EQI Craigavon Strengthens Architectural Coating Capabilities with QUALICOAT Certification and QUALICOAT Seaside Specification Licence

At EQI, we continually invest in the processes, certifications, and technical capabilities needed to support our customers’ evolving needs. Our facility in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, exemplifies this commitment, recently achieving QUALICOAT certification and a QUALICOAT Seaside Specification licence for architectural aluminium coating applications.

Ready for the Toughest Applications

The customers EQI serves across the UK and Ireland face the demands of high-exposure outdoor environments where quality and durability are critical. QUALICOAT is a globally recognized quality label that reinforces EQI Craigavon’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality finishes designed to withstand challenging real-world conditions and support long-term product performance.

QUALICOAT certification covers pretreatment, approved coating materials, application methods, laboratory testing, and ongoing inspections. This comprehensive approach gives customers confidence that their components are manufactured to perform reliably and withstand the elements for years to come. 

EQI Craigavon’s additional QUALICOAT Seaside Specification licence further strengthens these capabilities for projects exposed to coastal salts and other aggressive pollutants. The enhanced pretreatment process uses a deeper surface etch to remove more aluminium and contaminants, creating a more robust foundation for the coating and increasing resistance to filiform corrosion.

Adding Value Beyond Coating

QUALICOAT certification and Seaside Specification licensing are just two of many reasons why customers choose EQI Craigavon as their trusted architectural aluminium coating partner.

• Enhanced Seaside Protection: The option for a more robust pretreatment process increases resistance to filiform corrosion for coastal and other demanding environments.
• Standard and Marine-Grade Guarantees: Applicable for 25 to 40 years on specific coatings through our five-stage dip pretreatment process.
• Daily Testing with On-site Lab Equipment: Ensures products meet rigorous global standards, along with quality verification for salt spray corrosion, impact and abrasion resistance, and adhesion.
• High Production Capacity: Able to process components of diverse shapes and sizes, including aluminium louvers, cills, flashings, and facades using our advanced semi-automatic powder line.
• Value-Added Services: Offering wet paint, warehousing, assembly, repairs, and sequenced delivery services to simplify your supply chain.

With QUALICOAT certification, Seaside Specification licensing, advanced equipment, and a team dedicated to quality and personal service, EQI Craigavon is ready to provide architectural coating solutions designed for durability, consistency, and long-term performance.