Stellar Aluminium has successfully achieved continued compliance with QUALICOAT specification, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to quality, consistency and surface finish excellence.
As part of the rigorous QUALICOAT accreditation process, Stellar Aluminium’s in-house powder coating facility is subject to two unannounced inspections each year. These comprehensive audits assess every aspect of the coating operation, from pre-treatment and application through to curing, testing and quality control procedures. Following successful completion of these inspections, certification is issued annually.
The most recent inspection confirmed Stellar Aluminium continues to meet all QUALICOAT requirements, including Seaside specification standards, demonstrating the quality of its processes and the effectiveness of its in-house controls.
By retaining a fully integrated, QUALICOAT-accredited powder coating plant, Stellar Aluminium maintains complete control over quality at every stage of production. Profiles are painted and rolled in-house, eliminating risks associated with third-party coating and ensuring a consistent, durable and high-quality finish across the entire product range. It is also worth noting that the polyamide thermal break is rolled post powder coating. This process removes any risk of paint delamination from the thermal break, preventing potential aesthetic issues and ensuring a superior finished appearance.
Martin Westwood, Production Manager at Stellar Aluminium, said: QUALICOAT compliance is not a one-off achievement, but an ongoing commitment. The unannounced inspections are extremely thorough and passing them each year demonstrates the strength of our systems, our people and our attention to detail. It gives our customers complete confidence in the long-term performance of every Stellar profile.
The continued certification underlines Stellar Aluminium’s position as a premium aluminium window and door system, delivering outstanding aesthetics and proven durability and longevity. In a market where coating quality is under increasing scrutiny, Stellar’s audited, in-house approach provides reassurance that every finished product meets internationally recognised standards.
Martin concluded: Because we control the entire coating process and are independently audited twice a year, quality is never left to chance. Annual QUALICOAT certification confirms that Stellar Aluminium continues to deliver the surface finish performance our customers expect and rely on.
With its continued QUALICOAT compliance, Stellar Aluminium remains at the forefront of quality, offering fabricators and installers a reliable, high-performance aluminium system backed by verified standards and ongoing independent inspection.
source: stellaraluminium.co.uk
