India international leather fair 2026: Keck Chimie at the heart of the transition to water-based chemistry

23/01/2026

For nearly 20 years, Keck Chimie has been supporting leather and footwear manufacturers in India. At the India International Leather Fair (IILF), one of the major events for the leather and footwear industry in Asia, taking place from February 1 to 3, 2026, in Chennai, the company will showcase its water-based technical innovations addressing the current challenges faced by the sector. With a particular focus on polyurethane release agents and water-based industrial adhesives.

 

Water-based release agents and aqueous adhesives: high-performance solutions for the leather industry

In the field, the trend is clear: Indian manufacturers are looking for water-based chemicals that can keep up with production rates while reducing environmental impact.

Two Keck Chimie technologies will be highlighted at the booth:

Water-based PU release agents

Clean demolding, residue-free, and compatible with complex molds.

  • References: Keck 1801/167 and 1801/168

High-performance aqueous adhesives

Plan du salon India International Leather Fair 2026 à Chennai, localisant le stand Keck Chimie parmi les exposants internationaux de l’industrie du cuir et de la chaussure.

Repérage du stand Keck Chimie sur le plan du hall du India International Leather Fair 2026, parmi les leaders de la chimie verte pour le cuir.

Applicable in Bag-in-Box systems, compatible with leather, PU foam, and textiles. Suitable for the safety footwear, leather goods, and technical sheating sectors.

Responsible chemistry becoming the industry standard

This green chemistry free from aggressive solvents, is no longer a vision of the future. It is already an industrial reality, adopted on automated production lines. Keck Chimie confirms its role as a technical partner for a cleaner and more compliant leather industry (REACH, ZDHC, etc.).

A French manufacturer of water-based chemical solutions for leather, PU, and textiles with an international focus

Based in Alsace, Keck Chimie designs and manufactures water-based industrial chemicals tailored to the specific needs of the leather, footwear, polyurethane, and technical textiles sectors. Its R&D teams develop customized formulations that are environmentally friendly and optimized for industrial production rates.

Recognized for its expertise in green chemistry in France, the company now exports its solutions to more than 20 countries in Europe and Asia, and is confirming its growth thanks to a high value-added technical offering: aqueous adhesives, water-based release agents, mold release paints, activators, etc.

See you at the India International Leather Fair – Chennai Trade Center, February 1-3, 2026.

Would you like to discover our water-based chemicals for the leather industry or arrange a meeting on site?

Contact us now to schedule a meeting with our technical team.

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