At the A+B HIDES workshop in Geldern, Germany, VALORO's raw hide processing begins with rigorous pre-treatment: fresh cowhides are cooled and disinfected at the slaughterhouse, followed by skinning, manual trimming of unusable parts, grading by appearance and weight, and laser marking for full traceability. The hides are then frozen in a 2°C cold storage for 12 hours, followed by salt curing for preservation; after salting, a second grading is performed, and the hides are stacked flesh-side down neatly. Each step ensures the hides enter the next process in optimal condition. Finally, the hides are folded squarely, packed into boxes, and await transport. This meticulous process from source to packaging provides a high-quality raw material guarantee for VALORO genuine leather sofa's wet blue and finished leather processing.