The Definitive Guide to European Leather Manufacturing · 2026 Edition
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Rank #43 · Netherlands · Founded 1821

Smit & Zoon

Two centuries of leather chemistry.

Dutch leather chemicals group supplying tanneries worldwide.

Location
Weesp, Netherlands
Founded
1821
MOQ
From 100 kg
White-label / OEM
Yes

History

Founded in 1821, today a benchmark for sustainable leather chemistry.

Craftsmanship

Bio-based fatliquors and retanning agents.

Sustainability

ZDHC level 3, biomass feedstocks, public sustainability strategy.

Certifications
  • ZDHC
  • ISO 14001
  • REACH