About
Founded in 1987, Italven is a private headquartered in Santa Croce sull'Arno, Italy specializing in Solar.
Italven is a family-owned luxury exotic leather company established in 1987 by the De Luca family. The company sources premium reptile skins from certified farms globally and processes them through sustainable tanning operations in Santa Croce sull'Arno, Italy. In 2016, Italven acquired a major stake in Kelmar Trading, a Nile crocodile farm in Durban, South Africa, to ensure vertical supply chain control and transparency. The company holds CITES certification and ICFA membership. Notable certifications include ISO 9001 and 14001, AQC Certification (2019), and LWG Silver Certification (2024). Italven published its first Sustainability Report in 2023 and is implementing a Life Cycle Assessment strategy. A 2026 tannery expansion includes a photovoltaic system designed to reduce electrical demand by up to 88% through renewable energy generation.
Headquarters
Santa Croce sull'Arno, Italy
Founded
1987
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Industry Memberships
International Crocodilian Farmers Association
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
CITES
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
AQC Certification
LWG Silver Certification
ICFA 1001:2019