Chemtan Company Inc.

04/25/2023

Let's celebrate World Leather Day together on April 26th, 2023 !

06/27/2022

Interesting article!

Leather can be tanned ion a number of ways. Each with a different process and having slightly different impact on the product and environment

01/31/2022

We are excited to announce that Chemtan has achieved Level 3 ZDHC certification via Chem-MAP for 29 of our key wet-end and finishing leather chemical products currently on the online portal of the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module.

Chem-MAP is a ZDHC Accepted Certification Standard and was one of the first verification systems to offer Level 3 MRSL conformance, the highest level of ZDHC conformity.

Chemtan is committed to follow the ZDHC Initiative by providing products with responsible chemistry to reduce our environmental footprint and to promote supply chain transparency.

For more information about the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module, please visit

We create a new status quo, one where harmful chemicals are not used to make things. It should be easy for producers to find and use safer options. That way toxins don't end up in our environment or the items we wear. Real, long-lasting change - we won't settle for anything less.

09/30/2021

Chemtan currently has manufacturing & warehouse position available. Please call 603-772-3741 and ask for Rob to inquire about the position.

09/30/2021

Chemtan is pleased to announce that Ian Rodden has joined Chemtan Company Inc. and will be working in our laboratory as a Leather Technician and Quality Control Chemist.

Ian earned a BSc in Business Administration graduating in 2018 from the University of New England in Biddeford Maine.
He continued his education at the Institute of Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) the University of Northampton, England where he earned his Leather Sellers Certificate in 2019. After college Ian was the Lead Technician at Law Tanning for 18 months.

Let's welcome Ian to the Chemtan Family!🥂

09/23/2021

Chemtan recently welcomed Rich Groat to join the Chemtan family as Regulatory Specialist to replace Mike O'Keefe who is transitioning to retirement.

Mike has served Chemtan for 24 years and is now in semi-retirement filling in an advisory role while Rich is training for his new position.

Rich has extensive background in statistical quality control at tannery setting. He will add great value to Chemtan and lead our efforts to follow the ZDHC Initiative.

09/22/2021

Chemtan's Commitment to ZDHC MRSL conformance

Chemtan is committed to follow the ZDHC Initiative. We currently have 30 products at the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module. Our product stewardship has entered Level 3 conformance with product testings already on the way and field audits to begin in November this year.

For more information about the ZDHC Gateway Chemical Module, please visit

We create a new status quo, one where harmful chemicals are not used to make things. It should be easy for producers to find and use safer options. That way toxins don't end up in our environment or the items we wear. Real, long-lasting change - we won't settle for anything less.

08/13/2021

Congratulations to Team USA's Molly Seidel who won a bronze medal 🏅 in the women's marathon event at Tokyo Olympics in just her third official marathon! Molly Seidel's bronze was the first medal for an American woman in the event since Deena Kastor won a bronze medal in 2004.

Molly is the daughter of Fritz Seidel, the owner of Seidel Tanning, who has been one of Chemtan's long term customers.

Molly, we are so proud of you! 🍾

08/07/2019

5 benefits of leather, but we can list 100 more. What other benefits would you mention? Please let us know.
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07/24/2019

THE PROUTY 2019

In memory of Chemtan's late President, David Ouellette who lost a three-year battle against brain cancer, our Chemtan & Friends Team participated in the Prouty on July 13th 2019 in Hanover, NH for the fifth year in a row, to raise fund for cancer research and patient supportive services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Our Chemtan & Friends team had 31 members this year and 7 bikers, 4 golfers and 16 walkers participated in the Prouty's biking, golfing and walking activiites on July 13th. Thanks to everyone's great efforts, our team successfully raised $16,611.56 for the Prouty 2019, which contributed to the total of $3,391,567.48 raised by the entire event.

Chemtan would like to extend special thanks to our families, friends and business partners for your participation and generous donations. We greatly appreciate your generosity and your great support of the good cause.

Donations from generous people like you make us believe that there is always hope in this world and eventually there will be cure for every cancer patient.

We thank you once again for your kindness and generosity and hope you will continue to support our team at next year's Prouty.

07/27/2018

THE PROUTY 2018

In memory of Chemtan's late President, David Ouellette who lost a three-year battle against brain cancer, our Chemtan & Friends Team participated in the Prouty on July 14th 2018 in Hanover, NH for the fourth year in a row, to raise fund for cancer research and patient supportive services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

Our Chemtan biker team has grown to ten participants this year. They set out in the early morning to conquer their 35/50/77/100 miles rides. It was not a race but everyone of our team were determined to put themselves all out and go beyond their own limits. This year, to our great delight, we also had a special guest from Turkey joining our biker team, who brought along his wonderful friendship and devotion. We hope that our beloved Turkish friend will continue to join us next year and bring us his brightest smile again.

Our Chemtan walker team consisted of six adults, two children and two dogs. We caught a bit of rain in the morning just like last year but we all marched on with unwavering enthusiasm and determination to challenge the 10K wooded hike.

Our Chemtan four-man golfing team competed in the morning and everyone had a great time.

We also had three team members volunteer at the event and one team member working as photographer.

Our team successfully raised $11,732 for the Prouty 2018 and the entire event raised a total of $2,706,094 for cancer research this year. Applause for the organizer! Cheers for every participant!

Chemtan would like to extend special thanks to our families, friends and business partners for your participation and generous donations. We greatly appreciate your generosity and your great support of the good cause.

Donations from generous people like you make us believe that there is always hope in this world and eventually there will be cure for every cancer patient.

We thank you once again for your kindness and generosity and hope you will continue to support our team at next year's Prouty.