Sheerline has added to its roster of accreditations and approvals for its powder coating facility by achieving Axalta Powder Coating Approved Applicator Status. This is the latest enhancement to the company’s in-house paint plant, which has received an investment upwards of £1.3 million to date.
To be eligible for this approval, the company had to demonstrate it was working to British Standard 12206 and have at least five pre-treatment processes in place. Sheerline easily met this requirement as its’ award-winning products go through a seven-stage pre-treatment process to ensure a blemish-free finish.
To maintain this accreditation, Sheerline must undergo annual audits to ensure the correct processes are being implemented and followed. It looks at both the pre-treatment stages as well as the powder-coating application, so users are assured the final product offers a high-quality consistent finish.
This not only gives customers peace of mind, but it also enables Sheerline to offer a 25-year guarantee for its paint application on standard installations. Alternative guarantees are available for coastal and seaside properties to reflect challenging environmental conditions.
Richard Shaw, Axalta’s Technical Service Representative, said: “Sheerline is at the top end of applicators – everything is very clean and clinical, everyone knows what job they’re doing, and they all pull together as a team. They’ve been a pleasure to deal with and I look forward to working with them for their annual inspections.”
Eddy Webb, Sheerline’s Production Director, commented: “This is yet another achievement for the powder-coating team and highlights Sheerline’s commitment to the highest possible paint standards. The fact we offer our customers bespoke colour choices, woodgrain foiling, and metallic finishes without long lead times is hugely advantageous.”
This is the second powder-coating accreditation the company has received in 2024. It was awarded QUALICOAT ‘Seaside Class’ earlier in the year, indicating the very high standards that Sheerline paint to.
