‘Qualicoat Instigate Training Programme’

All architectural powder coating undertaken by approved Qualicoat companies meets the high standards laid down by Qualicoat in Zurich. Now 25 years old its a global standard for powder coating and more specifiers are asking for the ‘Qualicoat Quality Label’ for their architectural aluminium.

Qualicoat UK & Ireland members are routinely inspected by Exova, an independent UK testing institute, to ensure Qualicoat standards are maintained - licences can be withdrawn if standards are not met.

All powder coaters in the UK employ a Quality Manager who routinely runs tests on powder coating samples which are run through the production line several times a day. Specialist equipment is provided for this purpose and is always UKAS accredited.

Until now specialist training and advice has been built-up by experience within each powder coater. As a new initiative, Qualicoat UK & Ireland have now set up in association with Exova, to provide training for Quality Managers and networking to ensure that Qualicoat members maintain a consistent high quality of testing for all their material output. Further information is available from Qualicoat UK & Ireland.

Qualicoat Quality Label powder coat finishes are renown for their durability. By additionally specifying Qualicoat Class 2 or Class 3 powders, durability can be further increased to meet the needs of our future sustainable structures.

Current news and information on architectural powder coating is frequently updated on the Qualicoat UK and Ireland website at www.qualicoatuki.org. The European website offers the complete specification which can be found at www.qualicoat.net. Printed literature and telephone support is available from Qualicoat UK & Ireland’s Head Office in Birmingham on 0121 601 6746.