CTC inspectors check the conformity of leather products at each manufacturing stage, whilst the company’s auditors secure purchases and provide evaluations of suppliers to ensure short production cycles. The US-based centre aims at offering local quality assurance services, the testing of footwear, gloves, luggage and leather goods that meet all US and international standards.

Headquartered in Lyon, France, CTC is also located in Africa and Asia. The group has 100 years of experience and claims it updates its expertise on a regular basis. It runs annual research and development programmes and operates through a network of 120 specialists.