Seton Company, Inc. or the Seton Leather Company of Pennsylvania (SEPA) is a former manufacturer and supplier of

leather Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffalo, pigs and hogs, ...

products—and later brand—for automotive interiors. The company was founded in 1906 by German tanner Joespeh Kaltenbacher and was one of the largest leather suppliers for automotive upholstery. It was based in

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and previously headquartered in

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. On January 3, 2011, the company became a subsidiary of GST AutoLeather, Inc., making the world's largest seat supplier for the automotive industry.

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*http://www.setonco.com/ *http://www.nacua.org/nacualert/memberversion/Unions/setonco.pdf *http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/510690/Seton-will-close-its-Saxton-plant.html?nav=756
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