Processing of bovine hides
Starting with prompt collection of high quality raw material from selected suppliers, to a conscious and responsible handling of hides and skins, including appropriate careful conservation, each step of the way is optimized to maintain product quality. This is ensured through frequent and regular monthly assessment by the SGS Germany, an external and independent quality manager.
1. Icing
Quality assurance of hides and skins begins directly at the suppliers premises. Prior to collection, the hides are cooled down with ice.
2. Transport
Our fleet of trucks collects hides directly from selected suppliers, promptly after slaughtering.
3. Hanging
Upon arrival, each hide is hooked and hung on a pipe transportation system.
4. Trimming of hides
Non-useable parts of the hides and skins are manually removed.
5. Categorising
Each hide is checked in detail and categorized for further processing.
6. Traceability
The ear-tage code of the animal is lasered into the hide to enable traceability.
7. Cooling
Fresh material for Germany and Europe is stored in our refrigerated warehouses until loading.
8. Salting
Hides for international clients, for example in Asia, are salted and thus conserved for transport.
9. Selection of salted material
Before shipment, salted hides are checked again and palettized.
10. Storage of salted material
Until shipment, salted hides are stored in their respective selections.
11. Shipment of salted material
Salted material is shipped in overseas containers.
12. Shipment of fresh material
Fresh material is delivered to the client with a core temperature of 2°C.