AkzoNobel's colour blending facility in Dongguan has been certified according to the AS9100:2016 standard for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
AkzoNobel's facility in Dongguan, China, has achieved AS9100:2016 certification, an international standard for Quality Management System (QMS) for the Aviation, Space and Defense industry. Issued by Lloyds Register, the standard specifically certifies Dongguan's quality of colour blending, stock management, marketing and sales capabilities.
Created by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), the AS9100 standard assures potential customers that the certified organization has an effective QMS and is awarded after a rigorous evaluation program conducted over several months. The global nature of the standard allows for commonality across the industry, mitigating risks to AkzoNobel and its customers and ensuring consistent quality worldwide. The certification supports the Dongguan facility in the ability to colour blend the company’s basecoat/clearcoat systems locally in China with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) approval for both Airbus and Boeing, as well as AMS 3095A and CAAC approvals.
Jemma Lampkin, Sales Director for AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business in APAC, says the award is further evidence of the Dongguan facility’s global expertise: “It is another step on the site’s journey to being globally recognized and the number one provider of its kind to the aerospace industry in China.”
James Chen, Site Manager at Dongguan, agrees: “We are very proud to receive this certification which required the support and professionalism of the whole of the local team. It is further proof of our focus on the reliability of our service and the quality of our people, processes and products.”