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[Winterthur, Switzerland] – ISO 9001 certification awarded by SQS highlights coatmaster AG’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and growth. Achieved in under twelve months through the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, the certification underscores the company’s culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

With this achievement, coatmaster’s strong customer orientation and the trust it has earned worldwide are reaffirmed. Together with strategic partners in the coating industry, companies in the automotive, white goods, and other sectors rely on coatmaster’s patented Advanced Thermal Optics (ATO) technology, deployed at more than 5,000 production sites to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and process reliability.

ISO 9001 also strengthens coatmaster’s foundation for sustainable growth and international expansion. By aligning with globally recognized standards, the company is well positioned to scale its unique solutions and services worldwide, ensuring operational excellence and long-term value for its customers.

In less than twelve months, coatmaster achieved certification by combining speed with innovation, embedding digital tools and artificial intelligence into its quality management system. The system is designed to expand easily and can be utilized effectively as the company grows, ensuring lasting efficiency and impact.

Kevin Gräppi, Quality Manager at coatmaster AG, added:

“Achieving certification in under twelve months was a tremendous team effort. We see the ISO 9001 framework not just as compliance, but as part of our culture of excellence: refining processes, applying risk-based thinking, and driving ongoing improvements to secure quality at the highest international level.”

Dr. Ralph Mennicke, CEO of coatmaster AG, stated:

“Our ISO 9001 certification is more than a formal seal: it is a direct response to our customers’ needs. Leading battery, automotive and white goods manufacturers rely on us as strategic partners to secure quality and efficiency in their coating processes. This certification reaffirms our customer focus and organizational excellence, and we are proud that SQS, the world’s leading inspection and certification company, highlighted the outstanding quality of our implementation.”

The official ISO 9001 certificate is available for download at https://www.coatmaster.com/iso-9001

Photo: The coatmaster team celebrating the successful ISO 9001 certification with SQS auditors.