Yesterday, Thursday, July 10, we presented in Rome, at the Sala Matteotti of the Chamber of Deputies, the volume “The Tannery of Pompeii – Regio I, Insula 5”, produced by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and Lineapelle. More than a simple account of a restoration, the book gives voice to an ancient craft, still alive at […]
Rome Celebrates “The Tannery of Pompeii”: A Bridge Between Memory and Future
Yesterday, Thursday, July 10, we presented in Rome, at the Sala Matteotti of the Chamber of Deputies, the volume “The Tannery of Pompeii – Regio I, Insula 5”, produced by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and Lineapelle. More than a simple account of a restoration, the book gives voice to an ancient craft, still alive at […]
Chemistry and Leather: Dialogue Within the Supply Chain
July 15, 2025 – Florence ICEC, UNIC, and UNPAC are organizing “CHEMISTRY AND LEATHER: DIALOGUE ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN,” a one-day forum bringing together companies, institutions, brands, and professionals from the leather sector to address strategic topics: Venue: Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, FlorenceRegistration: 9:00 AMStart: 10:00 AMClose: 5:00 PM Limited seats available; maximum two […]
A Pact Between History and Industry: The Restoration of the Tannery of Pompeii
UNIC – Italian Tanneries and Lineapelle are proud to present the publishing project “The Tannery of Pompeii – Regio I, Insula 5.”A prestigious, large-format book that tells — through words and images — the story of the collaborative sponsorship project launched with the Pompeii Archaeological Park to restore and open to the public, as a […]
UNIC – Italian Tanneries General Assembly: EUDR, EU Relations, and Prospects for the Italian Tanning Industry
The current economic climate is complex and requires tanners not only to rely on their traditional foresight but to adapt it to emerging challenges. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), unless amended at the European level — by excluding bovine leather or simplifying bureaucratic obligations — poses a serious operational threat. Equally important are the relations […]
A Tanner at the Helm of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Confindustria Vicenza
Born in 1991 and holding a degree in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University, Rocco Lorenzo Finco is the new President of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Confindustria Vicenza, succeeding Camilla Cielo at the end of her four-year term. Elected during the General Assembly held on Tuesday, June 17, Finco serves as CEO of […]
EUDR: The Italian Government Calls on the EU to Exclude Bovine Leather or Introduce Major Simplifications
Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), has written to Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) and Maroš Šefčovič (Commissioner for Trade). His letter called for two key actions: that bovine leather be excluded from the list of products subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation […]
Italian Leather Research Summit 2025
A moment of insight, analysis, and exchange. On Friday, June 13, in Naples, the first edition of the “Italian Leather Research Summit” will take place, organized by SSIP (Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Pelli e delle Materie Concianti). This is a strategically significant initiative, which SSIP intends to repeat annually, aimed at presenting the latest […]
Innovation in Textile Wastewater Treatment: Removing Microplastics, PFAS, and Other Contaminants with Lower Costs and Emissions
Tomorrow — Tuesday, June 10, at 4:00 p.m., we will be in Rome, at the Press Room of the Chamber of Deputies (Via della Missione 4). The conference “Innovation in Textile Wastewater Treatment: Removing Microplastics, PFAS, and Other Contaminants with Lower Costs and Emissions” will feature Elisabetta Scaglia (Environment Department, UNIC – Italian Tanneries), who […]
UNIC Supports the Digital Transformation of Businesses
Today, at the Aula De Carli of the Politecnico di Milano – Bovisa Durando Campus, an event of great significance is taking place: “Digital Transformation in SMEs: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities.” The theme and goal of the conference place UNIC – Italian Tanneries at the forefront in supporting research activities and strategies aimed at developing, […]
UNIC Sustainability Report: Discover the New Website Dedicated to Italian Leather Sustainability
New UNIC Sustainability Report Website The UNIC Sustainability Report website is now live — a platform dedicated to showcasing the environmental, social, and ethical commitment of the Italian tanning industry. It is a dynamic and comprehensive communication tool, structured according to ESG criteria (Environment, Social, and Governance) and designed to make information accessible to a […]