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Smart ideas for high-end artificial leather applications
Your Artificial Leather Challenges – Our Proven Solutions
Artificial Leather production comes with unique challenges. Our expertise is focused on solving these problems precisely, efficiently, and reliably.
Tailored Solutions and Real-World Testing for Your Competitive Edge
For developing new machine concepts or product innovations, real production data is essential. In our Development Centers in Switzerland and Germany, we combine proven technologies, simulations, and process analyses to create tailored solutions. Versatile pilot lines support efficient development, giving our customers a clear competitive edge.
Accelerating market entry
Seamless scaling from lab to line ensures rapid industrial implementation.
Supporting sustainable production
Optimized line design and material use reduce energy and waste.
Production Lines
Premium coating, lacquering and embossing Solutions for High-Quality Artificial Leather
With decades of experience, Matthews Engineering offers precision-engineered converting lines tailored for artificial leather production – from coating to finishing. From top coat to adhesive application, our reverse coating process ensures flawless results on PVC/PU substrates up to 2,400 mm wide.
Whether for luxury bags, furniture, footwear, or automotive interiors, our systems guarantee high reproducibility and superior product quality. Versatile lines allow embossing, laminating, and multilayer combinations—ideal for diverse applications and materials. High-speed production up to 50 m/min boosts your efficiency and competitiveness.
Rely on Matthews Engineering’s expertise to transform innovative ideas into market-leading artificial leather products.
Innovation Before Production
Development Center
Material testing, process validation & performance optimization under real-world conditions
Our Development Center is your proving ground for new artificial leather applications. We simulate production processes, optimize material behavior and equipment settings, and help you reduce risk before scaling up. Access our pilot lines and lab-scale equipment to validate your ideas with confidence and speed.
Perfecting Artificial Leather Surfaces
Rollers & Precision Tooling
Our high-end roller solutions are built for precision, durability, and consistency – ideal for printing, embossing, laminating, or coating leather and artificial leather.
From textured embossing rollers to thermal or functional rollers, we deliver tooling tailored to surface performance and aesthetics.
Web Handling
Precise web handling for demanding artificial leather applications
Consistent artificial leather quality starts with controlled web movement. Our web handling solutions for guiding, tension regulation, and precise edge trimming are tailored to the unique behavior of artificial leather substrates.
With intelligent sensors, adaptive control systems, and robust mechanical components, we ensure stable processing, reduced material waste, and high operational uptime.
Whether integrated into new artificial leather lines or retrofitted into existing systems – Matthews Engineering keeps your production running smoothly.
Artificial Leather applications for all industries
Automotive
Artificial Leather plays a central role in automotive interiors – discover how our solutions are specifically tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry.
Home & Decor
Whether furniture, wall coverings or accessories – discover how our technologies turn artificial leather into a real experience in interior design.