LEFARC Information

Lefarc is a 100% Mexican tannery founded in 1994 by Luis Ernesto Collazo and his partners, Luis Ernesto, Fabian Alejandro and Roberto Carlos, representing the fourth generation of tanners in the family. Based in León, Mexico, Lefarc specializes in premium, sustainable leather for footwear, leather goods, and upholstery. We export 85% of our production and have a presence in over 20 countries. Gold-certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), Lefarc operates four production facilities with a total capacity of 2 million square feet per month, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative, eco-friendly processes. Lefarc was the first tannery in the Americas to achieve a Gold Medal by the LWG in 2008, and remains the only tannery in Mexico with an accredited SATRA laboratory, providing clients with reliable and accurate test data that drive continuous process improvement. Since 2014, Lefarc has been ISO 9001 certified, ensuring process integration, standardization, and customer satisfaction through consistent quality. In 2019, Lefarc earned the distinction of being a Socially Responsible Company, recognizing its ethics, corporate governance, quality of work life, community engagement, and environmental protection. Constantly striving to improve, Lefarc works to minimize environmental impact by reducing water consumption, managing waste responsibly, and optimizing solar energy use — reinforcing its reputation as the most sustainable tannery in America.