Our fanaticism is to leather. But our devotion is to our customers. Service that
extends to hospitality, healthcare, automotive/RV, aircraft, residential,
bookbinding and marine. In the furniture and automotive industries, our
cut-to-pattern capabilities have
earned us a "who's-who" roster of clients. Not only can we
custom-cut to any manufacturing specs, we also provide individual inspection as
well as customized stocking and delivery programs. As a result, our clients get
the capabilities of a leather furniture manufacturer without having to add
whole-hide inventory, cutting schedules or labor – guaranteeing them not just a
fixed cost per piece but delivery that is often ahead of schedule.
Leather is a product of nature. How it is processed is an art. Tanning is a
multi-stage, lengthy and time-consuming process. The tanning process begins with the
rawhide. After meticulous cleaning, the hide is either prepared with a vegetable
or chromium tanning process.
Next, the hide is treated with transparent aniline dyes, which
penetrate the hide and give it its base color. The dye draws out
the beauty of the natural grain. Fat-liquors are also added to yield a soft and
supple feel. The finishing process then ensues, customized to the end use of
the leather. Blending color and luster, achieving the right shade in two-tone
effects, the subtle touch of contrast coats and textures and above all, meeting
customer expectation requires a high level of skill and precision. Artisanal
every step of the way, our embossing process is as closely supervised as hand
rubbing or antiquing. The final application is a clear sealing coat, which can
range from matte to glossy. Customer preference and consistency with the
overall character of the leather dictates the degree of gloss in the final top
coat.
1903. Conneaut, Ohio. Born to serve industry, from the very beginning we have
insisted on total control of our leathers – buying, selling, tanning, and
curing. In the 1960s, we brought a color specialist on board to match the most
exacting requests.
Today, we have achieved ISO certification and can produce up to 2000 hides a day
from our state-of-the-art facility in Northeast Ohio. Our custom color matching
program and short lead times are the envy of the industry. Our future is
brighter than ever. Thanks to our unlimited custom capabilities and our
partnership with Crypton®, we are continually pushing the boundaries – offering
antimicrobial, antibacterial, stain resistant and bleach cleanable leathers.
Leather is no mere covering. Leather is skin. Is it any wonder it connects with us
the way it does? The look. The feel. Even the smell. Leather is soft and supple yet
so durable it wears four times longer than even the most stalwart upholstery.
Beautiful yet practical,
leather has all the nuance of a fine wine. From the hides we select to the
craft we apply, at Conneaut Leather no detail is spared in bringing leather in
all its beauty to the world.
Conn-ee-aht Leather.
Made in North America. Used around the world.
Located in Northeast Ohio, Conneaut Leather is one of the most experienced leather manufacturers in the United States. In-stock leathers, custom color matching, hundreds of embossings and the ability to cut patterns are just a few of the reasons to partner with Conneaut Leather for your next leather project.
Affordable Luxury. Conneaut Leather.
Upcoming Events
January 24, 2013 NEWH Regional Show - San Francisco Booth #208 March 5, 2013 NEWH Regional Show - Orlando Booth # 317 March 10-12, 2013 Bitac Luxury, Dana Point, CA April 4-5, 2013 BD West - San Diego Convention Center Booth #710 April 10-12, 2013 HiConnect Nashville, TN - Gettys Bar/Lounge Vignette April 18, 2013 NEWH Regional Show - Chicago Booth #202 May 15-17, 2013 HD Expo - Las Vegas Booth #3546 June 10-12, 2013 NeoCon - Merchandise Mart, Chicago Booth #8-8095 June 12-14, 2013 HOTEC Design North America - Tuscon, AZ June 23-25, 2013 Hospitality Match - Colorado Springs, CO October 3, 2013 NEWH Regional Show - Minneapolis Booth # TBD October 24, 2013 NEWH Regional Show - Seattle Booth # TBD
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