Mission & purpose
The mission of Qualisteelcoat is to promote and certify high-quality coatings for steel products, enhancing their performance and lifespan while protecting them against corrosion and environmental exposure. The organization provides a reliable certification system that verifies coatingsystems (liquid paint and powder coating) and pretreatment systems to meet international standards.
By collaborating with coating applicators, manufacturers and stakeholders, Qualisteelcoat develops and maintains effective standards for the protection of steel with coatings. It is committed to continuous improvement, regularly updating certification criteria to reflect the state-of-the-art technology and to address emerging challenges.
- To maintain and promote the quality of coated steel.
- To help stakeholders in the decision-making process of the most appropriate coatingsystem.
- To harmonise common methods and processes.
- To look at sustainable technologies.
- To control coaters and suppliers meeting the required standards
- To protect IP trademark in a highly competitive market worldwide.
- To select recognised national associations as general licensee holder.
- To promote the quality label in emerging sectors in and outside Europe.
- To provide yearly training to ensure the right skills and competences.