CTC’s experts play an active role in national and international standard setting. They possess a range of specific calibration skills and are able to draw on their vast experience in professional training.

Our metrology and quality specialists offer a full range of laboratory services to assist you in setting up and maintaining effective internal laboratories, regardless of whether your business is footwear, leather goods, gloves or personal protective equipment (PPE).

At your request, our experts can attend your premises to examine your set-up, procedures and processes based on the quality standards you follow and the targets you have set.

After performing an in-depth analysis of your current situation and identifying areas for improvement, we will help you to implement a strategic and operational action plan.

We will also help you to develop a quality approach aiming to reduce your metrology-related costs.

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A full range of laboratory services

Our experts offer a wide range of metrology and quality assurance services, including the following:

Laboratory set-up and development

CTC will help you establish the specifications for your laboratory, by suggesting the most suitable equipment for your activity and your areas of expertise: quality management, leather, apparel, PPE (shoes, gloves and clothing), formal and sports footwear, leather goods, luggage, etc.

Metrological verification of your measuring and testing equipment

Many of the tools in your laboratory need to be calibrated to guarantee the reliability of your test results.

Don’t leave the quality of your work to chance. Send us the list of the specialised tools you have not had checked and which could have an impact on your day-to-day business activities. Our team of experts will analyse your needs and establish an urgent calibration plan, sorted by priority level. Based on the criticality of each piece of equipment, we will finalise the calibration plan and our technician will prepare a tailored on-site assistance plan.

CTC’s experts will verify your measuring and testing equipment, using calibration tools connected to the International System to guarantee your compliance with normative requirements.

Laboratory assessment and optimisation

CTC will assess your laboratory based on the EN ISO 17025 international standard that best fits your needs. Our expertise in testing and quality assurance enables us to offer concrete and practical solutions to optimise your laboratory.

Our team of experts provides recommendations to help laboratory staff define the scope of accreditation, draw up a quality manual, and implement procedures that meet the requirements of the standard. Once these procedures are in place, the laboratory is ready for accreditation.

Following a satisfactory implementation of the quality system and an inspection of all related documents and procedures within an agreed timeframe, CTC will issue a compliance certificate.

Team training and certification

Our active participation in French, European and international standard setting, and our expertise built on 20+ years of physical-mechanical, chemical, microbiological and environmental testing, enable us to offer tailored laboratory and metrology training, with the following objectives in mind:

• Train and empower your teams to ensure a clear understanding and correct application of the international standards.
• Optimise the preparation of samples and specimens for reliable results.
• Guarantee the effective use of know-how and raw data.

At our accredited training centre, we offer several types of training, including:

• Training in physical-mechanical testing for footwear
• Test laboratory technician training

We also offer bespoke training (intra- or inter-company) and à la carte programmes adapted to your specific needs in quality management and testing techniques.

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Benefits of CTC’s laboratory services

CTC’s laboratory services enable you to set up, assess and improve the effectiveness of your laboratory. Five good reasons to trust us: