HEMPEL (WATTYL) (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

HEMPEL (WATTYL) (Australia) Pty. Ltd. is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited materials testing laboratory located in West Footscray, Victoria, specializing in the performance evaluation and quality assurance of architectural, decorative, industrial, automotive, and marine coatings. Established in 1953 and now operating as part of the global Hempel Group, the laboratory maintains comprehensive capabilities for testing paint systems and protective coatings against Australian and New Zealand standards.

The laboratory's testing services encompass a broad range of coating performance evaluations conducted in accordance with AS/NZS 1580 series standards and ISO 12944 corrosion protection standards. Core testing capabilities include adhesion assessment (crosscut and knife tests), hardness evaluation using pencil hardness testing, drying time measurement, viscosity and consistency analysis, gloss measurement, dry film thickness assessment, impact resistance testing, and water and solvent resistance evaluation. These tests ensure coating products meet stringent quality and durability requirements across diverse applications.

HEMPEL (WATTYL) serves the architectural, protective, industrial, automotive, and marine coatings sectors, providing quality assurance and materials characterization support for paint manufacturers and coating system developers. The facility is part of the Wattyl brand portfolio, which is recognized as an Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) certified manufacturer and member of the Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF). Wattyl manufacturing operations maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems alongside the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

The parent Hempel Group operates a Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Management system certified by LRQA, ensuring consistency in testing protocols and quality outcomes across global operations. Hempel's commitment to industry standards is evidenced by comprehensive adherence to ISO 12944 for corrosion protection, EN 16623 for passive fire protection testing, and other critical coating performance standards. This standardized approach ensures that all testing conducted at the West Footscray facility meets international best practices for materials characterization and quality control.

The laboratory's long operational history dating to 1953, combined with modern state-of-the-art testing equipment and NATA accreditation, establishes HEMPEL (WATTYL) as a credible and technically proficient testing partner for coating performance evaluation. The facility benefits from a dedicated team of industrial chemists and NACE-accredited technical specialists who develop and validate testing methodologies, ensuring accuracy and relevance to industry-specific requirements. The laboratory's integration within the Hempel Group's global quality framework provides access to international technical resources and alignment with worldwide coating standards and best practices.

It should be noted that the laboratory historically has operated primarily as an internal quality assurance facility for Wattyl's own manufacturing operations rather than offering commercial testing services to external clients. Inquiries regarding potential external testing services or custom testing requirements should be directed to Hempel/Wattyl's technical support team to determine current availability and scope of services.