Quality Assurance
Euro Quality Coatings are one of the premier powder coating companies within the United Kingdom having the adaptability and flexibility to operate within a diverse range of market sectors. In order meet the requirements of demanding customers and demanding specifications, EQC have developed systems that are flexible yet robust, and we believe that working in partnership with our chosen supply partners we are able to meet the demands placed upon us.
In order to meet these customer demands, quality is our priority, and as such, have in place inspection and testing at each stage of the production process. Comprehensive testing of our 11 stage pre treatment process ensures that the invisible part of the final process has been completed within supplier defined parameters. Applicators check the quality of the applied coating prior to curing, with the inspection team checking the final finish including gloss, adhesion, coating thickness and cure.
ISO Certification
EQC have been certified to the ISO9001 series since 1998, and have continually improved its quality systems year on year through a rigorous structure of internal and external audits. Such audits are a valuable source of feedback and as such EQC welcome potential customers on site to appraise our systems.
Since May 2018 Euro Quality Coatings has also been certified to ISO 14001:2015. Transitioning from Welsh Green Dragon to the more widely recognised standard. This endorses EQC’s commitment to the environment and sustainability.
Service First
Service First is a network of quality coaters promoted by Akzo Nobel, the world’s largest coatings manufacturer. Akzo Nobel are one of our key supply partners and EQC are delighted to be part of the the Service First Associated trade coaters list.
Approved Applicators
EQC are an approved applicator of Akzo Nobel Interpon D and Valspar Syntha Pulvin products. This allows us the opportunity to offer a warranty of up to 40 years on architectural aluminium. As part of the approved applicator scheme each of these powder manufacturers carries out regular testing and a stringent annual audit to BS EN 12206-1:2021.
The systems in place ensure their high standards are maintained.
QUALICOAT SEASIDE Certified & Licenced. No: 1030
QUALICOAT is the leading global quality label organisation committed to maintaining the quality of lacquering, painting and coating on aluminium and its alloys for architectural applications. Defining comprehensive quality requirements and monitors compliance by licensed plants worldwide.
QUALICOAT SEASIDE. This premium level licence was introduced in 2008, where the minimum removal of aluminium surface is increased to 2g/sm, resulting in a more robust pretreatment for areas where atmospheres carry corrosive salts (chlorides) and other aggressive pollutants. Applicators have to qualify and provide tested samples for this higher class of QUALICOAT licence.
EQC is QUALICOAT SEASIDE certified under licence No. 1030 and is committed to maintaining and promoting the quality of coating on aluminium and its alloys for all sector applications to the highest possible standards. Assurance that EQC provides a premium-grade product delivering long-term value and consistent quality.
Further EQC Quality Certificates include: ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
