Quality & Accreditation
Independently certified quality systems ensuring every coating meets the highest standards
Industry-Recognised Standards
Our quality system isn't just paperwork — it's independently audited, externally certified, and underpinned by senior-grade expertise. Every standard below is held in-house by named, qualified inspectors.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- NACE 3 Inspector Level
- ICorr 3 Corrosion Engineer
- ICATS Qualified Operators
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Independently Certified
Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 — the international gold standard. Every aspect of our operation, from quotation through to final dispatch, is governed by documented procedures, regular internal audits and annual external surveillance audits by an accredited certification body.
- Annual third-party surveillance audits
- Documented procedures from goods inward to dispatch
- Formal non-conformance tracking and root-cause analysis
- Continual improvement reviewed at management level
NACE / AMPP CIP Level 3
Senior Coating Inspector
NACE Level 3 is the highest qualification awarded by NACE International (now AMPP). Our inspector holds full competence across specification writing, coating system selection, failure investigation and expert witness capability — bringing senior-grade scrutiny in-house.
- Specification writing and review
- Failure investigation & expert reporting
- Coating system selection for demanding environments
- Authoritative inspection reports for the most rigorous clients
Institute of Corrosion Level 3
Corrosion Engineer
ICorr Level 3 demonstrates advanced competence in corrosion engineering and protective coating technology. We bring the science of corrosion mechanisms, cathodic protection, and environmental control directly to the design of every coating specification — far beyond simple paint application.
- Corrosion mechanism analysis
- Coating system design for full service life
- Cathodic protection principles
- Maintenance strategy and lifecycle planning
How We Ensure Excellence
Goods Inward Inspection
Every component is inspected and logged on arrival. We check for damage, contamination and conformity to the customer's order before any work begins. Items are photographed and assigned a unique job number for full traceability throughout our facility.
Surface Preparation Verification
Surface cleanliness and profile are verified before any coating is applied. We check blast profiles with replica tape, confirm cleanliness grades to ISO 8501, and ensure all masking and pre-treatment steps have been correctly completed and documented.
Environmental Monitoring
Temperature, relative humidity and dew point are continuously monitored in all spray booths and preparation areas. Coatings are only applied when environmental conditions fall within the parameters specified by the coating manufacturer and the client's specification.
Coating Application Control
Wet film thickness is checked during application using calibrated gauges to ensure each coat is applied within the specified range. Material batch numbers, mix ratios, pot life and application parameters are all recorded on the job card for every coating layer.
Post-Application Testing
Once cured, dry film thickness is measured at multiple points across each component. Adhesion testing is performed using cross-hatch or pull-off methods as required. Visual inspection confirms freedom from defects such as runs, sags, orange peel and contamination.
Final QC & Documentation
A final quality check is performed before dispatch. The complete certification pack is compiled, including coating certificates, DFT records, adhesion test results, material batch traceability, environmental logs and any additional test reports required by the specification.
Professional Testing Capability
Our quality inspection department is equipped with calibrated instruments for comprehensive coating inspection and testing, ensuring every measurement is accurate, traceable and repeatable.
Specifications & Standards
We work to customer-specified standards across a broad range of industries. Our team is experienced in interpreting and applying complex specifications from defence, aerospace and general industrial sectors.
Discuss Your Quality Requirements
Whether you need coatings applied to a defence specification, aerospace-grade finishes or simply the reassurance of a fully documented quality system, our team is ready to help.
