OrthoLite is proud to announce that the in-house testing laboratory at the OrthoLite India factory, in Ambur, Tamil Nadu, India, has achieved Gold Laboratory Accreditation from the SATRA Technology Centre. It is the first and only facility in India to receive this high-level distinction.
“Achieving SATRA Gold Laboratory status underscores our commitment to precision, accountability, and world-class testing standards,” said Glenn Barrett, CEO of OrthoLite. “Our brand partners rely on verified performance data to make critical product decisions. This accreditation confirms that the data we provide meets rigorous standards for accuracy and transparency.”
SATRA is a globally recognized, independent research and testing organization serving the footwear, materials, and consumer product industries. Its laboratory accreditation programs evaluate technical competence, equipment calibration, testing accuracy, documentation systems, and quality management processes.
Gold status represents full compliance across all audit criteria, reflecting the highest level of operational and technical performance within SATRA’s accreditation framework. The OrthoLite India facility achieved 100% during a recent laboratory audit to SATRA QS1000: 2024, carried out by SATRA’s Quality Services division.
“As footwear construction evolves with increasing demands for comfort, durability, sustainability, and performance validation, robust laboratory capability has become a strategic differentiator for brands and manufacturers,” said Vikash Bajargyan, Country General Manager for OrthoLite India. “Achieving Gold Laboratory Status is proof of our commitment to quantifiable performance.”
For footwear brands, Tier 1 factories, and sourcing teams, OrthoLite India’s SATRA Gold Laboratory status delivers measurable value. Including:
- Third-Party Validation Mitigates Risk: Gold status assures integrity around equipment calibration, protocols and test systems, thereby increasing confidence in material and performance data.
- Faster Time to Market: Test results generated by our SATRA-accredited Gold laboratory carry global credibility that can streamline approvals and reduce re-testing.
- Stronger Compliance and Quality Assurance: Brands operating in multiple international markets benefit from testing performed under globally recognized standards, supporting regulatory compliance and internal quality benchmarks.
- Elevated Supply Chain Transparency: Independent verification signals OrthoLite’s commitment to objective, data-driven performance evaluation, which can be leveraged by brands’ sourcing, development, and commercialization teams.
OrthoLite congratulates and thanks the entire OrthoLite India team for this remarkable achievement.
OrthoLite was recently acquired by Coats Group plc, a world leading Tier 2 supplier of critical components to the apparel and footwear industries. The acquisition was completed in October 2025 and is part of the company’s long-term ambition to shape the future of the global apparel and footwear supply chain through innovation, sustainability, and digital technologies that improve quality, efficiency and performance.