French company Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials, has won the coveted ‘International Company of the Year Award’. Lectra is transnational company with 32 subsidiaries abroad and more than 1,400 employees representing 50 different nationalities. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries and achieves 92 per cent of its revenues overseas

The company’s strength lies in the composition of its local teams. Apart from some very rare exceptions, its subsidiary managing directors are local hires. This allows the brand to create a real proximity with its customers and therefore a full understanding of their operational needs.

Lectra now attracts an increasing number of customers from high-growth markets such as China, Brazil, South Korea and United States. Over the years, it has gained market share and today holds very strong position with renowned customers in all its business sectors. In the fashion market, for example, Lectra serves almost 100 per cent of luxury brands. 

Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion, apparel, accessories, footwear, car seats and interiors, airbags, furniture as well as a wide variety of other market sectors.

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