How Durli Leathers Became One of the Global Market's Leading Leather Suppliers in 65 Years of History

Tradition and vision for the future: the journey that began in 1960

In 2025, Durli Leathers will celebrate its 65th anniversary, reaffirming its position among the leading leather suppliers in the global market.

Since its foundation in 1960, in Erechim-RS, the company has built a history marked by the union of tradition, innovation and social and environmental responsibility.

From a family tannery came a multinational group that turned leather into a symbol of quality and trust.

Durli Leathers has expanded units, improved processes and incorporated technology, while maintaining its commitment to ethical production, traceability and technical excellence.

More than celebrating a milestone, the company is reaffirming its essence: to evolve without breaking with the values that have shaped its name and global reputation.

The strength of Brazilian leather on the world stage

Brazilian leather occupies a prominent position in international trade due to the wide availability of raw materials. The country has one of the largest commercial herds of beef cattle in the world, which ensures volume and regularity in the supply of hides.

More than the intrinsic quality of the skin, the recognition comes from the scale and competitive cost that make Brazil a strategic supplier for the global industry.

Leather is also an example of intelligent use of the meat chain, transforming a by-product into a noble and durable input.

In the automotive, furniture and footwear sectors, the material is valued for its resistance, versatility and adaptability. These characteristics, together with the volume of production, make the country one of the world's leading leather exporters.

Durli Leathers' differential lies in raising the technical standard of this raw material. Through rigorous processes, laboratory control and applied technology, the company transforms skins from different origins into high-performance, traceable and sustainable products, recognized in the main international markets.

Expansion and internationalization: from South America to the world

Durli Leathers has grown based on long-term vision and strategic management. After consolidating its presence in Brazil, the company expanded its operations with industrial units in Paraguay and Mexico, forming a solid base for continental operations.

Today, the group processes more than 27,000 hides a day, covering all the production stages: wet blue, crust and finished leather. This integrated structure guarantees standardization, logistical efficiency and regularity of supply, serving the world's main industrial hubs.

One of its competitive advantages is supplying leathers from multiple international origins. In addition to Brazilian leather, Durli Leathers works with raw materials from the United States, Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Germany, which broadens its portfolio and ensures technical and aesthetic diversity.

This combination of origins, know-how and quality control offers production flexibility and personalized service to global Tier 2 customers and major manufacturers in the automotive, furniture and footwear sectors.

With this integrated approach, Durli Leathers has established itself as one of the leading leather suppliers in the global market, combining tradition, innovation and responsibility at every stage of production.

Diversified portfolio and technical excellence

Durli Leathers ' portfolio reflects decades of technical development and continuous improvement.

Its main products include:

• • Wet Blue Durli, a benchmark in technical consistency and dimensional stability, with leather-to-leather traceability;

• • Semi-finished leather: developed with rigorous control of thickness, feel, uniformity and resistance;

• • Finished Leather: with semi-aniline, aniline and diversified textures and finishes, especially for the aftermarket sector.

The leathers are customized by application, serving the automotive, furniture, footwear and artifact segments with personalized technical specifications.

This versatility allows each customer to receive a product compatible with their industrial, regulatory and aesthetic demands. In addition to maintaining quality as a central element of the Durli Leathers brand.

Innovation and Sustainability: commitment to the future

Durli Leathers has built a solid reputation based on innovation and environmental responsibility. Long before today's requirements, the company was already applying sustainable management, traceability and industrial governance throughout the production chain.

Its main initiatives include:

• • International certifications - all units are LWG Gold. There are also ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified units.

• • Leather-to-leather traceability - a pioneering system that guarantees total transparency with individual QR Codes.

• • Geomonitoring of suppliers - a technological tool that has been ensuring the ethical and sustainable origin of raw materials since 2010.

• • Alternative tannings - Chrome Free and Metal Free leathers, such as Bioleather Ecotan® and Zeolite-based leather, in line with European standards.

• • Durli Leathers Sustainability Report - an annual document that presents results and targets in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in accordance with GRI standards.

Each advance reflects Durli Leathers' commitment to an ethical, safe and environmentally responsible production model that combines industrial tradition and technological innovation.

Technology and innovation at the service of consistency

The combination of technical know-how, cutting-edge technology and specialized staff ensures a standard of excellence that is replicated in all units, regardless of the origin of the raw material.

This production model is what allows Durli Leathers to remain among the leading leather suppliers in the global market. As well as delivering high-performance products with industrial consistency and reliability.

A story driven by people, values and purpose

Behind the industrial structure is a culture that values people and purpose. Durli Leathers invests in the training of technical teams and maintains management focused on ethics, safety and human development.

The balance between tradition, innovation and social and environmental responsibility underpins the company's longevity. This tripod ensures that the brand remains relevant after 65 years, preserving its essence and prepared for the future of the leather industry.

A legacy that continues to inspire

The history of Durli Leathers is more than an industrial timeline. It is a portrait of the determination and vision for the future that have shaped the leather industry in Brazil and around the world.

Each decade has represented a new challenge, overcome through hard work, innovation and ethical commitment, consolidating a brand that has become synonymous with trust.

In 65 years, the company has built a solid culture based on responsibility, quality and long-lasting relationships. Its international presence reflects both its productive capacity and the value of management that balances people, technology and sustainability.

From the selection of raw materials to global certifications, each choice reaffirms the purpose of delivering leather that respects the environment, society and the customer.

What drives Durli Leathers is the awareness that leather carries stories. It is born from a technical process, but also from a human eye that recognizes the impact of each decision and transforms experience into learning.

The innovation that drives the company does not replace tradition; it extends the legacy and reinforces the commitment to the future.

Today, Durli Leathers continues with the same essence that guided its foundation: to evolve without losing its integrity.

With specialized teams, loyal partners and customers all over the world, the company is moving forward with confidence, ready to respond to the new challenges of the global industry.

More than just producing leather, Durli Leathers preserves values, shares knowledge and projects the future of a sector that reinvents itself without losing its roots.

For 65 years, the brand has been transforming leather into confidence and continues to inspire the path towards a fairer, more innovative and sustainable industry.

Contact Durli Leathers and see how our leather can meet the demands of your market with quality, traceability and innovation.

Sources and References

• • Durli Leathers - Corporate website: https://durlicouros.com.br/curtume-durlicouros/
    

• • Durli Leathers Sustainability Report

• • Leather Working Group (LWG): https://www.leatherworkinggroup.com
    

• • ISO 9001: https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html
    

• • IATF 16949: https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/iatf-16949/
    

• • Ecotan®: https://www.stahl.com/en/ecotan
    

• • CICB - Center for the Brazilian Tanning Industry: https://cicb.org.br
    

• • International Leather Maker (ILM): https://internationalleathermaker.com
    

• • Leather International: https://leathermag.com