Kanpur’s reputation as one of India’s most important leather clusters just received a major global spotlight. TFL Group, a Germany-based speciality chemical giant known worldwide for its innovations in leather processing, has announced the opening of its new Leather Competence Centre (LCC) in the city.
This new centre positions Kanpur on the international leather map — not just as a manufacturing base, but also as a hub for R&D, training, and sustainable leather technologies.
What Is TFL Group?
TFL Group is one of the world’s leading producers of specialty chemicals used in the tanning, dyeing, and finishing of leather. Active in more than 90 countries, TFL supplies chemicals to major leather goods brands, automotive leather manufacturers, footwear industries, upholstery makers, and tanneries around the globe.
With decades of expertise and a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and performance, TFL plays a key role in shaping the future of leather production worldwide.
Why Kanpur?
By setting up its Leather Competence Centre here, TFL is:
- Strengthening technical support for Kanpur’s leather manufacturers
- Helping the region transition towards more eco-friendly and compliant processes
- Supporting skill development, innovation, and R&D
- Building direct access to international leather technologies
As sustainability and innovation become the driving forces of the leather world, TFL’s new Leather Competence Centre gives Kanpur the tools it needs to stay ahead. With world-class chemical technologies, skill development programmes, and technical insights now available locally, the city’s leather industry is set for a transformative leap.