PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid
and powder coatings, is pleased to announce that its Houston Technical
Services Laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation awarded by
the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Many
global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that require product
approval will now accept the data generated by Axalta’s Houston
laboratory which will reduce the cycle time for obtaining global product
approvals.
A2LA accreditation reflects the capabilities of Axalta’s quality
management systems overall and its ability to perform specific
activities defined by its A2LA Scope of Accreditation (A2LA Certificate
# 4024.01). These activities include mechanical testing of coatings to
evaluate effects on color, gloss, appearance and overall functionality
before and after exposure to corrosive environments.
“Our Houston Technical Services Laboratory and its personnel have many
years of experience with the coating evaluation methods included in our
Scope of Accreditation, a key factor in the successful accreditation
process with A2LA,” states Michael Cash, Axalta Senior Vice President
and President of Industrial Coatings. “This recognition serves as
further evidence of Axalta’s determination not only to support our
customers at the highest level, but also to perform as a world class
coatings organization.”
Axalta also holds A2LA accreditation at its Coatings Technology Center
in Wilmington, DE as well as its laboratory in Mt. Clemens, MI which is
adjacent to its facility which produces coatings for OEMs in the
transportation sector. Having labs with third party accreditation will
continue to enhance Axalta’s customer service experience.
About A2LA
A2LA is the largest U.S.-based, multi-discipline accreditation body with
over 35 years of experience providing internationally recognized
accreditation services and quality training. A2LA’s world-class
accreditation services encompass testing and calibration laboratories,
medical testing laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing
providers, reference material producers and product certification
bodies. Organizations are accredited to international standards and
field-specific requirements developed with government and industry
collaboration. A2LA also offers a wide variety of both public and
private on-site training programs to complement the various
accreditation programs.
About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings
Industry
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to
serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day
with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more
information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
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