Majestic Cowhide
An elegant and distinguished leather, produced with a resilient yet supple finish and features a natural-looking embossed texture. Our Classic Cowhide – a smooth, natural… Full Aritcle
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An elegant and distinguished leather, produced with a resilient yet supple finish and features a natural-looking embossed texture.
Our Classic Cowhide – a smooth, natural grained leather – has been well-loved for aviation interiors for decades. But, now we are pleased to announce our newest crowd-favorite, Majestic Cowhide. A textured-embossed finished leather. Majestic offers a very natural look – one that does not appear overly-embossed; it is a subtle texture that our customers, across industries, have been looking for as the perfect compliment
Majestic Cowhide provides great consistency in grain structure and uniformity of the texture throughout the hide, resulting in a superior cutting yield, outstanding wear performance, and all the refined beauty associated with the finest leather in the world, setting it in a dignified category of its own.
Designing with strength is what we see as the future of our industry, read more and see how Majestic Cowhide fits into your future, in the newest addition of Business Jet Interiors International: https://bji.mydigitalpublication.co.uk
With Majestic Cowhide, you can “Enable the usage of 50% more hides…”,
NBAA preview magazine expressed excitement at the introduction of our Majestic Cowhide to the market…
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Whenever your designs deserve a spotlight, we have the leather for you.
Many of our team took a moment to craft a special holiday card together. Some awkward moments, a couple of kidnappings, 1 drunken Santa, some shredded paper snow angels, some real snow fun, giant candy canes, and more… in true Townsend style, our team was full of creativity, fun, and weirdness. Click on the images below to zoom in on the details and greatness that the teams put together.
Behind the fun and silliness though is our heart and hopes from us to you – that as the year closes you can take a moment to reflect on the fun and memories you created, that you can share a laugh with someone you are close with, that you can enjoy treats (sweet and other), and can feel a moment of togetherness.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Townsend Leather to you.
We are so grateful for our customers and fans across the world, we love what we do, who we do it with, and who we do it for. Anytime we can take a pause and reflect on the things we have made and the joy we have put into it, is a special moment.
From our weird family of weirdos, to yours, happy holidays!
Townsend Leather has once again been named a Best Place to Work in all the great capital region by the Albany Business Review!
We are proud and honored, but not at all surprised to earn this recognition. Townsend Leather is made of people who care, who take action, who live with passion. And when you get a group of people like that together working toward a common goal of crafting something amazing – incredible things happen.
The award event was “Western” themed and the representing Townsend crew came in style. Toward the end of the event, when the moment finally came to announce Townsend Leather’s name, the group couldn’t hold back with excitement and Townsendyness and galloped their way to the stage with joy, see the video below.
Hanging out at the Marriot before the award ceremony, the Albany Business Review had set up some photo booth fun, an axe throwing, and they even had puppies! The Townsend group got into ALL of it. Arriving early to be sure to not miss anything and staying late to take it all in, the Townsend crew gobbled up this event just like they approach everything Townsend: with heart, drive, and fun. They left no game unplayed, no business card raffle uncarded, no drink undrunk, no photo opportunity missed, and took every chance they could to cheer, hoot, and celebrate each other.
One of the team wandered away and got lost and confused in the hallways of the large hotel, but even that could not dampen the spirit of this crew, like the true-Townsend problem solvers and action takers they are, they spread out like a trail of Townsend bread crumbs and lured the lost-one back, showing kindness and care to wait for him at the corner where he was last seen.
Once they were all back together again, they got right to the important part, eating dessert. With the dense chocolatey treat out of the way, they could then work their way through the lunch and the fantastically joyful sprawling conversation with each other, until finally a hush came over the crowd and all eyes turned to see the cowboy-hatted group, who all day long, had been laughing, cheersing, snuggling puppies, and truly having the best time of anyone there – gather together, climb onto their invisible multi-person horse and ride it to the stage in a fit of glee!
This is an award that is truly an honor to all of us at Townsend. It has meaning behind it, big meaning. It represents all of us together but does so by representing who Townsend is – individuals able to lean in on each of our personal strengths, coming together to make something amazing. We were proud to be in that room, we are proud to have this honor to hang on our wall, and we are proud to be Townsend.
We can’t wait until next year!
See Townsend Leather at NBAA 2022
Talking leather, getting deep into aircraft details and designs, and taking time to just be with ‘our people‘ – Townsend is very excited to get back to the NBAA conference this year.
We have so much new and beautiful to shine a spotlight on this year, our booth will be busy and full.
Our newest and most luxiourous yet resilient leather yet is our featured star this year. We want to be sure everyone has a chance to get their hands on this supple gorgeous leather, so to make sure you are awake and ready to take on the day of a tradeshow – we want you to invite you to start your morning Majestically.
Stop by Townsend Leather’s booth #3885 on Wednesday morning from 9-12 to join us for a Bubbles in the Morning party. A morning cocktail hour of bubbles and delights with Townsend Leather. Get your hands on our newest leather, Majestic Cowhide, have some bubbly to start your morning off right, and head out to the rest of the show majestically.
Contact us for more details, info@townsendleather.com
“Enable the usage of 50% more hides…”, see an article expressing excitement at the introduction of Majestic Cowhide to the market…
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Of course, Majestic Cowhide will not be the only leather on display at the Townsend Leather booth.
Whenever your designs deserve a spotlight, we have the leather for you.
Let us know if you will be at NBAA or have any questions about our newest offerings, info@townsendleather.com
Townsend Leather’s fan favorites and passion-drive leaders, Jared and Sarah Eckler, were featured in a profile interview article with Business Aviation Magazine.
With heart and intelligence, they discuss Townsend’s extreme high-quality, covid impacts, growth, and our newest product – Majestic Cowhide.
Majestic Cowhide will be a spotlighted product at the upcoming NBAA tradeshow.
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After winning Top Work Place again, and Clued-In Leadership award, and a special 40 Under 40 acknowledgment… our President, Jared Eckler, has now also been named a TOP CEO by the Times Union. In true Jared style, his response to the award was just to be grateful for the team here,
“The only reason it even matters to me is that it came from you, Townsend Partners.
Your thoughts, your experience with me and in this company, your belief, your support, your partnership, and you as a team.
A team that motivates and inspires me to make things better for, and with you.
“Luckiest leader” I’d take over “Top CEO” with partners like you showing me the greatest heart, grit, and passion, with the experience and know-how from our vets, and the wild untapped potential of our new partners – I’m lucky & honored – thank you!” – Jared
The Top CEO announcement is not a surprise for anyone connected with Townsend. Jared’s heart-led leadership is felt daily by everyone here at Townend but is visible to anyone on the outside as well, fans of Townsend, community members, customers, everyone sees the impact Jared.
The Times Union describes many of the incredible things Jared does to support the Townsend team, one thing not mentioned though is the non-action that is equally powerful. Jared knows how to listen, how to be still, and be present. Leadership is not always big gestures or loudly visible, powerful leadership sometimes comes from leaning forward to listen a little closer when an employee needs to rant about something. That feeling of welcome, of personal connecting, of equal-plane you-matter-ness is something Jared models so admirably in his leadership.
JARED ECKLER PRESIDENT, TOWNSEND LEATHER
Jared began working at Townsend Leather in May 1997, working with their raw materialand learning all aspects of production. from then-President Terry Kucel, who spotted his leadership abilities and supported his studies in Business Management and Economics at Empire State College. In 2010, Jared stepped into the President’s role.
Jared is an amazing leader who engages each Partner as an integral part of the company, motivating them to be their best selves. You can find him sorting hides or helping toggle or mill an order of leather just about everyday, along with mentoring and supporting individuals as they grow their own capabilities, and his skill and devotion to having fun while getting things done to create a warm, family-like atmosphere.
Every Partner gets a handwritten anniversary card every year with a personalized thanks for their unique qualities, and the annual Superlative Awards celebrate individuals for exemplifying company values like grit, flexibility, and communication; regular things like T-Shirt Theme Fridays and “Twinning” shots on the company’s internal Facebook Workplace, along with deep and wide-ranging discussions of everything from TED talks and novels to the latest pop media trends.
Jared is every Townsend Partner’s biggest cheerleader during difficult times and good ones alike. His compassion, optimism, belief in his team’s potential, and open-door,non-judgmental style builds a genuine connection that serves us well, no matter what challenge a day brings.
We previously talked about Townsend Leadership’s celebration of their previous 40 under 40 awards, but as it feels directly tied to Jared’s win as a Top CEO, it is worth mentioning again. Townsend Leather has 40 Under 40 award-winning leadership. Townsend Leather prides itself on who we are as much as what we do, and who we are is driven by our leadership. Luckily, we have the best, award-winning, passionate leadership anywhere. We have been awarded as the Best and Top place to work for many years, and for almost as many years we have been awarded special recognition for our leadership team. And it is not surprising when you spend any time with Tricia, Sarah, Tim, or Jared – you immediately know this is a team that is connected, invested, and wants to create greatness together – both in product and in people.
This past year our “Clued In” Award-winning leadership team was asked to celebrate their personal recognitions of their past 40 Under 40 awards.
The Albany Business Review scours the entire Capital Region each year for influential leaders and after a nomination, review, and analysis process – they finally settle on just a small handful of people to honor. Townsend Leather is proud to boast that 3 of the people that drive Townsend in heart and direction are previous winners of this 40 Under 40 influential leadership recognition.
This year, the Albany Business Review wanted to do catchup and a “where are they now” feature of some honored previous winners. Townsend’s 3 winners are still all at Townsend, still being influential, still being amazing.
Sarah Eckler
See the Albany Business Review Feature here: https://bizj.us/1qf7kv
Sarah oversees all aspects of sales and marketing at Townsend Leather, working closely with the internal and external sales and customer service teams, the sample department, and marketing and graphic design teams… all while helping to bring Townsend’s leather-producing capabilities and expansive product line to the design-world through trade shows, our website, social media, promotional materials… Townsend’s world-renowned leather is used for end-applications that include aviation interiors, hotels, casinos, yachts, cruise ships and even private residences.
Sarah is known far and wide as the heart of Townsend Leather.
In the time since her 40 Under 40 award she has only deepened her love of supporting people in every way, while simultaneously growing Townsend’s reach to a worldwide brand.
Jared Eckler
See the Albany Business Review Feature here: https://bizj.us/1qf7l1
See more about Jared’s original 40 Under 40 recognition: https://wp.me/p9cvc3-1Ob
Jared loves making leather.
Whether he is participating in oversight of all production quality and process, or is acquiring and allocating the raw material from Germany. Jared loves working with our team on culture, partner recognition, and development.
Jared has spent the past few years since his 40 under 40 award leading, Jared has harnessed his natural leadership skills to be a mentor and positive example to hundreds of Townsend Partners over the years. Jared’s passion for Townsend comes from his passion for people and ensuring that both the leather that Townsend makes and the people that make it are crafted and cared for, to the best quality possible.
Tim Beckett
See the Albany Business Review Feature here: https://bizj.us/1qf7kz
See more about Tim’s original 40 Under 40 recognition: https://wp.me/p9cvc3-310
Tim is a cool guy who does cool things.
He has P/L responsibilities at Townsend Leather, so his duties on any given day are where it would have the greatest impact. His passion is in the continued growth of Townsend and helping it reach its future goals.
Townsend Leather is so proud of being a high-minded yet down-to-earth, fantastic place full of fantastic people. With leaders throughout the company in all levels and areas, it is now surprise that Townsend is continually recognized with outstanding leadership.
Townsend’s Leaders are so deserving of the awards they have received. These recognitions and the further acknowledgment of them are a meaningful testament to their continued dedication to the growing Townsend team and their continued excellence in leadership. We are continually growing and changing as a company, but one of the powerful consistents that makes Townsend Townsend, and makes us an award-winning team – is our leadership. Their passions, compassion, skill, and drive help make us who we are.
As part of the 40 Under 40 printed and digital feature, Townsend as a company was also written about:
Townsend Leather crafts the finest leather in the world, for seats or for feets Townsend handcrafts leather hides with love and years of hard-earned old-world technique and knowledge, combined with the latest in technological achievement, to create the world’s highest quality, most beautiful, longest-lasting, sustainable, and most loved leather on earth.
Working with the biggest names in footwear and VIP aircraft alike, Townsend Leather is known and loved all over the world by designers and celebrities. Townsend Leather takes pride in what they do and who they do it for but is equally proud of who they do it with – our team of makers, doers, solvers, and amazers is the greatest team in the area.
Townsend Leather is home to three 40 under 40 honorees, who amongst them have over 50+ years of leather expertise. Townsend’s leadership team is driven by a passion for people and these recognitions reflect that. If you want to join this award-winning, 40 Under 40 led, world’s greatest team you can apply at www.townsendleather.com/job
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Our passion is leather and like you, our love is color.
We have improved our Sample Sorting & Selecting process! When you are looking for leather samples, Townsend Leather makes it even easier for you, go to our Sample Store and with one click narrow down to just the color range you want to explore.
If you are looking for something right away, you can sort immediately to our In-Stock selections. Or click around through the Categories and Collections, or head right to the Townsend Leather Product you love. There are so many ways to quickly, easily, and beautifully find the exact swatch you need for your designs.
All you have to do to get started is Register an account. Simple, painless, familiar. A Townsend Leather Sample account allows you to browse, build lightboxes, and place sample orders… all with just a couple of simple clicks.
When you register, you will get an email confirmation, when your account is setup and approved, you can build any custom design lightbox of leather samples your design-heart can dream. When you are ready click Order and we will get right to work pulling your samples and getting them shipped out.
If you have special requirements of sample sizes or delivery needs, include them in the Special Instructions or Comments section. We will do everything we can to accommodate those requests. Townsend Leather sells to the trade only. Samples will be provided as 4×4 inch pieces and should arrive to you in about 1 week.
If you have any questions about using the Sample Store, click here for our FAQ list or email us at web@townsendleather.com
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