Since 1889 · Igualada
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Behind every article lie knowledge, experience and hundreds of decisions that no machine can replace. Quality also depends on the people who make it possible.
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Experience, judgement and attention to detail do not come from a machine. They are learned, shared and refined over the years.
That is why we believe a sustainable company is also built by caring for the people behind every hide. Their development, their safety and the continuity of knowledge are part of the quality we deliver.
The Curtidos Badia team, the company’s greatest asset.
Quality does not depend on technology alone. It also depends on people who know how to read a hide, adjust a process and make decisions at every stage of production.
Today, Curtidos Badia brings together more than 150 professionals who combine experience, technical expertise and new generations. A diverse team that keeps alive a craft with over a century of history while continuing to evolve in response to the demands of the luxury industry.
Professionals behind every hide
Knowledge that endures and is passed on
Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
An organization that continues to develop talent
Stability, equal opportunities and professional development are integral to an organization equipped to retain knowledge and respond consistently to our customers’ requirements.
People do more than make every article possible. They also ensure the continuity of the expertise that defines Curtidos Badia.
Women play a key role in management and decision-making at Curtidos Badia. Today, they represent 43% of the Management Committee and 67% of department heads, reflecting an organization where leadership is built on knowledge and responsibility.
Continuity encourages specialization and the transfer of knowledge between generations. Ninety-nine percent of contracts are permanent, and working conditions are developed in accordance with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code.
We foster professional development so that knowledge remains within the company and continues to grow. In 2025, 16% of our workforce progressed through internal promotion.
Experience is one of our greatest assets, as is the ability to keep learning. That is why we invest continuously in developing our team and collaborate with initiatives that promote training and innovation across the sector. In 2025, 86% of Curtidos Badia employees received training.
of our team received training in the past year.
We take part in projects that bring research closer to industrial practice and accelerate the continuous improvement of processes.
We connect industry, academia and innovation to develop applied knowledge and address the sector’s challenges.
Specialist training has supported the evolution of Igualada’s leather industry for more than six decades.
Investing in people means preserving knowledge, attracting talent and ensuring that the craft continues to evolve. It is a decision that influences the quality of our work and the company’s continuity.
Quality, innovation and sustainability begin with people. That is why we work to provide a stable environment, support professional development and preserve the expertise that gives value to every hide we produce.