LASRA joins IULTCS
The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has welcomed the New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association (LASRA) as a new member. LASRA director, Warren Bryson, has been elected to the executive committee.
LASRA has been serving the leather and footwear manufacturing industries for 82 years and its services include research, technology and training provider for the fellmongering, skin and hide processing and upholstery and footwear leather manufacturing industries.
The association’s Analytical Services Laboratory is accredited worldwide (ILAC-MRA) for performing testing in accordance with ISO, EN, ASTM and other internationally recognised standards. LASRA also provides information and runs correspondence courses in leather manufacturing technology.
LASRA is the second associate member to join the IULTCS this year and brings the growing total to 23 members.
Dr Bryson said: "I am delighted that LASRA has joined the IULTCS and look forward to establishing links and collaborations with other members in this prestigious international union."
