Industrias Peleteras (Inpelsa), part of the Spanish Lederval Group, have been accredited with the ISO14001:1996 certification by the auditors SGS. The award was officially announced on October 14. Inpelsa manufacture finished doubleface, nappa and suede sheepskins and are one of the largest garment leather makers in Spain. Accreditation has been obtained by the tanner, located in Canals near Valencia, as they have implemented a satisfactory environmental management structure.
The award is for the design, development, treatment and finishing of sheep and lambskins for the garment industry.
Inpelsa have already been awarded ISO9001:2000. The certificate, awarded by AENOR (The Spanish Association for Standardisation and Certification), is given in recognition that Inpelsa have implemented and operate a quality management system throughout their process.
