HISTORY

The Hanni family has dedicated itself to the tanning trade since 1724.

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Johann Cristoph Hanni who lived in the early eighteenth century was the family's first tanner.Succeeding generations of his family saw the art of leather making develop from the small manually operated guilde workshop through the stage when all machines were driven by one waterwheel.This was proceeded by a steam engine and later by a single electric motor at the dawn of the 20th century.Today modern techniques of pollution free tanning and automation apply.

In 1965 the Hanni family emigrated from its traditional home in Beberah, Germany, to South Africa where Eberard Hanni and his two sons Manfred and Ulrich set up Hanni & Sons.Hanni and Sons became the largest and most modern tannery in South Africa.

Hannitan Leather cc was established in 1997, under the management of Rudolf Hanni, son of Manfred.Hannitan has grown rapidly from humble beginnings on the outskirts of Nigel, making him the eighth generation of Hanni family to live up to the motto:

"Was du ereht von deinen 'Vatern hast, erwirb es, un es zu besitzen."

The heritage of your forefathers you have to earn to make it your own.

The love for leather as well as the inspiration and fervent faith in the strength of God has led the Hanni family thus far and will continue to do so in the future