Durli Leathers has stood out in the international automotive leather market for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recently, Conexão Rural Brasil published an article highlighting Durli Leathers 's efforts to lead with environmental responsibility and innovation, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality products to the international automotive market and our investments in sustainability and the expansion of our operations.
Below, we share the full article published in Conexão Rural Brasil on July 15, 2024, which shows how these investments are strengthening our position in the global market.
With 8 plants in Brazil and one in Paraguay, Durli Leathers is expanding its international presence this year with the recent acquisition of a plant in León, Mexico.
Durli Leathers (Durli Leathers), a Brazilian company specializing in the tanning of wet blue, crust and finished leathers, is reaffirming its position as one of the world leaders in the sustainable production of automotive leather, with the production of high-quality leather for the international market. A crucial step in this move comes with the company's planned global expansion, such as the recent acquisition of a plant in Mexico.
With a monthly production of 500,000 hides, Durli Leathers supplies the main member companies around the world. Brazilian animal leather, preferred for its durability and sustainability, has become an increasingly natural choice for automakers, with some returning to natural leather after experimenting with synthetic alternatives.
" Durli Leathers has been a catalyst for this change, providing a certified material that is integrated into a sustainable production chain," says Evandro Durli, director of Durli Leathers.
The brand's global presence can be measured by the number of automotive brands that end up being end customers and receive leather from the Brazilian brand, such as Hyundai in South Korea, Toyota, Honda and Nissan in Japan, GM and BMW in North America, and cars from Stellantis and FCA in the European market.
"We are positioned as the third link in the supply chain, what we call Tier 3. Our idea is for Durli Leathers to play a vital role in ensuring a consistent and reliable supply for automotive companies around the world. Our commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation puts us in a unique position to occupy space within this very competitive sector, which is automotive leather," comments Ricardo Rommel, Durli's automotive sales manager for the overseas market.
International investment - With 8 plants in Brazil and one in Paraguay, Durli Leathers is still looking to expand its international presence this year, with the recent acquisition of a plant in León, Mexico.
International Automotive Leather Market
"This strategic investment not only strengthens its capacity to meet the growing global demand for high-quality automotive leather, but also reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence at every stage of production. This is a unit capable of producing more than 1.2 million per year," explains the director.
About Durli Leathers
With over 60 years of history, Durli Leathers is recognized for its excellence and tradition in the leather industry, as a global supplier of high quality wet blue and crust for the automotive, furniture and footwear industries.
One of the pioneers in traceability and sustainability issues in the leather chain, the company operates ten industrial units, eight in Brazil, one in Mexico and one in Paraguay, all LWG Gold certified, producing more than 6 million hides a year and exporting to the main markets in Asia, Europe and the United States. The company has approximately 1,500 employees and is constantly investing in research and innovation.