Horizon Leathers, Vaniyambadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu A Case Study (Draft)

Horizon Leathers was established in 1986 in a small town Vaniyambadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is engaged in manufacturing and exporting quality finished leather mainly as sheep cabretta upper leather for shoes and waxy and resin nappa leather for garments, with up dated process and product development through newer technology. To achieve this precision, leather machinery, modern equipments are purchased from Pondicherry and chemicals have been regularly supplied by the local chemical suppliers. 10 to 20 tons of assorted chemicals are required for overall tanning process which are purchased from Indian suppliers and imported from European country as per the requirement. This has helped Horizon Leathers to build up a formidable reputation as manufactures of quality leather among the product sectors such as for shoes, hand bags, travel goods, garments and wallets. The production capacity of this tannery is around 150000 sq. ft. per month with the annual turnover of approximately 12 to 13 crores. more>>