Nera is the newest brand of Royal Smit & Zoon. Smit & Zoon is a worldwide leader in providing chemical solutions for the leather industry. At Royal Smit & Zoon we are dedicated to make the leather value chain more sustainable, environmentally and socially. Until 2020 we mainly focused on Wet-End and Finishing. However, to really make a difference in the leather value chain, we knew there was a part missing: sustainable chemicals for leather tanning, because tanning is a crucial part in the leather making process... Nera has worked on Zeology for four years, based on a patented technology. During this period, Nera has extensively tested the solution from lab to commercial scale, while investigating it from a scientific, environmental, application, leather and performance perspective. Nera has worked with over 25 external partners on this innovation, including research institutions, external labs, suppliers, brands and experts. Most importantly, we have worked in close partnership with..
Also known as: Nera Tanning