On arrival at the tannery, Hides are green fleshed (where required), weight ranged and loaded into drums for the fully automated tanning process. From the Wetblue drums, all Hides are sammyed to a consistent moisture content of 58-60% and then stringently graded for both grain quality and weight. Grading systems have been developed to allow for flexibility to meet customers’ specific requirements.
Once graded and weight ranged, Hides are packed on pallets and shrink wrapped with individual pallet numbers automatically generated by GLP’s Inventory Management System. This allows for detailed tracking of the Hides on each pallet to specific Hide origin, quality and production date information.
By combining state-of-the-art process management systems, strict testing procedures and an ongoing commitment to employee development, training and education, GLP ensures that the skill and commitment exist to produce a high quality product.
All Wetblue Hides are testing for shrinkage, chrome content, moisture, fungal protection and strength on a drum by drum basis.
Wetblue Hides can be offered either as full substance whole Hides or alternatively as Grains split in wetblue according to customers’ substance requirements.
In 2015 GLP completed capital works to extend its capacity to include a Lime Splitting operation which includes a regular production of Lime Split Grains delivered in either Pickled or Wetblue condition as well as production of food and medical grade collagen.
GLP also offer Wetblue Drop Splits sourced from 100% machine-pulled Australian Meatworks Hides. These are offered as Untrimmed Whole Hides but also at times Single and Double Butt Splits can be available, depending on production requirements. Offers are generally made with an average weight, but occasionally reference may also be made to estimated substance in the butt and estimated size.