Pink Ball Revolutionises Cricket

Day-night test matches represent the biggest change to the cricket test format since the move from timeless tests to the current five day format. But there was one challenge to staging day-night test matches - the ball. The traditional red ball is unsuitable for use under floodlights as it becomes difficult to see. Likewise the white ball was unsuitable because of the white clothing worn during test matches.

Read how Packer Leather have helped revolutionise cricket.

Packer Leather Awarded Gold Environmental Award

Our environmental compliance and performance capabilities were assessed against international best practice in leather manufacture by the Leather Working Group. As a result we were awarded with a Gold rating - the highest available. The Leather Working Group seeks to improve the leather manufacturing with a focus on environmental priorities and continual improvement.

Packer Leather Wins 4th Generation Award

Family company Packer Leather wins at the Family Business Awards, which celebrate the achievements of Australian family businesses and their contribution to our life, economy and culture. The Packer family believes that what is best for the business will always translate as best for the family. However, the converse is not always true, but in a broader sense, the family culture must always be preserved with its ethics and beliefs.