The Ascender leather finishing and upgrading system is the result of a collaborative development between im | innovating, Barnini, and Stahl. This innovative solution represents a major advancement in crust upgrading and finishing and is suitable even for full bovine hides. It enhances the appearance of the leather, minimizes or even completely removes visible defects, and improves cutting yield, all while streamlining the finishing process. By reducing several energy-intensive steps and enabling higher production speeds for embossing—thanks to the application of a fresh base coat—the system delivers significant efficiencies. Additionally, it offers substantial savings in both time and production costs, including a reduction of up to 40% in required production personnel.
