Byproducts
The Split Neck
The so-called split neck comes from the bend production which again is processed to split leather. BOXMARK mainly sells this split neck for sausage skin production on a collagen fiber basis.
The Split Belly
The so-called split belly, which is primarily used for gelatine production, is another by-product that comes from butting split skin.
Industrially Produced Gelatine
It is a valuable basic food stuff which is used for the following:
- As a base layer of light-sensitive substances on films and photo paper
- Sand paper
- Banknotes and paper for shares
- Matches
- Glue for industrial packaging
- Books and catalogues
- Adhesive tape rolls
- Luxury packaging
- Dye fixation for flimsy paper
- Much more
Machine Glue Stock and Shavings
Recycling materials such as glue stock and shavings which occur in the beamhouse during leather production are processed to highly-valuable industrial greases and proteins in the in-house treatment plant.