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Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor 

BULAWAYO-based tannery, Boustead Leather, formerly Wet Blue Industries, says it is focused on regaining lost ground under a reviewed model that is anchored towards tapping into opportunities in the wider leather value chain.

The company has acquired additional equipment and spare parts to upgrade its ageing plant, which has given the factory a new lease of life, Boustead Leather managing director, Mr Sibusiso Sibanda, said in an interview.

“This is our 18^th month since we took over operations as Boustead Leather and we are in a progressive position. There is enthusiasm from the team,” said Mr Sibanda.

“When we came here, this place was dead literally and we dedicated ourselves to reviving it. We started by reconnecting power supplies, fixing the water and sewer system and sprucing up the premises.”

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