the availability of our most important ranges for the long term. As a result, we can now guarantee our customers absolute planning security in terms of price and volume availability.
Our unique corporate policy (Leather for Brands) proves its worth especially in turbulent and difficult times.

For several weeks we have noticed a continuous increase in industrial leather demand.
Many of our customers are already back to 100% of pre-Corona demand.
Some of our stock-on-demand customers are even increasing their production significantly above last year's volumes. This is certainly also related to the fact that in many markets it is now a matter of who gets out of the starting position the fastest.

To ensure smooth logistics processes and the highest possible service and process quality, we have brought our headquarters in Kevelaer up to the highest level of digitalization.
Our partner, the Mesonic software company, is currently completing the implementation with final control steps.
We never want to stop improving our performance and service. In this respect, with the new operational and process software, we have taken another step in the digital transformation of our company.

• WinLine ERP, CRM & Logistics
• Workflows
• Process Optimization
• Digitalization
• Scanning
• Computerized warehouse processes
• Enormous improvement of our customer service (processing, communication, logistics)

Our entire range of decorative natural products has been listed with Metro Germany since March this year.
We supplied all stores nationwide with cow rugs, lambskins and reindeer fur.
The demand is gigantic.

We offer a special variety of natural buffalo leather. Thickness 3,0-3,5 mm. Manufactured according to the protokoll oft he LEATHER WORKING GROUP and awarded „gold status“. The complete collection is available from stock. We love what you make of ist…..

Covid-19 has led to significant restrictions wordwide. We don`t let ourselves get out of hand, and will be straight a head every day.
Deliverability, goods in stock, transport? Also at the current time it will be no problem for us. Looking for a partner who can handle every crisis? Contact us.
(Photo:  our fireproof, waterproof, Goretex, Sunreflect leather)

The move started in november 2019. After a great team effort, the entire inventory is now located in our new logistics center. Life finds it`s way onto Engelsray 1 in Kevelaer and offers our customers only the best.

On 16th of November 2019 the move to our new Headquerters has officially started. The new shelving system, with a capacity of 7.000 pallets has been completed. The new consignment hall also leaves nothing to desired. Step by Step the shelves, the hall and the office building are being filled with life. …… to be continued

On 01.02.2019 we are expanding our sales team with the new Key Account Manager Markus Bangert. Many years of experience as sales manager at Jomo Thermoholding assure our brand manufacturers competent advice and development of new products.

In November, a wide product range partnership covering Trekking, Military and casual sectors was signed with Alpina Slowenien for 2019.
Only one logistician and contact for many articles.

Since 15.11.2018 we welcome our new representative for southern spain with headquarters in Elda – Alicante.
COPICO is responsible for all shoe factories (casual, trekking, safety) as well as leather goods companies to the south of Madrid, Menorca and Mallorca.

Due to increasing demand for sustainably produced leather, we are expanding our product range to include vegetable tanned sheep leather. Hide-wise inspected and trimming is part of our standard.

On 05.11.2018 we have successfully completed the the PFI Audit  for Oekotex certification for the first Articles.
Klümpen mit Leather Standard by OEKO-TEX (PDF-Download)

Our in-house team continues to grow. since 01.08.2018 Maria Wagener, former Mercedes Herbrand, is the new face of our accounting.

Our Team „Kops“ wins the overall victory and was announced the 2018 Dutch Champion. In 2019 we race for the European title in 14 races in 8 Countries.

On 13th of july 2018, the Company Arnold Klümpen GmbH & Co KG celebrated the groundbreaking for the new location of the headoffice and logistic centre together with the mayor of Kevelaer Dr. Dominique Pichler and Mr. Holla of the municipality. On the new, 44.000 sqm sized area, they build a 4.500 sqm Logistic centre inclusive test laboratory, a 400 sqm commission hall and a modern, new head office of 600 sqm. The new base fulfills the high requirements of the leather processing industry. Klümpen will move in autumn 2019 into the new buildings.
See impressions

Processing and the quality of new items being checked in Production. Lining leather also checked and no processing problems. This means colours and quantities can be discussed and agreed for the coming A/W 2017 season.

Rico Kühlmann strengthens our team in the field of purchasing and product development from 01.09.2017. Constantly on the way for the customer, on site at our suppliers.

Makara only produces hand-made 100% leather shoes. Optimum insulation, impermeability and comfort are guaranteed for all styles, in even the toughest conditions, including in the Himalayas, thanks to Klümpen’s high-quality lining and upper leather. Who better to test them than mountaineers and sherpas, at altitudes of 5,000 to 8,000 metres above sea level?

Klümpen will be sponsoring the 2016 Dutch champions, Kops and Kuijpers, for the coming 2017 sidecarcross season. This season the team will be competing in the Grand Prix Europe 2017 wearing Klümpen leather boots. We wish them every success.

Haix’s new, modern production plant is located in Croatia. Haix is a leading global manufacturer of fire service boots, with head office in Mainburg.

The whole of Klümpen’s “ASIA” team and the “PROCUREMENT AND SALES” management team from Germany met at APLF under the motto “KLÜMPEN GOES ASIA” for a mutual update about quality standards and markets in Hong Kong. The resulting “EFFICIENCY” product strategy automatically allocates the correct sources of leather to customers.

Meeting with Adam Hughes from the Leather Working Group in Hong Kong. Markus Cornelissen and Oliver Helfrich investigate how the global leather industry can be more strictly controlled and certified in terms of sustainability.

We visited Haix’s production plant to discuss customer-specific quality requirements with Ivan Banovic (Haix’s head of quality assurance). We discuss the quality requirements to develop product-specific leather for our customers.

The owner has personally put in new items in split hide in thicknesses of 2 mm and over and accepted the first quantities. The photo shows Herr Markus Cornelissen discussing improving the tanning in wet blue with the head of the wet workshop and the finishing department to compare colour in the light booth.

Exclusive sales partner Damjan Femec (right) has attracted great interest from our customers with the new European quality leathers. Following presentation, all the critical material production stages are carefully monitored with the customer. Only then are they listed with the customer.

Jochen Koch on partner Desma’s shared stand. Discussions centre around the leather specifications essential for direct spraying of shoe soles.

Damjan Femec (right) presents the new nappa items to Peter Oblak (left), which Alpina is to use from the coming Chamber of Trade 2018 exhibition. With a total of 8-10 colours, this means Alpina no longer needs to monitor merchandise and advance planning at overseas tanneries. In future supplies will be delivered from our logistics headquarters.