German certification firm sets up second lab in Tamil Nadu

German testing and certification major TUV SUD has set up its second testing lab at Ranipet, one of the leather hubs in Tamil Nadu.
TUV SUD joined hands with South India Tanners and Dealers Association (SITDA) for setting up the lab, which was inaugurated today.
"The lab is equipped with modern facilities for testing physical and chemical properties of leather, ensuring superior quality and safety standards to help the manufacturers improve their export capabilities and grow their businesses", a company statement said.
The first lab was set up by the company in 2010 at Ambur.
"Our association with SITDA for setting up the testing lab in Ranipet is an important milestone for the company. We have received an overwhelming response from customers at Ambur and we will continue to add value to the enormous leather industry in Tamil Nadu", TUV SUD South Asia Chief Executive Officer, Niranjan Nadkarni said.

Council for Leather Exports, which is an implementing agency for the lab, has subsidised the investment by providing a grant of Rs 7.3 crore under the ASIDE (Assistance to States for Infrastructure Development of Exports) scheme, launched by the Centre. Additionally, SITDA invested Rs 3 crore for the lab, it said.