As part of its mission, PUM Netherlands, has with the aid of the Palestinian Federation of the leather Industry, provided the cluster with a Belgian expert in the leather and shoe industry. 
During the period of March 13th to the 27th 2014 Mr. Claude D’Anvers, an expert in tanning and leather making, visited the cluster tanneries. During his visits he was accompanied by the cluster manager to facilitate his visits and the coaching sessions provided to the cluster members.

During this visit the expert has visited most of the cluster members, evaluated the situation and has given constructive criticism and pointed out some weaknesses in the products. Moreover, he has given advice on how to improve and solve the problems. At the end of his visit, a workshop for the tanneries was conducted in Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where all tanneries were invited. Mr. D’Anvers presented his conclusions from his visit and made recommendations for improvements.