Pallavaram
Tanners Association
Representing the Leather Tanning & Manufacturing Community of Pallavaram, Chennai.
A collective voice for
Pallavaram’s leather industry.
Pallavaram Tanners Association represents the interests of the leather tanning and allied industries in the Pallavaram region of Chennai, providing a collective platform for its members.
From hide to finished leather.
Leather tanning
Converting raw hides and skins into stable, durable leather.
Leather processing
Preparation, treatment, drying and finishing operations.
Finished leather
Leather finished for footwear, goods and garment makers.
Semi-finished leather
Wet-blue and crust leather for further processing.
Skilled workforce
Generations of practical tanning knowledge and skill.
Export-oriented businesses
Enterprises supplying national and international markets.
Supporting industries
Chemicals, machinery, logistics and allied services.
Pallavaram, Nagalkeni
& Chromepet.
Pallavaram, Nagalkeni and Chromepet in southern Chennai are home to a long-established community of leather tanning and allied businesses. Verified details about the cluster will be added here by PTA.
Responsibility is part
of the craft.
The association encourages dialogue on environmentally responsible manufacturing. These are areas of focus for the industry, not certifications or compliance claims.
Our focus areasEffluent treatment
Effective treatment of process water before discharge.
Cleaner production
Reducing chemical use, waste and water consumption.
Responsible resource use
Making better use of water, energy and materials.
Sustainable manufacturing
Safe operating practices and shared learning.