When manufacturers outsource industrial coating and metal finishing, they are relying on an outside supplier for much more than the appearance of a finished part. The coating provider may become an important part of the production process, responsible for meeting specifications, maintaining consistency, supporting schedules, and delivering components that are ready for assembly or shipment.
That is why ISO certification can be an important consideration when choosing an industrial coating partner.
New Finish, Inc. is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with a certified scope that includes powder coating, e-coating, liquid paint, sandblasting, and assembly of parts for automotive and other markets. For manufacturers throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, this certification provides additional confidence in the quality management system supporting New Finish’s industrial finishing services.
What ISO 9001:2015 Certification Means for Manufacturers
ISO 9001:2015 focuses on quality management systems rather than simply inspecting a finished product. It provides a framework for establishing processes, monitoring performance, maintaining documentation, addressing problems, and continually improving operations.
For a manufacturer qualifying an outside coating supplier, those processes matter. Quality should not depend on one successful order or one experienced operator. Manufacturers need a coating partner with systems designed to support reliable results across repeated production runs.
New Finish, Inc. Maintains Current ISO 9001:2015 Certification
New Finish, Inc.’s Quality Management System has been audited and certified by Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. The company’s current ISO 9001:2015 certification is effective July 31, 2024 through July 30, 2027.
The certified scope includes powder coating, e-coating, liquid paint, sandblasting, and assembly of parts for automotive and other markets, directly supporting many of the industrial finishing services manufacturers require.
View New Finish, Inc.’s current ISO 9001:2015 certification to see the complete certification and registered scope.
Consistency Matters Across Production Runs
Manufacturing customers may begin with a small production order and later require hundreds or thousands of similarly coated components. Surface preparation, coating coverage, appearance, curing, masking, handling, and inspection must remain consistent as production continues.
This repeatability is especially important for OEM components, transportation parts, agricultural equipment, heavy machinery, fabricated metal products, industrial assemblies, and other components that become part of a larger finished product.
New Finish recently explained the appearance and quality expectations associated with a Class A finish. Achieving that level of finish requires attention throughout the process, beginning with surface preparation and continuing through application, curing, handling, and final inspection.
Documented Processes Support Supplier Qualification
Manufacturers increasingly evaluate suppliers based on much more than price. Quality systems, production capacity, documentation, process control, communication, turnaround time, and the ability to respond effectively when a problem occurs can all influence supplier selection.
An ISO-certified quality management system provides a structured approach to those responsibilities. Established procedures can help identify problems, evaluate their cause, implement corrective action, and improve processes going forward.
For manufacturers relying on a coating supplier for ongoing production, that structured approach can be especially valuable.
Our previous article about ISO certification and Class A finishes provides additional information about how these quality standards support New Finish’s industrial coating capabilities.
ISO Certification Is Only Part of Choosing the Right Coating Partner
Certification is an important qualification, but manufacturers should evaluate the complete capabilities of a potential industrial coating supplier. Part size, production volume, surface preparation, masking requirements, coating options, quality expectations, transportation, and production scheduling should all be considered.
New Finish, Inc. combines ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management with powder coating, e-coating, liquid coating, CARC coating, masking, sandblasting, assembly capabilities, and industrial finishing support.
A Coating Partner Built to Support Manufacturing
The right industrial coating supplier should become a dependable extension of your manufacturing operation. New Finish, Inc. works with manufacturers throughout NC, SC, and VA that need consistent quality, experienced finishing capabilities, production capacity, and dependable support from one order to the next.
If your company is qualifying a new supplier, developing a new component, increasing production volume, or looking for an ISO-certified coating company, contact New Finish, Inc. to discuss your specifications, quantities, coating requirements, and production schedule.