Erretre Tannery Innovations

What Erretre Tannery Innovations does

Erretre Tannery Innovations (legal entity: Erretre S.r.l.) is a privately held Italian industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1974 and headquartered in Arzignano, in the Province of Vicenza (Veneto region), one of the world's principal leather tanning districts. The company designs, produces, and integrates equipment for the finishing phases of leather processing, with a portfolio built around three core machine families: milling drums (bottali), spray finishing cabins, and modular drying tunnels. Its milling drum range spans the manual High model, the automated Paca model, and the laboratory/small-batch Ambra model, all available in the premium Black Line configuration and optionally equipped with patented Cold Milling® and Chemical Milling® technologies for temperature-sensitive and chemically treated leathers. Complementary products include the Ecotan spray cabin with integrated overspray abatement and the NER modular drying tunnel, both engineered for energy efficiency and emissions reduction.

Underlying the hardware is an integrated automation platform comprising L.C.A.S. (Leather Crafting Automation Software), a PLC-based local control system with a 21-inch touchscreen, and M.O.Re (Milling Organizational Resources), a production scheduling and traceability system now embedded directly into the LCAS interface and exportable to ERP and Industry 4.0 SQL databases. Erretre's revenue model is centered on direct B2B sales of capital equipment with custom quotations (no public pricing), complemented by aftermarket spare parts, maintenance, and software integration services on multi-year contract cadences. The company sells primarily to tanneries and leather manufacturers globally through enterprise field sales, supported by trade show presence at Simac Tanning Tech in Milan, industry publications, and export promotion programs from Regione del Veneto. It claims over 100 active international patents and is a member of Italtannery's PROGETTO QUALITÀ VERA quality consortium.

Name

Erretre Tannery Innovations

Legal name

Erretre S.r.l. Tannery Innovations

Website

https://erretre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erretre Tannery Innovations is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1974, designing milling drums, spray cabins, drying tunnels, and integrated automation software for leather tanneries and finishing operations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Leather Processing Machinery

NAICS

Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing (316110)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAGAG

Finishing & Surface Coating (Pigmented/Aniline/Embossing/Topcoat)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Leather & Hide Tanning and Finishing

SECONDARYIMAOAGAI

Leather Drying & Conditioning (Vacuum/Toggle/Air Drying)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Leather & Hide Tanning and Finishing

Keywords

• Tannery machinery
• Leather finishing equipment
• Milling drums
• Spray finishing cabins
• Leather drying tunnels

Headquarters

HQ city

Arzignano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales: Sale of leather processing machinery including milling drums (bottali), spray cabins, and drying tunnels. Machines are sold as capital equipment to tanneries with various configurations (manual, automated, laboratory scale).
2. Software and Automation Systems: Sale and integration of proprietary software systems (LCAS, M.O.Re) for machine automation and production management.
3. Aftermarket Services: Spare parts, maintenance, and technical support services for installed machinery base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erretre designs and manufactures industrial machinery for the leather tanning industry's finishing phases, including milling drums (Bottali), spray finishing cabins, and modular drying tunnels. The company also develops proprietary automation software (L.C.A.S. and M.O.Re) and patented processes such as Cold Milling® and Chemical Milling® for controlling temperature, humidity, and chemical application during leather finishing operations.

Product overview

Erretre Tannery Innovations is a manufacturer of over 50 years of experience producing machinery for tannery finishing phases, including milling drums (Bottali), spray finishing cabins, and drying tunnels. The company develops automation and innovation solutions for tanneries with focus on environmental sustainability. The product portfolio centers on three milling drum models (Ambra for laboratory/R&D, High for manual operation, Paca for automated operation), all available in Black Line premium configuration with Cold Milling technology for temperature-sensitive leathers. Chemical Milling technology enables direct chemical injection during milling. Supporting products include the Ecotan spray cabin with integrated fume extraction, NER modular drying tunnel with Hybrid IR option, and the L.C.A.S./M.O.RE software platform for process automation and Industry 4.0 integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Line: The latest generation of milling drums with advanced humidity and temperature control, offering 15% more milling efficiency than average, reaching 30% with Cold Milling version.
• Cold Milling
• Chemical Milling
• L.C.A.S.
• M.O.Re
• Ecotan
• NER

Products and services

• High Milling Drum Manual milling drum with manual loading/unloading system, stainless steel structure, CE compliant with safety panels covering all moving parts. Designed for tanneries requiring operator-driven milling operations, available with optional Black Line or Cold Milling configurations.
• Paca Milling Drum Automated milling drum with automated loading/unloading system, automatic door opening, and conveyor belt for rapid automated skin discharge. Reduces operator presence to storage operations only. Designed for high-volume tanneries seeking production automation.
• Ambra Milling Drum Laboratory and R&D milling drum for small production lots and sample preparation. Compact dimensions with intuitive touchscreen control, programmable internal washing system, and Chemical Milling technology. Also processes fabrics and synthetic materials. Targeted at R&D departments and small-lot production facilities.
• Black Line Milling Drums Premium line of milling drums with advanced moisture and temperature control, delivering low consumption and high performance. Available in manual (High) and automated (Paca) versions with optional Cold Milling technology. Provides 15% more milling efficiency than average, reaching 30% with Cold Milling version. Includes 20% improved dust abatement and complete isolation from external environment.
• Ecotan Spray Finishing Cabin Spray finishing cabin with fully integrated fume extractor achieving up to 80% emission reduction and 30% chemical product savings. Features built-in economizer, automated cleaning, and quick color change capabilities. Compatible with all gun types, turntables, and spray applications in tannery operations.
• NER Drying Tunnel Modular drying and crosslinking tunnel with individually regulated drying chambers that prevent thermal shock and surface yield loss during leather drying. Available in standard and Hybrid versions with infrared radiation option. Controlled via LCAS touch-screen system with Industry 4.0 compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ecotan spray cabin reduces emissions by up to 80% and chemical consumption by 30%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fratelli CarlessicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Fratelli Carlessi specializes in drying and conditioning systems and finishing lines for tanneries. Erretre collaborates with them on integrated leather processing solutions, combining milling drums with complementary finishing equipment. Their joint expertise in drying technology has enhanced Erretre's ability to deliver complete finishing lines.
• IST (Istituto di Sperimentazione e Tecnologia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal research and development laboratory for conducting tests and experimentation on leather processing. IST provides the facility for customer trials, product development, and process optimization using Erretre equipment.
• U-Earth (Pure Air Zone Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Pure Air Zone project to improve air quality in workplace environments. U-Earth provides biotechnological air purification solutions that complement Erretre's own environmental technology developments.
• ItaltannerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErretre is a member of the Italtannery Project PROGETTO QUALITÀ VERA (True Quality Project), a quality initiative combining uncompromised quality, best performance, environmental care, efficient logistics, and good value. The project connects tanneries committed to high standards.
• IULTCS (International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerErretre sponsors the Young Leather Scientist Awards organized by IULTCS, supporting emerging talent in leather science and building relationships with the academic and research community.
• Green Leather Manager ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErretre participates as a partner company in the Green Leather Manager educational program, hosting student visits and providing industry exposure for future leather professionals.
• BERGI and CORICHEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErretre participated in a POC (Programma Operativo Regionale del Veneto) export promotion project as part of an enterprise aggregation with BERGI and CORICHEM companies, receiving 80,150 EUR in funding for internationalization activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fratelli Carlessi: Italian manufacturer of drying and conditioning systems, finishing lines for tanneries, and complementary finishing equipment. Direct peer and strategic partner of Erretre, serving the same leather finishing customer base with overlapping product categories.
• Bergi S.p.A. Italian tannery machinery manufacturer specializing in finishing equipment. Partnered with Erretre in POC export promotion project with CORICHEM, indicating shared Italian leather machinery industry positioning and overlapping customer base.
• Gemata S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of leather finishing machinery including buffing machines, roller coating systems, and finishing equipment. Direct competitor in the leather finishing machinery niche, serving tanneries with comparable capital equipment solutions.
• Officine di Cartigliano S.p.A. Italian tannery machinery manufacturer producing equipment for leather processing including finishing lines. Located in the Veneto region, serves the same Italian and global tannery customers with overlapping product lines in the leather finishing category.
• Heusch GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of cutting, shearing, and surface processing machinery for the leather and textile industries. Comparable to Erretre as a specialized industrial machinery supplier serving leather processing customers with similar capital equipment sales models.
• Mezzera S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of wet processing machinery for the leather and textile industries. Comparable as a specialized industrial machinery supplier in the leather processing segment, with overlapping customer base in global tanneries.

Others

• Corichem: Italian supplier of chemical products for the leather industry. Strategic partner in the POC export promotion project with Erretre. Functions as a complementary supplier to tanneries rather than a direct machinery competitor.
• Italtannery: Italian consortium of premium tanneries operating the PROGETTO QUALITÀ VERA (True Quality Project). Functions as a customer and ecosystem partner for Erretre rather than a competitor, but represents the customer base and industry positioning Erretre serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/erretrespa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erretre
• Instagraminstagram.com/erretre_spa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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