An Assistant Research Chemist is sought to engage in innovative research into the interactions of nanoparticles with collagen and leather at the New Zealand Leather & Shoe Research Association...Read More
LASRA sent six delegates to the Biennial IULTCS leather congress in Istanbul at the end of May, where results from Industry/MBIE co-funded work was presented to delegates, comprised of the leading...Read More
As we come in to summer it may be useful to remind you that LASRA has a suite of models for predicting cooling of hides and skins under different cooling regimes. A base model using...Read More
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A highlight of the Annual Conference is the presentation of awards to the top performing students of 2014 at the Conference Dinner. This year 4 of the 6 winners were lucky to be able to attend the...Read More
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Congratulations to LASRA Senior Scientist Sue Cooper who has been made a Fellow of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists. This is the Society’s most prestigious...Read More
66th Annual LASRA Conference 2015 For Fellmongers, Skin & Hide Processors, Tanners, Leather Technologists and Ancillary Members At The Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown 13th &...Read More
The LASRA Consortium Project aims to construct a new, lightweight footwear, ovine (sheep), leather export platform supported by sustainable production systems for NZ ovine skins that will deliver...Read More
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New versions of safety footwear standards applicable to Europe, Canada and the US markets have been cleared and added to our scope of accreditation under IANZ. These...Read More