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CBC Couros was founded on July 1st, 1985, in Novo Hamburgo – RS, driven by a genuine desire to transform raw material into purpose, and leather into legacy. Soon after, we extended our roots to Dois Irmãos – RS, where the craft found its home and, over time, the entire production began to thrive within a single, solid structure.
In 1998, a new chapter unfolded: the acquisition of impressive facilities, with over 12,000 m² of built area set within 20 hectares. There, we strengthened our commitment to excellence, investing in innovation, infrastructure, and respect for the time required to do things well.
In 2011, official recognition arrived. We were audited and certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), an achievement that enabled us to cross borders and showcase to the world leathers that embody quality, ethics, and environmental responsibility.
For decades, CBC Couros has been shaping its history with authenticity and pioneering spirit. Since 1985, it has operated with excellence in leather production, becoming a benchmark in the industry for its remarkable diversity of articles. With a visionary outlook, the company was among the first to launch innovative products, meeting the demands of the most discerning markets.
Based in Novo Hamburgo – RS, in a modern and strategically designed industrial structure, CBC Couros is located on a 20-hectare property, 11,500 m² of which are dedicated to production. A space where tradition and technology come together to shape meticulous, high-standard work.
Committed to the future and aware of its environmental role, the company continuously invests in sustainable practices. It operates one of the most efficient liquid effluent treatment plants in the region — a reflection of its respect for nature and responsibility toward future generations.
More than delivering products, CBC Couros cultivates relationships. Through a distinctive portfolio and customer service guided by attentive listening, it strives to understand clients’ needs and exceed expectations. Quality, innovation, and commitment are the pillars that sustain its journey — driven by excellence and the constant desire to be a valuable solution for those who trust the brand.
Areas of Expertise
With consolidated expertise, we develop high-performance raw materials for different market segments. Our leathers meet a wide variety of demands with sophistication, durability, and versatility.
Discover below the sectors that trust in our excellence.
Present in 4 continents and over 20 countries
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Each article is born from the refined vision of our in-house design team, which combines technique, sensitivity, and innovation to create exclusive collections.
Every detail — from texture to finishing — is carefully considered to offer our clients products with identity, quality, and high added value.
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Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy
Our commitment to the environment is an essential part of who we are and what we deliver. We work to ensure the quality of our products and the full satisfaction of our clients through conscious, responsible processes, in full compliance with current environmental legislation.
We value the intelligent use of natural resources and continuously invest in improvements that promote environmental preservation. To this end, we establish specific goals and indicators to monitor energy and water consumption, atmospheric emissions, and effluent parameters.
Environmental audits are carried out periodically, allowing for a thorough analysis of our performance and the definition of strategic actions for continuous improvement.
Environmental Policy
Our commitment to the environment is an essential part of who we are and what we deliver. We work to ensure the quality of our products and the full satisfaction of our clients through conscious, responsible processes, in full compliance with current environmental legislation.
We value the intelligent use of natural resources and continuously invest in improvements that promote environmental preservation. To this end, we establish specific goals and indicators to monitor energy and water consumption, atmospheric emissions, and effluent parameters.
Environmental audits are carried out periodically, allowing for a thorough analysis of our performance and the definition of strategic actions for continuous improvement.
CBC Couros maintains a strict policy regarding the use of chemical substances, prioritizing product safety and compliance with international standards. Through regular consultations with our clients, we prepare an updated list of restricted substances, with maximum limits established for compounds such as Chromium VI, heavy metals, PCP, TECP & TCP, azo dyes, Dimethylfumarate (DMFU), total lead, among others.
Our leathers undergo periodic testing in internationally accredited and recognized laboratories, which certify their compliance with the required parameters. This policy also extends to our entire supply chain, through the formal requirement of compliance declarations from our suppliers.
Transparency and control are pillars of our production process. That is why we have implemented a complete traceability system that monitors each leather from its origin to the final stage of production.
This process involves documentation of origin, individualized marking of each piece with a specific code, records integrated into our computerized system, and precise batch identification. In this way, we ensure not only the security of the process but also the trust and integrity of what we deliver.
Respect for the environment is one of the pillars that sustain CBC Couros’ operations. That is why we have invested in a modern and robust liquid effluent treatment plant, designed to meet — and often exceed — the requirements of the relevant environmental authorities.
This care is an essential part of our responsibility toward the surrounding environment, ensuring that the entire industrial process takes place in a safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible manner.
• **Pre-treatment:** Removal of solids through screening and filtering
• **Physicochemical Treatment (Primary):** Effluent equalization, addition of coagulants, and primary sedimentation
• **Biological Treatment (Secondary):** Reduction of organic load through microbiological processes
• **Secondary Sedimentation:** Separation of solids resulting from the biological treatment
• **Tertiary Treatment:** Final polishing through flotation, ensuring high quality levels in the treated effluent
Each stage is carefully monitored, ensuring not only legal compliance but also the continuation of a genuine commitment to sustainability.
To transform leather into excellence, developing raw materials with environmental responsibility, continuous innovation, and high quality standards — serving the most demanding markets worldwide with integrity and contributing to a more conscious, transparent, and sustainable production chain.
To be a global reference in leather, recognized for ethical processes, continuous innovation, and commitment to the environment — staying ahead of time without ever losing the essence that has built our history.
• **Commitment to Quality:** Every detail matters. We produce with technical rigor, respect for the material, and a constant pursuit of excellence.
• **Sustainability First:** Our processes respect nature, preserve resources, and promote the future.
• **Innovation with Purpose:** We create solutions with originality and responsibility, anticipating trends without losing our essence.
• **Ethics and Transparency:** We act with integrity at every stage, from the origin of raw materials to final delivery.
• **Valuable Relationships:** We value long-lasting partnerships with clients, suppliers, and employees, built on mutual trust.
• **Traceability and Control:** We ensure safety and reliability with systems that guarantee the origin and quality of each leather.
CBC Couros Manifesto
Since 1985, leather has spoken for us.
Our story begins with the raw material — but it is sustained by attention to every detail, by the ethics of our processes, and by our responsibility toward the environment.
Transformation is what drives us. Transforming the raw into the beautiful. The natural into the refined. The ordinary into the extraordinary. We create leathers with soul, shaped by innovation, guided by excellence, and marked by an uncompromising commitment to quality.
We do not believe in shortcuts. We believe in consistent processes, in long-lasting relationships, in traceability that ensures trust, and in audits that not only validate us but challenge us to be better every day.
Our vision goes beyond the present. We invest in technology, yes — but also in awareness. Because we know that a truly relevant industry is one that cares about the impact it leaves on the world.
This is why we treat our effluents with the same care with which we treat our leathers. This is why we control substances, respect limits, and go beyond what is required.
We create for footwear, goods, and markets that recognize the value of what is made with truth.
We are not just an industry. We are part of a chain that breathes design, responsibility, and evolution.
We are CBC Couros.
Since 1985, where leather meets purpose.
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