Chemetall Earns 4th Consecutive Airbus SQIP Award
This “Accredited Supplier” status acknowledges sustained quality and delivery performance, strong continuous improvement, and a customer-oriented approach, the company says.
Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has been awarded the highest supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP) for the fourth consecutive year. This “Accredited Supplier” status acknowledges sustained quality and delivery performance, strong continuous improvement, and a customer-oriented approach, Chemetall says. The company supplies Airbus with its Naftoseal and Ardrox products, which are designed to meet the strict requirements of the international aerospace industry.
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