QA Program Aims for Consistent, High-Performance Automotive Coatings
At Sur/Fin 2018, MacDermid Enthone will highlight its DecoKlad quality assurance program for high-performance decorative automotive coatings, which aims to ensures globally consistent performance from a network of approved applicators.
MacDermid Enthone will highlight its DecoKlad quality assurance program for high-performance decorative automotive coatings, which aims to ensures globally consistent performance from a network of approved applicators.
In a nutshell, the company: supplies and develops standards that exceed OEM specifications; validates applicator processes by conducting audits, carrying out inspections and testing production output to make sure it meets pre-defined standards and requirements; and monitors and reports results on a global scale to enable continuous performance improvement. Compliance with legislation such as ELV, RoHS and REACH also are essential requirements.Related Content
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