Case Study: Durlet boosts production and cuts material use by 10% while preserving craftsmanship with Lectra

Durlet Bolsters Business And It's Reputation For Craftsmanship With Lectra's Cutting Solutions

Durlet is a family‑run Belgian furniture maker (est. 1966) renowned for award‑winning leather seating and a long tradition of craftsmanship and collaboration with external designers. Facing high local labor and material costs, Durlet needed to boost production efficiency and cut waste without sacrificing its made‑to‑measure, handcrafted quality or the jobs of its employees.

Partnering with Lectra, Durlet implemented the PLF automated leather cutter and complementary software (Formaris, Diamino) to combine precision automation with selective manual nesting. The change improved planning and flexibility, enabled cutting multiple orders at once, and reduced material use by up to 10%, helping the company protect jobs, increase output, and reinforce its reputation for high‑quality craftsmanship.

Durlet

Anton Vanzieleghem

Managing Director