The Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) has recently launched the AAC Anodizing Certification Program, an independent certification program developed specifically for facilities that perform aluminum anodizing.
Announced at the AAC Annual Conference this October, the program lets anodizers demonstrate their ability to meet established industry standards for quality and consistency. It also gives customers and specifiers greater confidence when selecting an anodizing partner.
The certification was developed for the anodizing industry and is available to qualifying anodizing facilities regardless of AAC membership.
Jason Weber“This program represents an important step forward for the anodizing industry,” says Jason Weber, president of the Aluminum Anodizers Council. “It provides anodizers with an independent way to demonstrate their capabilities while giving customers and specifiers greater confidence in the performance, consistency and reliability of anodized aluminum finishes.”
The AAC developed the program in collaboration with IAPMO, the global product certification agency for code and standards development, and Systems Certification Body (SCB), a system certification, compliance, and auditing services firm. AAC contributed the industry’s technical knowledge, expertise, and practical experience. IAPMO worked with AAC to develop and publish IAPMO 428, which establishes performance requirements, test methods, and acceptance criteria. SCB worked with AAC to develop the audit and certification framework and conducts the independent certification process.
Facility Audit, Product Testing and Results Verification
Certification includes a facility audit, product testing and results verification, and compliance with data and recordkeeping requirements. Facilities that successfully meet the certification standards receive a certification of compliance and are authorized to use the AAC Certification emblem.
Park Kersman“As an anodizer, I understand the importance of being able to demonstrate quality and consistency to customers,” says Park Kersman, chairman of AAC and president of Lorin Industries. “This program gives our industry a common framework for doing that while providing customers and specifiers with additional confidence when choosing an anodizing partner.”
The program is intended to:
- Establish consistent benchmarks for anodized aluminum finishes
- Ensure organizations meet and maintain quality and process consistency standards across the anodizing industry
- Improve communication among anodizers, customers and specifiers
- Help customers of anodized products identify, trust, and rely on independently certified anodizing facilities
- Provide recognition to anodizers that demonstrate conformity with established requirements
For additional information, certification resources and instructions on how to get started, visit www.anodizing.org/aac-anodizing-certification-program/
The Aluminum Anodizers Council is the international trade association representing companies engaged in aluminum anodizing and supporting products and services. AAC advances the industry through technical education, market development, industry promotion, and the development of resources that support quality and best practices in anodizing.
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