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OUR CERTIFICATIONS

We were the first Argentine tannery to be awarded an ISO 9002 certificate for a Quality Management System (version 1994) on 1998. Subsequently, we have obtained other certifications such as:
• On 2000: QS 9000 (US automotive industry norm)
• On 2001: ISO/TS 16949:1999 (automotive industry)

Current Certifications:

  • ISO 9001:2015 (Certificado N° 01 10006 062684)
    “Tanner of finished and semi-finished cowhide leather for the furniture, clothing, footwear and leather industries, and production of tallow for industrial use”.

  • IATF 16949:2016 (Certificado N° 01 111 88078).
    “Tanner of semi-finished, finished and cut pieces of cowhide leather for the automotive industry”.


    • OUR QUALITY POLICY

    Revision: March 2021

    We have adopted a Quality Policy and we are committed to:
    •Provide our clients with products and services that meet their needs, requirements and expectations.
     •Employ staff that continuously improve the efficiency of the Quality Management System by regularly reviewing the aims and objectives.
    •Provide resources, equipment and facilities for guaranteeing an appropriate workplace.

    •Train and mentor staff at all levels of the business, fostering creativity and raising awareness about the importance of their activities and in what way they contribute to reach the Quality objectives.

    OUR LABORATORY

    We have a modern laboratory with the equipment needed for chemical, physical and endurance tests that are requested by the world’s largest automakers. These include tensile strength and tear resistance, different types of abrasion or wear resistance, fogging test, water vapor permeability, different types of fastness such as light, rub and heat fastness. Skilled personnel monitor each leather batch before being shipped to the client and the information is saved to guarantee full traceability.
    Fonseca has internal auditors, which perform periodically quality, environmental management, and, health and safety audits not only in Fonseca but also supplier companies that provide us with goods and services with the aim of improving commercial relationships progressively and implementing joint action plans.