L’ACED prévoit une collecte record de peaux ovines durant l’Aïd El-Adha
Summary of ACED’s Plans for the Upcoming Aïd El-Adha
Overview:
The Algerian leather and derivatives company, L’Algérienne des cuirs et dérivés (ACED), part of the Gitex group, is aiming for a significant increase in the collection of sheep skins during the upcoming Aïd El-Adha. The company anticipates surpassing last year’s collection of over 500,000 skins due to the expected rise in sheep sacrifices enabled by substantial imports of live sheep.
Projected Increase in Collection:
Hamid Belkhiri, the CEO of ACED, recently stated that the importation of sheep will lead to a considerable increase in the number of sacrifices, thus boosting the volume of skins collected. To streamline this process, ACED has established agreements with technical waste burial centers (CET) to coordinate skin collection across various neighborhoods in Algeria.
Community Involvement:
ACED’s initiative also involves community contributions. Every year, associations and volunteers actively participate in transporting skins to collection points. This not only helps enhance the leather sector but also supports environmental preservation efforts.
Innovations in Skin Quality:
To improve the quality of skins for leather production, Gitex is introducing mobile slaughterhouses. These facilities will allow for on-site skinning and sorting, making the process more efficient. The company is also encouraging startups to invest in this promising sector, further boosting job creation and revitalizing the leather industry.
Factory Reopenings:
Looking ahead, Belkhiri announced plans for the reopening of old ACED factories in Oran and Kharata by the first half of 2026. These plants had remained closed since Algeria’s violent decade but are set to enhance national leather processing capabilities.
Commitment to Circular Economy:
Reaffirming Gitex’s commitment to a circular economy and environmental safeguarding, Belkhiri unveiled plans for a new recycling unit that will convert leather waste into agricultural fertilizers. Preliminary technical tests have shown successful results, and the company is awaiting final approvals before commencing production.
Conclusion:
ACED and Gitex are taking significant steps to promote the leather industry in Algeria while also ensuring environmental sustainability. With increased sheep imports, community involvement, advancements in quality control, and plans for factory reopenings and recycling initiatives, the company aims to not just improve leather production but also foster a more circular economy.
