A+B HIDES Processing of bovine hides Starting with prompt collection of high quality raw material from selected suppliers, to a conscious and responsible handling of hides and skins, including appropriate careful conservation, each step of the way is optimized to maintain product quality. This is ensured through frequent and regular monthly assessment by the SGS Germany, an external and independent quality manager. Step by step through our processing 1. Icing Quality assurance of hides and skins begins directly at the suppliers premises. Prior to collection, the hides are cooled down with ice. Watch movie 2. Transport Our fleet of trucks collects hides directly from selected suppliers, promptly after slaughtering. Watch movie 3. Hanging Upon arrival, each hide is hooked and hung on a pipe transportation system. Watch movie 4. Trimming of hides Non-useable parts of the hides and skins are manually removed. Watch movie 5. Categorising Each hide is checked in detail and categorized for further processing. Watch movie 6. Traceability The ear-tage code of the animal is lasered into the hide to enable traceability. Watch movie 7. Cooling Fresh material for Germany and Europe is stored in our refrigerated warehouses until loading. Watch movie 8. Salting Hides for international clients, for example in Asia, are salted and thus conserved for transport. Watch movie 9. Selection of salted material Before shipment, salted hides are checked again and palettized. Watch movie 10. Storage of salted material Until shipment, salted hides are stored in their respective selections. Watch movie 11. Shipment of salted material Salted material is shipped in overseas containers. Watch movie 12. Shipment of fresh material Fresh material is delivered to the client with a core temperature of 2°C. Watch movie Quality & Reliability The image film gives you an insight into the processing of hides, as well as the locations and history of A + B HIDES. Bouvino - leather products BOUVINO manufactures its products with respect for the origin of the leather - the skins of cattle. Imprint Privacy Policy Sales conditions Member of OSI Group After many years of trusting and successful cooperation A + B Hides GmbH & Co. KG is part of the OSI Group. Cattle poster Discover the diversity of German and Austrian cattle breeds. As a download or as a poster order to your home. Member of Leather Naturally Wirtschaftsverband Häute/Leder Member of Leather Working Group © 2021 A+B HIDES GmbH & Co KG All rights reserved. Cookies enable us to gather information about the use of our services. By using our services, you agree that we set cookies. OK More information